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Get set for summer with this Strand On Beauty giveaway with Ultrasun!

Those of you that have been following me for a while will know that I'm a great fan of Ultrasun and took it with me on my holiday to Marrakech last summer. You can read more about the products I took here. But when I was asked recently if I wanted to try some new… Continue reading Get set for summer with this Strand On Beauty giveaway with Ultrasun!

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Beauty

Summer Shimmer Time?

It's getting to that time when the clocks go forward to British Summer Time and you want to get that summer look and yet the sun is nowhere to be seen and your skin looks duller than a foggy day in London. And so it's right about now that I reach for my favourite bronzer/highlighter… Continue reading Summer Shimmer Time?

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Head, shoulders, knees and toes? Discovering Skin Republic

I think that we're all used to how well sheet masks work on our face as they really take the fuss, mess and guesswork of how to apply beauty serums to the face. But the difference I discovered here with Skin Republic is that they also make them for other parts of your body too!… Continue reading Head, shoulders, knees and toes? Discovering Skin Republic

aesthetics, Beauty

Signature Facial at Premier Laser & Skin

Just around the corner from Chinatown on Shaftesbury Avenue, yes that Shaftesbury Avenue in London's theatreland is where the Soho branch of Premier Laser & Skin can be found. I was there this week to try out their services. I think that I'm a bit of a nightmare client because when I'm invited to review… Continue reading Signature Facial at Premier Laser & Skin

awards, Beauty

UK Blog Awards – It’s Time For The Public Vote

It's almost two years since I started writing about beauty here on Strand On Beauty. I didn't plan to set the world on fire and, before anyone else says it, it's true to say that I haven't but that doesn't mean to say that I haven't made any impact at all. When I started out… Continue reading UK Blog Awards – It’s Time For The Public Vote

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Top 10 Most Viewed Posts On Strand On Beauty – 2015

It's that time of year when everyone compiles lists of the top songs of the year and the top movies so I thought it's about time I compiled my top 10 posts. It's been such a brilliant year and I've been given some great opportunities by brands and PRs so I'd like to thank everyone… Continue reading Top 10 Most Viewed Posts On Strand On Beauty – 2015

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Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Palette

From the moment I started blogging the most talked about palettes were from Urban Decay. Still, surprisingly, it's been a brand that I've had little to do with until now and it's hit me with a bang! I can be a contrary type when the mood takes me and so when everyone says that something's… Continue reading Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Palette

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Book Review – The Anti-Ageing Beauty Bible

As a beauty blogger it's not often that I get the opportunity to review books. I love reading and love the look and feel of books so it's a type of review that I've wanted to do for a while. Now the Anti-Ageing Beauty Bible has landed on my desk and the opportunity to write a book… Continue reading Book Review – The Anti-Ageing Beauty Bible

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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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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