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Trend In A Pot: Topshop's NEW 'Lip Ombre'
We've seen ombre hair, ombre nails and now ombre lips are set to be big news for spring. The trend seen on many a catwalk may seem a bit too OTT or unwearable for a Tuesday in the office, but thanks to...
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The Social Slot: How To Utilise Pinterest For Your Blog And Grow An Audience
Pinterest is now the fourth largest traffic driver globally, and ranked as the third most popular network behind Facebook and Twitter respectively. With 79% of users being women and 81% trusting...
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Why I'm Quitting Gel Nails: A Temporary Beautiful Result For Long-Term Pain
In the early 2000's there was a huge trend for acrylic nails. The longer and squarer the better, with the focus being on ugly white tips and tacky nail art that at the time we thought was cutting edge....
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NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils: Affordable, On-Trend & Easy To Use
I do love a good beauty bargain, and NYX certainly offer affordable products that are surprisingly effective. I've expressed my love for eyeshadow crayons and sticks before, detailing how they make...
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The Library Of Fragrance: Unexpected & Uplifting Scents (Claim Your FREE...
Our sense of smell is the most powerful thing, transporting us back in time and evoking memories of once-forgotten moments. The scent of roses may take you back to a romantic proposal, while the scent...
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Is It Worth Spending Serious Cash On A Cleansing Brush? High St vs High End
Cleansing brushes were the product du jour a few years ago, thanks to the likes of Clarisonic taking the skincare market by storm. Although they claimed to revolutionise skincare routines and provide a...
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Amazing Eye Creams That Help Me Look Wide Awake & Banish Dark Circles
As I get older, the one area I've become incredibly concerned with is my under-eye circles and fine lines, protruding like a map of times past. Although I religiously apply eye cream every morning,...
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The Clarins Bronzing Compact You'll Never Want To Use (Because It's Just Too...
Justin Timberlake may have brought sexy back, but one Ms Kardashian has almost single-handedly brought bronzing back. A few years ago bronzing powders and contouring tools were kept firmly in the...
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Choose Beautiful: Why There's Beauty In Every One Of Us (And We Should Be...
We all have days when we roll out of bed, look in the mirror and think 'eugh'. It's easy to spot those dark circles, every pimple and imperfection, the fact our hair needs an appointment at the best...
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Hylamide SubQ Anti-Age & Eye Advanced Serums: Complex Name, Simple Result -...
It's been three years, but finally Deciem are able to launch the products they always wanted to. Due to a non-compete agreement with the founder's previous partner (and founder of Indeed Labs,) the...
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The New Nudes: Embracing This Season's Nude Eyeshadow Launches
Nude eyeshadow has long been the staple of every makeup collection, offering both a base for stronger colours and an understated look that works with a statement lip. I've a lot of love for nude tones...
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YSL Glossy Stain Gets A New Buddy: Long-Wear Push-Up Effect Nude Gloss
The YSL Glossy Stains were one of my favourite products of last year, offering my lips a coating of subtle colour and comfortable result that lasts. Each little tube contains a formula that helps to...
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Happy Birthday To Me: London Beauty Queen Turns Five (Celebrate With Me All...
Five years ago today I hit 'publish' on my very first blog post, following a moment of boredom which led to me claiming a URL which was set to become my virtual baby. There was no long-term plan, no...
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Trend Alert: 20-Something Targeted Skincare For Confused & Busy Women
A generation of young women are often left bewildered when shopping for skincare. When you're in your teens you know exactly what products are targeted at you and what you need to shop for: blemish...
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In Celebration Of LBQ's 5th Birthday: I Answer All Your Burning Questions!
If you hadn't noticed already, then this week marks the fifth birthday of London Beauty Queen. Way back in 2010 I published my first every blog post and this site was born. The last five years have...
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The New Big Thing? Contouring Creams and Bronzing Gels
Contouring is big news; once a secret of makeup artists and celebrities, now many of us are reaching for the bronzer on a daily basis as a way of adding a natural glow. If you'd have told me a couple...
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Product Of The Week: Tresemme Creation Hairsprays (These Will Rock Your World!)
It's easy to push aside the reliable, functional products within your beauty repertoire and focus on the shiny glamorous ones instead - but where would we be without a spritz of deodorant, swipe of...
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My Little Chloe: Mini Versions Of Your Favourite Scents, Perfect For Holidays...
Certain fragrances instantly transport me back to times gone by, bringing happy memories to the surface that I'd pushed to the back of my mind. Chloe's iconic first scent reminds me of girls nights out...
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Let's Reflect: What I've Learned & What's Changed In Five Years Of Blogging
When I started London Beauty Queen way back in the spring of 2010, blogging was just starting to be 'a thing'. There were only a handful of us in the UK writing about lipgloss and nail polish, with...
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Three Great Facial Exfoliators That Are In My Shower: Smooth, Buffed, Healthy...
Our skin can become dull, tired, flat and uneven in next to no time if we don't look after it properly, which is why regular exfoliation has been a fundamental part of my skincare routine for as long...
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