Makeup
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How to Create a Seamless Makeup Base
It’s all in the prep. Follow our four steps to effortless makeup application with our complexion essentials.
28/05/2024
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Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Magic Lip Oil
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Magic Lip Oil, 8ml - £28 What you need to know Suitable for all skins and conditions, including puberty, menopause, pregnancy and breastfeeding. Cruelty-free. Key Ingredients Sqisandryl™...
17/10/2023
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My Favourite Products - Bonus Category
Happy Saturday! For the final products in my favourites, you have a Brucie Bonus! From skincare, makeup, lip and tools to haircare, here are my favourites. Check out my final...
29/07/2023
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Vieve Skin Nova XL - Exclusive Preview and offer code
If you're a regular you'll know that I've been a fan of Vieve since its launch, and an even longer fan of the brand founder, Jamie. You'll also be aware...
05/01/2023
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Glossier Futuredew Oil Serum
Glossier Futuredew Oil Serum, 30ml – £23.00 What you need to knowAlthough this is in the skincare category, I use it as part of my makeup routine. I bloody love...
16/03/2022
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Monika Blunder Beauty Blunder Cover
Monika Blunder Beauty Blunder Cover, 15ml - £45.00 What you need to know This is a weird one, I have used it nearly every day since I got it. It...
04/03/2022
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Vichy Dermablend SOS Concealer Stick
Vichy Dermablend SOS Concealer Stick, 4.5g – £15.00 What you need to knowThis is my most used concealer in recent years. I use it over spots, old pigmentation marks, redness...
03/03/2022
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Vieve Skin Nova
You need this if... Your skin is dull or looks as tired as you feel (me).
06/02/2022
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VIEVE
So I finally got my hands on some Vieve, the line created by the lovely Jamie Genevieve, and it does not disappoint. I've had time to play and am highlighting...
18/09/2021
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CHARLOTTE TILBURY EARLY ACCESS TO AIRBRUSH BRONZER!
EARLY EXCLUSIVE SHOPPING LINK FOR AIRBRUSH BRONZER: AIRBRUSHBRONZER/CH for those of you that can't wait. The HUGE and gorgeous new Airbrush Bronzer is here and you have early access to...
19/05/2020
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NARS STUDIO 54 LIMITED-EDITION HOLIDAY COLLECTION
I receive a lot of makeup in this office. Sometimes you receive things that simply knock your socks off and need no explanation. The NARS Studio 54 Limited Edition Holiday...
05/11/2019
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CURRENT MAKEUP ROUTINE FROM INSTA LIVE
I did a quick insta live today and completely forgot to save it - so here's the list. I'll do another one next week AND REMEMBER to save it *moron...
27/10/2019
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VICTORIA BECKHAM BEAUTY
The long-awaited Victoria Beckham Beauty range has finally launched to much fanfare. Stepping away from her relationship with Estee Lauder, VB took with her Sarah Creal, the woman behind both...
30/09/2019
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BEAUTY PIE UPDATE - NEWNESS AND FULL VEGAN LIST
Righty ho. It's been a while since I filmed this video, and sent you all insane with this blog post. So I thought I quick update was appropriate. Since we...
06/09/2019
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LISA ELDRIDGE LIPSTICKS
OK it's not my fault, but I went to add the links to these and they are sold out. I swear there were a couple of colours still available until...
24/07/2019
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TAN-LUXE SUPER GLOW HYALURONIC SELF-TAN SERUM
It's been a long time since I talked self-tanning on here, but this one deserves the attention. Almost immediately. I've had it no more than two weeks (ish), but am...
12/07/2019
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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NATASHA DENONA ARRIVES AT SELFRIDGES
Some lushness for a lovely sunny day! When I'm in Sephora, the first place I head to is the Natasha Denona section for her palettes. Stephanie Nicole put me on...
09/05/2018
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MARC JACOBS UNDER(COVER) PERFECTING COCONUT FACE PRIMER
This one is the fault of Amanda Bell. She knows how obsessed I am with coconut and when we were in LA earlier this year she introduced me to this...
05/05/2018
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EMPTIES | FEBRUARY
HELLOOO! Ok so this is long (obviously) and has lots of products and things I said I would link - if I've forgotten anything give me a shout. The Emma...
18/02/2018
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JILLIAN DEMPSEY
Hi All! Firstly, I owe Jillian an apology. This was filmed before Christmas (as you'll see) and then as we know, I got sick and now we're in February and...
04/02/2018
![HANNAH MARTIN - She's back!](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen-Shot-2018-01-21-at-08_57_25-1440x771.jpg?v=1715845689&width=533)
HANNAH MARTIN - She's back!
Hi All! It took us a while, but we finally managed to get our diaries to work. This was filmed shortly before Hannah gave birth to a very healthy baby...
21/01/2018
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TRINNY WOODALL and TRINNY LONDON OVERVIEW
Hi Everyone! I finally got Trinny onto MY turf! Enjoy! Trinny London: https://trinnylondon.com/ Trinny and Susannah on OPRAH! SO FREAKING ENVIOUS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkIwGItISHw Trinny & Susannah Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSeb-TTK-KE8vqAw2EHc6w My stripey makeup...
