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Skin Doctors: Hair No More hair growth inhibitor spray
For me hair removal is not only tedious, but also quite irritating, with razor bumps, shaving rash and ingrown hairs being a weekly battle. When I came across Skin Doctors Hair No More hair growth...
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LBQ's Top Three: BB Creams
With BB Creams slowly taking over the world, it's quite daunting attempting to find one that will actually deliver on promises. With the majority of High Street brands actually offering tinted...
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L’Oreal launch 'Nails a Porter'
Painted nails can be the final flourish to an outfit, or an easy way to update your look. But we’ve all been there when time is tight and you can’t hang around waiting for them to dry - or even worse,...
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Light 'Em Up: Jewel Candle
I love candles almost as much as I love Hollyoaks. I currently have nine in my house, in various rooms and ornamental positions, which are ceremoniously lit as soon as the sun goes down. Candles can...
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Introducing 'The Science Bit'
Over a year ago, I made a promise to myself - I would turn this blog into a book. I've always wanted to write one but I'm not very down with chick lit and I couldn't write Sci-Fi to save my life....
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How to Apply Hair Oils (Without the Dreaded Grease...)
If used incorrectly, hair oils have a tendency to make hair look greasy. However, in my opinion nothing can replace them for their nourishing and heat protecting properties – sprays don’t give enough...
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Illamasqua Sacred Hour Collection
Illamasqua are never a brand to shy away from creating statement products that leave the beauty world gasping, but sometimes I rather wished they'd create something a bit more wearable for us boring...
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Must-have Makeup: Achieving a Glowing Complexion on a Budget
The best time to shine is during the summer months. Achieving that subtle glow, without looking like you've been out running in 30-degree heat, is no easy feat. Light reflecting products are essential...
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Healthier Hair Drying: Aquis Microfibre Hair Towels
The biggest cause of hair damage isn't blowdryers, curling tongs or straighteners - it's towel-drying. Rubbing a rough towel against wet hair can not only cause excess frizz, it can also break hair and...
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LBQ Brand Focus #12: Balance Me
There are a lot of skincare brands out there, with many more sneaking into my routine every week. A lot of them have similar packaging, similar claims, similar products and similar manufacturers, so...
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Sleek and Healthy Hair: Panasonic Nanoe Hairdryer
I remember when the sole purpose of a hairdryer was to literally dry your hair. There were no fancy buttons or different nozzle fittings, just a simple hairdryer that probably took an hour to dry your...
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Fruity Luxury: ESPA Mandarin Lip Balm
Lip balms can either be a blessing or a curse. Some formuals are so full of nasty ingredients that they do more damage than they actually repair, so it's essential to look out for good quality products...
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Velvotan: The Original Tanning Mitt
Seeing as our summer has once again disappeared, there's no hope of anyone achieving a natural sunkissed look whatsoever - we need to turn back to the fake tan, stat, to get the last few wears out of...
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LBQ Budget Buys: Montagne Jeunesse 99p Face Masks
When blogs started up many moons ago, content was very much driven by beauty bargains, beauty gems and using products in unusual ways. Over the course of LBQ's history I've somewhat been pulled into...
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Poolside Perfect: Picking the Best Water Resistant Makeup
Whether you're spending your holiday by the poolside or just heading to the seaside, heat and splashes can play havoc with your makeup. Panda eyes and smeared cheeks needn't be a worry when you've got...
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LBQ's Top Three: Long-Lasting Nail Varnishes
Although I love to coordinate my nail colour with my outfit, sometimes I simply don't have the time to be changing my polish every other day. During busy periods or long weekends, I have to find a...
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Suncare With a Difference: La Roche Posay Tinted Cream
With summer in full swing it can be tricky to find a product that offers a high level of SPF, but that also helps even skin tone and provide a bit of coverage. There are lots of tinted moisturisers on...
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Spitalfields Market: Pop-Up Vintage
Ever since I was little I've made a habit of collecting little nick-naks, sentimental bits and bobs, vintage finds and collectables. There's nothing quite like finding something unique and special that...
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Top Tips: Disguising Imperfections
A lucky few are blessed with flawless, radiant skin. For those not quite so lucky, there's redness, scarring, blemishes, discolouration and everything between. It's not just makeup that we can turn to...
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Oral B Trizone 5000 Electric Toothbrush
Brushing your teeth isn't very glamorous and it certainly isn't very exciting, but it is an essential part of your daily routine. I have to admit it's the part I dread most about getting ready or...
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