Personalisation is fast becoming the go-to for beauty brands. Why choose an off-the-shelf foundation when you can do a quiz online and send some photographs to Il Makiage or Dcypher and get a customised formula? And skincare brands are taking note. Back in March my skin was fine but I was experiencing some breakouts from increased mask wearing and to be honest was becoming a … Continue reading Skin&Me Review
More than a minute, it’s been 9 months. So with the ‘back to school’ air that comes around every September, I’ve set myself a goal of 12 blog posts before the end of the year. I was trying to think of what would be the best thing to write about to signal the end of my blogging gestation period, and the most obvious thing was … Continue reading It’s been a minute
Restrictions are starting to ease for the most part. So much so that I ordered things online, forgetting that I could pick up beauty essentials in the supermarket or an actual shop. For many of us, buying habits when it comes to beauty products have changed dramatically, even indefinitely. Why head into a high street when most of what you ‘need’ can be found online? … Continue reading The products that saw me through lockdown
My silver lining during lockdown in the UK, has been (for the most part) the appearance of longer, sunny days. If you don’t have a garden, I can imagine it’s not ideal. However for that governement-approved 1 hour daily exercise, it’s a welcome relief. Before we closed ourselves in, I had bought some suncream for a holiday (remember those). Thankful that it wasn’t purchased in … Continue reading Suncream: Face & Body
We are way past the end of summer, the nights are getting longer and the temperature is dipping but it’s not all doom and gloom. From a fashion perspective, Autumn means reviving boots, jackets and polo necks that have been locked away in the back of your wardrobe. For skincare, this is also a time when those cherished youth-preserving products start creeping back out as … Continue reading The Season Switch: Summer to Autumn
My approach to primer is similar to eye cream: If I remember- great. If not- it’s not the end of the world. I have always used primer for special occasions when I need my makeup to go the whole day. However recently, I’ve noticed that my collection of primers has unconsciously increased and I’ve been reaching to them more frequently before I apply my day-to-day … Continue reading Primers
There has been a major shift, noticeably in the last 12 months, where human impact on the planet is under the microscope and individuals, organisations and governments have to answer for their actions. Single-use plastic is a major contributor to environmental damage and although I feel guilty if I have to buy a plastic bottle of water (if I forget my reusable bottle), I can’t … Continue reading Trying to be more sustainable: beauty swaps
Using acids on the face to re-texturise and exfoliate have been around for a while so it was only a matter of time before these ingredients started to show up in body products. I’ve been using the Ameliorate Transforming Body Lotion since Christmas- it was actually on my Secret Santa List as I wasn’t prepared to spend over £20 on a body product– and have … Continue reading Review: Ameliorate Transforming Body Lotion
Many brides-to-be choose to do their own makeup, I should know I was one of them. The reasons for doing this vary: perhaps the budget is being spent on another things, you’ve never liked the finished look of a professional makeover, or you just enjoy doing your own makeup. I fell into the latter two, excited at the prospect to do some product research and … Continue reading DIY Bridal Makeup
‘Travel is the only thing you spend money on which makes you richer’ This quote sums up how I feel about getting on a plane, whether it’s for work or a holiday, I always have a real sense of excitement booking a flight and then the morning of going to the airport. I’m fortunate that I’ve been on a lot of amazing trips and despite … Continue reading Long Haul Travel: Onboard essentials
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