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Cancer recovery beauty tips: reclaiming your identity
For many of us, navigating the turbulent seas of chronic illness or cancer recovery, the morning ritual isn't about choosing an outfit; it’s about assessing the damage. We look for the dark circles, the sallow skin, the thinning or missing brows — the physical ‘obviousness’ of a body under siege. Cancer recovery beauty tips can help you negate some of the most distressing aspects of treatment and recovery. There is a profound, often overlooked link between morbidity and aesth

Belinda Bennett
Mar 19


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


How to apply lower lash mascara: the ultimate guide
For many makeup enthusiasts, the top lashes are the easy part. We coat, curl and extend them with muscle memory. However, the moment we move the wand towards the lower lash line, things often take a turn for the worse. Between the risk of poking an eye, smudging fresh concealer, or accidentally making ourselves look tired, the lower lashes are the final touch of any makeup routine. If you have ever wondered why your mascara looks heavy or why it seems to migrate down your fac

Belinda Bennett
Mar 18


Why 'finger-friendly' products are the future of effortless everyday makeup
Remember when applying makeup felt like a full-blown hyperrealism art project? It was anything but effortless. Everyday makeup saw a legion of brushes and sponges spread across your dressing table, each with its own specific, often intimidating, purpose. Well, you can breathe a sigh of relief. In 2026, the beauty world is making a surprising U-turn, embracing a trend that’s as liberating as it is effective: finger-friendly makeup . And, yes, it promises to deliver effortless

Belinda Bennett
Feb 19


How to achieve the perfect wilderness makeup look in 2026
Summer's on its way and, while high streets might be awash with neon brights and graphic liners, there's a quieter, more grounded beauty trend blossoming in the most sophisticated corners of the fashion world: wilderness and western. This isn't just about being a cowgirl (even though cowboy boots are a ‘thing’ with this aesthetic); it's about channelling the rugged beauty of nature, the raw spirit of the open plains and the understated elegance of a life lived outdoors. Think

Belinda Bennett
Feb 18


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


Collection Cosmetics £10 Beauty Box review
It’s not every day you get offered a stonking £60-plus worth of makeup for a mere tenner. But, if you’re quick, that’s exactly what you...

Belinda Bennett
Aug 22, 2025


Classy makeup - does it even exist?
Let’s be honest, shall we? The term 'classy makeup' gets tossed around more often than a hot potato at a rammed fun fair on a Friday night. We see it on Pinterest boards, hear it uttered in hushed tones about that effortlessly chic woman on the TV and secretly wish our own morning routine resulted in something less alarmingly caffeinated and more impeccably poised. But here’s the million-dollar question: does classy makeup even exist, or is it merely a marketing unicorn, shi

Belinda Bennett
Jul 28, 2025


How to look like an influencer without even trying
Girl, the internet is awash with people meticulously curating lives that look less like reality and more like a carefully staged diorama...

Belinda Bennett
Jun 24, 2025


Work makeup - how much makeup should you wear to a new job?
You've landed the job! Congratulations! Now comes the real challenge: how much makeup should you wear to your new job? This isn’t a...

Belinda Bennett
Jun 13, 2025


What in the devil's name is tubing mascara? An investigation for the unenthused
Holy moly, onto… Tubing mascara! Let’s be brutally up-front, the beauty industry has a rather unfortunate habit of inventing things you...

Belinda Bennett
Jun 6, 2025


Help! What to do after sleeping in makeup - an emergency guide
Sleeping in makeup is the ultimate walk of shame for your face. You know the drill: the best intentions, the long day, the sudden,...

Belinda Bennett
Jun 2, 2025


Don't be a human Jaffa Cake! Your guide to not botching bronzer
Right, settle down you pasty-faced lot - we’re about to tackle the often truly terrifying, yet utterly compelling, topic of bronzer. And...

Belinda Bennett
May 24, 2025


Temu Zero Pores primer review
Zero Pores. Sounds like a dream come true, doesn’t it? If, like me, you struggle to achieve a super-smooth surface for foundation, a good...

Belinda Bennett
May 7, 2025


Can makeup clog pores? Yes - and here’s why
For many of us, the daily ritual of applying makeup is a confidence booster, a way to enhance natural beauty or express personal style....

Belinda Bennett
Apr 27, 2025


The impact of makeup confidence on self-expression and empowerment
Makeup is not just a beauty tool; it is a powerful form of self-expression and empowerment. Many individuals, especially women, use...

Belinda Bennett
Apr 7, 2025


Collection Colour Correcting Blurring Powder review
Exclusive to Superdrug: Collection Cosmetics Blurring Powder =========================================== If you're looking for a...

Belinda Bennett
Apr 6, 2025


Makeup and skincare products: everything now has a ‘home’
If you look closely enough, you’ll spot remnants of Christmas wrapping paper here and there in my house. Colourful shreds of ripped Santa...

Belinda Bennett
Dec 29, 2024


Feeling old? Try this to rediscover a younger you
They say that once you are ‘over the hill’ you start to pick up speed. Sadly, for most of us, that hill is steeper than Mount Everest and...

Belinda Bennett
Nov 4, 2024


Why the lip pencil is back in vogue
The lip pencil, once a staple of '90s beauty routines, is undergoing a big renaissance. Surprised? If you think it’s the cosmetic most...

Belinda Bennett
Sep 29, 2024
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