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June 2012
Avon Advanced Techniques Moroccan Argan Oil Leave in Treatment
Hmm, this product that is launching in August is worrying me for two simple reasons. It is so cheap and I can’t find an ingredient listing. It’s £5.50. While its…
Jonathan Ward Sneaky Peek at Orange Opium
It’s June and I’m talking Christmas.. I know, I know. BUT, I’ve had this fab candle which will be my winter solace on the burn and it is just delicious.…
Lisa Eldridge For Boots No7 2012 Daisy Darling Swatched
Okay, so my swatching with Daisy Darling didn’t go that well initially – the glitter pieces are the most lovely, shiny pink, but because of their random sizes it really…
Beauty Right Here, Right Now
Because I get some comments from BBB readers who want to buy stuff NOW, like right NOW (gosh, I know that feeling!), I’m going to start doing a round up…
Disney Villain Makeup Collection
My first thought on seeing this upcoming range for Disney Stores was that MAC has already done this 100%. However, although I don’t really think it is a match for…
Clarins 3 Dot Liner
Ooh, I always love an innovation and the Clarins 3 Dot Liner is perfect for anyone who finds creating the perfect line difficult. I’ve only really mastered it after years…
Sleek Glory i-divine Palette
I wasn’t really going to do any Olympic themed beauty as such, but this palette from Sleek MakeUP is kind of too good to miss. Each shade in the limited…
Lisa Eldridge for Boots No7 Autumn/Winter 2012
In a slightly spooky move, Lisa designed the collection before she even knew there was a new Great Gatsby movie in the making. Darling Deco is inspired by The Great…
Chantecaille Elephant Palette
There is nothing as beautiful in beauty world as Chantecaille’s limited edition palettes and L’Elephant Palette is no exception. Chantecaille’s love of animal charities so 5% of proceeds are going…
Clarins Most Dynamisante Woman of The Year 2012
Every year Clarins gives the Most Dynamisante Woman of The Year award to recognise exceptional action and commitment to a charitable cause. Aside from the recognition and honour, there’s a…
Anna Sui Dreamtime Lip Gloss Chains
More loveliness from Anna Sui – this is for looking at only as I can’t find a stockist on-line – we just need to get this brand back!
Vogue China Gets Arty With Nail Polish
Wows.. these pictures from Roger Cabello for Vogue China July issue of nail polish are absolute art-works. Based on Van Gogh’s Starry Night and Hokusai paintings, the lacquers are painted…
Body Smoothers
I’ve managed to transform my body skin from a bit dry and ropy to super-soft and pretty well devoid of any dryness at all and I hate to blow my…
Georg Jensen Lace-up Sterling Silver Cuff
My Twitter time-line is full of tweets from people at various stages of Fifty Shades of Grey, so this fabulous cuff for Georg Jensen seems an appropriate accessory to fit…
Timothy Dunn Candles
Oh wow.. I’m really blown away by Timothy Dunn candles. At the moment I have Grecian Lime burning in the background and it is the freshest, most enlivening fragrance –…
Erno Laszlo Phormula 3-9 Repair Balm
The famous Erno Laszlo Sea Mud Black Soap It’s really interesting watching a brand re-launch. Erno Laszlo is something of a phenomenon because it has the glamorous heritage, the original…
Shu Uemura Chocolate Box Palettes
I’m quite light on information on these brand new Chocolate Box palettes from Shu Uemura price-wise but think they’re launching in August, but haven’t got so excited about a colour…
BB Cream for Black Skin Sleek MakeUP Be Beautiful Blemish Balm Cream For Black Ski
Well good old Sleek have really pulled it out of the bag with the first BB that I can find specifically for black or darker skin tones. Sleek Be Beautiful…
The Body Shop Scents of The World
Sometimes I despair at the price of fragrances; I’ve written before about the phenomenal mark-ups on perfume (how do you think they pay for all those famous campaign faces?) so…
3D Nails Elegant Touch Envy Wraps Bling in Silver Droplets
By the time autumn comes in we will literally be spoiled for choice when it comes to 3D nail wraps but there are some around already if you want be…
Sisley Pore Minimizer
I’ve had to try this three or four times to make sure my eyes aren’t deceiving me, but Sisley Pore Minimizer is pretty amazing. I’ve even looked in the magnifying…
Would You Let A Man Do Your Brazilian?
While I was away in France, the subject of waxing came up. One of the ladies I was with said that in her area they had a male waxer who…
Stila Lip Glaze Trios
I think these little Stila Trios are an absolute bargain at £12 each. Above is Fiesta containing shades Kitten, Pinata and Maraca. Below is Tiki with shades Hibiscus, Tropical Punch…
Dior 2012 Golden Jungle Nail Effect Swatch
I know nail bloggers are giving a collective sigh of despair as Dior are so on the tail end of this trend with their crackle polish. However, Golden Jungle Nail…
New Nail Polishes From MAC 2012
Wow.. quite a line up of newness from MAC with a 65 colour line up planned to launch throughout the year with 30 shades going permanent. There will also be…
Dior Golden Jungle 2012 Fall Make Up
Dior’s fall collection could not be more perfect for my skin tone.. it’s like having a personal make-up collection made just for me (I wish!). A mix of khaki, gold…
Clinique Runway Coral
This lush and summer perfect long last lipstick seems to have sold at at Clinique on-line (and it’s not available in stores apparently), but I’ve spotted them just in on-line…
Are Magazines Responsible for Anorexia?
I picked up Metro this morning and there was a news item about a young girl who had died because she was bullied about her weight. The coroner condemed the…
Frontcover Pencils & Polish
I really like the Frontcover concept; everything all in one box at a reasonable price to get a trend look with a good quality of product. Frontcover is one of…
Zaggora Hotpants
Oh gosh; I don’t even really know where to start with these. I was given an orange pair of Zaggora hotpants, and to be honest, haven’t even dared put them…
