Category: Makeup
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Lisa Eldridge Liquid Lurex New Shades
[unpaid/sample] What can I say? They’re all gorgeous – the Liquid Lurex eye shadows are best in class when it comes to all-age and all-tone beauty. Even all-ability because they need almost no effort at all to apply. So here they are : Viola, Titania and Cressida. I can’t even pick a favourite because they…
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Charlotte Tilbury Hypnotizing Pop Shots
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Oh my! I have been dying to see the new Charlotte Tilbury Hypnotizing Pop Shots and they really haven’t disappointed at all. Everything, from the little jewels on the casing to the absolute gleam from the shadows are perfect. See what I mean? These have given me beauty product fire but they’re selling out…
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Bobbi Brown Gifts & Sets
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I know I’ve said in the past that I love little beauty sets – I had to swerve myself away from the Clinique counter in duty free when we were in Switzerland a couple of weeks ago because they’re just so tempting. Full disclosure, the Bobbi Brown team sent me the little bauble you…
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3INA Selection
[unpaid/sample] I didn’t really know what to title this post when 3INA appeared – I know the brand but the selection I was sent just seems more relevant than others in the past and I’ve had a lot of fun experimenting. I cannot think when the last time I was sent a black lipstick was!…
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Lisa Eldridge Eye Shadow Palettes Review
[unpaid/sample] I have two palettes to show you from Lisa Eldridge’s new eye shadow palette collection and need to flag the Vega is sold out currently. But, there will be more and there are other options still available. I’ve used all the colours from Vega trying out different looks (coming up) but the colour I’m…
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Dries Van Noten Beauty Review
[unpaid/sample] Honestly, if all lipsticks were as beautiful as this I could live out my days just taking pictures of them. This is a beauty debut from Belgian fashion brand Dries Van Noten – four styles of graphic cases, each with contrasting patterns taken from previous season fabric. I mean, it really is a thing…
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Merit Beauty UK Review
[unpaid/sample] After last week’s Black Friday fest, I thought we could start this week going minimal and easy on the purse. Merit Beauty is arriving in the UK very soon but since you can’t yet buy it, this is just a quick look-see. Merit is founded by entrepreneur Katherine Power who is also behind Who…
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Givenchy Le Rouge Has A New Name
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Not just a new name for Le Rouge, but a new formula too – Le Rouge is now Le Rouge Interdit following in the footsteps of the brand’s most famous fragrance, L’Interdit. There’s a new variant of that as well so Givenchy has been one busy brand. It’s not really clear whether the samples…
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Guerlain Christmas 2022
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Small but perfectly formed sums up Guerlain’s seasonal offerings this year. I’m glad of it – brands are really paring back and I don’t know if they’re bracing themselves for reduced spending, taking account that skin care is winning in the beauty market just now or if it’s a question of just realising that…
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Rohto Lip Fondue
[purchase] A further purchase from Chinatown – this time a bit more readily available. It’s the Rohto Lip Fondue – one of the most lovely stick balms I’ve ever had. I’ve noticed that the trend is much more for a sheer but sheeny lip finish and if you’re feeling adventurous, a gradient lip. This is…
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Urban Decay Naked Sin Eye Palette
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] These mini eye-shadow palettes from Urban Decay are perfect for those of us who don’t want to commit to bigger palettes – I don’t know about you but I’m wearing a lot less eye-shadow these days and only using one or two colours at a time. I can’t even imagine taking any colour up…
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Tarte Tartelette Juicy Palette
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] The Tarte Tartelette Juicy Palette is from the bag I was given at the Sephora launch and I notice that they have quite a strong presence at Sephora. Previously, one of the few places you could get Tarte products was QVC and I never even think to watch that these days so I like…
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Scultped By Aimee Satin Silk Foundation Review
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] So, this isn’t the right foundation for me but I very much see its appeal for anyone who wants more coverage than the ‘dewy’ foundation trend affords. Personally, I prefer Aimee’s Tint & Glow which is dewier and lighter and reminded me in texture of the Chanel CC (and at £23 it’s a budget…
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Ruby Hammer Lip Serum Balm
[unpaid/sample] Make-up Artist, Ruby Hammer, has extended the colour line for her beautiful lip serum balms. The three new shades are Berry, Gold FX and Pink. The finish is dewy with a little pearlescence so while the shades aren’t highly pigmented, you draw lots of light to the lips. They’re honestly the easiest of wears.…
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One/Size Fantasize Mascara
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’m just starting to through my samples from the Sephora launch – I started with One/Size mascara and it turns out it was a very good place to begin! Although the brush size looks bigger than my favourite skinny brushes it works in exactly the same way with short, flexible rubber bristles that coat…