The British Beauty Blog
by Jane Cunningham since 2008

  • Skin Rocks Cleansing Balm Review

    Skin Rocks Cleansing Balm Review

    [unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I absolutely loved the Skin Rocks gel cleanser which preceded this new balm launch. In fact, I’d say it’s the best gel cleanser I’ve ever used. I’ve got more mixed feelings about the Skin Rocks Cleansing Balm because while it is a super cleansing balm, I am not sure if its £55 worth of super cleansing…

  • Look Good Feel Better Beauty Box Review

    Look Good Feel Better Beauty Box Review

    [unpaid/sample] Look Good Feel Better is a charity beloved by the beauty industry – they run wellbeing classes for women affected by cancer. I know several people who’ve genuinely benefitted from LGFB sessions that deal with changing physical appearance – it’s a very uplifting experience. The charity also runs specific classes for men and young…

  • Jo Malone London Fig & Artemisia Review

    Jo Malone London Fig & Artemisia Review

    [unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Last week, Dora and I headed to the Jo Malone London Christmas pop-up in Covent Garden which is in situ until 24th November, at which time, it ups its very shiny and glamorous sticks and heads off to Edinburgh St James Quarter until 15th December. One of the good things (of many) about Dora…

  • #AD ZIIP HALO Mega Black Friday Discount Code

    #AD ZIIP HALO Mega Black Friday Discount Code

    As you will have seen from previous posts, I’m a fan of ZIIP Halo for its easy to follow routines and instant radiance results as well as the longer term real effects. So much so that I’ve tested it out over an extended period of time not once, but twice (see previous posts HERE and…

  • Friday Treat – An M&S Round Up

    Friday Treat – An M&S Round Up

    [unpaid/affiliate] I must admit that I was very excited about the M&S collaboration with Bella Freud but in the event, it was a bit of a damp squib and I didn’t buy anything at all. The slogan sweatshirts that Bella is famous for were just nothing-y and not nearly edgy enough to be cool. Same…

  • Soap & Glory’s Thick & Fast Tubing Mascara Review

    Soap & Glory’s Thick & Fast Tubing Mascara Review

    [unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I am asked questions about tubing mascara more than any other category of make-up except perhaps foundation – whether it’s simply asking which I think is the best one, understanding how a tubing mascara differs from any other mascara or a tubing mascara for sensitive eyes…and the strange thing is, there really aren’t all…

  • Beauty Business News November 2024

    Beauty Business News November 2024

    As ever, the minute I publish a BBN, something exciting happens and last month was no different as Unilever announced that they are selling both REN (one of my favourite brands ever, far too expensive though) and Kate Somerville. Actually, this was announced at the end of August which means I have missed two months…

  • QVC Elemis Pro-Collagen Six Piece Collection

    QVC Elemis Pro-Collagen Six Piece Collection

    [unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] This QVC special offer is so good that it has a post of its own. With a price tag of £71.95, it contains £243 worth of products and really, I cannot argue in any way that it’s not an absolute bargain. As soon as I see the words ‘frangipane monoi’ I’m in bliss. This,…

  • Friday Treat EXTRA! Dolce Gabanna Panettone Tins

    Friday Treat EXTRA! Dolce Gabanna Panettone Tins

    [unpaid/affiliate] I know, from bitter experience, that the coveted Dolce Gabanna Panettone tins, with their vibrant patterns and delicious cakes, sell out very quickly indeed. These have served as perfect Christmas presents for friends and family in the past couple of years – I gave one each to my sisters/brothers-in-law last year and to the…

  • Sam Farmer Skin Care For Teens

    Sam Farmer Skin Care For Teens

    [unpaid/sample] Life is spooky sometimes. When I was leaving The Clean & Tidy show at Excel with Gen last week, we passed a restaurant and I commented, ‘that’s where I had a coffee with Sam Farmer, years ago’. A few days later, Sam got in touch on Instagram to say he is back working full…

  • Friday Treat: A Long Cardigan

    Friday Treat: A Long Cardigan

    [unpaid/affiliate] I am not a fan of a cardigan in general – they make me look as though I’ve given up on life, so I don’t have many in my wardrobe. However, one of my favourite pieces of clothing is a black cashmere long cardigan with a hood which I got for a bargain price…

  • Andrea Garland New Lip Balms

    Andrea Garland New Lip Balms

    [unpaid/sample] Every year – sometimes a couple of times a year – I flag up the gorgeous lip balms from Andrea Garland, a) because I’m good like that, and b) because there is such a variety I will never run out of new styles to show you. With the weather about to take a chilly…

  • Lisa Eldridge Rouge Experience Review

    Lisa Eldridge Rouge Experience Review

    [unpaid/samples] Lisa’s latest lipsticks are a world first – honestly! All of the refill componentry is made from aluminium – not even a speck of plastic anywhere. She has apparently been trying to get this recyclable technology off the ground for five years and, as a relatively small brand in the big world of make…

  • Cecred Hair Product Review

    Cecred Hair Product Review

    [unpaid/sample] It’s taken me nearly forever to get this review up – Cecred is Beyonce’s hair care range and bearing in mind that it is predominantly aimed at textured hair, I wanted my friend Amisha to test it out for me because, obviously, my hair is textured. It took a while to get together but…

  • Friday Treat(s)

    Friday Treat(s)

    Watching: Rivals on Disney. My friend recommended it – I was certain I’d hate it – I absolutely LOVE it. Why? Absolute romp, the eighties outfits, Katherine Parkinson. Tip: Not in front of the children. Watched: Sweet Bobby on Netflix. Why? Beyond belief catfishing story. Tip: Popcorn. Listening: The Kill List Podcast. Why? Tech journalist…