NEW From Sally Hansen: Velvet Texture & Luxe Lace Nail Polish
Although the high street is full to the brim with pretty pastel shades (ahead of the forthcoming 'spring' season, that's actually three days in duration just before we hit July,) I'm not quite ready to...
View ArticleNEW From Crabtree & Evelyn: 'His N Her' Vintage-Inspired Fragrances
Crabtree & Evelyn are a brand steeped in history, offering a huge array of kitsch and vintage looking beauty products that will whet any appetite. This February they've launched a super cute and...
View ArticleSix Overnight Treatments To Help You Wake Up Looking & Feeling Fab
I've always loved my sleep. As a toddler my mum used to find me curled up in any space I could find, just catching fifty winks after a long and hard day watching CBBC - not much has changed thirty...
View ArticleA Polish That Lives Up To It's Claims: Barry M 'Speedy Quick Dry'
A few years ago the nail category was stagnant and boring, churning out a new reincarnation of red and pink tones we'd had for years and calling them brand new. It seemed that nail varnish had very...
View ArticleAn Open Letter To MAC: What Is This Beauty Madness?
Oh MAC, what are you doing to me? We've never been best of friends, there's no doubt about it, but I always admired the way you caused so much hysteria among the beauty community. I loved that people...
View ArticleNEW From Rimmel London: Rita Ora's 'Oh My Gloss' Lipgloss
I honestly think Rita Ora is the best spokesperson Rimmel have had in years: young, fun, edgy, current, accessible and most of all a clear lover of makeup. I never really understood the Kate Moss...
View ArticleFive New Game-Changing Foundations That Are Perfect For Spring
Even though it's colder now than it was in December, we're definitely heading towards the springtime and need to amend our makeup regime accordingly. I love the spring months as they bring with them a...
View ArticleTalking Mental Health: Living With An Un-Diagnosed Condition
Sitting in a bright and cheery classroom, the Duchess of Cambridge has spoken out to mark the start of Children's Mental Health Week; she states that the stigma around mental health means that often...
View ArticleRita Ora For Rimmel London: NEW 'Colourfest' Nail Collection
You know what they say: no new nail collections come along in an age, then they all pop through my letterbox at once. Rita Ora is kicking some serious butt so far in 2015, launching not only the 'Oh My...
View ArticleBumble & Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil: Silky, Smooth Hair
The best products are launched out of a specific need or idea, rather than just from a marketing plan to fill a gap within a product repertoire. Bumble & Bumble's new Hairdresser's Invisible Oil...
View ArticleIntroducing Tesco Beauty Sessions: Get FREE One-To-One Face Time With Me
The great thing about running this site over the years is the amount of people I get to talk to on a daily basis. From those of you sending me tweets and commenting on instagram photos, to the huge...
View ArticleBespoke Aroma 'Bath Tea Infusions': Brew Yourself A Bath With A Teabag!
I've made it quite obvious on this here site that I do love a good soak in a warm, relaxing bath. After days running around from meeting to meeting, cramming two days worth of writing into one, taking...
View ArticleNEW Philosophy Renewed Hope In A Jar: Target Those First Signs Of Ageing
Philosophy are a brand I naturally associate with delicious fragrances and uplifting bubble baths, not with serious skincare. This spring seas the re-launch of an iconic skincare duo that has been...
View ArticleThe Most Optimistically Named Mascara Ever? Too Faced 'Better Than Sex'
Any product that pushes the boundaries of what's acceptable on the high street gets my vote, but claiming your mascara is 'better than sex' may just be a step too far. They could've called it 'better...
View ArticleNEW Ciate Nail Treatment Collection: A Workout For Your Nails
It's easy to get distracted by pretty polishes, rainbows of colour and textures that make our nails feel all bumpy, when we really should be looking after what's going on underneath. Nail treatments...
View ArticleThe Three Cleansers That Are Currently On My Bathroom Shelf
One of the most satisfying parts of my day is standing in the bathroom, pumping myself a handful of cleanser and massaging it all over my face. There's something quite cathartic about washing away the...
View ArticleWhy 'My Little Box' Is Still Killing It (The Best Subscription Box By Far)
Beauty boxes had their moment a few years ago, when we were all overwhelmed by the introduction of a new concept that delivered makeup and skincare directly to our door. However, as with anything, as...
View ArticleGet The Look: Jennifer Lawrence in 'Serena' (A 1920's Glamour Goddess)
Hollywood starlet Jennifer Lawrence is definitely having a pretty fabulous few years, scooping endless awards and featuring in some of the world's most successful franchises before she's even hit her...
View ArticleFillume: The Latest Addition To The Indeed Labs Skincare Family
I can remember the first ever Indeed Labs launch which set the beauty world alight. 'Nanoblur' was a love-it-or-loathe it product, but it certainly set off a trend and offered up a new kind of...
View ArticleGot2B Mind Blowing: Schwarzkopf Fast-Drying Styling Tools
Fundamentally, I'm a lazy cow. If I can get away with ten more minutes in bed then I'll do anything in my power to reclaim that time; if there's a product that helps to speed up the time required to...
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