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Made By Mitchell Face Case: The ultimate all-in-one icon?
It is rare to find a beauty release that actually manages to simplify a routine without sacrificing the creative flair we have come to expect from modern artistry brands. When Made By Mitchell announced the Face Case, it promised to be more than just a convenient bundle; it pitched itself as a portable sanctuary for makeup lovers. Having spent some considerable time with this set, I can safely say that Mitchell has managed to bottle magic once again. This review explores why

Belinda Bennett
Mar 27


The Midas touch: why metallic makeup is the definitive trend of 2026
The cyclical nature of the beauty industry means we are never too far away from a texture or finish making a grand, triumphant return. While matte textures have enjoyed a long and rigorous reign, there is an undeniable, iridescent shift occurring. The high-maintenance, deeply contoured look is stepping aside to make way for something far more luminous, multidimensional and, frankly, exciting. Metallic makeup has emerged from the niche confines of avant-garde editorials and ev

Belinda Bennett
Mar 18


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


Asbestos in contaminated makeup a health concern, say mesothelioma campaigners
Campaigners are urging makeup lovers to make simple checks to ensure the products they buy are not contaminated with asbestos. They are...

Belinda Bennett
Jun 27, 2024


I am an eyeshadow collector and these are the palettes I obsess over
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

Belinda Bennett
Jun 26, 2024


Makeup mishaps: the hilarious highs and lows of beauty
Ah, makeup. The great equaliser and confidence booster. An exquisite art form some mornings, an existential crisis on others. Let's be...

Belinda Bennett
Mar 12, 2024


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


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


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


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


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


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


Jeffree Star Gothic Beach palette review
Jeffree Star went into creative overload when he produced his Gothic Beach collection. Launched before Halloween, it deviates from a pure...

Belinda Bennett
Nov 30, 2023


The Beauty Crop Stargazing palette review
I came across The Beauty Crop by chance while shopping Jeffree Star’s Gothic Beach collection. There must be some irony in that. It was...

Belinda Bennett
Nov 26, 2023


PLouise makeup - is it worth the long wait?
PLouise is a UK-based makeup academy and cosmetics supplier. Based in Stockport, it has an international following. With quirky...

Belinda Bennett
Nov 25, 2023


Beauty Bay duo chrome Metamorphic palette review
I'm new to Beauty Bay, having been led there by a burning desire to buy Jeffree Star's new Gothic Beach trunk palette. Being an eyeshadow addict takes me all over the web and, frankly, I'm amazed I didn't end up on the platform sooner. As well as having what I was looking for, Beauty Bay tempted me with one of its own offerings - the shiny, new duo chrome Metamorphic palette. It's a limited edition product, by the way. For anyone who has never tried a vegan Beauty Bay eyesha

Belinda Bennett
Oct 25, 2023


Beauty vloggers turning the cosmetics business ugly
The biggest make-up launch of 2023 is taking place this Friday (September 29) - but, thanks to bitching beauty vloggers, it could be a...

Belinda Bennett
Sep 26, 2023


Makeup use-by dates - product by product
Expired make-up can clog pores, cause breakouts and worse. Discover the use-by dates of every item in your cosmetics bag.

Belinda Bennett
Jul 17, 2023


Regime Beauty Club launch
Regime Skin Care, which publishes the UK's free skincare and makeup magazine, Beauty Portfolio , has launched online beauty club groups....

Belinda Bennett
Nov 22, 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
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