Vintage Beauty Accessories From 'Catseye London'
Being a beauty addict doesn't just stop with having thirty red lipsticks; it continues through to makeup storage and beauty accessories. I've always loved cosmetics pouches, travel cases and anything...
View ArticleThe Natural Debate: Why We're All Being A Little Mislead
One of the buzz words on the beauty scene at the moment is definitely 'natural'. Brands and consumers alike seem to be going crazy for the label, but what does it actually mean? Or perhaps the more...
View ArticleWhen Method Met Mickey & Minnie: Lemonade & Strawberry Fizz Wash
Mickey and Minnie Mouse are about as iconic as they come. They've been inseparable for the best part of a century, so it's no surprise Method have signed them up to bring a little cheeky mouse-ness to...
View ArticleReading Up On Beauty: Great Books To Help Change Your Routine
Although the internet as an information resource is booming, and blogs are becoming ever more popular, there's something about a tangible book that can't be beaten. I love sitting down with a good...
View ArticleManuka Doctor Skincare: Claim Your FREE 3-Piece ApiNourish Kit!
Although relativey under the radar in the UK, Manuka Doctor are about to take the skincare world by storm. Signing up TV personality Caroline Flack to be the face of their brand, Manuka Doctor strives...
View ArticleBee Lippy Organic Lipbalm: Raspberry & Vanilla / Chocolate & Wild Mint
Raspberry ripple ice cream reminds me of treats at my Nan's house. She always had a stash of mini pots she picked up from the corner shop, ready to reward her grandchildren on a warm summers afternoon....
View ArticleBlog Advice 101: #10 What I Wish I Knew When I Started Blogging
This week sees the fourth birthday of LBQ. Four years ago I was just starting to sew the seeds of a beauty site that would change my life completely, going into the adventure blinded but optimistic....
View ArticleThe New Fragrance From Viktor & Rolf: Introducing 'BonBon'
Viktor & Rolf's debut fragrance has developed a cult like status, with Flowerbomb being replicated in both design and scent by numerous other fragrance houses. Although it's taken many years to add...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Electric Toothbrush: Philips Sonicare Diamond Clean
Since I made the switch from a manual to electric toothbrush, it's impossible to go back. Using an electric toothbrush not only helps your mouth feel so much cleaner, but it makes a good routine easier...
View ArticleNEW From HealGel: HealGel Body (A Wonder Skincare Treatment?)
It's very rare to find a wonder product. One that gets you excited, makes a difference and has beauty enthusiasts universally praising its performance. HealGel has become somewhat of a wonder product...
View ArticleCOMPETITION: The Ultimate Makeup Storage Unit? Illuminate by BARE.
Arguing with your boyfriend about how much space your makeup takes up; feeling like a fool because you've just tripped over another lipgloss lurking on the floor; struggling to find that one mascara...
View ArticleCOMPETITION! Caudalie Launches NEW Anti-Oxidant Skincare: Polyphenol C15
Your alarm goes off super early. You check your smartphone for any notifications and news you may have missed overnight, before starting another hectic day in the office. After a few essential coffees,...
View ArticleNEW: Barry M Launch Makeup Brushes
It's easy to get the best out of your cosmetics when you start using makeup brushes. Your fingers and foam applicators can only do so much, often leaving a heavy finish on skin that's not exactly...
View ArticleThe Femfresh Debate: Body Shaming or Essential Body Care?
There are few products that are as polarising and controversial as 'intimate hygiene' brand Femfresh. Marketed as a range of washes, wipes, powders and deodorants for your lady garden, many believe it...
View ArticleNEW Brand Alert: Makeup Revolution (And The 3 Items You Need To Try)
Makeup is about having fun, being creative, testing new ideas and pushing your own boundaries. We're not all in a financial position to be filling our collections with expensive high-end brands, which...
View ArticleLBQ's Top Three: Hair Heroes
I'm forever on a mission for glossier, knot free hair. You know when you see those girls with perfectly polished, swishy hair? I want that! Instead, I usually have a barnet full of flyaways, frizz and...
View ArticleWhat Does 'Dermatogolically Tested' Really Mean?
Our beauty shelves and bathrooms are awash with products labelled with the phrase 'dermatologically tested,' which on some level puts our minds at ease and helps us file them away in the 'good for my...
View ArticleCheryl Cole & L'Oreal Paris Introduce #GoLouderFeria
It's been a while since I got excited about a beauty advert. Now that Lady Cole is set to return to our television screens and her judges chair on The X Factor, she's once again hot property. When she...
View ArticleNEW From Clinique: Lash Power 'Feathering' Mascara
A good mascara is hard to come by. Nearly every woman I speak to is on a continuous search for that 'holy grail' product that lengthens, volumises, separates and darkens her lashes, but there are few...
View ArticleNEW From Kiko Cosmetics: 'Life In Rio' Summer 2014 Collection
New beauty brands seem to be ten a penny now, so I have to admit I'm always a little cynical until they prove their worth. Kiko Cosmetics launched last year and I ignored most of the buzz around it for...
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