I had a question from someone on my recent Live Native skincare post, wondering if the Exfoliating Cleanser would suit very sensitive skin that doesnt get on with more usual manual exfoliators. I sug...
Its time for another Beauty Spotlight Team "Whats In Your...?" post! This week, were going to take a peek into Shannon from Lipstick Musings monstrous cabinet of beauty products. Click on the...
Look at that label. 100% raw plant source. Not a vague natural claim. There is no daisy waving* going on here. Ambre Botanicals is a new independent skin care brand that is made in London from 100% r...
Live Native is a skin care range made by hand by a very small team living on the Isle of Skye. Its a raw range, which means none of the ingredients or formulas are heated above 115 F (about 46 C in o...
Mu London Organic Hemp Moisturiser is a favourite of everyone in the London family for the same reason - its excellent on patches of eczema or dry, irritated skin for all three of us. Miss London get...
I know, I know. I havent been body snatched, honestly. Ive been reading quite a bit about vitamin D deficiencies caused by lack of exposure to the sun caused by constant use of sunscreen and about in...
Heres this weeks Beauty Spotlight Team round up, with lots of reviews and articles to keep you busy if youre taking a break from the sun! Hasnt it been lovely to see some sunshine finally in the UK? ...
Wendy Rowe is an extremely talented makeup artist who I first heard of through Twitter. Shes Artistic Consultant for Burberry Beauty, and also very friendly and down to earth. Anyway, Im absolutely l...
Im completely enamoured of RMS Beauty Karma eyeshadow. The soft black-brown cream eyeshadow is an excellent base, and makes the reddish copper Myth eyeshadow easier to wear. In these pictures, Ive ap...
I was recently sent a set of skin care from the Nourish Skin Care company, a relatively new natural* skin care company. Nourish skin care is available from the website www.nourishskinrange.com. The p...
These are all repurchases, and as I find it interesting to know what products others buy again Im hoping others like to know this too. When something works well for me I tend to be quite loyal to it;...
Its time for Marcia from Beauty Info Zone to share whats in her..? Shes chosen her can or maybe we should say CANS! How could she possibly need one dozen cans? What is she keeping in them? Click on t...
I was sent a sample size of the La Bella Figura Decouverte Eye Repair Serum by Mise Beauty. I will admit being sceptical about just using an oil serum for my eye area (Im in my late thirties and the ...
It was fuller when I got it - didnt take a picture until after using for a while. Sepia is a fragrance created by Mandy Aftel as part of the Nathan Branch Letters to a Fellow Perfumer series. The ins...
This is a combination Ive been using a lot recently - I use the black/brown Karma as a base on my lids and into my crease and then dab some taupe Magnetic over the top in the middle of my mobile lid....
Heres this weeks round up from the Beauty Spotlight Team. Im resisting the new Rouge Bunny Rouge eyeshadow palettes, but Im not sure how long Im going to be able to hold out at this rate... Are you a...
Illamasqua are holding 15 minute classes at their Beak Street London store tomorrow which are free of charge. Illamasqua has reputation for being quite a theatrical, dramatic brand (and they are) but...
Dove is a very pale pure grey shade, and is unusual while still being quite neutral. Sometimes it can look more green or blue depending on the relative coolness of the lighting, but in natural light ...
I have used and liked Shu Uemura Basic Mascara in the past, so when I needed a new mascara recently I decided to repurchase it. Unfortunately, its been discontinued and replaced with the Ultimate Nat...
My Beauty Spotlight post is late this week as Ive been away all weekend, but if you havent already seen it heres a chance to sneak a peek inside Older Girl Beautys Moms vanity cabinet. Click on the p...
Shiffa Dubai isnt a brand Id heard of until I received these products, and its relatively new to the UK market, having recently launched at Harrods Urban Retreat and Zuneta. The first product was the...
Ive been interested in taking an Astaxanthin supplement since reading about its potential to help protect the skin from UV damage, as well as to support the health of the eye (particularly the macula...
A reader, Rachel, wondered if it would be possible to use the Topshop Crayon as an eyeliner with an eyeliner brush. I gave it a go with my usual Bobbi Brown flat eyeliner brush and found it worked we...
Another week, and another selection of posts to browse through from the Beauty Spotlight Team. Its a perfect way to spend a rainy Saturday afternoon. 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic finally tried out a few ...
This Cerise En Cocoa sample was included as an extra sample when I placed an order for some Rebel & Mercury samples. Ill admit, I saw the name, thought, I dont like dessert-y fragrances and dismi...
I made my first trip into Topshop in about a decade after reading this post on Drivel About Frivol, which was similarly sparked by this post on Mascara Magic. I have and love a By Terry Ombre Blackst...
Reed diffusers have become very popular in home fragrance over the last couple of years, so when Jo Malone recently expanded their For The Home range, it was no surprise to see some reed diffusers ap...
Its my Beauty Spotlight turn to show you Whats in my.... and Ive gone for my skincare corner. I put the products by the window in order to photograph them - I dont usually have them in direct sunligh...
Topshop make up is really very good indeed. I have to thank Kate at Drivel About Frivol for making me finally go and have a look at it because of this post. I bought the Crayon and a couple of other ...
Oskia is a UK skincare brand that uses mostly natural (plant-based) ingredients. The products are free from petrochemicals, artificial chemicals and fragrances, silicones, parabens, sulphates and pro...
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