Article Reviews
Beauty Services Need Our Voices
I don’t think it’s just me that took exception to the way beauty services and salons were spoken about in parliament last week as MPs announced that they’d remain shut…
Jo Loves Mango Thai Lime Re-Release
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I very distinctly remember the original launch of this fragrance (I’m sure there was a candle, too) some years ago in a very clean, white penthouse suite somewhere (so,…
By Terry Ombre Blackstar Immaculate Light
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] In normal circumstances, I’m a big fan of an eye crayon, with By Terry Ombre Blackstar being amongst my favourites, although bareMinerals, The Body Shop and Bobbi are also…
Beauty Business News
Eyes have been opened as never before on the topic of how the beauty industry values diversity. Which, clearly, is not as highly as it should. This is not new…
Huda Beauty Silk Balm
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Huda’s new Silk Balm takes inspiration from travels in Korea where silk balms can be for face, lips or even hair. Instead of using any of the tingle tricks…
SUQQU Frozen Summer 2020
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] This is a twist on usual beauty summer fare – Suqqu has taken the hot sun shimmery concept and turned it frosty – in parts. I’ve got more eye…
Marc Jacobs Runway Spring 2020 Everything Goes With Blacquer
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Even though it’s now summer, I don’t think this is the only ‘spring’ beauty thing you’ll see because of delays in stock arrival. But, this Everything Goes With Blacquer…
Banana Republic Dark Cherry & Amber Fragrance
[unpaid/sample] Oh my! Because of my love-hate reaction to Tom Ford’s Lost Cherry fragrance, I was really keen to try this cherryfied offering from Banana Republic. I initially had intended…
Nivea Biodegradable Refreshing Cleansing Wipes
[unpaid/purchased] We were talking, in a previous post, about treats to pick up in the supermarket on the weekly shop. I was honestly so pleased to find these Nivea wipes…
Beauty Business News
The big news that we’ve been waiting for finally arrived yesterday. Charlotte Tilbury has sold to Spanish company, Puig. I’d love to say that I had foresight on this but…
Look At The Board
Yesterday, I took part in #blackouttuesday by posting an empty black square on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter instead of producing any content (at all) to support the #blacklivesmatter movement. There’s…
Chantecaille Summer Make Up 2020
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] While I was posting my series on past collections from the late 90’s and early 2000’s, a familiar comment was that hardly any brands pay attention to product detail…
Paul & Joe Summer Cat Lipsticks & Shadows Are Here!
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I rarely do a Saturday post but when I wrote a few weeks ago about the new Paul & Joe collection that’s just so vibrant and fun, the launch…
Affordable Bath & Shower Treats
[unpaid/mix of purchase/sample/affiliate] I wanted to hit the bank holiday weekend with something fun and cheerful – and especially things that don’t cost an arm and a leg. Now, I…
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Bronzer
[unpaid/affiliate/ad] At the moment, when it comes to samples, you get what you’re given which obviously is absolutely fine because I’m amazed that anything comes through at all. So, I…