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Mascara wand basics: a guide to different types and their benefits
The mascara wand is an essential part of everyday makeup collections, yet most of us never give it a second thought. While we may not...

Belinda Bennett
Sep 7, 2024


Makeup addict? How to stop yourself from overspending on cosmetics
New beauty launches can be expensive territory for the makeup addict. As each season approaches, ever more tempting products wriggle...

Belinda Bennett
Aug 28, 2024


Indie makeup brands - the ones to watch
The beauty industry has been undergoing a seismic shift in recent years, with indie makeup brands emerging as powerful disruptors. Once...

Belinda Bennett
Aug 8, 2024


Has the makeup subscription box succumbed to cancel culture?
It seems weird to use the phrase ‘makeup subscription box’ in the same sentence as the words cancel culture, but here we are… Cancel...

Belinda Bennett
Aug 7, 2024


PLouise TikTok Live surpasses expectations
There was a true buzz surrounding the latest PLouise TikTok Live Festival. The run-up saw invitations go out for fans of the brand to...

Belinda Bennett
Aug 1, 2024


Two-tone lips - how to be on trend with a bold makeup look
Every now and then beauty trends take an unexpected turn - and two-tone lips can be pigeonholed as one of the more off-beat. Another...

Belinda Bennett
Jul 27, 2024


When not to buy makeup products from eBay
Getting what you want for less has become a national preoccupation since the cost of living crisis hit. Shaving a few pounds off an...

Belinda Bennett
Jul 26, 2024


Studio London makeup setting spray review
Makeup setting spray is without a doubt a game-changer in any beauty routine. While foundation, blush and eyeshadow create the look,...

Belinda Bennett
Jul 21, 2024


The evolution of mascara: a beauty staple
In the evolving world of cosmetics, one product stands out as an iconic symbol of beauty enhancement and femininity - mascara. The...

Belinda Bennett
Jul 7, 2024


Is the online beauty haul dead?
With the burgeoning power of buy now, pay later apps and the rise and rise of brand loyalty cards that can be used online or in-store,...

Belinda Bennett
Jun 29, 2024


W7 Afterglow highlighter review
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

Belinda Bennett
Jun 11, 2024


Liquid blush - why this beauty blogger swears by it
As cream face frosting marches up the popularity charts, a quiet revolution is blurring the lines between traditional blush and a softer...

Belinda Bennett
May 25, 2024


PLouise mystery box brought me to tears
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,...

Belinda Bennett
May 18, 2024


5 weird things about beauty that make me glad to be ‘old’
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...

Belinda Bennett
May 10, 2024


How to stop foundation separating on your skin
Imagine stepping out of the house feeling flawless only to catch a glimpse of yourself a few hours later looking like you’ve been...

Belinda Bennett
Apr 27, 2024


Repeats in beauty boxes - what you need to know
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...

Belinda Bennett
Mar 31, 2024


PLouise mystery box review
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...

Belinda Bennett
Mar 21, 2024


Love double cleansing? A skincare fanatic tried triple cleansing and this is what happened
If double cleansing is the gold standard for squeaky clean skin, what additional benefits can triple cleansing possibly deliver? I...

Belinda Bennett
Mar 14, 2024


Incredible £10 makeup mystery box available on the high street
A tenner used to buy a month’s worth of sweets, now it barely covers a fancy coffee. When it comes to cosmetics, a ten pound note is...

Belinda Bennett
Feb 25, 2024


Re-defining flawless: A look at Makeup Revolution's Skin Silk Serum Foundation
Makeup Revolution has made waves in the beauty industry with its affordable, high-quality products. One of its latest offerings, the Skin...

Belinda Bennett
Feb 20, 2024
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