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Malin + Goetz Niacinamide Restorative Cream Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] This brand is one of my most trusted – they don’t make a fuss, they just get on and make the best products they can and everything just does what it’s supposed to do. I feel very much over-informed about skin care at the moment. Even taking SPF out of the equation, the algorithms […]
I Tried A 9 Step Skin Care Routine... | British Beauty Blogger
[purchase/affiliate] …And I liked it. I’m 100% Mrs Cut Corners if I can possibly get away with it but on a whim, I think while I was ordering salmon sperm creams (couldn’t be bothered to even try them, so far) there was a sachet selection that offered a 9 step routine and I bought it. […]
The Five Luxury Beauty Advent Calendars Really Worth Having | British Beauty Blogger
Beauty advent calendars have all become a bit samey but even as they push the boundaries of our spend limit, are there any out there that are all thriller with no filler? I’ve done the digging to find out and these are the five that represent the best value with the most interesting and exciting […]
Friday Treat : Topshop Picks | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/affiliate] I’m pretty sure what did for Topshop was Zara and H&M. Before Zara, Topshop was one of the only places that had the pace to keep up with and ahead of trends. I can’t count the number of times I went down the escalators at the Oxford Circus branch filled with anticipation and came […]
Suqqu Skincare Cream Tint & Concealer Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’ll say up top that the shade I have (10) is not correct for me at the moment – my fault because I chose thinking ahead to winter and not to the review I would be doing while still in summer. I don’t know why I did that but here we are. So, I […]
Tenth Muse Solid Perfume : Salted Skin Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I don’t know how I haven’t come across Tenth Muse before but first impressions are strong for this solid fragrance brand founded by Sophie Beaumont Willis. The launch of the brand came post-Covid – a mission to counteract the irritation brought on by regular fragrances. All the packaging is recyclable from start to finish […]
Paul & Joe Limited Edition Lipstick Case 2025 Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I have the new autumn collection from Paul & Joe here but I’m going to split eyes and lips up, not least because I know there aren’t very many of these lipstick cases left and wanted to be on it before they all disappear. Before I opened the packaging for the Paul & Joe […]
Digby Dog Wash Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] With all the Dora drama recently (the vets now conclude that her tail isn’t broken – she isn’t even on pain killers anymore) it was very nice to just give her some proper attention not based on handling her like a Ming vase. I was pleased to wash her – she was less delighted […]
Hildun Chilli Chocolate Kajal Liner Review | British Beauty Blogger
I will always have all the time in the world for Hilden Kajal Liners – they’re really on a par with Victoria Beckham and a little bit cheaper too, so I was thrilled to see a new shade land on my desk. Called Chilli Chocolate, it’s a bit more burgundy-toned than I was expecting but […]
Trouble Maker Make Up Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] It’s so often the case that brands and products designed for younger consumers end up being more than suitable for those at the other end of the age spectrum. It looks like Troublemaker is a very good example of that. As an older beauty customer, there’s a lot that I’d leave to the little […]
Louis Vuitton Lipstick LV Baume Review | British Beauty Blogger
I have very mixed feelings about buying this Louis Vuitton lipstick. I’m always happy to buy product if I feel it really needs to be here with brands who don’t include me on their send out list. I think the Louis Vuitton send out list has been extremely limited from what I can see because […]
Louis Vuitton Lipsick LV Baume Review | British Beauty Blogger
I have very mixed feelings about buying this Louis Vuitton lipstick. I’m always happy to buy product if I feel it really needs to be here with brands who don’t include me on their send out list. I think the Louis Vuitton send out list has been extremely limited from what I can see because […]
Beauty Business News September 2025 | British Beauty Blogger
The pool is smaller than you think in beauty – Trinny London has scooped up Michelle Marks from Charlotte Tilbury where she was the Global Director of Digital Brands. She takes the role of Chief Marketing Officer at Trinny with reported plans to speak louder and stronger to a 30+ consumer, particularly in the US […]
Curated Beauty Inner Confidence Supplement | British Beauty Blogger
