For a while now I’ve been searching for the perfect Summer scent. Last year it was Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb and the year before it was Estee Lauder’s Bronze Goddess Eau de Perfume. Unfortunately both are now empty and I’ve been left wondering what to replace them with, As you can probably guess when it … Continue reading
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Mac Hey, Sailor! Collection Powder Bronzers – Pro Longwear & Bronzing Powder Swatches
You may not be able to rely on the sun for that bronzed look at the moment, but that’s no reason to be looking pasty. With a range of 4 bronzers in the latest Mac collection there should be a bronzer for all skin tones. The bronzers are split into two camps, Bronzing Powder and … Continue reading
Mac Hey, Sailor! Collection Lipstick Swatches
If you’re still not sold on the latest Mac collection, Hey, Sailor! worry not. I’ve swatched some of the collection to help you decide which items deserve a seat at the captain’s table and which should be thrown back to sea. So far I’ve covered off the Powder Blushes and the Crew Highlighter so take a peek if you’ve … Continue reading
Mac Hey, Sailor! Powder Blush Swatches – Launch Away! & Fleet Fast
I think it’s safe to say that a lot of you stumbling across my blog for the first time recently have done so because of my swatches of Mac’s Crew Highlighter from the Hey, Sailor! collection. Personally, I’ve not been a big fan of this collection as the two items I wanted to get ended up … Continue reading
Sleek Blush by 3 Pumpkin Palette Review
Here is the last in my series of reviews on the Sleek Blush by 3 range. If you’ve missed my review of Lace or Sugar you can find them here and here. Those of you who’ve read my blog for a while will know I’m not one to go on about packaging as lets face … Continue reading
Recession Busting Beauty – Mac Mineralize Skin Finish Dupe
What do Mac’s Mineralize Skin Finish in Soft and Gentle and Accessorize’s Merged Eyeshadow in Golden Caramel have in common? Admittedly on paper these two products are completely different. One is a highlighter and the other is an eyeshadow but when swatched these two become one. Can you spot the difference? Ok, so they’re not … Continue reading
Mac Hey, Sailor! Crew Highlight Powder Swatch
Usually I’m not keen on swatch and runs as I like to think that if I’m going to write about a product I’m pretty passionate about it and part of that passion is demonstrated by buying the product. Unfortunately today, that’s not the case. Well actually I set out with good intentions. Having given up all … Continue reading
Garnier Body Intensive 7 Days Refreshing Gel-Cream with Peach – First Impression
Every time Spring rolls around I begin the transformation from Winter hibernation to Summer beach babe. Now usually this involves me grabbing my pot of St Ives Invigorating All Over Body Scrub (which I swear by), defuzzing my legs and then slathering on whichever moisturiser takes my fancy in the shops. This year that moisturiser was … Continue reading
Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash Review (and a teeny tiny rant about the W!)
Whilst in LA earlier this year I was lucky enough to stay in the W hotel. Now on the whole I’m not a big fan of the W hotels, more often than not I find myself stepping off the plane and struggling to work out the simplest of things like turning on the shower or switching … Continue reading
Ahoy there! Sail away with Mac’s Hey, Sailor! Collection
It’s a new month which must mean yet another Mac collection launch! Thankfully this time round there’s not a lot I’m lusting after, though no doubt as soon as something sells out I’ll be hunting high and low for it. As far as collections go this one is HUGE! Featuring Lipsticks, Lipglasses, Suntints, Blushes, … Continue reading
Sleek Blush by 3 Sugar Palette Review
Here is the second in my series of reviews of the Sleek Blush by 3 range. If you missed my review of the Lace palette you can find it here. I almost didn’t buy this blush palette when I saw it as the image on the Sleek website makes it look way darker than it actually … Continue reading
NOTD: Zooey Deschanel inspired Spring Manicure
When I spotted Zooey Deschanel sporting this awesome Spring manicure on instagram I just knew I had to recreate it. So here is my very own version of her Spring nails. So what do you reckon, did I do good? For this look I used the following. Nailene Perfect Tips £3.05 from Boots|Lumos Quick Drying Top … Continue reading
Weekend Wants
Hopefully with any luck I’ll still be snugly tucked up in bed when this goes live, though knowing kitten I have no chance in reality. Ah well, a girl can dream!Topshop Knitted Chunky Cable T Jumper/Urban Decay Naked 2 palette (currently on offer at Debenhams)/Canon EOS 1100D SLR Camera/Kitchenaid Artisan Mixer/Mulberry iPad sleeve in Oak/H&M Pleated … Continue reading
Sleek Blush by 3 Lace Palette Review
When I first spotted the new Blush by 3 range from Sleek I just knew I had to have a few of the palettes. So fittingly, here is the first of 3 reviews. Out of the 3 blush palettes I purchased Lace was the one I wanted the most. Bright and summery, it looked ideal for summer days … Continue reading
Bioderma H2O Micellaire Solution Review
I think it’s safe to say every beauty blogger has written a post about bioderma at some point, to be honest that’s why I’ve always avoided writing one myself. Recently though I’ve found myself getting quite a bit of traffic from people looking for Bioderma reviews and being the kind of girl who just hates … Continue reading
Dr Jart+ Water Fuse BB Beauty Balm Review
One of the things I love most about trips to the states is the chance to pick up hard to find beauty products, and last year’s trip to San Francisco was no exception. Usually I intend to write a Haul post as soon as I’m home, but generally real life gets in the way resulting in … Continue reading
Review: Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Cream Wash
Recently we’ve been making a conscious effort to use up any half-used toiletries in an attempt to make our house move in March a little more manageable. That said, there was one product I was hoping would last until the next Boots £5 voucher offer came about. Alas, I ran out of my beloved The … Continue reading
Apple and MAC cosmetics collaborate
Alas, it’s a lie! Sadly I fell for this particular April Fools Day story, but for the packaging alone, I really wish these were being made. I am such an apple fangirl!
I’ve got a secret…
Wanna know my secret to longer lasting flawless make up? Ok, it’s not really THAT secret, in fact when I googled it I was surprised by the number of threads about it and even more surprised by the reluctance of so many to try it. So what am I talking about? I’m talking about the … Continue reading
Brand of the Week: Sanctuary
In an effort to blog that little bit more I’ve decided to start a weekly feature on my favourite brands. This week I’m looking at Sanctuary skincare products. I stumbled across their fab skincare range when I had a few £5 off vouchers from Boots; my trusty face wash had just run out and I … Continue reading
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