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Urban Decay Lip Bond in Unbreakable vs Dr Pawpaw Balm in Rich Mocha | British Beauty Blogger
*DON’T FORGET YOU CAN FIND ME ON AD-FREE SUBSTACK HERE [unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Bright red or cosy neutral? Each to their own but these are new shade discoveries for me and I love them both. If you haven’t encountered Urban Decay Lip Bond, be prepared! I’ve got shade Unbreakable and it’s probably the most intense red that […]
Friday Treat: Mango Sale | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/affiliate] The Mango sale has started and it’s a particular favourite of mine – less chaotic than Zara and less identifiable too. I’m quite good at thinking ahead rather than just considering the now so I’ve pulled out three items that I think will work through all seasons. The black cashmere knit – this one […]
Milk Hydro Grip Primer Pre-Game Pack | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Hmmm, pre-game? I think if you know what the game is, you’re exactly the customer that Milk is hoping for. I actually don’t know, and despite not speaking Gen Z, I’m not going to let it stop me from liking one of the best glow primers I’ve come across. You’ll either be a glow […]
Givenchy L’Interdit Couture Volumising Mascara | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] It used to be said that if you wanted to guarantee the best mascara, you’d go to L’Oreal (Givenchy is L’Oreal owned) because they had all the best formula patents locked down. For a long time, that was the case and while there are now lots of variations on the formula theme (bearing in […]
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’m really not much of a powder fan so very rarely wear it, but I was sent the Laura Mercier Winter Glow Prime & Set Duo so thought I’d dip my toe back in the water (or desert, because powder tends to dry my skin) and give it a go. I used to be […]
The Most January of Jumpers: HUSH Sale | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/affiliate] So many brands are going into sale early – my guess is that this is Hush’s pre-sale sale and more will follow, but who knows? However, I do know that after the sparkly rush up to Christmas and New Year’s Eve, January leaves us with the wardrobe blues – nothing feels quite right and […]
Molton Brown Baubles | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I like the way that Molton Brown has gone facet cut on this year’s baubles – it makes a change from the usual globes and gives it a bit of extra luxe – especially for the sparkly Vintage With Elderflower fragrance. As a family tradition, we put a small present on the Christmas lunch […]
Tea & Tonic The Tonic Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample] I was never much of a ‘wellness’ tea believer – I’d always rather have a cup of Tetley or similar and I find Earl Gray positively offensive because it tastes like furniture polish to me. I hate fruit teas – they just taste like horrible water and they’re not even tea anyway so the […]
Escentric Molecules Molecule + Discovery Set Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample] Fragrance discovery sets are very popular because – I’ll be blunt – we’re not the loyal customers we used to be. It’s very irksome for brands that we don’t stay with the same fragrance for a lifetime in the way that we once did and neither do we visit stores for samples in the […]
Grace & Stella Kiss Me Softly Lip Mask Trio Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] The brand, Grace & Stella, is more well known in its home country of Canada. It was acquired by a European investment group in 2023 which is what most likely accounts for its venture into new markets. On the surface, it’s a cosy, feel-good brand with a personal touch – dig below and its […]
Ilia Limited Edition Lip Balm Set Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I can see that my usual one post per day routine won’t suffice at the moment as Christmas gift options are coming in left, right and centre. I like to get as much as I can posted because if you’re stuck for ideas it’s good to have as many suggestions as possible. This is […]
DoSe Vitamin C Eye Cream Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Yes, I’m one of those eye cream cynics who think that your general cream will do just as well for your eye area and you don’t need anything special. But, left, right and centre I’m watching anti-eye creamers being converted by the DoSe Vitamin C Eye Cream and that’s really quite something. I had […]
Malin + Goetz Tomato Home Spray | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Now we are at peak socially busy season, this exceptional spray is really coming into its own. It’s coyly called a Home Spray and indeed, you can spritz it anywhere you please, but its true home is in the loo where it serves as an odour neutralizer spectaculaire. If we are going to measure […]
