Category: Makeup

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I rarely bronze, other than self-tan on my face – there never seems to be a need for me to look like I just got back from St Trop. However, I must admit that Ilia could not make bronzer any easier than they have – if I can do it, anyone can! Ilia is…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] The first thing to note about Guerlain KissKiss Bee Glow Oil is that it has a lightly honey-ish scent and flavour. I’m not massively a honey fan but the Corsican honey is mild and delicate so it’s not troublesome. The other thing to know is that there is a colour amplification element – eosin…

[unpaid/sample] If you’re a mid-lifer, I imagine that on first look, Zoeva Velvet Love Liquid Highlighting Blush doesn’t seem like it’s targeted to you. But, this is the same with so much amazing make up that just so happens to be perfect for older skin. It’s funny because there are brands out there producing products…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] As ever, Charlotte Tilbury is going to be on a lot of people’s wish list this year. I think, judging from past years, that they’ve reduced their offerings like many brands have. This is a mix of the covid and the brexit effects – many brands have round themselves with excess stock to sell…

[unpaid/samples/affiliate/ad] I never kick myself more than when I take the lids off lipsticks without realising the product name is on the lid, not the stick, so I end up photographing the shades and having no idea which is which when I put them back. Luckily, the last time I did this I got a…

[unpaid/sample] If you’re anything like me, make up brush cleansing just doesn’t happen as often as it should. Professional make-up artists are meticulous about cleansing their tools properly to avoid any contamination but most of use are using brushes that would send them into a spin :-). This is a very handy kit to drop…

[unpaid/sample] You can imagine how delighted I was to see sequin details making a come back – the original Chanel Lumiere D’Artifice Palette from 2007 is one of my post precious in my collection of older beauty items. The new version, Duo Lumiere Limited Edition, brings back the sequin detail that’s run through CHANEL fashion…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] If you’re seeking nicely priced stocking fillers or girlfriend gifts, e.l.f. Glow Reviver Lip Oil comes with 100% recommend from me. It’s £8 and yet behaves as though it’s three times the price. I did an Instagram reel on it saying it reminded me of French lips – that kind of casual make-up/no make-up…

[unpaid/sample] What I like about this product is that it is so versatile. Really, if you find the right colour for you, you are all set for lip coating, lip blurring and cheek colour. Convie is a relatively new brand from France, different because they canvas their members for input while creating products. You don’t…

[unpaid/purchase/affiliate] I had a rush to the head a couple of weeks ago and splashed out on five new lip balms – Tower 28, Rabanne, Kosas, Nars and a replacement of my beloved Charlotte Tilbury Crystal Happikiss. I’ve got two to show you in this post and I’ll show you the rest next week. Above…

[unpaid/sample] I love the way that Ruby is just slowly building her brand – new products don’t come along every week, they come along when they’re good and ready. I think you’ll already know that Ruby Hammer is a make up artist and some of you might remember her brand Ruby & Millie being in…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Honestly, at the price of £14 I think these liner/lipstick combos are really good value. Now that I’ve fully embraced the liner, I’m pleased to have them instead of thinking one half is wasted. These two shades, Love Story and Perfect Match are very similar both off and on so I’ve got swatches. They’re…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I had a sudden rush to the head and ordered a whole lot of coloured lip balms last week. I just needed to see what’s out there from brands I don’t usually hear anything from. I’m quite picky about balms – I did a reel the other day testing out all of the Lisa…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Ooh, a new MAC foundation just slid out of nowhere – I have had the box sitting on my table for days (if not weeks – eek) thinking it was an advent calendar and didn’t need my attention immediately. But I had a big opening session on Sunday and I was very surprised to…

[unpaid/sample] This is the first glass case lipstick I’ve ever come across and super-impressive it is, too. CHANEL Rouge 31 is four years in the making not least because finding a master glassmaker to take on a diamond facet-like design for the lipstick wasn’t easy. The trail led to Japan which was where the glass…