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London Fashion Week: makeup trend takeaways
With ‘dirty’ looks hinged on the themes of fashion and decay, the return of Burberry and Dylon’s make-do-and-mend pop-up, London Fashion...

Belinda Bennett
Sep 22, 2025


Trouble Maker makeup review
There’s a new UK cosmetics brand on the block - Trouble Maker. If this is the first time you’ve heard about it, trust me, it won’t be the last. Exclusive to Superdrug, Trouble Maker makeup is a vibrant, fun and budget-friendly brand that delivers all the basics, plus a little bit more, at unbelievably low prices. Nothing costs more than £10 and prices start from just £2. With a 3 for 2 offer heralding its launch at Superdrug, it didn’t take much to reel me in. The already qui

Belinda Bennett
Aug 29, 2025


Unlock your inner glow with BPerfect's Golden Hour - The Dawn Edition face palette: the ultimate travel companion for all seasons
Hello, you magnificent creature! Ever peer into the mirror and think, "Is that a human, or have I somehow transmogrified into a toxic...

Belinda Bennett
Jul 28, 2025


The minimalist makeup bag - is less really more?
A minimalist makeup collection seriously reduces clutter, both physically and mentally. Imagine opening a tidy beauty bag...

Belinda Bennett
Feb 4, 2025


Beauty Bay Pore Perfect Blurring Primer review
Pores are funny old things. We’ve all got them - and most of us hate them in the same way that we loathe chin hair. The visible ones on...

Belinda Bennett
Jan 20, 2025


How a makeup hoarder finally ‘let go’ of a collection
If you have ever hoarded anything - from pop memorabilia to bat shit (some people are weird) - you will know letting go of something that...

Belinda Bennett
Nov 17, 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


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


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


A berry exciting palette: exploring 9 pans of Berries eyeshadow by Beauty Bay
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...

Belinda Bennett
Mar 15, 2024


What’s in the Beauty Bay Ultimate Mystery Box?
Beauty mystery boxes have exploded in popularity, offering a thrilling surprise element to the world of makeup and skincare. But what...

Belinda Bennett
Feb 24, 2024


Elegant makeup looks to experiment with
Elegant makeup looks are open to interpretation, but here are examples to inspire you ahead of an occasion where you have to look classy

Belinda Bennett
Jun 26, 2023


New year, new you made super easy
January is always the preferred time to embrace the new year, new you mantra. But promising yourself to get fit, take better care of your...

Belinda Bennett
Nov 7, 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


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
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