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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


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


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


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...

Belinda Bennett
Jun 8, 2024


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,...

Belinda Bennett
May 28, 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


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...

Belinda Bennett
May 4, 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


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


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...

Belinda Bennett
Sep 12, 2023
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