If you followed my anxiety posts on Substack, I’ve had all my blood test results back from the endocrinologist and everything is pretty much normal – including testosterone which was a surprise to me. What’s annoying me most about everything that’s been going on anxiety/menopause wise is lack of energy and I think most of […]
Ciroa Raspberry & Vanilla Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] New to the UK, other than lucky finds in TK Maxx (HERE), I think you’re going to like the accessible Ciroa price points. Owned by mother and daughter team, Alex and Sophie Liddy, Ciroa was founded in Australia but retailed initially in 2021 in the US. Australia became their second market (shifting 2.6 million […]
M&S Crackled Leather Car Coat Launch | British Beauty Blogger
I’m sliding in with an early Friday treat because this amazing coat, in crackled leather, has literally just landed at Autograph at M&S. I was planning a coat themed Friday treat for tomorrow which I’ll leave now for the following week because I don’t think any of the coats I had planned are going to […]
Paul Yacomine D’Or Blond Light Toner & Repair Serum Review | British Beauty Blogger
It’s not often I’m so curious about hair products but another Paul Yacomine Hair Serum came my way and again, I’m super impressed. When I say ‘it came my way’, I cheekily asked for it because I wanted something that I knew would be suited to my hair in a way that the Volumising Serum […]
Gemz Water Activated Shampoo Review | British Beauty Blogger
I had Lucy bring me back some Gemz, the Proctor & Gambol owned waterless shampoo and conditioners, from her trip to the US (hence the wonky box!). P&G are betting hard on these interwoven thread matrix designs – I’ve previously written about the Olay Cleansing Melts, also owned by P&G. Behind the scenes, all the […]
Sweed Golden Beetle Satin Eyeliner Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I love a gold eye liner – can’t help it. I’m drawn to them like a moth to a flame, so I’m very happy to discover another one in the form of Sweed Golden Beetle Satin Eyeliner. I’ve never had anything from Sweed (yes, it’s a Swedish brand – founded by MUA Gabriella Elio) […]
Leighton Denny Nail Rebirth Capsules Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I got this little pot of individual nail oil capsules in a ‘goodie’ bag at some event or other and randomly unearthed them a week or so ago. I really do despair about my nails – I really want to test out the Nails Inc Gel set that I have sitting waiting but don’t […]
Body Guard Anti-Mosquito Spray | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/ad] It’s peak mozzie in our garden at least. I come from Scotland where midges rule the land so I’ve had my fair share of bites but it always used to be that taking action against mosquitos was a thing you did abroad, not here in the UK. A couple of weeks ago we had […]
Friday Treat : Autumn Vibe Small Bags | British Beauty Blogger
[affiliate] Sorry, but is this not just the sweetest bag? I love the wavy top – as you can see, it’s from H&M and I’m pretty sure they’re not going to be riding this trend alone. I’ve done a search for wave top bags from designer labels and haven’t come up with anything but this […]
Ruby Hammer Top Picks | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] It’s that time of year again when there are few launches (brands are waiting for the shift in season so there will be an onslaught in September) so brands like to remind us of existing products. Generally, I don’t like to go back on products that I’ve featured before but when a bag of […]
Murad Superactive SPF Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] It’s taken a while to try all four of the new Murad Superactive SPF options and I think if you are very much into your skin care, you’re really going to like them for being an impressive upgrade on the merging of the two genres of care. I’m somewhat on the fence here because […]
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Dewy Flush Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’ve had Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Dewy Flush waiting to try since the beginning of the summer and naturally, I’m now kicking myself because I could have been wearing it all summer long. But, here we are, I’ve tried it now, and love it for being exactly the right shade of peachy pink to […]
Pixi by Petra On-The-Glow Blush Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I absolutely loved the peachy pH gloss that I tried last week from this brand and I quite like the On-The-Glow Blush Stick but I’m kind of at the point in life where I need to know what colour my blush is going to be before I put it on. There’s no real magic about pH […]
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Somewhat surprisingly, I’ve received a set of Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Sticks and nowhere at all on the (beautiful) presentation box does it say what’s new about what I’ve received. I think I will assume that it’s a colour extension because the only clue is the sentence, ‘available in 39 shades from August […]
