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Olympia Beauty 2014

Every time I enter this amazing building I'm in awe of the architecture and the sheer scale of the exhibition space. I was so glad to have the press room to use as a base for a coffee and a seat before I set off on a tour of all the lovely brands. The generous… Continue reading Olympia Beauty 2014

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Review & Discount Code for ARK Anti-Ageing Skin Protector SPF 30 Primer

I have got a discount for you that gets you 15% off purchases of ARK skincare using HAZEL15 here! I've been reflecting on this product, the ARK Anti-Ageing Skin Protector SPF 30 Primer, and trying to sum up what it does and how it makes me feel the words that popped into my head were simple -… Continue reading Review & Discount Code for ARK Anti-Ageing Skin Protector SPF 30 Primer

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Review – Thea Age Revival Uplifting Eye Care

I can't tell you how exciting it is for me to discover new brands and what's even better is when they are as promising as this one. Before I started to write about beauty I would pretty much buy products from a short list of about 5 or 6 brands. I bought what was right… Continue reading Review – Thea Age Revival Uplifting Eye Care

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Strand On Beauty’s top 5 beauty picks from the John Lewis autumn fashion magazine

John Lewis have released their fabulous Autumn Fashion magazine online! The magazine covers a fantastic variety of fashion and beauty items and I've been asked to pick my top 5! Now John Lewis is a brand that I think of as being dependable and high quality and of course fair  - they always match prices… Continue reading Strand On Beauty’s top 5 beauty picks from the John Lewis autumn fashion magazine

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#Inside Out Beauty Event with ARK Skincare and the Elixir Clinic at Grace Belgravia

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!  At the end of a long tiring week, I was delighted to arrive at the oasis of calm that is Grace Belgravia for an… Continue reading #Inside Out Beauty Event with ARK Skincare and the Elixir Clinic at Grace Belgravia

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Superdrug Unlock AW14

Yesterday I was the guest of Superdrug and ZPR at  their press event - #Unlock AW14. I had such a lovely welcome and was able to see not only all the new  products for Autumn and Christmas but I saw some of them demonstrated in two masterclasses. The first was a demonstration of a halloween/autumn look using… Continue reading Superdrug Unlock AW14

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Review – dr.organic Bioactive Skincare Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Restorative Treatment Conditioner

  This  dr.organic Bioactive Skincare Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Restorative Treatment Conditioner has all the contemporary aspects that beauty bloggers love products to contain. It's organic, it's got argan oil and it got  vitamins, antioxidants and essential fatty acids. So I set out to find out how it is at doing the job it sets out to do -… Continue reading Review – dr.organic Bioactive Skincare Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Restorative Treatment Conditioner

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Facing the day: what goes on my face before I leave the house in the morning

I've a pretty standard routine and look each morning for my face. The brands may change from time to time and the shades with fashion and season but I'm a pretty much clean it, moisturise it and make it look as good as you can kind of woman. My daytime look is pretty stripped down… Continue reading Facing the day: what goes on my face before I leave the house in the morning

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News, Offers & Discounts Issue 34

Time to tell you what's new and on offer this week.  At Escentual there's  Anna Sui's La Nuit de Boheme on offer from £24.65. Lookfantastic has Brand New September Codes: Extra 15% off the Half Price Sale when you spend £45 Includes Glamglow, bareMinerals, Elemis, REN, and many more great brands! Code: SALE45 Valid until 9th September 15%… Continue reading News, Offers & Discounts Issue 34

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August’s Top Ten Posts on Strand on Beauty

August was such a great month for Strand On Beauty and so I thought I would do a round-up of the top 10 posts over the last 30 days just in case you missed something. Here's what's been keeping you entertained - in reverse order: 10 - GOSH! News of the GOSH event at the Sanderson… Continue reading August’s Top Ten Posts on Strand on Beauty