A Makeup & Beauty Blog – Lipglossiping

Boots 17 Cosmetics Matte Top Coat Nail Polish

Last year, they were everywhere and they divided opinion.  Some loved ‘em, some hated ‘em. What am I talking about?  Matte Nails of course! 17 …

Max Factor Fantasy Fire Nail Polish

You wouldn’t haven’t seen this beautiful polish from Max Factor.  I did a quick search and couldn’t find any other bloggers talking about it, so …

Food Friday (yes, I know it's Saturday): Apple Pie

I know, I know… I should save it for next week right?  But I have a week of baking ahead of me and if I …

NOTD(s) - Courtesy of George @ Asda

Would an aspiring makeup snob venture into Asda on a Friday night on the hunt for a grey polish she saw whilst doing last weeks …

Because I need another taupe like a hole in the head...

Browsing my local Debenhams last week, I came across this Color Intrigue Eyeshadow from Elizabeth Arden in shade, Smoke. Ohhh, the familiar beauty of a …

Your Skin, Your Rules and a little treat from Nivea*

If I can dodge doing the weekly shop for just a little while longer, I’ll be going to the gym this lunchtime which means that …

Butter London – Tramp Stamp NOTD

Butter London’s Tramp Stamp is a rich, dark chocolatey shade which leans toward the plum.  It’s a gorgeous Winter shade which would look lovely on …

The August Countdown – Top 3 Blushes

I’m starting a new series called The Countdown.  Each month, around this kinda time I’m gonna be having a root about on my desk and …

L'Occitane Etoile des Neiges Illuminating Powder

I picked this up a few weeks ago whilst browsing in L’Occitane, somewhere I frequent more for their Almond Apple Cleansing Oil than their makeup …

Lipglossiping New Year Giveaway – Day 16

But only ‘cos I love you. I’ve been holding on to this prize since I bought it back in August… and then BarryM released a …

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 …

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, …

Urban Decay 15-Year Anniversary 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil Set

This here post be ALL about the pictures… The Packaging… The Pencils… The Swatches… The Thoughts… Urban Decay’s 15-Year Anniversary 24/7 Glide-On Pencil Set* is …

The Johnson & Johnson Beauty Care Journalism Awards…

…were held earlier in the week at a swanky ‘do’ in London. Attended by some of the country’s best journalists and writers, the awards recognise …

Leila is two today!

My beautiful little girl Leila turns two today.  I’m sorry I don’t have a ‘normal’ post lined up for today but I spent all weekend …

My small (but perfectly formed) BB Cream collection

I promised you a post on BB creams and in all honesty, what I know about BB creams can probably be written on the back …

Your worst beauty counter experience!

We’ve all had them, those tooth-grindingly painful encounters at our local beauty counters.  From the over enthusiastic SAs who turn us orange to the snooty …

Chanel Ombre D'eau - Swatches of my (small) collection

This post is for the lovely Ann who requested a swatch of my new Chanel Ombre D’eau in #757 Splash when I picked it up. …