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Blusher techniques: 7 ways to banish blush mishaps
Blusher, the fashion throwback from the '80s that is back in vogue, can lift the face in one swipe. It enhances the cheekbones and adds a...

Belinda Bennett
Jan 15, 2024
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Soft grunge makeup: be an edgy rebel with a pretty twist
Soft grunge makeup is fresh and edgy. An intriguing fusion of rebellion and ethereal charm, it's the antithesis of flawless combined with...

Belinda Bennett
Jan 14, 2024
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It’s all about the intensity of colour: the difference between eyeshadow and pressed pigments
Dazzling lids, smokey blow-outs and perfect transitions – the world of eye makeup relies on colour. But within that creative, vibrant...

Belinda Bennett
Jan 13, 2024
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Makeup Revolution: surprisingly good beauty haul finds
From luxurious feeling lipsticks to bang on trend cheek palettes, Makeup Revolution has been notching up dazzling product successes over...

Belinda Bennett
Jan 9, 2024
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Bare canvas to masterpiece: the power of a good makeup primer
You step out of the door looking like a million dollars. Your pristine makeup, with not so much as a hair on a brow out of place, would...

Belinda Bennett
Jan 7, 2024
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Holy grail or hideous dud? An honest review of Collection Cosmetics Lasting Perfection Matte Foundation
Nobody is perfect. That is why makeup exists - to help us conceal imperfections and enhance our best features. Flawless skin is what most...

Belinda Bennett
Jan 7, 2024
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Tears, tantrums, triumph - the black eyeliner that won't budge
There is nothing quite like black eyeliner for making a dramatic style statement. It instantly draws attention to the eyes, ensuring they...

Belinda Bennett
Jan 6, 2024
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Jeffree Star Cosmetics announces price increase on some core products
The cost of operating in California and an ongoing commitment to only deliver high-quality products has forced Jeffree Star Cosmetics to...

Belinda Bennett
Jan 5, 2024
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Peach fuzz makeup trend - is it for real?
In a world where a 30 second video can make or break a trend, it pays to know when to step back or rush right on in. Hot on the heels of...

Belinda Bennett
Jan 5, 2024
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Brow lamination without chemicals
Precisely shaped, bushy brows are still in vogue and unlikely to revert to a slimmed-down version any time soon. If you like to follow...

Belinda Bennett
Jan 3, 2024
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Profusion Cosmetics Kaleidoscope eyeshadow palette review
Consumers are currently in two minds about large eyeshadow palettes. Some are concerned that anything with more than 20 pans depicting...

Belinda Bennett
Jan 2, 2024
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Lip oil benefits for the uninitiated
Lip toppers are trending, thanks to the evolution of lip oil. While the humble gloss has also undergone a bit of a renaissance, it...

Belinda Bennett
Jan 1, 2024
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Top beauty trends decided by you! Take our survey
Beauty trends aren't always decided by brand creators. In fact, the biggest makeup and skincare fads are often started by individuals or...

Belinda Bennett
Dec 29, 2023
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Soft glam - no thanks!
Big Ben has yet to strike midnight on December 31 but makeup trends for 2024 have already been written in stone. According to a vast...

Belinda Bennett
Dec 25, 2023
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Best beauty products of 2023 that you need in 2024
It was the year of TikTok and Temu. Amid rising prices, ugly influencer dramas and a revolving door of new releases, lattes and smudged...

Belinda Bennett
Dec 19, 2023
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Profusion Cosmetics Best of Beauty Portfolio review
Profusion Cosmetics is one of those makeup brands that sits quite comfortably in the ‘budget’ space but never gets much positive...

Belinda Bennett
Dec 12, 2023
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The best handheld fan for drying makeup setting spray
Not once, not twice but three times I’ve had the Nimya handheld fan by NikkieTutorials in my shopping basket on Beauty Bay. The first...

Belinda Bennett
Dec 10, 2023
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Beauty Bay Midnight eyeshadow palette review
Midnight is always a magical, enchanting theme and especially so when it comes to makeup. Think of butterflies, Cinderella, a masquerade...

Belinda Bennett
Dec 7, 2023
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Why is it ‘tragic’ for women over 50 to love makeup?
There is something gut-wrenchingly tragic about being a woman of a certain age and having a passion for makeup. It’s not that a new lip...

Belinda Bennett
Dec 1, 2023
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PLouise makeup review - unique products, unique experience
OMG! I honestly don’t know where to start with my review of PLouise makeup. To say that I’ve been blown away by the products I ordered is...

Belinda Bennett
Dec 1, 2023
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