Friday Treat: Oversize Cos Cashmere | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/affiliate] I’ve still got a black Cos sweater that I bought years ago that I like to pull out on a day where I just want to feel cosy. It’s full of badly sewn up holes but I can’t bear to get rid of it. What I love about Cos sweaters is their shape – […]
Hildun Beauty Eyeshadow Quad Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample] I am loving watching Hildun rise through the beauty ranks – from a handful of kohls to a full collection, and now these two beautiful palettes. Quality wise, like the kohls, these palettes are meeting their competitors full on. As you can see, I couldn’t even wait to take pristine pictures before I had […]
Germaine de Capuccini Repair Night Progress | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample] There’s a lot to like about Spanish brand Germaine de Capuccini which used to be far more present in the UK than it is now. Founded in 1964, the brand combines the intense maintenance attitude of heritage French skin care with the notion that looking after your face should feel luxurious and spa-worthy. It’s […]
Arkive Fragrance Discovery Collection | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample] I’ve got a couple of hair fragrances of which I’m extremely fond – I like the notion and the reality of freshly washed hair being given a little spritz of something delicious before putting on my coat and leaving the house. I don’t wear fragrance every day so it always feels special to walk […]
Superdrug Enhance Moisturising BB Cream VS NARS Natural Radiance Tinted Moisturiser | British Beauty Blogger
[affiliate/purchase] I spotted a bold claim from Superdrug on Instagram regarding their B Enhance Moisturising BB Cream which they claim is a dupe for NARS Natural Radiance Tinted Moisturiser. True enough that they share a number of common ingredients but then so do many bases – I was curious enough about the claim to give […]
JVN Nurture Intense Hydration Mask Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye) is one of the very few celebrities that I’ve countered at events that I’ve felt compelled to have my picture taken with for fear that my children would never forgive me if I didn’t. The other one was James Buckley (Jay from the Inbetweeners – who someone then mistook […]
thisworks Perfect Body Smoothing Wash Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] The first time I came across AHAs in body care was in Gatineau’s AHA Body Lotion. It was – this over used word, but – a game changer. Now, it’s normal to include acids in body products and for the most part our skin is thankful for it. Smoother, softer and more receptive to […]
Purscents Tealight Discovery Set | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample] A friend gave me this set as a gift and I’m so impressed with it – a tea light discovery set is such a good idea to help you decide if you want to upgrade to full size although I must say that I have so enjoyed all the different fragrances. Inside the box […]
Dyson Hair Dryer Black Friday Deal | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate] I know everything is awash with Black Friday (I thought it was last week anyway so I’m realllllly over it…) but I use my Dyson every single day – I LOVE it. I bought it myself (after being gifted one that lasted over 8 years) and there is a particular attachment (which sneakily, they […]
CHANEL Oversize Illuminating Powder Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Oh yes we are. In the land of extra-large glam, that is. Look at this giant of a palette so beautifully embossed and designed. I think it’s a Sephora exclusive (and it’s discounted – very unusual) and it’s for face, eyes and décolleté. I’m just going to say that it’s a powder that’s an […]
CHANEL Allure Homme Sport Superleggera Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’ve had much merriment from the Netflix Christmas Movie, Hot Frosty. I haven’t even seen it but the name just sends me into peals of laughter every time I think of it. How I would have LOVED to be on the creative team for naming that one. Apparently, it’s about a snowman who comes […]
Tatcha Lip Care Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] A break from all the gift sets for my (and your) sanity’s sake! As someone with almost permanently dry lips (my husband likes to say it’s because they never get a break from a glass of wine.. not true by the way, I promise!) any balms, salves and scrubs fall immediately into my basket. […]
Marc Jacobs Perfect Boxed Set Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample] With the news that Marc Jacobs make up is coming back very soon (ish), I thought I’d refresh my memory on Marc Jacobs fragrances. I loved Marc Jacobs make up – I still have some key pieces that I can’t quite let go of – and I liked the fragrances too. The fragrance licence […]
Willowberry Mini Hydrate & Glow Christmas Gift | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample] I’ve known Jenni, founder of Willowberry Skin care for a long time – way before Willowberry was even a twinkle in her eye! But, as soon as knew it was under construction, I knew it would be great. And it is – all the formulas are made to give nutritious, natural ingredient based care […]
