Love makeup and skincare? Welcome to a consumer -led,
BS-free beauty sanctuary

Obsessed with beauty but tired of the hype? At Regime Skin Care, Belinda Bennett cuts through the noise.

No ‘influencer’ scripts — just myth-busting reviews, beauty news and routines that actually work. From brow shapes to anti-aging serums, get the unfiltered truth on what’s worth your money and what’s just clever packaging or marketing propaganda.

Stop guessing, start glowing. No myths, no fluff, just results.

From recovery to Regime: my story

In 2020, my world shrank. Diagnosed with a rare breast cancer and facing chemotherapy at the height of a pandemic, I was bald, isolated and, frankly, petrified. My only window to the outside world? Home delivery. What started as ‘hauling’ to pass the time soon turned into a mission. As a former journalist, I couldn't help but write. Immersing myself in the transformative power of skincare and makeup didn't just take my mind off treatment — it gave me a zest for life. Beauty, quite literally, got me through.

Resilience in every post

After losing my original site to a freak server crash (the ultimate digital disaster!), I rebuilt from scratch. Why? Because this blog is a tribute to my recovery. Even after a second primary cancer diagnosis in 2024, my focus remains the same: Stay grateful, stay informed and stay glowing. (And yes, the new ‘matching’ boobs look great!)

What you’ll find here

Regime Skin Care is a BS-free zone for beauty lovers of all ages and skin tones. No ‘influencer’ fluff — just honest reviews and ‘how-to’ guides rooted in the consumer experience.

The Blog: Deep dives into inclusive skincare and makeup tutorials.
Beauty Portfolio Magazine: My free monthly digital publication (accessible via this website and hosted by Simplebooklet) focused on self-improvement, mindfulness and global beauty trends.
Sustainability Matters: I’m obsessed with the future of beauty — from carbon offsets and green science to innovative, upcycled packaging.

I’m not here to sell you a dream; I’m here to share the products and routines that actually deliver value for money. Thank you for being part of this journey.

A female beauty influencer with dark hair, a thoughtful expression on her face, holds up a smartphone displaying a video. She sits at a wooden desk with a large corkboard in the background. She wears a black sweater. The desk is heavily adorned with various makeup and skincare products, a jar of brushes, an open notebook, and scattered eyeshadow powders. A laptop computer sits on the desk with a digital chart about UK beauty trends. The corkboard features handwritten sticky notes with messages about beauty and skincare, a collage of pictures from a magazine, and two rows of white papers with blurred text. Beyond her and the desk is a tall, narrow bookshelf and a window overlooking some houses and green space.

How to navigate the need vs. want shift at the coalface of UK beauty

In 2026 the beauty lover is no longer just a customer; they are sitting ducks in a high-stakes, twenty-four-hour digital siege. For those of us hovering at the coalface of the beauty industry as consumers , the experience has shifted from the tactile pleasure of browsing a department store counter to an exhausting marathon of scrolling, swiping and dodging ‘limited time’ offers. We are bombarded with a relentless stream of new product releases, hyper-personalised email market

Motivational

Belinda Bennett

Mar 126 min read

A woman holding up a hastag sign for FOMO, the fear of missing out

When beauty brands weaponise your fear of missing out

This is for anyone with a credit card and that nagging feeling you’re not quite up to scratch! Have you ever found yourself wrestling a stranger for the last pot of some elusive goo, utterly convinced that without it your pores will expand to the size of plugholes and your wrinkles will tell the tragic tale of every regrettable life choice? Congratulations! You've just been dunked headfirst into the glorious, cash-guzzling world of Beauty FOMO . That's the fear of missing out