Beauty Business News August 2025 | British Beauty Blogger
Upsetting absolutely everybody at the moment is Urban Decay who allegedly pulled a fast one on their All Nighter Setting Spray maker and supplier, Skindinavia, by reformulating and relaunching with their own formulation. The key to Skindinavia’s setting success is a patented cooling element in the formula that can’t be replicated in exactly the same […]
r.e.m. Beauty Starlet Liquid Eyeshadow Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I did a recent Instagram post featuring these products and had completely forgotten that r.e.m. is Ariana Grande’s brand. What did strike me though is how ‘holiday’ these make up items are. Even if you don’t take a lot of make up with you when you go away, these have enough of a light […]
Renew + Me Review | British Beauty Blogger
AD As I’ve mentioned probably too many times, I have so much choice when it comes to skin care. It’s a perk of the job but trust me, I get as confused as the next person with claims and grand statements about what products can do. My first task when looking at any skin care […]
Superdrug Vitamin E Skincare Favourites Box Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Very much a perk of this job is having access to luxury products to see if they live up to expectations. Sometimes they do and sometimes they don’t and we are in a world of choice when it comes to what we put on our face – too much choice really because I’m not […]
Living Proof Leave-In Conditioning Spray | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] My favourite detox shampoo is Living Proof Clarifying Detox Shampoo which I have to restrict myself to using once a week because I want to use it every single time I wash my hair. I’m absolutely an advocate of detox shampoos – conditioners, masks, oils and serums all build up and not only kill […]
Phatstix One & Done Multi-Stick Review | British Beauty Blogger
Full disclaimer here – I’ve worked with Thom, friend and creator of Phatstix, on this one – a low beam gleam multi-stick that can be used on cheeks, lips and eyes in a subtle bronze-red to freshen up a natural look. Imagine heading out and only having to take one beauty item with you – […]
Jo Malone London Amber Labdanum Cologne Intense Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Jo Malone London is on fire at the moment – another launch arrived last week and this time it’s Amber Labdanum Cologne Intense. My goodness, it’s moody! I’m not so much of an oud fan but there is something about this note arrangement that is really rather sumptuous and enticing. I’m always a sucker […]
Maybelline Colossal Bubble Mascara Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] It’s funny how product types all turn up at once – I have at least one other mascara waiting for review and I know I’ve brought you news of the RUM Tubing Mascara only last week. However, Maybelline Colossal Bubble Mascara is at high street prices and it’s probably one of the most intensely […]
MCoBeauty At Superdrug | British Beauty Blogger
How much you’re going to welcome the arrival of Australian brand MCo at Superdrug will depend upon how you feel about dupes. A dupe is a copy of a more expensive product presented at a more affordable price. Dupes are everywhere – when beauty leans in on a trend, they lean from super luxe to […]
Paul Yacomine Bouffant Volume Oil Review | British Beauty Blogger
On the international style circuit, Paul Yacomine is a well known name as an acclaimed session hairstylist – his client list reads like the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In our over-saturated product market, Paul has carved out a niche with natural oils ranging from bond repair to sun protection. We had a little chat on […]
RUM Wrap Party Tubing Mascara Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample] I think the beauty questions I am asked the most is about tubing mascaras. If you don’t know what that is I can explain. Tubing works differently to regular mascaras by using film forming polymers that ‘wrap’ the lashes individually. While you may not get the huge drama effect, what you will get is […]
Friday Treat : Positive Age TNMA x Dandy Star Sweatshirts and T's | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid] One of my most favourite sweatshirts is one that I have from the previous That’s Not My Age x Dandy Star collection. In fact, I have two – a dark green one with VINTAGE on the front and a grey one with & WISER on it. Actually, I’ve just remembered that I have a […]
Ilia Soft Focus Blurring Blush Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affililate/ad] I have a lot of catching up to do – feeling so much better and very much ready to start review writing. I’ll kick off this week with Ilia’s Soft Focus Blurring Blush which is a little bit of an upgrade from your usual powder blush. I’m not generally a powder blush fan (Swede […]