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Discovering Murad – Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture

Murad is a brand name that I'd heard once or twice, but I didn't get my hands on any of it until I came across it at QVC. I learned that Murad was founded by Dr Howard Murad, a world-renowned dermatologist whose award-winning formulas have helped millions to resolve their skin issues. I brought home… Continue reading Discovering Murad – Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture

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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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Empties – October 2015

Here's what I've been using up this month. Ole Henriksen - Sheer Transformation I had a travel size of this Ole Henriksen - Sheer Transformation as part of an Ole Henriksen Three Little Wonders Mini Gift Set. It's a great everyday moisturiser and you can read the full review here. Ole Henriksen - Truth Serum Collagen Booster My second empty… Continue reading Empties – October 2015

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Something New from La Roche-Posay Effaclar

This week I got to hear about the latest addition to the already fabulous La Roche-Posay Effaclar range. As always the LRP event was staged to delight and each of the apothecary products was displayed as if in an art gallery. Bloggers were gathered together to reacquaint themselves with the range and to be introduced… Continue reading Something New from La Roche-Posay Effaclar

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Dermalogica Body Therapy Essentials

For this holiday season, I heard that has Dermalogica has six limited edition sets on offer. As I'd been having some time at home where I hadn't really felt well enough to focus on makeup and skin care (I must have really been sick right?!) I thought it was a good time to give myself… Continue reading Dermalogica Body Therapy Essentials

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Discovering Ole Henriksen Skincare

I don't know if you have the same kind of experience as me - you're always seeing brands in stores and on-line that catch your eye and you make a mental note to try them and then you're distracted by something or someone else. Well for me Ole Henriksen was one of those brand names… Continue reading Discovering Ole Henriksen Skincare

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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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Bees & Honey – the perfect match? Manuka Doctor – ApiNourish Firm Skin Facial Moisturiser

This is one of those products that I was drawn to and yet apprehensive about at the ame time. The Manuka Doctor - ApiNourish Firm Skin Facial Moisturiser has a long list of ingredients (see below) that we've all come to appreciate as being beneficial for skin health but anyone who's ever been stung by a bee… Continue reading Bees & Honey – the perfect match? Manuka Doctor – ApiNourish Firm Skin Facial Moisturiser

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Pegasus Healthy Beauty Forum

This year's Pegasus Healthy Beauty Forum saw the unveiling of Weleda's newest range. It also saw the launch of 14 new products from beauty brands, including Avene, Trilogy, Dr Organic, and Manuka Doctor. There was also an Insights Forum with industry expert speakers. Sadly, I had to miss this session due to the day job, but was still excited… Continue reading Pegasus Healthy Beauty Forum

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Review – Dermalogica Sheer Tint

I've not really been a fan of tinted moisturisers in the past, preferring to use my favourite serum, moisturiser, primer and foundation combination to give me a fair bit of coverage. Even though Dermalogica never fails to excel at skin care I wasn't holding out much hope that I could achieve the look that I wanted from this… Continue reading Review – Dermalogica Sheer Tint