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A trans-Atlantic makeup & beauty blog by best friends Rachel Phipps, a British girl living in Los Angeles and Kathryn Barrett, who lives in London.

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New In Haircare: Sachajuan Colour Save Shampoo & Conditioner

As I had run out of all my good for my hair higher end shampoos and conditioners the other week, I decided to treat myself to travel size versions of a shampoo and conditioner from one of my all...

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Product Review: Yardley London 'Polaire' Fragrance

Last Week I headed to Shoreditch to learn how to make cocktails. Aside from learning the art of mixology the real reason for being there was to have a look at Yardley’s latest fragrance Polaire....

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Product Review: bareMinerals Prime Time Foundation Primer

For the last year or so, the only full face primer I have used has been the first primer I ever used; Amazing Cosmetic's Anti Ageing Primer (I've been through about 3 tubes of the stuff) because no...

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Product Review: Belif Sugar Coat Lip Balm

I have a very bad track record with lip balms. Even the ones that are supposed to be amazing don't really do much for me. The only balms I can 100% get behind at the moment is Dr. Lipp's Nipple...

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Product Review: L'Occitane Repairing Shampoo & Conditioner

On my mission to totally overhaul my haircare, I have been experimenting with lots of different new shampoo and conditioners of late. While I'm usually all over them for their skincare products,...

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Product Review: L’Oreal Paris Glam Shine Stain Splash

One of my most recent purchases has been L’Oreal Paris Glam Shine Stain Splash. For some reason I have been buying a lot of lip products recently. I picked this up product up in the colour '102...

May 10, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Support The Glossy Guide By Nominating Us In The Cosmopolitan Blog Awards 2013 As 'Best Established Beauty Blog'

Last year The Glossy Guide had the very great honour of being shortlisted as 'Best New Beauty Blog' in the Cosmopolitan Blog Awards. I remember I did not find out about the nomination straight...

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Product Review: Revlon Colour Burst Lip Butter

I remember when Revlon's Lip Butters were a 'thing'. Everyone was all over them saying how fantastic they were, and hoarding shades because they were sold out everywhere. As I'm not really big on...

May 6, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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L'Occitane Products at the Millennium Hotel in Knightsbridge

Millennium and Copthorne Hotels kindly sent me some of the L’Occitane products that can be found in their hotel in Knightsbridge. Within the trio of the products included the infamous Shea Butter...

May 4, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Beauty (& Other Things) Store Obsession: I Love TKMaxx

A few weeks ago I was kindly invited to the opening of TKMaxx’s new store at St Mary Axe in London. I have been a lover of TKMaxx for years; it makes brands that where perhaps out of my price range...

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Product Review: Alterna Caviar Repair Rx Re-Texturizing Protein Cream with Strand-Building Proteins

So, after checking out (and falling head over heels in love with) the Shampoo, Conditioner and enjoying the Micro-Bead Fill & Fix Treatment Masque from my all time favourite hair care brand...

Apr 29, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Favourite Products: Rachel, April 2013

It has been a while, but now 'Summer' weather is here to stay here on the West Coast and I've managed to settle into a new everyday makeup and beauty routine to suit the change in the weather I...

Apr 27, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Weekly Polish: Butter London 'Cheeky Chops'

It is rare that I see something on a blog and I fall in love with it instantly, but this is what it was like for me and yellow nail polish. First, still unsure that such an uncharacteristically...

Apr 24, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Product Review: Rimmel Pro Matte Finish Top Coat

Despite my ridiculously large nail polish collection I do sometimes get bored of the colours I have. That was until I discovered Rimmel Pro Matte Finish, which is a nail polish topcoat that will...

Apr 23, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Product Review: Alterna Caviar Repair Rx Micro-Bead Fill & Fix Treatment Masque

Following my earlier review of the shampoo and conditioner from my all time favourite haircare brand Alterna's new Caviar Repair Rx range, I now want to introduce you to their new Micro-Bead Fill &...

Apr 19, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Product Review: Benefit Fake Up

While I have not fallen head over heels with a new Benefit product since they came out with They're Real a few years ago, the very best mascara ever which I have worn almost every single day since...

Apr 17, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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Product Review: Monu Active Cleanser & Toner

I've never really been much of a cleanser/ toner person. While I like trying new skincare products a little bit too much for it to possibly healthy, I've always tried to keep things pretty simple....

Apr 15, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Some Revelations About High End Hair Care

Kathryn's reaction the few times I have admitted to using Herbal Essences shampoo and conditioner on a daily basis has been priceless, but also served to make me feel rather guilty about my...

