A Makeup & Beauty Blog – Lipglossiping

Helena Rubinstein Stellar Showlights Lipstick

I found another Stellar Showlights Lipstick lurking in my local T.K. Maxx… this time in the shade Ra Ra Red. I was a little disappointed …

Video Review: Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector Daily All-In-One B.B. Cream

Please forgive the weary expression, it’s late at night – I wanted to film this during the day but I just don’t get 10 minutes …

Fake Bake launch new range at New Look

Fake Bake have introduced a new range instore at New Look designed to appeal to High Street bargainistas! Four paraben-free products to fulfill your self-tan …

NARS AW/10 Marc Jacobs Runway Look 'attempt'

So, you know I kinda fell in love with this slightly ‘dirty’ look from NYFW, I had a go at re-creating it last night.  It’s …

Advent Giveaway - Day 16

Rusk Beaded Hair Band (tres sophisticated) Schwarzkopf Bonacure HairTherapy Moisture Treatment Leave a comment to enter. Giveaway closes at 23:59GMT on 16th December.  Comments made …

Dr Hauschka gets edgy with Louise Amstrup SS/12

When I think of natural makeup brands, I immediately think of sheer, ethereal colour.  Perhaps a bit of pastel, a lot of dewiness and anything …

Win one of 4000 New Rimmel Sexy Curves Waterproof Mascaras

Love these generous Rimmel promotions, I discovered the original Sexy Curves formula through winning one from their last promotion. To celebrate the launch of Rimmel London’s …

NOTD - Mavala Black Cherry from the Mystic Collection

Mavala Black Cherry is one of the shades I was sent from the upcoming Mystic Collection (available from January). It’s a rich black shimmer infused …

Lamenting the long lost lust-have...

You may remind yourself frequently that for reasons beyond your control, it just wasn’t meant to be… but still, late at night as you find …

Le Metier de Beaute Magic At Dusk NOTD

Easily my most expensive bottle ml for ml… Le Metier de Beaute’s Magic at Dusk was released alongside their autumn/fall collection this year and I …

CLOSED: Competition Time: Givenchy Very Irresistible L'eau en Rose Perfume!

Want to really spoil Mum this Mother’s Day?  Or perhaps you just want to spoil yourself?  It’s ok… I won’t judge… there are plenty of …

CLOSED - Win it! The Body Shop Expert Brush Collection

I don’t know about you, but I woke up this morning with a distinct “Hello Monday morning, I’ve been expecting you…” kinda feeling.  Maybe it’s …

Win a gorgeous "glow" trio with prizes from Urban Decay, New CID, & Arbonne!

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED! WINNER IS: “IZABELLA” (COMMENT #96045) – WINNER HAS BEEN EMAILED!   It’s still January, the MET office have just issued yet another …

Hello? Is this thing on?

Phew, that was a little unexpected. For those of you who haven’t had the misfortune of reading my hand-wringing tweets and woe-ridden facebook updates, let …

Big savings on French Pharmacy brands, win my Escentual.com top picks!

I’m of the firm opinion that for the money, French pharmacy brands offer some of the best solutions for diffcult skin-types. Escentual.com have long been …

Win it! 3 EcoTools Bamboo Bronzer Brushes to win!

I’ve written about these before, you know I love them, I want you to love them too! So why not have a go at winning …

FOTD Busting out of the comfort zone!

You may recall my bitter moans last week about how when presented with a rare opportunity to spend an indecent amount of time playing with …

Dear Obesity...

We have been together for over 20 years, our lives so entwined that I’ve never been sure how to live without you.  I would like …

Urban Decay The Black Palette - Photos & Swatches

The soon-to-be-released Black Palette from US eyeshadow maestro’s Urban Decay is an altogether darker affair than the recent Naked set… The Black Palette includes 6, …

Avoid the brush off with Oral-B Pro-Expert

There’s a new toothpaste in town. It’s lean, mean and err not very minty as it happens.  Featuring the revolutionary bacteria-busting ingredient Stabilised Stannous Flouride, …