Category: Beauty

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I used to think that reusable advent calendars were a little, well, dry. Now, I think they’re a really good idea – we have reusable stockings that come out every year so there is no reason this can’t translate to an advent calendar. In fact, L’Occitane also sells a refill set for anyone who…

Well, I’m confused. It’s described by the brand as a ‘a wash of soft-focus moisture to perfect and enhance skin’ but while it is light reflective, it’s got a smell that reminds me a bit of something ‘off’ and feels tacky on the skin. I don’t get it. I would not want to wear this…

[purchase] I picked up this product in Spain (we spent a long weekend in San Sebastian – what a wonderful place!) recently in a Douglas store and although I’ve seen it before because my travel writer friend Tamara has sent me pictures of it from her assignments, I was pleased to get my hands on…

[unpaid/sample] For the distinctly un-cute reason of trademarking, Cinnamoroll started life as Cinnamon, created for San Rio (same stable as Hello Kitty) by Miyuki Okumura in 2001. By 2007 the puppy was so popular that he was renamed Cinnamoroll to overcome overseas trademarking issues but the origin of his name is that his tail resembles…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’m going to say the C word because Origins has a brilliant offer that, if you can turn your mind to Christmas (yes, that C word), is an excellent pre-panic insurance. Money is going to be tighter for everyone this year I feel, and if you buy beauty treats for friends and family, the…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] It’s here – the temporary collection of Rodin Olio Lusso at Jo Malone London (til next year, I think) although this may well be a test bed to see if it’s ready to be brought within the JM brand permanently. I love this idea of integrating a brand that otherwise had no place to…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Yes, you might well roll your eyes at all these ‘national’ days but this is worth noting I promise. From today til 31st July, MAC lipsticks are £14, the price of their mini lipsticks, instead of £20 and that feels very much like a deal to have.  I’ve tried three shades I would never…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’m doing a quick round up of what, in my head, are ‘sensible’ beauty sale buys – things that you’ll use again and again rather than stare at wondering why you bought it in the first place! And, there’s no skin care because I feel up to here with creams! Benefit Bad Gal Bang…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’m not so much of a packaging geek as I used to be – the less the better really, but Givenchy’s use of this nude pink is just exceptional and the brand has come up with some innovative ways to make their new Rose Perfecto Liquid Balms less impactful on the planet. The lid…

An offer from Julia at Mrs Gloss for us – an absolute bargain price for four full size products with a value of £55 for £7.49 (+£4.49 postage) using code BBB150 in their latest Beauty Snax box. FFS Self Tanning Mousse, FFS Self Tan Glove, Balance Me Hyaluronic Plumping Mist and Tisserand Lavender & Chamomile…

[purchase] My travel journalist friend Tamara knows exactly what will float my boat in the world of quirky finds from across the globe. She is very often in Korea, Taiwan or Japan and always sends me pictures from the local Sasa or Sephora if she is in US or Europe, so that I can keep…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] NB: In order not to lose the comments that people have made regarding L’Occitane’s decision to keep trading in Russia, I’m not deleting this post but instead, flagging up the situation. Taken from the BBC today is this quote from L’Occitane, “At this point we cannot guarantee that our 700 employees in Russia will…