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Friday Treat: Boden Newness | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/affiliates] I started this Friday Treat off with the theme of red because a splash of colour in this current beige fronted fashion world feels necessary and red goes with all neutrals. But, I have been totally swayed by Boden newness – yes, I’ve ordered the T-shirt that you’ll see – because everything (bar one!) looks […]
CHANEL Twin Set in Latte Frappe Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample] A further adventure with the Mix Match look that CHANEL is advocating for Spring/Summer 2025, brings a second look to show you featuring the Neutral Twin Set pair, Latte Frappe Ombre Essentielle and Brun Pourpre Stylo Yeux Waterproof. However, my heart is completely stolen by the second Rouge Coco Baume I was sent and […]
CHANEL Spring Summer 2025 Mix Match | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample] There is much prettiness ahead for spring and summer at CHANEL counters – those completely unwearable pastel shades have been given a new twist by Makeup Creation Studio and Cometes Collective member, Ammy Drammeh. A little bit on the Collective because it’s a long title that doesn’t mean anything unless you know that it’s […]
Lanolips Hyaluronic Lip Oil Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample] I love a new launch from Lanolips – they’re still a relatively small brand in the beauty space so their newness is always considered and never about keeping up with other brands. They’ve used their famously lovely Lemonaide Shimmer in the clear oil, called Honey, and I can assure you that the bubblegum pink […]
Osmo Super Ice Brightening Shampoo Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Since I changed my hair colour, I’m on an absolute mission to find the best shampoos that bring out the greys and brighten the blondes. I have a mix of grey, blonde and brown in very fine layers and it’s an absolute pain to keep the greys sharp. They’re there because I want them […]
Ameliorate Transforming Scalp Serum Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Before this post is out, you’ll know a lot more about my dandruff issues than you probably want to. I get dandruff periodically – I can go for months with a scalp in tip top condition and then suddenly, the itchy scalp and the snow storm. I could feel things had been building to […]
Friday Treat : Fingerless Gloves | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/purchase/affiliate] Missing from last week’s Friday Treat, Claudia on a Budget, was fingerless gloves. I held off on those because there are so many in the sale and (I think) the end of January is when you’ll see them disappear for reallocation to TK Maxx, Brand Alley or next year’s winter stock. Personally, I live […]
Cellcosmet Neck & Decollete Cream Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’m always a bit uncomfortable talking about really expensive products and Cellcosmet Neck & Decollete Cream would certainly fall into that category as it’s £290. However, while that rules it out of the running for many, there are also people who will quite easily and happily spend that amount so I don’t turn down products on […]
Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Brightness Refresh Toner Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’m never keen to add another element to my skin care routine. Despite my job, I like to keep things simple. However, although I’ve nominally tested other AHA toners and liked them, I’ve never felt that they were ‘essentials’. I’m still on the fence as to whether Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Brightness Refresh Toner is […]
Milk Makeup Kush High Roll Mascara Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I have such a feeling that I’ve reviewed Milk Makeup Kush High Roll Mascara before but even if I go a few years back on my site, I can’t find a review for it. In any case, it felt new to me at the time of testing but – you know, just this little […]
TIRTIR My Glow Lavender Lip Oil Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/purchase] The brand TIRTIR might have scraped into the corner of your recognition for their Red Cushion Foundation which caused a mini TikTok melt-down. The brand – TIR stands for Truth In Radiance – was founded by Lee Yu Bin in 2019 and has gone from strength to strength but really started to fly when […]
Friday Treat: The Dutch Tile Project | British Beauty Blogger
ouple of years ago with my husband and a friend. We chose to go in March and were lucky with the weather. It was a very quirky trip including a tour on a boat with a driver who was not in the least bit sober. He seemed to know the route that he’d been driving […]
Murad Restorative Hydro-Hyaluronic Cream Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’m glad I waited for the frosty weather to kick in before writing about the Murad Restorative Hydro-Hyaluronic Cream because it’s coming into its own for my skin which is not holding moisture in the way it usually does. Taking Dora for wintery walks is a challenge because she’s so tiny and gets cold […]
Booie Beauty Bam! Bam! Bam! Review | British Beauty Blogger
