Beauty, lifestyle

Strand On Beauty’s top 10 posts from the last 30 days – April/May 2015

It's been such a long time since I've done one of these posts. I always love to review my work and see what you've loved reading the most. It's particularly interesting to see that it isn't almost the most recent work that keeps you following. So here's the countdown! 10 Review – Rene Furterer Lissea… Continue reading Strand On Beauty’s top 10 posts from the last 30 days – April/May 2015

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Review – Ayo Salute the Sun Body Cleanser

Most of you probably know that I spend an awful lot of time on Twitter. And I expect that many of you also get a little tired of me retweeting giveaways but now and then I win some gorgeous prizes like this Ayo Salute the Sun Body Cleanser. I have to admit that I didn't… Continue reading Review – Ayo Salute the Sun Body Cleanser

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Discovering Ruby Cosmetics

I've just discovered this super little brand called Ruby Cosmetics. Its based in Blackpool and was started  in 2010 by Sophie Craig. It specialises in own-brand high quality cosmetics, including eyebrow make-up, lip gloss and eye-shadows. Their Eyebrow Make-Up, Picture Perfect Brows comes with stencils to create  perfect brows. There is a choice of colours to suit your colouring. You only need… Continue reading Discovering Ruby Cosmetics

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Dermalogica & Sodastream Event – Working together to hydrate the nation

When ever I get an invite to a Dermalogica event I know I'm in for a treat. I've said before that I love how they think with their "this is not a beauty product, this is an investment in your skin" attitude. So when I heard about their collaboration with Sodastream - well I just think… Continue reading Dermalogica & Sodastream Event – Working together to hydrate the nation

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Review – ARK Skincare

Ad/Gifted/Affiliate links - Using my affiliate links won't cost you a penny more and in fact when you use them for ARK you will get 20% off all full price collection products! I was introduced to ARK  Age Aware Skincare way back at the beginning of my blogging "career". I liked it straight away but… Continue reading Review – ARK Skincare

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Review – Rene Furterer Lissea Hair Products

I've never heard about the Rene Furterer brand before I was introduced to it by Escentual recently. You probably know that I'm always searching for the perfect hair care products but when Escentual told me that they wanted to show me some hair products from a French pharmacy brand then all the boxes were ticked! They… Continue reading Review – Rene Furterer Lissea Hair Products

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Review – Burberry Kisses Lip Colour

If you're a beauty blogger and you're on Twitter then you will have no doubt seen, heard, received or coveted the mini bullet of gorgeousness that was delivered via the Burberry marketing team latest offering. Ye,s it's the Burberry Kisses Lip Colour and my choice was shade 05 Pink Nude. This  little gem is a… Continue reading Review – Burberry Kisses Lip Colour

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First Thoughts – Vichy Purete Thermale Beautifying Cleansing Micellar Oil & Vichy LiftActiv Supreme

I've had a bit of a Vichy-fest this week! I've been re-acquainted with a couple of old favourites  Vichy Aqualia Thermal and Vichy Idealia Eyes  and am excited to be trying out Vichy Purete Thermale Beautifying Cleansing Micellar Oil and Vichy LiftActiv Supreme. Normally I'd try out products that are new to me for a couple of weeks so that I… Continue reading First Thoughts – Vichy Purete Thermale Beautifying Cleansing Micellar Oil & Vichy LiftActiv Supreme

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Balance Active Formula Skin Brightening Cream Wash

This Balance Active Formula Skin Brightening Cream Wash has been giving me the perfect start to the day.  It feels gentle on the skin, with its creamy formula and feels fresh and revitalising too. It claims to "visibly brighten" the skin. I haven't noticed that effect yet but it's only been a week or so. So I'll… Continue reading Balance Active Formula Skin Brightening Cream Wash

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April 2015 Empties

These last few weeks have been crazy! Finding a new home, moving in, and living without broadband for two weeks has been a challenge. So finally, today, I'm back online and it's the end of April so I thought what better way to get back to blogging than writing an April empties post. Institut Arnaud… Continue reading April 2015 Empties