Shrewd collectors invest in eternal objects like art dolls, antique furniture and Pokémon cards. ‘Forever’ treasures that will likely increase in value as they hang on walls, gather dust on shelves or exist hidden from the world behind a lock and key until the next time they go under an auctioneer’s hammer. Not me. I am among the rarest of collectors, hoarding what are, in essence, perishable goods - eyeshadow palettes. With a lifespan that can be numbered in just a few shor

Beth is a svelte 20-something with big plans for the future. She’s busy negotiating the career ladder from the fourth floor of a swish...

Beauty may well indeed be in the eye of the beholder but, of course, any judgement always hinges on who the beholder is. The aesthetics...

Regular readers will already know that I am a huge fan of cleansing balms. As well as ensuring make-up removal is effortless, a good balm...

You don’t have to rely solely on skincare products to get a lit-from-within glow. For an instant radiance boost, reach for a highlighter like the trending W7 Afterglow. Face highlighters have become a mainstay of makeup kits, offering a range of benefits beyond just a pretty shimmer. In fact, the world of light reflection now means anyone can elevate an entire look with very little effort. Review of W7 Afterglow blush and highlighter While W7 is a budget brand based in the UK

The weather may be a bit hit and miss, but holiday vibes are dominating makeup looks. In this GRWM feature, I want to share the makeup...

With its winter wedding theme and ultra-cool light-up cover, here’s a collab palette that pushes the boundaries between ice cold blue,...

As cream face frosting marches up the popularity charts, a quiet revolution is blurring the lines between traditional blush and a softer...

It’s been one of those weeks. The weather couldn’t decide what to do, work was tough and then… I got home yesterday, after a long week,...

Perfectly toned bodies, topped up with fake tan and barely draped in more than a few inches of cloth, cut a dash on bleached sand. Just...

Bronzer is a makeup staple, adding warmth and dimension to the face for a sun-kissed look. But within the bronzer world, cream formulas...

Imagine stepping out of the house feeling flawless only to catch a glimpse of yourself a few hours later looking like you’ve been...

Using single base makeup products, on the exact part of the face where they are needed without having to layer, has always appealed to me. I don’t like the feel of foundation on my fingers in the morning. In fact, the sensation of it - and how it seeps into every indent and pore - makes me cringe. At the same time, I’m not a particular fan of the beauty blender. So a complexion palette, with creams that can be applied with a brush and then blended, has been on my wish list fo

As a devotee of a certain brand of caffeine eye serum, I haven’t been tempted to deviate from my routine - until recently. Up to then,...

The clay face mask has undergone a bit of a renaissance. Remember when it was primarily used to absorb excess oil and draw out...

Want to subscribe to a monthly beauty box or tempted to buy a makeup or skincare mystery bundle? Beware. You may end up with products...

Concealer is considered a makeup essential. It is the cosmetic you are most likely to see being dripped across a content creator’s face...

The all-new PLouise mystery box has set TikTok on fire. Just about everyone with even the slightest interest in makeup wants to get their hands on one. It was the top-selling product of its kind when I came across unboxing videos, depicting people revealing what they had received. The company told customers it sold 10,000 in one week and 6,000 in just three days. WOW! My eyes were literally popping out of my head as I observed happy shopper after happy shopper hold up two-tie

Eyeshadow sets the stage for the best creative makeup looks. But, with such a wide spectrum of shade choices, it can be hard to decide...

If double cleansing is the gold standard for squeaky clean skin, what additional benefits can triple cleansing possibly deliver? I...