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...
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Belinda Bennett
Sep 12
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...
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Belinda Bennett
Aug 28
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...
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Belinda Bennett
Aug 21
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...
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Belinda Bennett
Aug 6
How to use an under-eye brightening powder to banish dark circles and wrinkles
If dark circles and fine lines are the bane of your life, it’s good to know there is something you can do to instantly turn back the...
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Belinda Bennett
Aug 1
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...
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Belinda Bennett
Jul 27
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...
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Belinda Bennett
Jul 26
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...
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Belinda Bennett
Jun 29
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,...
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Belinda Bennett
Jun 26
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...
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Belinda Bennett
Jun 8
GRWM - beauty blogger’s top makeup products for summer
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...
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Belinda Bennett
May 28
PLouise x Mikayla To Have and To Hold palette review
With its winter wedding theme and ultra-cool light-up cover, here’s a collab palette that pushes the boundaries between ice cold blue,...
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Belinda Bennett
May 25
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...
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Belinda Bennett
May 18
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,...
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Belinda Bennett
May 10
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...
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Belinda Bennett
May 4
Is cream bronzer better than powder bronzer?
Bronzer is a makeup staple, adding warmth and dimension to the face for a sun-kissed look. But within the bronzer world, cream formulas...
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Belinda Bennett
Mar 21
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...
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Belinda Bennett
Nov 25, 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...
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Belinda Bennett
Sep 12, 2023
Noteworthy autumn beauty launches
After a 'shock to the system' arctic blast, autumn beauty launches have arrived bang on cue. A welcome reminder that a new season ushers...
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