Beauty

More Max Factor!

I've reviewed Max Factor products a few times before on the blog and I've also shared memories about growing up with the brand here. Today I wanted to update you on some new additions to the range. First up it's the Marilyn Monroe lipstick collection. Last year Max Factor signed Marilyn Monroe to the brand as… Continue reading More Max Factor!

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Getting Reacquainted with Trilogy Products

I've tried and reviewed several trilogy products over the last couple of years and am always impressed with them. As a blogger, I'm often trying out the latest skincare products but when the review is done I often returned to tried and tested favourites and they often include something from Trilogy. I'm currently using the… Continue reading Getting Reacquainted with Trilogy Products

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Strand On Beauty’s 2nd Birthday Giveaway with DHC

Thank you! It's time to thank all of you lovely friends and followers for supporting Strand On Beauty for over 2 years. It was on 19 January that I reached the 2-year point and I really can't believe that what started out as something to do on a quiet Sunday afternoon has turned out to… Continue reading Strand On Beauty’s 2nd Birthday Giveaway with DHC

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GOSH SS16 Launch

I know that you love to hear about GOSH product launches as I get so many views when I write about them. I think there are a number of reasons why that is but put simply they're gorgeous, they're affordable and they're fun! The Primer+ Base Plus Illuminating Skin Perfector gives skin a spectacular glow… Continue reading GOSH SS16 Launch

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Launch – DHC Beauty Lift Series

I was reading an exchange of views on a Twitter chat today about what makes bloggers want to go to an event and people came up with a whole list of criteria that included great brand, interesting product, fun location, plenty to do, the opportunity to network, informative and welcoming PR and with the odd… Continue reading Launch – DHC Beauty Lift Series

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Empties December 2015 & January 2016

December went past in a flash and I didn't get the chance to write an empties post and anyway I hadn't used up many products so I thought I'd leave it till the end of January and now look what's happened I've got a whole heap of stuff to tell you about! So make yourself… Continue reading Empties December 2015 & January 2016

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In praise of blogging….

Thinking about why it is that blogging is such a good medium for spreading the word about beauty it came to me that it’s because it’s such a flexible way of connecting with people. It can be that most basic of dialogue that’s written in a diary-like way - the original “web log” style that… Continue reading In praise of blogging….

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Aloree Skin Rescue Regenerating Elixir Oil

When I was thinking about introducing you to the Aloree Skin Rescue Regenerating Elixir Oil I considered that it was just another face oil that I should add on to my face oil series but I think that perhaps this one is a little different. Have a read of this and then see if you agree.… Continue reading Aloree Skin Rescue Regenerating Elixir Oil

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Weekend Wishlist 17 – The Home Style Edition

  Botanical Embroidered Bedding Set Marks & Spencer from £69.00 Floral Birds Trinket Box  Marks & Spencer £29.50 Jo Malone London Scented Travel Candle Collection House of Fraser £64.00 Love You More Plaque Marks & Spencer £6.00 John Lewis Tweet Birds Cushion John Lewis £20.00 Balenciaga Rosabotanica Eau de Parfum  John Lewis from £64.00 I've just been finding out a bit… Continue reading Weekend Wishlist 17 – The Home Style Edition

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DHC Deep Cleansing Oil – Facial Cleanser

In all the time that I've been using beauty products from the amazing Japanese skincare experts DHC I'd never tried their awarding winning Deep Cleansing Oil. Then just before Christmas I received the cutest gift of this travel size bottle along with the little Japanese doll. (The message says happy new year by the way.)… Continue reading DHC Deep Cleansing Oil – Facial Cleanser