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[unpaid/affiliate] I’ve still got a black Cos sweater that I bought years ago that I like to pull out on a day where I just want to feel cosy. It’s full of badly sewn up holes but I can’t bear to get rid of it. What I love about Cos sweaters is their shape –…

[unpaid/sample] I am loving watching Hildun rise through the beauty ranks – from a handful of kohls to a full collection, and now these two beautiful palettes. Quality wise, like the kohls, these palettes are meeting their competitors full on. As you can see, I couldn’t even wait to take pristine pictures before I had…

[unpaid/sample] I’ve got a couple of hair fragrances of which I’m extremely fond – I like the notion and the reality of freshly washed hair being given a little spritz of something delicious before putting on my coat and leaving the house. I don’t wear fragrance every day so it always feels special to walk…

[unpaid/sample] There’s a lot to like about Spanish brand Germaine de Capuccini which used to be far more present in the UK than it is now. Founded in 1964, the brand combines the intense maintenance attitude of heritage French skin care with the notion that looking after your face should feel luxurious and spa-worthy. It’s…

[affiliate/purchase] I spotted a bold claim from Superdrug on Instagram regarding their B Enhance Moisturising BB Cream which they claim is a dupe for NARS Natural Radiance Tinted Moisturiser. True enough that they share a number of common ingredients but then so do many bases – I was curious enough about the claim to give…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye) is one of the very few celebrities that I’ve countered at events that I’ve felt compelled to have my picture taken with for fear that my children would never forgive me if I didn’t. The other one was James Buckley (Jay from the Inbetweeners – who someone then mistook…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] The first time I came across AHAs in body care was in Gatineau’s AHA Body Lotion. It was – this over used word, but – a game changer. Now, it’s normal to include acids in body products and for the most part our skin is thankful for it. Smoother, softer and more receptive to…

[unpaid/sample] A friend gave me this set as a gift and I’m so impressed with it – a tea light discovery set is such a good idea to help you decide if you want to upgrade to full size although I must say that I have so enjoyed all the different fragrances. Inside the box…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate] I know everything is awash with Black Friday (I thought it was last week anyway so I’m realllllly over it…) but I use my Dyson every single day – I LOVE it. I bought it myself (after being gifted one that lasted over 8 years) and there is a particular attachment (which sneakily, they…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Oh yes we are. In the land of extra-large glam, that is. Look at this giant of a palette so beautifully embossed and designed. I think it’s a Sephora exclusive (and it’s discounted – very unusual) and it’s for face, eyes and décolleté. I’m just going to say that it’s a powder that’s an…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’ve had much merriment from the Netflix Christmas Movie, Hot Frosty. I haven’t even seen it but the name just sends me into peals of laughter every time I think of it. How I would have LOVED to be on the creative team for naming that one. Apparently, it’s about a snowman who comes…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] A break from all the gift sets for my (and your) sanity’s sake! As someone with almost permanently dry lips (my husband likes to say it’s because they never get a break from a glass of wine.. not true by the way, I promise!) any balms, salves and scrubs fall immediately into my basket.…

[unpaid/sample] With the news that Marc Jacobs make up is coming back very soon (ish), I thought I’d refresh my memory on Marc Jacobs fragrances. I loved Marc Jacobs make up – I still have some key pieces that I can’t quite let go of – and I liked the fragrances too. The fragrance licence…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] REN is one of my favourite skin care brands – their Evercalm range is so reliable for dry and sensitive skin. I’ve given this to so many friends with dry/unhappy/reddened skin and it works like a charm. When you see things working in front of your very eyes, it’s so much easier to recommend…

[unpaid/sample] I’ve known Jenni, founder of Willowberry Skin care for a long time – way before Willowberry was even a twinkle in her eye! But, as soon as knew it was under construction, I knew it would be great. And it is – all the formulas are made to give nutritious, natural ingredient based care…