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30SomethingMel
www.30somethingmel.co.uk
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The world according to a 30 something girl... Reviews, new products, tutorials and thoughts on Beauty, Hair and Fashion from a girl who may be 30 but still has a 20 something mind
#38729 in All , #1695 in Beauty

BeautyUK’s #PaintForLife Collection in Support of Cancer Research UK

It’s not often I do posts on things I haven’t reviewed or tried but sometimes I get an email or press release that touches my heart, or is something thats important to me. The Paint For L...

1 day ago

Introducing Percy & Reed’s Hair Royal Highness Set

Whenever I’m travelling, whether seeing friends or going off on a plane, small sized products are a must have for my suitcase! Often I struggle finding brands that I really love in these sizes ...

1 day ago

Review: Doctuer Renaud Raspberry Soft Cream

With the recent hot weather if you are anything like me and love the sun your skin will probably be in need of some serious hydration! I can’t help but love the sun, even though I look after my...

2 days ago

My Blogiversary! 1 Year Today!!

I can’t believe it, its been 1 year today since I started my blog! I don’t know where the time has gone or how I’ve managed to write so many posts. When I first started my blog I ne...

2 days ago

Review: Sleek Makeup i-Divine Ultra Mattes v2 Darks Palette Eyeshadows

As of tomorrow my blog is officially 1 year old and in that time I’ve wrote many reviews. All kind of things from body products, make up and hair care – although if I’m ever to pick...

3 days ago

Review: Tanatomicals Instant + Self Tan Mousse

As soon as we see the sun and get a bit of warmth in the UK, people start to bare their skin – its true you know. However, it mostly means everyone is looking rather pasty and a bit pale. I hat...

4 days ago

Revlon Grow Luscious Plumping Mascara – Does It Work?

I’ve been hearing a lot about Revlon and their ‘Grow Luscious’ mascara of late. Yet I’ve not really heard anyone confirm whether it does work. If you are new to my blog, you w...

25 may 12

Collection Extreme 24 Hour Felt Tip Liner (formally Collection 2000)

Since trying gel liners I’ve always kind of stuck with them. You find a product you like that works and it becomes the only thing you reach for. But recently I’ve seen so many tutorials o...

24 may 12

Batiste Lace (Seductive and Elegant) Dry Shampoo

I get so excited when I see a new fragrance of Batiste being launched. It is one of my essential items that I use almost on a daily basis. I sometimes wonder how I got by for so many years without Ba...

22 may 12

Review and EOTD: NYC Best Of Broadway Eyeshadow Quad Palette

I’m always looking for products that make life easier, or that are nice and simple. Months ago I bought the NYC Union Square Eye Quad Palette (Review Here) and to be honest used it a few times ...

20 may 12

Review: Murine Hayfever Eye Drops

It won’t surprise many of you when I say I have hay fever. Like many people in the nation I suffer year in and out and have to take both tablets and eye drops (Sometimes even a nasal spray too)...

18 may 12

Review: Sun Protection from Eau Thermale Avene

I know what you are thinking, ‘Mel, have you seen the weather outside?!’ Yes, I know its wet, cold and miserable here in Britain at present (Probably will be throughout the whole Summer t...

17 may 12

NOTD/Review: Original Sugar’s Velveteen (The Velvet Manicure)

As many of you will know if you have a bit of obsession for on trend nails; texture is the new gloss! Many of you will have previously seen caviar (Nail beads), decals (Stickers and gems) and air bru...

16 may 12

Review: Ahava Dermud Nourishing Body Cream

I have used many products now in the Ahava range and always been very impressed with the results I have achieved with them. So much so, I even use the Ahava Dermud Intensive Foot Cream on clients (Re...

14 may 12

NOTD: Orly Red Flare

Time for another nail of the day post I feel – my nails are looking slightly worst for wear and I recently bought this beautiful Orly nail varnish in Red Flare. Two birds one stone… A new...

13 may 12

Hair Tutorial – The Gossip Girl Collection Diana Payne (Liz Hurley)

Today’s hair tutorial was a complete accident I’ll be honest and say. It wasn’t until I’d finished I realised it was almost identical to Elizabeth Hurley’s character, Di...

12 may 12

Review: Abi O Soft Sun Self Tan For English Roses from the House of BeauBronze

#The sun is out, the sky is blue, my skin looks pale, what shall I do?# Yes it looks like the UK is about to get a little sun again which means many of us may be exposing a little bit of skin. Except...

11 may 12

Review: Montagne Jeunesse De-Clog Pores Nasal Strips (Part of the Skin Heroes Range)

No matter how old we are, lets be honest… We’ve all had a black head or a blocked pore on our nose at some point. In fact, I openly admit I still get blocked pores on my nose now and its ...

10 may 12

The Liz Earle Colour Range With Swatches

As many of you may know I am a massive fan of Liz Earle products and have reviewed many products in their skin/body range. I find everything I’ve used to be of the highest quality and many prod...

09 may 12

Review: Liz Earle Make Up Brushes (Powder, Blush and Precision Brushes)

This is going to be the first part of my Liz Earle makeup reviews as I was sent some products from the Liz Earle Colour range to share with you. I am splitting the reviews as there was a lot of produ...

08 may 12

Hair Envy : Do Blondes Have More Fun?

Over the years I’ve had many colours of hair, but my most common is blonde – namely as its my natural colour. Up until I had my first child I was a medium blonde naturally (Although often...

06 may 12

EOTD: Everything That Glitters Ain’t Gold (Urban Decay, Stila, 17, MAC)

I’ve not done an Eye Of The Day post in what seems like ages, the reason being is I tend to stick with 2 different eye make up looks (Less I am not wearing eye shadow at all and then its a wing...

05 may 12

Review: Eau Thermale Avene Ystheal+ Anti-Ageing Emulsion

Eau Thermal Avene products have completely changed my skin for the better and something I swear by. I use them on a day to day basis and can’t praise them enough when it comes to problematic sk...

04 may 12

Review: Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum (In 53 Light Beige)

It has taken me nearly 3 months to right this review, not because I procrastinate (Which I do) but because I have had trouble deciding whether I actually like it or not. When you really like a brand ...

03 may 12

Review: Percy & Reed Hair Products (With Tips and Tricks)

Having worked in the hair industry it means I got to try products that many haven’t. I couldn’t list all the brands over the years I’ve tried, but it doesn’t mean I don’...

02 may 12

Review: Carmex – Making the Most of Your Lips

My obsession for lip balms is ridiculous at times, overall I wear more lip balms than lipsticks. I like to keep my lips in tip top condition and lip balms help me achieve just that. I was sent 3 love...

01 may 12

NOTD: 17 Fast Finish Knockout Red

I have an obsession and that obsession is nail varnish. I can’t help buying them (Just this week I’ve 3 new ones on order!) whenever I’m out or shopping online. I don’t think ...

30 apr 12

Book Reviews: Week 6 Rosebush by Michele Jaffe and The Locket by Stacey Jay

This week for week 6 of my book reviews I have 2 great books to share with you. Both Young Adult Books but don’t ever be put off just because they are aimed at teens. The books I’m review...

29 apr 12

FOTD: The ‘No Makeup’ Makeup

I’m not feeling too great today, maybe I’ve caught the bugger little man has (He has been poorly since yesterday). Getting up this morning I looked a greenish white colour which isn’...

29 apr 12

Tutorial/YouTube: How To Put In Your Halo (Halo Hair Extensions)

I was really excited to get one of the new Patent Pending Halos from Halo Hair Extensions, even more excited to film 2 new videos for you on them too. The new patent pending Halo is fully adjustable,...

28 apr 12

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