Products
The best products for skincare, makeup, nail care and more. From brand recommendations to individual product reviews.
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The Best Lipsticks and Lip Gloss
Lipstick product reviews Mini lipstick product reviews to help you find the best lipsticks for your lips. Although often forgotten as a step in a daily makeup routine lip colour can really change a look and create a flattering finish. Go Bold Going bold with a lip colour is a really fun step in your makeup routine. It can also be super flattering. As people age the edges of their lips become less defined and the natural pigment can fade. Lipstick can combat this to create a youthful finish Top tips for your best lipstick application ever 1. Lip Liner First don’t skip the lip liner. Use this to line…
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The best in Foundation, Powder and Concealer
Mini makeup reviews to help you pick the best products Foundation, Powder and Concealer products are the main base products of a makeup routine. That is why it is important to pick the best products for your skin. Foundation, Powder and Concealer Products Foundation Foundation products have so many options including a range of formulas (ie cream, liquid etc) and coverage (full, medium, light etc). There are also specific options for dry skin vs oily skin. Below are my mini reviews for dry skin type mainly but also based on using some of the products professionally. Revolution Pro Full Coverage Camouflage Foundation 4/5 This foundation is great for dry skin, it…
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Gift Guide
The perfect present ideas for the makeup enthusiast These gift guide suggestions make for the perfect presents for any occasion, whether it is a Birthday, Christmas or even just a little treat! The links below are mainly aimed at a UK shopping audience but obviously, some links will work internationally as will the ideas. Happy shopping! This post contains some affiliate links. If you click and buy, I may make a commission at no additional cost to you. Makeup Gift Guide Nail Gift Guide Skincare Gift Guide
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The Best in Highlighter, Setting and Primer
Mini makeup reviews to help you pick the best products Highlighter, setting and primer products are a super important part of your makeup routine. Adding that finishing touch and helping all that hard work stay in place. The correct products can make or break a look. Highlighter, setting and primer products Highlighter Revolution Vanilla Frosting 4/5 This has a lovely pink tone and shimmer which is very flattering. As part of the doughnut collection it is also vanilla scented (the packaging not the product). Grøn Highlighting Powder in Golden Amber 4/5 A little goes a long way with this. Apply lightly and you get a beautiful golden highlight. Apply too…
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The Best in Eyeshadows, Eyeliner, Mascaras and Eyebrows
Reviews of eye makeup The Eye makeup category consists of various products including eyeshadows, eyeliners, mascaras and eyebrow products. The eyes are the windows to the soul so how you frame them with makeup can make a lot of difference to your look. Eyeshadow Palettes New Eyeshadow Palettes are released all the time. Big Beauty Brands know the appeal of small coloured squares on beauty enthusiasts. Different colour ways, different finishes, effects or textures might be all it takes to make you hand over your wallet. But alot of palettes can be design over substance. Whilst it is fun to have a wide range of eye colours to play with…
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Top tips to improve your beauty habits for the planet and your wallet!
Improve your beauty habits Looking for some top tips to improve your beauty habits for the better? It’s not easy being green. It’s very easy to get sucked into beauty purchases and habits without thinking about it. This can lead to products being piled up and a hole burnt through your wallet. If you are after some top tips to improve your habits check out my list below and be sure to comment your own! If you want help to make real long-term change be sure to check out my resolution post where I break down making change manageable. Tips to improve your beauty habits for the planet and your…
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Makeup Brush Collection
What is your product weakness? Eyeshadow palettes? Nail polish? Mine is makeup brushes! They are the purchase that I can always validate-they don’t go off, they are so cute and its always useful to have more! Here are a few from my collection! Eco Tools Brushes Eco Tools have produced some of my favourite brushes ever and this is what I recommend to anyone in need of a good makeup brush! Here are two different sets a full face set with holder and a specialised blending set with the blue metal ferrule (on the left). Any Eco Tool brush I’ve picked up has been amazing so definitely these are a…
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Pride Month: Rainbow Makeup
Happy Pride Month! It’s time to show some Pride and let your true flag fly. This is a safe and inclusive place for everyone, makeup and nail art can truly be for anyone. But whilst its fun to get in the spirit and wear a rainbow its important to remember to not let rainbow-washed brands confuse you into consumerism (when they don’t really support charities doing important work) and remember why Pride started and how we as a planet, and a species have so far to go still! What is Pride Month? For more than the last 50 years Pride Month, June, has been a month to celebrate the LGBTQ+…
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Freedom Makeup Far Away Lipstick Collection
Lipstick from a Galaxy Far Far Away Inspired by the Star Wars Universe, The Far Away Lipstick collection is a beautiful set of coloured lipsticks. There is still time for one last This is The May post! If you have missed my previous Star Wars month posts I have covered Star Wars Nail Art Ideas and Women of Star Wars Inspired Makeup. Far Away Lipstick Collection Here are some shots of the beautiful Freedom Makeup Far Away Lipstick Collection. Styled and named after the Star Wars saga, In order, we have… Sith, Storm Trooper, Sky-Walker, Space Luxe and Far Away. What are the lipstick shades? Sith. A black which can…
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A review of Barry M Cosmetics Fixing and Setting Spray
A Barry M setting spray can be a great drugstore purchase to add to your makeup routine. But with so many to choose from how will you know which to get? Why use a setting spray? I used to be quite against make-up fixing sprays as their main ingredient is water and most used to cost a ridiculous price. However these three from Barry M-an ethical brand with vegan products-have a great price point and work perfectly. I actually really love and recommend these setting sprays! Obviously a setting spray can not change the quality of the makeup or makeup application but they can help it to last longer and,…
