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There are few brands that are as polarising and controversial as 'intimate hygiene' ones. Having been historically marketed as washes, wipes and deodorants for your lady garden, many believe they...
View ArticleMiu Miu's Debut Fragrance: An Unexpected Modern Twist On A Classic
Celebrity and designer fragrances are ten a penny, but occasionally one pops up that leaves me both intrigued and excited. Miu Miu, the little sister of Prada, has come into its own in recent years...
View ArticleTHE TRUTH ABOUT: SULPHATES IN OUR SHAMPOO (Should We Really Be Avoiding Them?)
In the hope of a cleaner and more 'natural' approach to our beauty regimes, there's a never ending long list of ingredients we should be avoiding. Although parabens and mineral oil have long been...
View ArticleThe NEW Hydrating & Illuminating Skin-Come-Makeup Product From Illamasaqua...
If there's one brand I'm turning towards more and more for basics that do the job incredibly well, it's Illamasqua. More well known for their colour cosmetics and innovative advertising campaigns than...
View ArticleThe Truth About: Organic Beauty & The Campaign For Clarity (What Does Organic...
As consumers step away more and more from ingredients they deem harmful (sulphates, parabens, mineral oils...) it becomes increasingly commercially beneficial for brands to capitalise on the organic...
View ArticleCelebrate lastminute.com’s Spa-tacular & Save Up To 70%! (PLUS WIN A SPA DAY...
As we transition from one season to the next, it's easy to feel lethargic and blue. You may well of had your summer break some months ago, anticipating a few weeks of late summer sun in the UK, but the...
View ArticleSmith & Cult: The New Nail Polish On The Block (And Their 'Six Free' Formula)
Did you know that nail polish is the fastest growing sector within beauty, accounting for the majority of growth year on year and completely overtaking our obsession with lipstick? There's something a...
View ArticleThe Range That Changes The Game For Mass Market Beauty: The Body Shop 'Oils...
It's easy to associate The Body Shop with brightly coloured packs, superficial benefits and the scent of White Musk in the morning - but things, they are a-changing. Over the last few months they've...
View Article#SwitchToWitch: Introducing The NEW Witch Gentle Exfoliating Face Wash (PLUS...
Radiant skin starts from the very first moment you get out of bed and stumble into the shower, half asleep and in desperate need of an extra strong shot of caffeine. It's easy to lather up your hair...
View ArticleAre You A Midnight Siren? NEW Space-Age Kiko Cosmetics Contouring &...
Every time a package of Kiko Cosmetics lands on my doorstep I can't wait to see what's inside. It can get a little bit repetative saying that they're always pushing the boundaries and coming up with...
View ArticleThe Truth About: Mineral Oil In Skincare (Is It Really That Bad For You?)
The list of ingredients that we're now told to avoid within our cosmetics is getting longer and longer. Sulphates, parabens, formaldehyde, mineral oil... But why is mineral oil, being such a common...
View ArticleSmaller Cans Without Compromise: Making The Switch To Sure Compressed...
Didn't your mum always tell you that the best things come in small packages? There's something incredibly gratifying about a tiny lipstick, a bite-sized burger, a handbag-sized hairbrush, or even mini...
View ArticleThe Shades Of Autumn: New Launches From Illamasqua To Tickle Your Tastebuds
Although I love tones that slip effortlessly into my routine, I also like to be challenged into using colours I wouldn't normally opt for. We all know how to use a nude, a taupey-brown or a smokey...
View ArticleRelax, Breathe & #LetGo With Sanctuary - It's About Time We Took Back Our 'Me...
As women, we're constantly trying to be perfect at absolutely everything we do; the pressures that we feel from the outside world just amplify our feelings of inadequacy, meaning we're emotionally...
View ArticleLuxury Fragrances With A Sweet Smelling Twist: Alex Simone Monaco
In my opinion, you're either a lover of home fragrance or your not. You either fill your abode with deliciously scented candles and diffusers, or you're happy with an Air Wick and a spritz of Febreze....
View ArticleThe Product That Saved My Nails (Twice): Mavala Scientifique Nail Hardener
Brittle, flaking, chipped and thin nails are a problem of a generation. Excessive typing on our laptops, constant swiping on our smartphones, drying washing-up liquids and the harsh temperatures can...
View Article"87% OF THE LBQ TESTING PANEL WOULD RECOMMEND RAPIDLASH TO A FRIEND" (The...
A rich lash line and full flutter is subconsciously associated with youth and vitality; the quest for perfect eyelashes has become a multi million pound industry, spawning not only innovative mascaras...
View ArticleTrichotillomania: The Common Hair-Pulling Disorder You’ve Never Heard Of
Guest Post: Written By Sophie Blackwell of Pretty & Polished Since I was 3 years old, I’ve suffered from a mental health disorder called trichotillomania. Living with and coming to terms with a...
View ArticleMore Than Just A Lipstick: Dolce & Gabbana Introduce 'Sophia Loren No 1'
She’s an Italian goddess, a Hollywood legend, an inspiration for a generation. At 81 years old, Sophia Loren remains a global style and beauty icon and the embodiment of the inimitable Italian...
View ArticleLaura Mercier Customiseable Eyeshadow Palette: The Eye-Con Selfridges...
How many times have you picked out your usual portfolio of makeup and felt like you were in a little bit of a rut with your look? It's easy to stick to the same shades day-in-day-out, replacing the...
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