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June 2010
Clarins Winter 2010
Barocco Face Palette Rouge Prodige Lipstick Barocco Gold Shimmer Powder for face and Decollete Barocco Eye Colour TrioOh my gosh! These are just beautiful! Not sure when they’re coming out,…
Erm…Separated At Birth? Muji Face Massager and Sarah Chapman The Facialift
Muji Face MassagerSarah Chapman Facialift I see so many beauty products and every now and again you see things that are very similar, but even I choked on my cornflakes…
The Olfactory Geek: Andy Tauer
Right, I think I just met one of the very, very few fragrancers who doesn’t complicate everything with a massive ego. Andy Tauer is basically a regular guy; bit of…
All Shapes And Sizes
Since today’s post on the subject of blagging, I’ve spoken with several PRs who all have stories to tell of audacious sample snatching, that are NOTHING to do with bloggers!…
Whoops, Blaggers.
I’ve had several phone calls over the past couple of weeks from brands seeing an increasing amount of their product appear on blog sales and Ebay. They ask me what…
No7 Limited Edition Smoky Eyeliner A/W 2010
This little product doesn’t look like anything exciting at all, but I have just done the easiest ever smoky line on my upper lids close to the lashline. It just…
Bourjois 1 Seconde Gris Cashmere
Love this colour – it’s just completely perfect for the coffee/cream look coming up for autumn. It’s out 1st September in Superdrug for £5.49, No.30. It’s a one coat formula…
Dior A/W 2010 Beauty
My favourite item from the Dior A/W 2010 is the gorgeous logo laden duo, Silver Screen in smoky black and sparkling silver. I’ve actually had a little play with this…
Bakel Pure Act Oil Cleanser
I’m a really big fan of Bakel; if I didn’t have to try lots of different products, Bakel is defintely one that I’d consider using long term. I was excited…
The Bed of Nails
Right, well it took me a little while indeed to summon up the courage – or even the willingness – to have a go at this ‘relaxation’ tool. It works…
Duty Free Spree
Probably the only compenstation for being in a hot, crowded airport at stupid o’clock, is the Duty Free shopping. I love taking a palette on holiday – it’s a great…
Shiseido’s New Colours
Shiseido’s new colour launch takes place in the US in August, but I’m not too sure about the UK. Created by Dick Page and inspired by his travels, the translucent…
Vogue Lipgloss for Sephora
I spotted these gorgeous tins of balm (at EU9.90) on French Sephora, although I think I’ve also seen them on the US site. They’re currently sold out on the site,…
Nars Multiple Tints
I’ve been road testing these gorgeous tints, that on first sight look a little loud. But, they’re remarkably sheer and I’ve been able to wear each one of them with…
Julie Begin, Make Up Artist
Photo: Gilgamesh FuciaPhoto: Gilgamesh FuciaPhoto: Alex Beauchesne. Every now and again I come across a make up artist whose work is nothing short of spectacular. Check out more of New…