I was rummaging about in my office today, trying to prep for a video on a new foundation that I wanted to review, when I came across a smallish box of products, very neatly put together and stashed safely in the corner of a larger box. Obviously my curiosity was...
One for when your face lacks any sort of radiance and resembles an arid, dusty moonscape ("there's no life on this planet, Captain!"): Bobbi Brown's Extra Illuminating Moisture Balm. This hydrating, subtly pearlescent cream gives a nice, even glow that makes...
Right. I promised we'd get back to beauty, after my worrying spell of brain freeze, and so please let me introduce you to the little pot of balm that re-ignited my passion for product testing. Darphin's Aromatic Renewing Balm* almost escaped my notice due to its...
The Facial Radiance Intensive Peel from First Aid Beauty has flown straight into my shortlist of fast-working, effective face masks. It's a clay-based acid peel that brightens, smooths and gives an instant glow - as well giving the feeling that your old face has been...
Another great moisturiser from La Roche-Posay (I already really rate the Toleriane Fluid for very light, effective hydration): the Toleriane Ultra Overnight Care. This is an intensely soothing, comfortable night cream that feels very rich but doesn't leave any...
I have finally moved Baby Ted into his own room, which means that I been able reclaim my old bedtime routine. When there's a baby in the bedroom, it's inadvisable to turn a light on after they've fallen asleep, so activities such as reading a book - or searching for...
I've filmed a lovely video with John Lewis, all about Autumn skincare and pepping up your routine by adding in little beauty treats to prepare for the colder weather. You can watch that video here but I wanted to have a run through the products, because some of them...
Applying the Rose Stem Cell Bio-Repair Gel Mask from Peter Thomas Roth is like having my face smothered in glorious, gelatinous Turkish Delight. There are few things I can think of, at this particular moment, that would be as high up on the sexiness scale as...
I'm having a bit of a face wash frenzy at the moment; after finally finishing my First Aid Beauty Deep Cleanser with Red Clay I decided to start not one replacement cleanser but four. The full reviews are coming up, but I thought I'd jot down some speedy notes in case...
Apparently, 30% of women in the UK believe that their skincare stops working - or stops working as effectively - over time. I can see where this idea comes from - it's actually very difficult to see results on your own face when you're glancing at it in the mirror...
I think that OM Skincare's Mindful Traveller is a fabulous idea: a gorgeous, sleek bottle that houses travel-friendly amounts of OM's Pure Glow Cleanser and Daily Radiance Moisturiser. I call it a bottle, but it's not really - it's a lightweight tube, with two little...
Be still my beating beauty heart: Omorovicza's amazing Queen of Hungary Mist has just launched in the most gorgeous limited edition packaging! Inspired by the architecture at the Rácz spa in Budapest, the pretty pink box and glass bottle are embellished with tiny...