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Skincare patch test: the 48-hour safety rule explained
We’ve all been there. The wonder serum that everyone is talking about on TikTok finally arrives and the temptation to slather it on immediately is overwhelming. That urge can be as strong as the need for a strong coffee first-thing in the morning. But in an era of medical-grade actives and high-percentage acids, skipping the skincare patch test is a dangerous game of Russian roulette. You could, quite literally, be playing with fire. While most of us have skipped this vital s

Belinda Bennett
Apr 5


Are serum sticks worth buying?
There are a million and one skincare products vying for space on our bathroom shelves, making purchase decisions harder than a...

Belinda Bennett
Mar 23, 2025


Revolution Pro Miracle Oil review
I’m a fan of facial oil, and I’m not alone. It’s one of those products more and more women with mature skin are gravitating towards. A...

Belinda Bennett
Sep 22, 2024


The top 5 reasons why E45 Foaming Cleanser is a skincare essential
Is your bathroom cluttered with cleansing products that you don't rate? Used them once or twice and felt deflated? Maybe they are too...

Belinda Bennett
Jul 8, 2024


Temu skincare - the facts
Are Temu skincare products safe? Are they effective? Is it worth the week-long wait to try a product? These are questions beauty lovers...

Belinda Bennett
Nov 3, 2023


FM with Lisa review - luxury beauty for all
With so many big brand beauty launches happening right now, Autumn is a great time to explore products available from local...

Belinda Bennett
Sep 16, 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


Sephora UK one off beauty box review
In a cost of living crisis, it's good to know that you can buy a beauty box without being tied into a subscription - thanks to Sephora...

Belinda Bennett
Aug 28, 2023


Are expensive skincare products worth the money?
I often get asked if expensive skincare products are worth buying, and my answer is always the same. It depends. It depends on your skin...

Belinda Bennett
Aug 22, 2023


How to spot fake beauty product deals
Being conned is a gut-churning experience. It's a fast track to self-loathing and strife nobody wants in their life. That is why we want...

Belinda Bennett
Nov 26, 2022


Review: Revolution Pro Miracle Eye Cream
If you have tried every 'miracle' eye cream out there and been disappointed with the results, you need to read this! For a very low...

Belinda Bennett
Oct 11, 2022
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