[purchase] If you don’t know Australian comedian, Celeste Barber, I can tell you that her Instagram account is one of my favourites. She has observational comedy down to a tee and one of her favourite themes is copying model poses (and failing at them but winning at the funny). She has 9.6 million followers so […]
Isamaya Lash Lasso Mascara Review | British Beauty Blogger
[purchase] I’ve wanted to try Isamaya products for a long time and when I saw that there was a 70% off ‘archive’ sale, I didn’t hesitate to pay £10 for the Isamaya Lash Lasso Mascara which is normally around the £35 mark. I’ve just been served the ad for the Archive sale and it looks […]
Jo Malone London Taif Rose Intense Cologne Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I have known Jo Malone London since its very inception and it’s always so interesting to see how they develop their fragrance collection. My least favourite Jo Malone London fragrances are Pomegranate Noir (although I was burning it over Christmas and actually started to like it more) and Lime, Basil and Mandarin. I believe […]
Friday Treat: Claudia on a Budget | British Beauty Blogger
If you’re anything like me, with ever growing Claudia envy after every episode of Traitors, fear not! While Claudia’s clothes are all bespoke, artisanal and haute, that castle in the country look can happen on any budget. I mean, not the castle, obvs, but the kit at least. I’m basing the looks around this skirt […]
Beauty Business News January 2025 | British Beauty Blogger
I know – it’s been a while, but somehow writing the BBN became a bit of a sticking point in my head – I just couldn’t put myself in the right frame for it. However, hopefully better late than never, here it is at last, with CEO shuffling dominating. With Aesop’s CEO, Michael O’Keefe standing […]
Huda Easy Bake Ube Birthday Cake Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I will admit that I don’t get this candy-store, Care Bear kind of a look but also realise it’s not particularly aimed at my demographic (nothing much is!). If you’re keeping abreast of your Easy Bake shades, you’ll know that the last iteration was Cherry Blossom Cake and this Electric Lilac version is designed […]
H&M Perfect Hydrating Foundation Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/purchase/affiliate] To be truly honest, I didn’t have high expectations for the H&M Perfect Hydrating Foundation when I picked it up the other day. It looks pretty uninspiring but at the same time gave me old No.7 vibes and I like their foundations so curiosity got the better of me. I have to tell you […]
Bath & Body Works Kitchen Mandarin Hand Wash Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/purchase] I was at Westfield Stratford at the weekend with Max just doing some browsing and I passed a Bath & Body Works that I didn’t even know existed. When we walked in, I was immediately reminded of shopping in the USA – it smells exactly the same as Victoria’s Secret and exactly the same […]
Lisa Eldridge Pinpoint Concealer Pencil Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample] Personally, I don’t think I’ve seen a slim pencil style concealer before – concealers tend to be wand or stick style and you make the best of the splodge that you get by blending out – although a quick search shows me that it’s a trend coming out of Japan. The new Lisa Eldridge […]
Friday Treat: CHANEL Sunglasses Sale | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/affiliate] I have what some might call an unhealthy amount of CHANEL sunglasses, acquired over many years. The thing is, you never get rid of a pair – I found a wonderful lens replacement service and I’ve used that a few times just to revamp some very scratched lenses – so it looks like a […]
Milk Makeup Lip & Cheek Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I received these Milk Makeup samples well before Christmas and have got very fond of the Lip & Cheek Creamy Sheer Blush and Lip Colour, to give it the full title. It’s the right side of sheer and the right side of pigment to give a wash of colour over the cheeks that’s both […]
Smoke & Matches Peach Fizz Candle Review | British Beauty Blogger
[purchase] My son has just come downstairs (from bed!) and immediately said, ‘what’s that amazing smell – it’s so peachy?’ and I can’t think of a better start to the review of the Smoke & Matches Peach Fizz Candle. Smoke & Matches is an independent small business knocking out better scented and more generous candles […]
Tatcha The Indigo Cleansing Balm Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] What’s supposed to happen when I receive product samples is that they are first photographed in pristine condition, then they head off to the bathroom to be put through their paces. They come back downstairs and join the queue of products to be written up. Can you see what happened to Tatcha The Indigo […]
Powder Soap by Acqua di Parma Review | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample] The Acqua di Parma Powder Soap that you see here is something I pulled from my shelves to show you because it looks like the Italian brand, founded in 1916, is discontinuing it. There is quite a plentiful supply of the alternative fragrance, Cipresso Powder, available on line which I will direct you to […]
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 […]