Category: Article
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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…
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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…
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Provoke Go Ashy Cool Silvery Effect Shampoo Review
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I currently have a review queue for ash/grey haircare – having never been a hair care fan at all, I’m very much enjoying putting products I’ve never tried before through their paces. I reviewed Oribe last week, and this week, at the opposite end of the price spectrum is Provoke Go Ashy at £5.99…
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Bibbi Fragrances Review
[unpaid/samples/affiliate/ad] I tested a fragrance – Santal Beauty – earlier in the year from the brand Bibbi, founded by Swedish born Stina ‘Bibbi’ Seger and her husband, Jan Vilhelm Ahlgren in 2023. At the time, I said I’m too practically minded to join the whimsy that accompanies this brand where Bibbi practices meditation and can…
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Espa Yuzu & Ginger Cleansing Sorbet Review
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I must admit, I didn’t even know Espa existed any more – it’s one of those brands that was always in every magazine and Sunday supplement about a decade ago. The brand was founded in 1992 by industry veteran, Sue Harmsworth, and always had the sophisticated air of a heritage brand. Espa was sold…
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Kosas Blush Is Life Review
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Like several Gen Z targeted brands, Kosas has accidentally made a great brand for Gen X and Boomers. Gen Z prefers a less-is-more approach and so do we! The thing about these brand new marbled blushers is that they’re being introduced to an audience who is seeing them for the first time. Baked blushers…
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Friday Treat: Silk Lined Beanies
[unpaid/affiliate] It’s interesting that silk lined beanies are mostly marketed towards textured or curly hair and that they’re not nearly as mainstream as they should be. My daughter bought me one a couple of years ago and I wouldn’t be without it for my mainly straightened locks. Hat hair is nobody’s friend and yet, it’s…
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Olay Cleansing Melts Review
My friend Joyce has been on a trip to the US recently and very kindly did some beauty shopping for me. She brought back these Olay Cleansing Melts and I’m sorry but they’re some kind of absolute magic! Apparently, a decade in the making, the melts are one of the cleverest beauty products I’ve seen.…
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Kora Organics Active Algae Calming Cleansing Balm Review
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I feel lucky this week that so far, everything I’ve reviewed has been so lovely. One of my secret pleasures is getting a new cleansing balm – that first carve through the surface is just so satisfying! Notably, this product comes with its own spatula which I always find helpful – balms are delicious…
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Lixir Skin Colette’s Facial Kit Review
This mini set from Lixir Skin was such a treat to trial. It’s designed to provide a full facial experience (you can do it from your sofa – I did) that is a real boost to the complexion. I love this idea – a facial in a bag filled with everything you need to do…
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Phatstix Balm Review
[unpaid/sample] Well, this has been many, many months in the making, and full disclosure, the creator, Thom, is a good friend of mine and also the person responsible for keeping this site fully running. I know from my own production (soap) that getting exactly the right formula, the right packaging, the right tone of voice,…
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Friday Treat: Damson Madder Leopard Print Tote
[unpaid/affiliate] A very quick Friday treat this week – somehow I’ve run out of time (and I was so organised at the start of the week!) to do a full post. I know I’ve covered all things leopard print, but there is a bit of me that has started to ‘need’ a leopard print tote.…
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Jurlique Calendula Oil Review
[unpaid/sample] There’s a lot to be said for keeping things simple when it comes to skin care. The beauty market is so noisy and so busy that it’s hard to make choices – it seems there are so many areas to be improved 😉. Sensitive skin is something I’m often asked about – there was…
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Blemish Dots AKA Zit Stickers
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] One of the best modern beauty inventions is Blemish Dots – stickers impregnated with salicylic acid (at a minimum) that you apply over a spot to create an airless environment where healing can begin. Your spot can’t escape the salicylic acid which will penetrate oil glands and act as a chemical exfoliant on zits.…
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Wonderskin 1440 Longwear Eyeliner Review
[unpaid/sample] I’ve been looking for a deep grey eyeliner for a while – I love grey liners but it’s a long time since I last wore one. Wonderskin sent me three of their 1440 Longwear Eyeliners and it was love at first site for Oyster Blue, a metallic grey liner. It’s meant for the lash…