Article Reviews
La Bonne Brosse No.3 Review
[unpaid/sample] While we’re on the topic of hair, I’m wondering what your spend limit is for a hairbrush? I’m not that ‘into’ hair – I’m lucky that I get to…
Nest Turkish Rose Perfume Oil Review
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’ve got three of the Nest Perfume Oils to review and I’m starting with Turkish Rose. It’s incredible really how many iterations of rose there are in fragrance world,…
Guerlain The Floral Denim Collection Summer Jean Palette Review
[unpaid/sample] It’s been so long – and I mean so long – since I did a complete eye look but just felt compelled by the colours in the Summer Jean Palette.…
AD CurrentBody Skin RF Skin Tightening Device Review Part 1
AD I’ve had so many one-off non-surgical treatments throughout my career as a beauty journalist and blogger – testing has always been part of what I do and it’s crucial…
Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Black Tea Review
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Beyond a doubt, my favourite Escentric Molecules fragrance is Mandarin – it’s the ultimate in high impact juicy and zesty fragrance and when friends come over, it’s one of…
Jimmy Coco Self Tan Review
[unpaid/sample] When your brand is actually called Sunless [by Jimmy Coco] but everyone just calls it Jimmy Coco because the name is too good you forget about the actual title…
Nivea Sun Fragrance Review
[unpaid/purchase] I don’t know what possessed me but I bought the Nivea Sun EDT on a whim – I was just curious to see if it give me the holiday…
Granado Époque Tropical
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I didn’t know the Brazilian apothecary brand, Granado, until last week. I’m very happy that I do now though – what a spritz of bliss Granado Époque Tropical is!…
NEOM Calming Pen
[unpaid/sample] ‘Stress’ pens are everywhere but this one arrived with an accompanying book (a best seller, apparently) that pairs the idea of stress pens and breathwork. I see a lot…
M&S Wild Rhubarb Candle – £3!
[purchase] I picked up this little Wild Rhubarb candle in my local M&S the other day – it’s a small one and at only £3 didn’t feel like much of…
Wella Invigo UV Hair Protection
[unpaid/sample] It’s definitely that time of year when your dye starts to fade or go through a myriad of changes as the sun starts to make its effects known. My…
Nest Lime Zest & Matcha Candle
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I have to say that I’m super impressed with the throw on this Nest candle. It’s a very generous fragrance giver and the matcha element comes through strongly. I…
CHANEL Illuminating Hydrating Eye Cream
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Ever since my eyes swelled up like golf balls from using a Perricone product about 15 years ago, I avoid eye creams like the plague and I think you’ll…
Garden of Wisdom PHA Plus Serum
[unpaid/sample] I have to be much more careful what I put on my skin these days – I am not bullet proof in the way that I used to be…
Jane Scrivner Balance Body Splash
[unpaid/sample] Originally, I wanted to test the new products from the natural and organic brand, Jane Scrivner, notably the award winning Purifying Cleanser. I have done that (see later) but…