It's been a while since I posted. I keep thinking that I should write something meaningful. Or something to help people. Or to share how things are with me. And then I realise that I can't think of anything that would be right. I mean, I find myself just wanting to be in denial and… Continue reading [Ad – Gifted & Affiliate Links] Empties April 2020
People talk a lot these days about how they want the people they look to, to tell them about beauty and make-up products, to be relatable. I've been pondering about this a bit, and from my perspective, I know I want to hear about what's out there that I can treat myself too - aspirational… Continue reading [Ad – Gifted & Affiliate Links] Brand Focus – MUA Makeup Academy
Whilst there are many blurring products out there I've found that there are very few blurring foundations which is why I've been so excited to try out the new Hello Happy Soft Blur Foundation from Benefit. I'd seen it available online but couldn't find it in store - I mean it's almost impossible to get the… Continue reading Hello Happy Soft Blur Foundation From Benefit
With a couple of weeks off work, I've managed to not leave my June empties too long before bringing them to you to tell you what I think. There are only four this month but I like to think that quality is better than quantity. What's also unusual is that three out of the four… Continue reading Empties – June 2018
You don't have to be a Strand On Beauty follower to know that No 7 have produced some of the most successful serums in the UK - although I have written about them here if you need reminding. Now they've incorporated the most effective anti-ageing ingredients from No7 Lift & Luminate Triple Action Serum into their Lift… Continue reading Lift & Luminate Triple Action Serum Foundation from No.7
I don't know about you but I usually feel if I've got my foundation right then I'm going to be happy with my make up overall. But this isn't such an easy task - not least because what feels right on any particular day can depend on: the weather; if I have a tan or… Continue reading How do you know when you’ve found the perfect foundation?
Ok so right about now people in the know are talking about the SS17 collections so I'm late to the party with this news of the GOSH AW16 collection. That said I know that you wouldn't want me to skip telling you about the collection just because I'm late - my posts about GOSH cosmetics… Continue reading GOSH AW16 Collection
I've been taking a look at Essence Cosmetics. I mentioned this to a colleague at work and she'd never heard of them but she had noticed my nail polish which she loved and said it reminded her of a favourite shade and look from a high end brand. That's when I told her it cost… Continue reading Brand Focus: Essence Cosmetics
This week I was at MMCL's studio for a bloggers event to welcome Vincent Longo's COO Linda Treska and their global director of artistry Dominique Samuel in the week that they brought the brand back to the UK. The Brand Over 20 years Vincent Longo has used innovative technology and luxurious high performance formulas… Continue reading Vincent Longo is in the UK!
In all the time I've been blogging I've never got round to the "How much is my face worth?" post - there just doesn't seem to have been time. Now when it's much too hot to be out shopping and I've got a few hours to myself it feels like the perfect time to sit… Continue reading How much is my face worth?
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