Honore Des Pres: I Love Carrots Eau de Parfum
Absolutely nothing to do with Yes To Carrots, this quirky fragrance brand has come up with some very innovative packaging...to-go cups. As is always the…
Puma Animagical Eau de Toilette
Proctor & Gamble aren't pretending that they're bringing out a sophisticated men's fragrance with this product - it's firmly aimed at a younger market and…
The Results Are In! Jeanne Piaubert Speed Dieting & One Week Anti-Wrinkle Lip Treatment
Okay, so I've managed to stay the course with both these products for the whole week. Speed Dieting is one tube with half and half…
Nivea Goodbye Cellulite 10 Day Serum
Big thanks to Louise at www.loulouland.co.uk for testing this one out for me. "A little while ago I responded to a request from the lovely…
Nail Art: Nubar
One Olympics, I actually took the time to paint my toenails in Union Jacks - it is dated by the fact that I remember I…
Blogger Publishing Issues
I've had several comments asking me to update on certain products - but because of Blogger issues, not helped by Hotmail issues as well, that…
Babor Lifting Fluids
I've posted about Babor before, but having just received samples of the 'Lifting' set, I'm reminded again how absolutely lovely they are. The set I…
The Matter of Gadgets
While I'm still welded to my Clarisonic, and still sporadically zapping rogue hairs with the Boots Smooth Skin by Ipulse, I must admit I've all…
Very Sneaky Peek: Chantecaille Tiger In The Wild Palette
The joy of Twitterpals! Thanks to @lovelyislovely, who tweeted out pics of this beautiful palette, here is a peek at the amazing eye quad. A…
Edun For Sephora
If you don't know the beauty connections of Ali Hewson's eco fashion label Edun, try spelling it backwards. All roads lead to Nude skincare founder,…
Chantecaille New Fragrances
Three new fragrances will launch later in the year from luxury brand, Chantecaille. Sylvie Chantecaille took Katherine Hepburn as her inspiration for the Vetyver fragrance,…
A Mini Facial With Duchess Marden
I've had sample sizes from this plant based range for quite some time, but tonight decided to use them for a home facial...and very lovely…
Chanel Inimitable Macara in Rouge Noir
Charlie at www.Ladyofthelane.com has been testing Chanel Inimitable Mascara in Rouge Noir. Thanks Charlie!!"Words cannot express my joy at being asking to review this new…
Linda Rodin’s Olio Lusso At Liberty
I've heard amazing things about this oil that's gained something of a cult status - apparantly it was used on the spring runways for Ralph…
A Change
I'm accepting my first ad campaign this week: it's a departure for me because up until now I've never had ads on my blog. As…
Avery Fine Perfumery: An Interactive Perfume Experience
Avery is a far cry from mass brand fragrance halls - where you are always in danger of being squirted unless you literally run. Turning…
Marc Jacobs Bang
Holy first aid foil blankets, Marc Jacobs!! Watch out for web campaigns including Twitter and Foursquare (sorry, just so not interested in where you are…
Ooh, Pretty! Annik Goutal Ninfeo Mio Limited Edition Butterfly Flacon
Purely on looks alone, I've totally fallen for this absolutely beautiful fragrance flacon containing Annik Goutal Ninfeo Mio fragrance. With no idea what the perfume…
Jeanne Piaubert Speed Dieting & Jeanne Piaubert One Week
There was an interesting chat on Twitter today about how beauty bloggers are able to properly test so many products. The basic truth of it…
Mary Cohr Precious Argan Oil Body Care
I was sent a sample of this blend or Argan and Passionflower body oil to try - and its an instant winner. For a start,…
New Love: Lanolips
For some reason, I've always been a little bit skewed against lanolin in products; at the recesses of my brain I seem to think there…
Trish McEvoy Limited Edition Crystal Collection Planner
I've always absolutely adored the idea of all my make up being collated in one place but an untidy attitude means it will never quite…
Maison Guerlain Fragrances
For those of you who love fine fragrance, you'll be pleased to know that for the first time, Maison Guerlain perfumes will be available in…
Post Script To Smashbox
A commenter asked whether the Factor Brothers still have any part to play in Smashbox now that it has been acquired by Lauder. This quote…
Can Smashbox Ever Start Over In The UK?
I’ve been in the beauty business long enough now to remember Smashbox’s horrible history in the UK. Owned jointly by Davis and Dean Factor (great…
Harrods Red Lipstick Day For Look Good…Feel Better
It's that time of year again, folks! Harrods are pulling out the stops for their fund raising day for Look Good...Feel Better, Red Lipstick Day,…
MAC Venomous Villains
Can't help noticing that MAC - whose upcoming collections are normally all over the blogosphere by now - have really tightened up on stopping picture…
Nuxe Tonific Fermente Cream Review
Amie was my tester for this firming body treatment cream that uses Lemon oil for its toning properties. Thank you Amie!Trial Duration – Approximately 2…
Essie Summer 2010 Range
Love this line up from Essie for summer....plenty of variation, cute and interesting colours...nice. But better still, is their fabulous baby blue in the current…
Estee Lauder Tom Pecheux Range: Pure Color Night
Tom Pecheux, Creative Make Up Director for Estee Lauder has come up with a 3 piece make up range that celebrates iconic French beauty. Originally…