Category: Makeup

[unpaid/sample] So, I’m back and I’m ever so sorry for the prolonged absence – I just got totally felled by a triple whammy of sickness, covid and anxiety and had to listen to my body and take a break to rest. I’m making a few changes and going to try just working mornings for a…

[unpaid/sample] I’ve got a small selection of the Guerlain Fall products and they’re coming in strong wit Ombre G shadow quad, a new mascara, five eye pencils and three new jewel cases. The collection doesn’t launch until September so I’ve got plenty of time to test run the mascara (and I really do like a…

[unpaid/sample] Just as we are planning a quick August trip to Paris (literally one night!) along comes the Parisian themed collection from Paul & Joe due to launch next month. I’ve given up trying to chase actual launch dates with this brand because they very rarely appear on their ‘due date’ but keep your eyes…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] It feels like a long time since I’ve seen actual crayons but these flower oil filled lipsticks from Monika Blunder will hit the spot if you are a fan of the easiest ever way to apply colour to your lips. In keeping with the extract theme of all the new beauty products from Monika…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] If you remember the sensation last year that was Blundercover, a foundation/concealer hybrid that out of the blue went completely viral thanks to its lightweight but effective coverage, you’ll be pleased to know that Monika Blunder has launched some new products. They’re absolutely spot-on for the sheer trend. When small brands experience an overwhelming…

[unpaid/sample]  The background of the mixed heritage founder, Aimara Coupet, comprises both L’Oreal and French brand, Black Up Make Up (controversially named and there certainly have been raised concerns) which is a solid grounding for a cosmetics range that is both inclusive on shades and targets sensitive and acne-prone skin. I didn’t have a lot…

[unpaid/sample] 100% Yam Yam! I’ve already done an Instagram reel on these luscious new shades – I have three lipsticks in the Luxuriously Lucent (sheen) and one in the Insanely Saturated (matte) to show you but there are ten fresh new colours in total. If you want to see them in action, you can find…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] One of the things that Instagram really highlights is that no matter how much you know about beauty (in my case, it’s a lot because it’s been a long time!), it doesn’t automatically mean you are able to effectively demonstrate all you know! My attempt at applying Flicker lashes is a good case in…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’m in touch with a local home dog breeder (definitely not ready yet but just putting feelers out) and she posts pictures of her current puppies eating their food with the caption ‘yam yam’ which I could not love more – says delight so much better than ‘yum yum’ does. It’s a bit of…

[unpaid/purchase] I couldn’t let this pass me by – an ‘anti-ageing’ product with a picture of a teenager on the box. The Maybelline Anti-Age Perfector 4-in-1 is a concealer, a powder, a corrector and a BB Creme all in one although the difference between a corrector and a concealer is a mystery. I can safely…

[unpaid/sample] So far, everything I’ve seen from this beauty brand has been impressive and it’s no different with the GenSee Mixed Media Metallic Liquid Eyeshadow. There are three shades – Bronze Age, First Light and Desert Highway. Many metallic shadows can feel a bit stingy on the lids – not so here: I was braced…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I really have not got back into the swing of things since coming back from holiday. I thought I would be straight at my desk and on it but I feel so slow! Anyway, I’ve tried out Yves Saint Laurent NU Bare Look Skin Tint because tints are perfect for this time of year…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad]  Despite all the ‘clean’ and ‘free from’ make up that we can find now, there aren’t many with Soil Association certification. In fact, Odylique’s lipsticks are the first and only lipsticks (for now) that are certified to Soil Association and Fair Trade standards. I met a lovely make-up artist last week who specialises in…