A Makeup & Beauty Blog – Lipglossiping

Hands up if you want soft mitts for Summer?

We don’t like it but we can at last be excused a bit of roughness in the Winter as the harsh weather takes its toll …

Lipglossiping New Year Giveaway - The Winners Day 6-10

Day 6 winner (Denman Brush & Batiste Diva set) – Lisa (TinyTownGal) Day 7 winner (MyFace Blingtones Trio) – FragrantWitch Day 8 winner (Denman Brush …

Blog-a-lot Blogging Tips 001: Wordpress Editorial Calendar

So, I blog.  Am a blogger.  Or a blobber as my MIL once called me, I think by accident.  Aside from blogging for myself, I …

Guest Review: Elemis FreshSkin

I want to extend a really huge thank you to Gem at SparkleSparkle for guest reviewing the Elemis FreshSkin range for me.  1 month and …

Advent fun with Urban Retreat, Clinique, Escentual, and more!

If you’re left feeling disappointed by the synthetic aftertaste from your el-cheapo Advent Calendars, never fear… I’ve got something here to perk up your taste-buds.  …

Benefit Hervana Blush Review

There’s always a bit of excitement in the air when Benefit release a new boxed blusher because a). they’re generally pretty damn good and b). …

And my Aussie Competition Winner is...

… Congratulations Yinnie!  You’ve won yourself a £50 Red Letter Day gift card!!! PinkySpanish kindly agreed to judge my competition and she chose Yinnie’s entry …

The tale of David and Goliath...

…or Gufic Biosciences Ltd. and Estee Lauder. I remember reading about the case of an Indian manufacturer of a herbal based stretch mark cream a …

Some PURSE-FRIENDLY alternatives to the CULT must-haves!

Every new month seems to bring with it innovations in cosmetic technology. Whether it be gadgets, formulations, application methods or even just the latest must-have …

Revive your spirits with NEOM’s Inspiration Candle

When it comes to feelings of discouragement, there’s no better place to look for inspiration than within your own shell. The only problem is that …

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 …

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, …

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, …