Unless you're pretty much a recluse with no access to social media you can't have avoided the constant high-profile and extremely successful marketing of products from Benefit. The latest offering saw the uber slick handling of the launch of Benefit Air Patrol Eye Primer. Free samples were offered via social media and the buzz began. As the… Continue reading Reviews – Benefit They’re Real Mascara & Air Patrol Eye Primer
Launch – Dermalogica Overnight Retinol Repair
If you've been following me for a while you'll be expecting photos from a launch that includes glasses of prosecco and cupcakes or cute canapes. Well, I'm sorry to disappoint but on this occasion those grumpy London cabbies decided to stage a protest in the Strand (no relation!) that clogged up the whole of central… Continue reading Launch – Dermalogica Overnight Retinol Repair
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Olympia Beauty 2015 – My Highlights
This is my second year at Olympia Beauty (you can read about the 2014 show here) so rather than give you a blow-by-blow account of what I did I thought I'd give you a run down of my highlights of the day. It's been a week since I was there, and as I think about… Continue reading Olympia Beauty 2015 – My Highlights
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Discovering Laura Geller New York
Until recently I'd only heard a little about Laura Geller. I'd seen the brand on QVC, remembered a little something about "spackle" and that was about it. Then I was invited to celebrate the launch of Laura Geller New York at their first ever flagship store in the world, House of Fraser in Oxford Street. There… Continue reading Discovering Laura Geller New York
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New Launch – Van Cleef & Arpels Féerie Rubis Eau de Parfum Spray
So whichever way you look at it, summer is done and it's time to leave those cool fresh summer scents behind and seek out something warmer. This magical Van Cleef & Arpels Féerie Rubis Eau de Parfum Spray, is set to fill that space in my perfume collection. (Yes, I mean that collection that's outgrown the top… Continue reading New Launch – Van Cleef & Arpels Féerie Rubis Eau de Parfum Spray
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Empties – September 2015
I almost forgot to do this empties post! Even though all my social media feeds kept telling me it was October as if it was the first time ever that October 1 followed September 30 it still didn't click that it was time for an empties post! Here we go: Klorane Dry Shampoo with Nettle… Continue reading Empties – September 2015
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Review – Micro Nail Elegance Electric Nail Buffer
Everyone likes a gadget don't they? Well, when I got my hands on this Micro Nail Elegance Electric Nail Buffer recently I was keen to try it but I did wonder if it would be difficult to assemble or whether I would need to buy batteries but I needn't have worried. It came with full instructions… Continue reading Review – Micro Nail Elegance Electric Nail Buffer
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Review – eSalon Custom Colour
Way back in August I told you about an event I went to that focussed on beauty at home. You can read about it here if you missed it. One of the brands that was showcasing there was eSalon. The idea is that you get individual hair color, crafted just for you, with personalised instructions for easy… Continue reading Review – eSalon Custom Colour
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Brand Focus – Woods of Windsor
I was just trying out a couple of products from Woods of Windsor recently and noticed the date below the logo - 1770! My first thoughts were "Wow!" that was a long time ago (245 years) and then I started to wonder about what was going on in the world back then. So I took… Continue reading Brand Focus – Woods of Windsor
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Bees & Honey – the perfect match? Manuka Doctor – ApiNourish Firm Skin Facial Moisturiser
This is one of those products that I was drawn to and yet apprehensive about at the ame time. The Manuka Doctor - ApiNourish Firm Skin Facial Moisturiser has a long list of ingredients (see below) that we've all come to appreciate as being beneficial for skin health but anyone who's ever been stung by a bee… Continue reading Bees & Honey – the perfect match? Manuka Doctor – ApiNourish Firm Skin Facial Moisturiser
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