REN Skin Care Gift Sets Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] REN is one of my favourite skin care brands – their Evercalm range is so reliable for dry and sensitive skin. I’ve given this to so many friends with dry/unhappy/reddened skin and it works like a charm. When you see things working in front of your very eyes, it’s so much easier to recommend […]
Charlotte Tilbury Joyphoria Fragrance Set Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Oh my – can you name a teen who doesn’t want a ride on the Charlotte Tilbury glamour train? It’s not just teens though – Charlotte Tilbury sold the majority stake of her brand in 2020 to Spanish fashion and beauty company Puig for £1.3 billion and that stat alone tells you that everyone […]
Gift Sets: Oribe Gold Lust Collection Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Everyone knows that shampoo and conditioner don’t have to cost a fortune. I’ll be straight to the point on the beautiful Oribe gift sets – they actually do cost rather a lot of money. There’s a difference, I think, between expensive hair care and luxury hair care – the two aren’t always hand in […]
Bobbi Brown Gilded Gleam Eye Shadow Duo Set Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’m not going to bother with a Friday Treat this week – it’s Black Friday so the whole of the internet is full of treats! I can’t compete. I’ve got mixed feelings about Black Friday – it’s really, really tough on small brands and retailers who feel they have to compete but will struggle […]
L'Occitane Le Grand Voyage Gift Sets | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] So, as promised, I’m back with the beautiful L’Occitane gifting options – urgh, I can’t believe I called these presents ‘gifting options’ – I’ve been here too long! My family loves L’Occitane – from my 89 year old dad to my sister to my kids so from over the years, I feel like I could sit […]
Victoria Beckham Satin Kajals - Explained | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/purchase/affiliate] It’s not the first time I’ve posted on Instagram about Victoria Beckham Satin Kajals and a couple of people have said theirs crumbled or broke or they simply just didn’t understand it because it was smudgy and not precise. I’ve got several of the Satin Kajals, some of which have been press samples and […]
Delilah Beauty Heroes Collection | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample] You can’t go too far wrong with Delilah, a homegrown beauty brand that I’ve been a fan of for years. I remember them at the very beginning. They’re ten this year so this three piece Beauty Heroes set is something of a marker of how far they’ve come in a decade, featuring Lip Saviour, […]
Judy Doll Curling Iron Mascara Review | British Beauty Blogger
[purchase/affiliate] I love picking up products from Asia, especially if they’ve gone viral on social media channels, like this Curling Iron mascara from Judy Doll, a Chinese brand. The premise of it is that by using the ‘curling iron’ applicator, your lashes will hold their curl all day – but only if you curl them […]
Reedling - The Microneedling in a Bottle skin care trend that’s coming for you in 2025! | British Beauty Blogger
[affiliate] First up, what is ‘reedling’? It’s a popular Korean beauty trend that uses micro-sized particles that act like micro-needles when worked into the complexion via a serum. They’re made from natural sea sponge and they’re called spicules. These spicules (made up of silica and calcium) create minute punctures in your skin similar to a […]
L'Occitane Advent Calendar 2024 | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] While it’s true that I’m very bored of beauty advent calendars, there’s always one that’s something of a star – it’s one I feature every year but somehow the month has run away with me and I see that L’Occitane is out of stock. While I temporarily panicked, I’ve done a quick search and […]
Friday Treat: Coat of Winter Wonderland Dreams | British Beauty Blogger
If you have a big entrance to make, head over to H&M for this insanely lush and glamorous coat. I tried it on at the Regent Street branch on Tuesday and other women were walking past me saying, ‘that looks amazing on you..’ and honestly, that has never happened before. It’s everything snow queen and […]
AD Current Body RF Skin Tightening Device | British Beauty Blogger
Current Body is going all in with Black Friday deals and as I work with them quite often, I wanted to make sure that you get the 20% off for the Current Body RF Skin Tightening Device. I’ve tested it properly over a period of weeks (the post is HERE) but as a brief recap, […]
Cloud 10 12 Days Of Slay Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’ve avoided posting about Advent calendars other than a quick top ten round up for the early birds last month because with the exception of a few (which you’ll start to see next week) I am bored with them! What I’m not bored of is 12 day advent style beauty boxes because practically speaking, […]