We’ve all been there. You roll out of bed, rub the sleep from your eyes and climb into your smartest work leggings. With no meetings in your diary you might brush your teeth and/or hair but as far as personal grooming goes, that’s going to be it today…Until your manager/friend/parent etc calls and says the…
Tag: cosmetics
The Empties
Do you know, I think this might actually be my first empties post? I was inspired to do one after this by my blogger pal A Life of Style. Anyway, firstly I’ve noticed that this is quite Clarins heavy. I apologize for that but these products are ones that I used to the very end….
Inika – The Next Big Makeup Brand
Have you heard of Inika yet? You probably will soon. For the very least the brand has been getting some pretty cool endorsements, not least by onscreen beauty Holly Willoughby. Her makeup artist has been using Inika for the presenter’s appearances on Dancing On Ice and at the Brits. I’ve just been introduced to…
I heart Pixi Beauty
I really, really do. Pixi by Petra is exactly the kind of brand that has the very product I needed before I even realised I needed it. Even better, I get to meet about once a year with Pixi’s make-up artist Amanda Bell. Apart from being just about the nicest person you’ll ever meet, you…
My Five Best Lip Balms
My five best tried and tested lipbalms (with a bonus)
For the girls! – the next subscription box
This popped up on my Twitter feed recently and I couldn’t help but think it was a fabulous idea. Most people – particularly those in the bloggersphere – have heard of subscription boxes. For usually around £10 a box will arrive each month with a selection of taster products for skincare and make-up. There are…
Roller Lash Mascara – The Review
Everyone knows that Benefit are about to release a new mascara and of course it’s hyped to be the best one you’ll ever buy. I’ve deliberately held back on this review as I wanted to give it a proper testing so after a good two weeks of use here’s what I’ve found. Confession time first…
Help Is At Hand – Kiehl’s Skin Rescue
There’s snow on the grounds so it’s exactly the right time of year for a review of Kiehl’s Skin Rescue. I make no secret of the fact that I love Kiehl’s skincare. I find their no-nonsense approach and lack of gimmicks extremely satisfying and I find their products do exactly what they say they will….