Beauty

KATE SOMERVILLE 30% FRIENDS & FAMILY OFFER!

KATE SOMERVILLE 30% FRIENDS & FAMILY OFFER!

This is literally my face whenever I see mymateKate. :) It's that time again friends! Kate Somerville are running their Friends & Family from 15th, and as usual they have...

13/08/2019

EMMA HARDIE 10TH ANNIVERSARY

EMMA HARDIE 10TH ANNIVERSARY

Where does the time go? In September, Emma Hardie Skincare celebrate their 10th Anniversary and to celebrate they are releasing their hero Moringa Cleansing Balm in a Limited Edition, supersized...

09/07/2019

THIS MORNING - SPOTS

THIS MORNING - SPOTS

This week it was the turn of spots - busting myths about how they are caused, myths about how to treat them and a couple of tips of how you...

06/06/2019

KYLIE SKIN FIRST IMPRESSIONS (AND AN UNEXPECTED RANT, IN HER DEFENCE)

KYLIE SKIN FIRST IMPRESSIONS (AND AN UNEXPECTED RANT, IN HER DEFENCE)

KYLIE SKIN IS RESTOCKED ON JUNE 5TH AND AVAILABLE FROM KYLIESKIN.COM: https://kylieskin.com/ The videos that need help/changing: Kris’s bass ackward routine: https://youtu.be/UyXYMoE3xGM Kylie’s routine: https://youtu.be/dakFbtpH7hw This post is not sponsored....

31/05/2019

THIS MORNING

THIS MORNING

Just a quick one! I was back on This Morning on Wednesday and had a lot of queries about the products shown in the segment. They're all listed for you...

24/05/2019

THE BODY SHOP TO DISCONTINUE WIPES

THE BODY SHOP TO DISCONTINUE WIPES

Brilliant news just in: The Body Shop have taken the huge decision to discontinue all wipes throughout their business. This comes into effect around October in the UK and early...

22/05/2019

SPACE NK DESTINATION BEAUTY WITH COACH

SPACE NK DESTINATION BEAUTY WITH COACH

Heads up all! The details that the SkinFreaks Group have been waiting for are here: Shop with Space NK between the 7th – 14thMay 2019 and receive their Destination Beauty...

06/05/2019

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MURAD MASTERCLASSES - MANCHESTER | AD

Hi All! Just a quick one. I'm travelling up to Manchester in a couple of weeks to hold a series of talks for Murad around peels and retinoids. The talks...

03/05/2019

PAT MCGRATH LABS LAUNCHES IN SELFRIDGES

PAT MCGRATH LABS LAUNCHES IN SELFRIDGES

I wasn't around when Pat McGrath launched in Selfridges but have since got my hands on it and couldn't resist showing you a taste of what they have to offer....

02/05/2019

THIS MORNING 24th April

THIS MORNING 24th April

Just a quick link for those of you that missed the show this morning/live abroad, the segment from This Morning is now live on YouTube. All products shown are below...

24/04/2019

BEAUTY PIE UPLIFTING MICROCURRENT FACE ROLLER

BEAUTY PIE UPLIFTING MICROCURRENT FACE ROLLER

'You need to order a sh*tload of these.' My exact words to Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, when she showed this to me back in January. I was instantly...

26/03/2019

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BUN FRIDAY (THURSDAY) - A RETAIL RANT

This video is not sponsored. A quick one and an early one as retinol is up tomorrow. Emma Hardie Gel Cleanser launches in April in Marks & Spencer – more...

21/03/2019

SPACE NK x SELFISH MOTHER 'LOVE' BAG

SPACE NK x SELFISH MOTHER 'LOVE' BAG

If you've ever seen these sweatshirts: www.thefmlystore.com/collections/women on this blog and all over Instagram, you will be aware of Selfish Mother. Launched in 2014, they have now raised close to...

04/03/2019

OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

1st March kicks off Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a month-long campaign devoted to raising awareness and funds to help with earlier detection and treatment of ovarian cancer. Awareness is key,...

01/03/2019

SAM FARMER

SAM FARMER

Hi Everyone, Sam is genuinely one of my favourite people in the industry. A cosmetic scientist, Dad and all-round good bloke. His line is available from: http://www.samfarmer.co Ocado - https://www.ocado.com/search?entry=samfarmer...

21/02/2019

NEW IN: CHANEL VISION D'ASIE: L'ART DU DETAIL

NEW IN: CHANEL VISION D'ASIE: L'ART DU DETAIL

The beauty that is Chanel's Spring-Summer 2019 Collection is available now and as usual, it doesn't disappoint. My standouts are the Baume Essentiel Multi-use Glow Stick (pictured above), perfect for...

