February Favourites
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February Favourites

Five February Favourites, including the very timely rediscovery of an absolute skincare marvel and an incredible book of short stories. But let’s start with the boots I’ve fallen for. Oh, the boots. If I told you that I’d been searching high and low for the perfect western-inspired boots since October, would you believe me? It’s…

3 Best Beauty Buys: February 2024
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3 Best Beauty Buys: February 2024

My three best beauty buys this month – picked out from the quagmire of new launches for their excellent performance, high quality and price-tags that won’t cause immediate heart palpitations. Ad info: no paid or sponsored content. Contains press samples and affiliate links are marked *.   The first little gem: e.l.f. Cosmetic’s brilliant Camo…

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What’s In My Makeup Bag: The High Energy Edition

I had a can of full sugar coke before filming this video, so you’ll have to excuse the tendency towards frivolity. I’ve managed to get my Coca Cola consumption down to just one can a week, now, and I try to “take it” (like medicinal waters) on a work day when I need a bit…

autumn favourites video
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Autumn Favourites (Luxury and High Street)

And so here it is, the Autumn Favourites video as promised. I’ll now be doing my favourites videos seasonally, or with a theme – for example, “Haircare Favourites” or “Favourite Budget Bodycare”. The seasonal favourites videos will be a light-hearted overview of the things I think make a brilliant buy if you’re looking to update…

best beauty products april 2018
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5 Most Used Beauty Products: April 2018

Brain like a sieve… I filmed this video weeks ago and forgot to upload it; my five most-used beauty products for April 2018. A gorgeous healthy-glow foundation (see the full review here), possibly the world’s most expensive bronzer, an anti-wrinkle treatment that might just change your beauty life and a skin-quenching moisturiser that’s perfect for…