The Balm Mary Lou Manizer
Beauty, hair

Empties June – August 2017

Still playing catch up with my empties posts, so I've decided to include everything from June through to August as I know these posts are popular and I know why! Of all the products that I have to choose from, these are the ones that I stick with right to the end. Skincare Pixi Glow… Continue reading Empties June – August 2017

Lumidrops Rose Gold
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Nordic Magic: GOSH Copenhagen’s AW17 Launches

So we've hit the time of year when all thoughts turn to autumn and GOSH has just launched its Autumn/Winter additions to the range. I really think it's a good mix of new products, new shades and new ideas that keeps on delivering for this Danish brand. Let's take a look! First to catch my… Continue reading Nordic Magic: GOSH Copenhagen’s AW17 Launches

Bath salts
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Beauty Rocks Box

When I first met Jamie Rockers I heard a bit about her travels - she's from the US (Kansas I think) and she told me that she'd lived for some time in Japan. As I got to know her and read her fabulous blog, it became clear that she knows an awful lot about beauty… Continue reading Beauty Rocks Box

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Shaking it up again with Rimmel Volume Shake Mascara

The Rimmel Volume Shake Mascara is a "breakthrough shakeable mascara for beautiful clump-free volume". Rimmel have produced this shaker system to address the problem of mascara clumping as it starts to dry out. The formula contains flexible fibres for volumised and separated lashes. To make sure that you get the best performance you need to… Continue reading Shaking it up again with Rimmel Volume Shake Mascara

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DHC Perfect Pro Double Protection Mascara & Olive Body Butter

Seems to me that there hasn't been a DHC product that I haven't liked. I've come across a couple more recently and so I thought it would be rude not to tell you about them in case you miss out. DHC Mascara Perfect Pro - Double Protection Mascara So it seems that this isn't a… Continue reading DHC Perfect Pro Double Protection Mascara & Olive Body Butter

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Urban Nature, the Power of People and a No Norm Attitude – GOSH SS17

When the cold and snow of February is chilling your bones it's always good to turn your thoughts to warmer brighter days. So when the spring and summer make up collections start to appear you know you're one step closer. This week saw the launch of the GOSH Copenhagen SS17 range. Inspiration for the range… Continue reading Urban Nature, the Power of People and a No Norm Attitude – GOSH SS17

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Empties – December 2016

So it's time to say goodbye to 2016 and to finish things off properly here's the update on the products that I used up this month. OUAI Treatment Masque I loved the OUAI range from Jen Atkin - see my review here. The Treatment Masque comes in sachets to provide a mask formulated to repair… Continue reading Empties – December 2016

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Pretty party picks that don’t cost the earth from Essence

This time of year brings a flurry of party invites and its always nice to have a cute new lip colour or blush to add a flash of colour and a new twist to your look. But Christmas can be expensive and that's why it's great to have a really accessible and affordable brand right… Continue reading Pretty party picks that don’t cost the earth from Essence

Beauty, celebrity, London

Urban Decay Open European Flagship Store in London’s Carnaby Street

It's been a long time coming - this perfect UD space in the heart of London has been planned for a while and this week it finally held its launch party with a flurry of celebs attending to put this new beauty venue on the map. Urban Decay's "beauty with an edge" concept aims to… Continue reading Urban Decay Open European Flagship Store in London’s Carnaby Street

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Brand Focus: Essence Cosmetics

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