10/02/2019

NEW CLARINS DATES! | AD

NEW CLARINS DATES! | AD

Hi All! OK so I'm going back on the road with Clarins - this time to talk about their brand new range - something they've never done before.. To join...

07/02/2019

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BUN FRIDAY 10 | WHEN IS AN AD NOT AN AD?

This post is not sponsored but contains press samples marked with a *. This post contains affiliate links. I do not use affiliate links on products belonging to brands that...

01/02/2019

MILK MAKEUP LAUNCHES IN THE UK

MILK MAKEUP LAUNCHES IN THE UK

It finally happened. MILK Makeup is available on Cult Beauty from today. For those of you that have been waiting since their launch in the US in 2016, you can...

28/01/2019

IAN MARBER CHATS AGAIN

IAN MARBER CHATS AGAIN

Hi All! Thank you for watching – and huge thanks to Ian for stopping by again. :) Ian’s website: http://www.ianmarber.com Topics discussed in this episode.. Nutribollocks Intermittent Fasting Older Men...

27/01/2019

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PRODUCTS MADE FROM YOUR BLOOD

You may have seen a lot in the press recently about a 'blood cream' made from your own blood plasma. In answer to the multiple DMs and questions I've received...

24/01/2019

FAVE FIVES: CLEANSING BALMS

FAVE FIVES: CLEANSING BALMS

Hi Everyone! All cleansers are listed below the video. yes to Coconut Cleansing Balm: http://bit.ly/2STkZnT1stor 2ndCleanse: 1stVegan: No (beeswax)Animal Situation: Leaping Bunny CertifiedFragranced: YesContraindications: probably best for drier skins Beauty...

13/01/2019

AN EDITED LIFE - ANNA NEWTON

AN EDITED LIFE - ANNA NEWTON

So our lovely friend Anna, always the most organised out of us, has only gone and written a book. A bloody gorgeous, beautiful book, all about organisation and editing your...

08/01/2019

'CLEAN' EATING AND 'DETOX'

'CLEAN' EATING AND 'DETOX'

When I mentioned in my year-end video that I wanted to discuss the over-use/incorrect usage of the words 'detox/toxic/clean' much more in 2019, I thought we might make it past...

06/01/2019

SENSITIVE/SENSITISED SKINS - WINTER

SENSITIVE/SENSITISED SKINS - WINTER

Winter can be problematic for even the sturdiest skins, but is particularly harsh on sensitive or sensitised skins. Firstly, it’s helpful to know whether you have sensitive skin, in that...

01/01/2019

BEST OF 2018

BEST OF 2018

Hi Everyone! As mentioned towards the end and round-up of the video.. Lashes – Daxita Vaghela at Atherton Cox – http://daxitavaghela.com/about-daxita.html Hair – Josh Wood Atelier – https://joshwoodcolour.com/pages/salon Nails –...

31/12/2018

THE LAST EMPTIES OF 2018!

THE LAST EMPTIES OF 2018!

Hi Everyone! See you tomorrow for the end of year ‘Best of/Most Used’. Video at the bottom of the post... The last empties of 2018 contains the following: Original Source...

30/12/2018

SKINCARE 'GRAB BAG'

SKINCARE 'GRAB BAG'

Just a quick one from Instagram as I know not all of you have the app. This is my daily skincare ‘grab bag’ that I carry around with me when...

29/12/2018

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MY MOST-CLICKED PRODUCTS IN 2018 & BUN FRIDAY..

Welcome back! Happy Holidays and Happy almost New Year! All details from the video can be found underneath the video below.. Things mentioned: Fave Fives: latest one is here: https://youtu.be/xE-qZTtqRO0...

28/12/2018

FACIAL EXFOLIATORS - WINTER SKIN

FACIAL EXFOLIATORS - WINTER SKIN

Heading back to the Winter Skin Cheat Sheet to take a look at exfoliation in the colder months. Although, being honest, there is nothing to stop you using these in...

17/12/2018

HANNAH IS BACK!

HANNAH IS BACK!

Hi All! Join us for a long chat, a little gossip, some great tips from Hannah and a general catch-up on the past year. Hannah’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUBmo2kKQxzIio9vb633Jkg To contact Hannah...

16/12/2018

WINTER SKIN ROUTINES - YOUR A.M. LINE-UP

WINTER SKIN ROUTINES - YOUR A.M. LINE-UP

It’s been a few years since I posted this Cheat Sheet about Winter Skin so I thought I’d take a quick look at it again this week – and break...

13/12/2018

CURRENT MAKEUP FAVOURITES

CURRENT MAKEUP FAVOURITES

I've had a few requests for my current makeup routine so I thought I'd put it up on here while I had recent pictures available.. Natasha Denona Foundation X in...