10/12/2017
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THE PERFECT BROW FOR YOUR FACE SHAPE WITH LISA POTTER-DIXON
Hi Everyone! She's back. Lisa gives a quick 'How-To' for the perfect brow. Hope you enjoy! RAWHIIDE!!!! And just to be completely clear: Yes, Lisa works for Benefit but they...
16/11/2017
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Quick School Run Makeup with Lisa Potter-Dixon
Hi Everyone! It's a miracle we got anything done - we had a scream. Lisa can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdgyg_oLn9b59uZixj3hbhg Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisa_benefit/ Products used: Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow...
07/11/2017
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Beauty Q&A with Emily Weiss from Glossier!
Hi Everyone! Glossier launches in the UK tomorrow, 9th October. http://bit.ly/2z5yqbe Emily talking about Glossier/Into The Gloss as a business model - https://youtu.be/MyRQsK6sf3w My previous overview video - Glossier/Milk Overview...
08/10/2017
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What I'm Loving - Makeup | 1
Hi All! Featured in this video: My nails are The Thrill of Brazil – OPI Gel. My top: J Crew - http://bit.ly/2r6oxWl Tarte Shape Tape - http://bit.ly/2spwwSz Pixi Pat Away...
11/06/2017
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Armani UV Master Primer and Power Fabric
This dynamic duo are not to be missed. Get yourself to a store and swatch/swipe/test - do whatever you need to do to get these products on your face. I...
06/03/2017
![Hourglass Ambient Strobe Lighting Blush Palette](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_3847-1440x1000.jpg?v=1715845648&width=533)
Hourglass Ambient Strobe Lighting Blush Palette
Hourglass have done it again. I honestly can't remember the last time a brand has taken a category and absolutely made it their own. As much as I love their...
28/02/2017
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VB x Estee Lauder Round Two
Just a quick one - but unsurprisingly, after being the biggest launch in Selfridges history, the Victoria Beckham x Estee Lauder Collection is back, with a few additions. The Modern...
27/02/2017
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Chanel Le Rouge Crayon De Couleur
I'm surprised it took so long for the industry to produce crayon-style lip products, given that they are so easy to use and for the most part, give the same...
19/02/2017
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Current Daily Makeup
My current every day makeup has had a few new finds so I thought I would do an update. This is generally what I use, with some exceptions noted below....
18/01/2017
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Chanel Newness and Collection Libre: Synthetic de Chanel
More makeup lushness. Now I could wax lyrical about Lucia Pica's inspirations and stylings, or we could cut to the chase and talk about how gorgeous this new collection is....
26/10/2016
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NARS Under Cover - Summer 2016
Oh Monsieur Nars, you are on a roll Sir. There is a ton of newness from NARS and this isn't even the last you will see this week. For makeup...
09/05/2016
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Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kits - hurry....
OK another one that I meant to put up when I bought them a couple of weeks ago. If you watch my vlogs you will have seen me literally ordering...
09/05/2016
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NARS Supersized Orgasm
Every brand, if they're lucky, has their 'Hero' product. Or as I call it: The Pension Fund. Think Chanel No.5, Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin, Eve Lom Cleanser, Pixi...
08/05/2016
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Urban Decay Alice Through The Looking Glass
I've seen a couple of these around but they are out of stock already on the Urban Decay website. If you haven't seen the Alice Through The Looking Glass Eyeshadow...
07/05/2016
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What to Buy? Honest Beauty
This week's What to Buy? comes from Honest Beauty, the new beauty line extension from Jessica Alba's Honest brand. I LIKE. Honest Beauty is available from...
14/02/2016
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Most Used Products of 2015
Apologies if you caught this the first five minutes it went up. There was something wrong with the upload so I had to redo it. Anyway: I decided to go...
13/01/2016
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Delilah Cosmetics
Even after all my years in the industry I still love it when I see something new and think 'PHWOARRR'. That's exactly what I did with Delilah. The brainchild of...
21/10/2014
![Fake it 'til you make it. Products that give you GLOW.](http://skinrocks.com/cdn/shop/articles/Wonder_20Glow.jpg?v=1715845900&width=533)
Fake it 'til you make it. Products that give you GLOW.
I'm frequently asked what makeup I use - especially when I'm bringing the glow products out. Which, these days, is every. damn. day. Welcome to my new Series: Fake it...
05/04/2014
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EX1 colour matching and Giveaway Winners
This is long overdue - my apologies - life caught up with me the last few weeks. Before I announce the 3 winners of the EX1 giveaway a quick update....
21/06/2013
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La Bella Donna Ultimate Pure Perfection Liquid Mineral Foundation
I'm not saying this foundation is amazing but if this were a beer commercial - it would be Heineken Carlsberg (thanks BBB :)). Probably the best foundation I've ever tried...
08/03/2013
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Bobbi Brown Lilac Rose Collection
I'm a sucker for a good flower visual. This is for the new Bobbi Brown Lilac Rose Collection available nationwide from today. Hard to go wrong with Bobbi...
28/02/2013