Apr 12, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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Product Review: Penhaligon's Malabah Hand Body Cream

On Valentines Day I headed to Covent Garden to meet my Mum and Sister for lunch and a spot of shopping. After lunch we decided to go and smell all the amazing fragrances in Penhaligon’s. After...

Apr 11, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Product Review: Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder

While I have been using, and I have been happy with The Body Shop's Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder on a daily basis since I moved to Los Angeles and my tan meant that I was no longer ghostly pale,...

Apr 8, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Eyelash Extensions at Boudoir Lashes, Shoreditch

Eyelash extensions have interested me for a while now; I naturally have quite short eyelashes and I find false lashes tiresome. So, when I got offered the chance to try a set at Boudoir Lashes, I...

Apr 5, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Product Review: Woods of Windsor Bergamot and Neroli Moisturising Bath and Shower Gel

I am never really faithful to one shower gel, I hardly ever find one that I will repurchase. Recently I have been trying the Woods of Windsor Bergamot & Neroli Moisturising Bath and Shower Gel,...

Apr 3, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Favourite Products: Kathryn, March 2013

I can’t quite believe it is already coming to the end of March, which makes it time for my monthly favourites! 1. Korres Mint Tea Body Milk: Shop With the weather we are experiencing my skin has...

Mar 30, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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Product Review: Soap and Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick

Lips pencils are everywhere lately with Clinique and Revlon all doing there versions. One of the latest brands to package a lip product this way is Soap and Glory. Soap and Glory are known for...

Mar 28, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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5 Hair Tutorials You Really Must Try

While people seem to think I'm good at everything (totally not true by the way, you should hear me try to sing. Or watch me try to drive. Both are equally as terrifying for both me and my...

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Weekly Polish: Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour 571 'Fracas'

In celebration of the fact that I can now paint my fingernails again (I had a terrible accident which involved slicing one of my nails in two about two months ago) I decided to treat myself to my...

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Mothers Day at Duke Of York Square

This may be slightly off the usual blog topic of beauty, but hang on with me I will get there! I was allowed to explore Duke of York Square just by Sloane Square Station with my Mum a few weekends...

Mar 19, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Product Review: Alterna Caviar Repair Rx Instant Recovery Shampoo & Conditioner

I think I have solved the problem of bad hair days. Seriously, I had an entire week of good hair days in a row last week. Also, while people (namely Kathryn) have been telling me for years how bad...

Mar 15, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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Favourite Products: Kathryn, February 2013

February has been a month where a lot of new products have entered my life, and a fair few are products that I now deem to be essential and thus will have to be re-purchased when the time comes...

Mar 13, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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The Glossy Guide

Written by

Rachel Phipps

New In Haircare: Sachajuan Colour Save Shampoo & Conditioner

Product Review: Yardley London 'Polaire' Fragrance

Product Review: bareMinerals Prime Time Foundation Primer

Product Review: Belif Sugar Coat Lip Balm

Product Review: L'Occitane Repairing Shampoo & Conditioner

Product Review: L’Oreal Paris Glam Shine Stain Splash

Support The Glossy Guide By Nominating Us In The Cosmopolitan Blog Awards 2013 As 'Best Established Beauty Blog'

Product Review: Revlon Colour Burst Lip Butter

L'Occitane Products at the Millennium Hotel in Knightsbridge

Beauty (& Other Things) Store Obsession: I Love TKMaxx

Product Review: Alterna Caviar Repair Rx Re-Texturizing Protein Cream with Strand-Building Proteins

Favourite Products: Rachel, April 2013

Weekly Polish: Butter London 'Cheeky Chops'

Product Review: Rimmel Pro Matte Finish Top Coat

Product Review: Alterna Caviar Repair Rx Micro-Bead Fill & Fix Treatment Masque

Product Review: Benefit Fake Up

Product Review: Monu Active Cleanser & Toner

Some Revelations About High End Hair Care

Product Review: Penhaligon's Malabah Hand Body Cream

Product Review: Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder

Eyelash Extensions at Boudoir Lashes, Shoreditch

Product Review: Woods of Windsor Bergamot and Neroli Moisturising Bath and Shower Gel

Favourite Products: Kathryn, March 2013

Product Review: Soap and Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick

5 Hair Tutorials You Really Must Try

Weekly Polish: Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour 571 'Fracas'

Mothers Day at Duke Of York Square

Product Review: Alterna Caviar Repair Rx Instant Recovery Shampoo & Conditioner

Favourite Products: Kathryn, February 2013

Weekly Polish: Barry M Textured Polish in 'Ridley Road'

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