10/12/2018

WHAT I BOUGHT IN L.A. AND WHY!

WHAT I BOUGHT IN L.A. AND WHY!

A sneaky peek of why I was there. Hi Everyone, A little shopping from LA, but not too mad this time. Madewell: best jeans ever - http://bit.ly/2Qzo6oE Details below the...

08/12/2018

BUN FRIDAY 6 - THE ONE WHERE I WON AN AWARD!

BUN FRIDAY 6 - THE ONE WHERE I WON AN AWARD!

Hi Everyone! Have a beautiful, sparkling weekend! Details below the video.. Vuelio Blog Awards (they haven’t updated their site yet): https://www.vuelio.com/uk/blog-awards/ Dija’s Win!: The Black Skin Directory - https://www.blackskindirectory.com/ Kate...

07/12/2018

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KATE SOMERVILLE BUILD YOUR OWN BOX 30% OFFER

Morning All! Just a quick one - Kate Somerville are currently running a Build Your Own Box offer and are giving you - yes only YOU lovely readers 30% off....

07/12/2018

FAVE FIVES: L'OCCITANE | AD

FAVE FIVES: L'OCCITANE | AD

Hi Everyone! So the first Fave Fives of the new series is from L'Occitane and predictably contains more than five. Have you been instore recently? It's impossible to pick five....

29/11/2018

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MEET'N'GREET - L.A.!

Los Angeles - I'm heading your way. Join me at the Pixi Secret Garden Pop-Up Shop in Westfield Century City on Saturday 1st December 1pm -4pm* to chat all things...

17/11/2018

MURAD REVITALIXIR RECOVERY SERUM | AD

MURAD REVITALIXIR RECOVERY SERUM | AD

Describe the brand in three words. Doctor. USA. Hi-tech. Who is it for? Suggested skin type and age? All ages, but older skins will notice the benefits sooner and get...

05/11/2018

SPACE NK PARTY PIECE CHRISTMAS CRACKERS

SPACE NK PARTY PIECE CHRISTMAS CRACKERS

I can't believe how quickly the time has gone this year. It's already Christmas Cracker time at SpaceNK. From tomorrow (1st November) until Saturday - and while stocks last -...

31/10/2018

BUN FRIDAY - THE SATURDAY BLOG EDITION

BUN FRIDAY - THE SATURDAY BLOG EDITION

Hi Everyone, Long time no see. Ok I have a list so let's get to it. Give and Makeup is absolutely still open and yes, we will be running the...

27/10/2018

WHAT HAPPENED TO GOOD GENES? | AD

WHAT HAPPENED TO GOOD GENES? | AD

Hi Everyone! When I mentioned in a recent video that I would find out what happened to Good Genes in the UK, Sunday Riley got in touch and asked me...

15/10/2018

BUN FRIDAY (WEDNESDAY) | NEWS & UPDATES | 2

BUN FRIDAY (WEDNESDAY) | NEWS & UPDATES | 2

Hi Everyone! Duran Duran X DS & Durga fragrances are available exclusively at Liberty London here: http://bit.ly/2Ojf8ur Marc Jacobs Beauty is available in the UK from all Harvey Nichols stores...

10/10/2018

BUN FRIDAY | NEWS AND UPDATES | 1

BUN FRIDAY | NEWS AND UPDATES | 1

Bet Lynch at your service. Happy Friday All! OSKIA discount extended until Midnight on Saturday 6th October- your code is CAROLINE18 - use here when prompted at checkout: https://www.oskiaskincare.com/ Drunk...

05/10/2018

DRUNK ELEPHANT BRAND OVERVIEW

DRUNK ELEPHANT BRAND OVERVIEW

Hi Everyone, Drunk Elephant has now launched in the UK on Space NK and Cult Beauty – finally! I filmed a quick overview last week – hope you find it...

02/10/2018

SPACE NK ADVENT CALENDAR

SPACE NK ADVENT CALENDAR

AND WE'RE OFF.... The first Advent Calendar to cross my path comes from Space NK and is available for pre-order NOW. It contains all of the following: • Chantecaille –...

24/09/2018

SPF: MOST-USED IN 2018 AND 'MEH'

SPF: MOST-USED IN 2018 AND 'MEH'

HI ALL! Sorry it came so late in the year – but may prove helpful for those of you in the southern hemisphere? :) Sources mentioned for further reading should...

23/09/2018

DRUNK ELEPHANT POP-UP IN LONDON

DRUNK ELEPHANT POP-UP IN LONDON

HEADS UP ELEPHANT LOVERS IN THE UK: Yes the brand you've been waiting for is nearly here, and to celebrate their launch into the UK Drunk Elephant are holding their...

23/09/2018