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Feeling old? Try this to rediscover a younger you
They say that once you are ‘over the hill’ you start to pick up speed. Sadly, for most of us, that hill is steeper than Mount Everest and...

Belinda Bennett
Nov 4, 2024


The 3-in-1 brow pencil you need in your makeup bag
Let’s talk brows… Specifically, a 3-in-1 brow pencil I recently received in a subscription box. If you are anything like me, brow shaping...

Belinda Bennett
Oct 27, 2024


Why the lip pencil is back in vogue
The lip pencil, once a staple of '90s beauty routines, is undergoing a big renaissance. Surprised? If you think it’s the cosmetic most...

Belinda Bennett
Sep 29, 2024


PLouise Budget Box review
Fans of the PLouise makeup brand can grab themselves a monthly haul that includes exclusive products through a one-off purchase or subscription plan. Dispatched at the start of each month, the brand’s Budget Box guarantees purchasers ‘newness’. Who does the Budget Box appeal to? This subscription box is ideal for PLouise devotees who want to be among the first to try new launches. Exceptional boxes this year have included an Easter egg-shaped tin filled with goodies and the R

Belinda Bennett
Sep 12, 2024


Mascara wand basics: a guide to different types and their benefits
The mascara wand is an essential part of everyday makeup collections, yet most of us never give it a second thought. While we may not...

Belinda Bennett
Sep 7, 2024


Mean Girls x Revolution Burn Book eyeshadow palette review
Let’s cut to the chase: I haven’t been excited about a Revolution launch for a very long time. We’re talking about almost a year. Enter…...

Belinda Bennett
Aug 31, 2024


Makeup addict? How to stop yourself from overspending on cosmetics
New beauty launches can be expensive territory for the makeup addict. As each season approaches, ever more tempting products wriggle...

Belinda Bennett
Aug 28, 2024


Makeup for beginners - from base to brows
If you want to experiment with makeup but don’t know where to start, this guide is for you! Navigating the world of cosmetics can be a...

Belinda Bennett
Aug 24, 2024


Children and cosmetics: how to give them what they want safely
Have you got a child hellbent on collecting makeup or wanting to experiment with skincare? Are their constant requests for products...

Belinda Bennett
Aug 21, 2024


Beauty influencers - the best and the worst
Beauty influencers remain digital trendsetters, even though the writing is on the wall for their demise. They may have mastered the art...

Belinda Bennett
Aug 12, 2024


How to use a setting spray as a makeup primer
Brands get it - money’s tight. That’s why there is renewed emphasis on dual use products, including setting spray that doubles up as a...

Belinda Bennett
Aug 10, 2024


Indie makeup brands - the ones to watch
The beauty industry has been undergoing a seismic shift in recent years, with indie makeup brands emerging as powerful disruptors. Once...

Belinda Bennett
Aug 8, 2024


Has the makeup subscription box succumbed to cancel culture?
It seems weird to use the phrase ‘makeup subscription box’ in the same sentence as the words cancel culture, but here we are… Cancel...

Belinda Bennett
Aug 7, 2024


How to use an under-eye brightening powder to banish dark circles and wrinkles
If dark circles and fine lines are the bane of your life, it’s good to know there is something you can do to instantly turn back the...

Belinda Bennett
Aug 6, 2024


Why dewy skin isn't for everyone
The dewy skin trend has undeniably kickstarted a proliferation in glow-promoting makeup and skincare products - all promising to...

Belinda Bennett
Aug 4, 2024


PLouise TikTok Live surpasses expectations
There was a true buzz surrounding the latest PLouise TikTok Live Festival. The run-up saw invitations go out for fans of the brand to...

Belinda Bennett
Aug 1, 2024


Two-tone lips - how to be on trend with a bold makeup look
Every now and then beauty trends take an unexpected turn - and two-tone lips can be pigeonholed as one of the more off-beat. Another...

Belinda Bennett
Jul 27, 2024


When not to buy makeup products from eBay
Getting what you want for less has become a national preoccupation since the cost of living crisis hit. Shaving a few pounds off an...

Belinda Bennett
Jul 26, 2024


Studio London makeup setting spray review
Makeup setting spray is without a doubt a game-changer in any beauty routine. While foundation, blush and eyeshadow create the look,...

Belinda Bennett
Jul 21, 2024


Eyeshadow has NOT gone out of fashion
If you have seen influencers bemoaning the relevance of eyeshadow in today’s makeup market, you may be asking yourself if this staple of...

Belinda Bennett
Jul 15, 2024
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