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Top 10 winter face mask treatments
Face mask treatments are truly back in vogue - and the perfect pick-me-up to combat dehydrated skin in winter. As well as delivering a...

Belinda Bennett
Aug 9, 2022


This is what winter does to your face
We know what winter feels like when a biting wind whips us about the face. It hurts. But discomfort is nothing to what cold weather can...

Belinda Bennett
Aug 5, 2022


Autumn skincare in a nutshell
Start a great Autumn skincare regimen that promises to get you prepped for winter. After record heat, it is time to prepare frazzled skin...

Belinda Bennett
Aug 4, 2022


Is ageing a state of mind?
'You are only as old as you feel' is an adage that is as time-worn as the bags under my eyes. It is a phrase often intended as a...

Belinda Bennett
Jul 24, 2022


Best cheap mascaras for a false lash effect
Mascaras are getting expensive . Some of the newest and best-selling products will set you back between £12 and £30. That is not an...

Belinda Bennett
Jul 23, 2022


Mix things up for the best foundation
Beauty brands are synonymous with carping on about makeup being 'all about the base'. They push endless products at us - often without...

Belinda Bennett
Jul 12, 2022


This compact mirror never lies
If you are looking for a magnifying compact mirror, I've found one that zooms in on even the tiniest imperfections. With touch-screen LED...

Belinda Bennett
Jul 3, 2022


The bronzer makeup lovers are raving about
There is a bronzer on the market that makeup lovers can't stop talking about - and for all the right reasons. Not only is it less than a...

Belinda Bennett
Jun 30, 2022


Cheap skincare products worth trying
With so many new skincare products flooding the market, it is fast becoming a task and a half to decide which ones are worth trying. I...

Belinda Bennett
Jun 26, 2022


7 compelling reasons to use tanning drops
If money is a bit tight and your face is lacking a summer glow, tanning drops are a quick and inexpensive route to that goddess look. Of...

Belinda Bennett
Jun 19, 2022


Brilliant blue eyeshadow looks for all eye colours
Slabs of mono blue eyeshadow once harked back to the 1970s. Think of Abba and Ziggy Stardust. The likes of Maybelline and Max Factor had...

Belinda Bennett
Jun 10, 2022


How to buy makeup responsibly
We are all familiar with phrases like 'carbon footprint', 'environmentally-friendly' and 'clean' products, but how do we really buy...

Belinda Bennett
Jun 6, 2022


Pride Month: bold but simple makeup ideas
The LGBT community makes a positive contribution to society throughout the UK. For Pride Month, I want to celebrate the community's...

Belinda Bennett
May 29, 2022


Festival makeup: how to look good for days
You are more likely to come across a lesser spotted dogfish than a powder room at an outdoor music event miles from anywhere. Not cool -...

Belinda Bennett
May 28, 2022


Gorgeous green eyeshadow ideas
Green eyeshadow can be outrageously dramatic or effortlessly subtle, depending on your individual style. Perfect for summer, it is...

Belinda Bennett
May 26, 2022


How to remove UV makeup
It's sod's law! I was going to write a review of Glitzy Girlz' UV makeup palette when something cropped up that seemed... well, rather...

Belinda Bennett
May 23, 2022


Addicted to the ritual of cleansing
Part of the pleasure of wearing makeup, for me, is the ritual of cleansing to get it all off. I am talking about removing a full face of...

Belinda Bennett
May 19, 2022


Natural aloe vera based skincare products
Aloe vera based skincare products are not only on-trend they are great for summer. Cool and refreshing, they deliver great hydration as...

Belinda Bennett
May 16, 2022


Do Skin Analysis Scanners Actually Work?
Skin analysis scanners are touted as an effective way to determine the skin's condition. A relatively new bit of kit, they are widely...

Belinda Bennett
May 11, 2022


10 compelling reasons to ditch your skincare routine
We all get stuck in a rut sometimes. Having any kind of a routine can leave us feeling bogged down and chained to a set pattern of...

Belinda Bennett
May 5, 2022
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