There are always three beauty products I have in my handbag at all times; a lip balm, an eyebrow pencil (thanks trich) and a tube of hand cream. I like to think of this trio as my ‘everyday beauty essentials’ when I’m out and about. Having dermatillomania (a compulsive skin-picking disorder that’s like trichotillomania’s twin…I …
Easy But Delicious: Lemon and Blueberry Cupcakes
I’ve been stocking up on daffodils to brighten the home (although it still seems to early) and starting to get into the spring mood, including the things I’m cooking. Although hearty, stodgy bakes are great comfort foods for those cold weekends when you’re stuck indoors, I think you can’t go wrong with citrus-flavoured cakes when …
Body Moisturising Mists: The Time-Saving Beauty Products You Need!
Although it’s nice to take time out for your beauty routine, pop on a face mask and lather on a nourishing body butter, I for one never actually get round to doing this. I often think, ‘I’m going to run myself a nice Lush bath this weekend and finally use the plethora of gorgeous beauty …
Love At First Use: Sleek’s Highlight Palette in ‘Solstice’
I honestly think that Sleek are one of the best budget brands around, especially when it comes to powder-type products such as highlight, blush, bronzer, contour etc. Ever since I discovered their Blush by 3 palette (review from way back in the day here), I have been wowed by how pigmented their products are; they …
Classic & Classy: Leighton Denny Nail Varnishes
I own a lot of nail varnishes. In fact, I have so many nail varnishes I have to keep them in their own case (and that’s after a clear out!). There’s something so complete about having freshly painted nails; it makes you feel extra confident and like you 100% have your life together, plus it’s …
Gorgeous Scents and Even Better Products: New Hall Lavender Skincare
I’m a bit of a creature of habit with my skincare, having a small portfolio of products I know work well for me on a daily basis and others reserved for specific functions, like a mask I can rely on to help with dry skin flare ups. For the past couple of months I’ve been …
Favourites: Some Amazing Lip Balms To Soothe Dry Lips
Although we’re now in February and positively thinking that winter is nearly over, it seems as though it is still getting colder by the day! I’m currently wearing my thickest winter coat, big cosy scarf and gloves whenever I decide to venture outdoors; add to this the dreary rain and you’ve got yourself a recipe …
NEW Rimmel Volume Shake Mascara Review
You may have seen pictures and some reviews recently of another new Rimmel launch. The folk at Rimmel have been very busy indeed recently- you may remember that they also launched these shake brow powders not long ago, and it seems they’re keeping with the shaky theme. This Volume Shake mascara is quite an innovative …
Applying False Lashes: To Tweeze or Not To Tweeze?
For the past 8 years, I’ve been wearing false eyelashes to cover up signs of the fact that I have no real ones of my own. Trichotillomania has left me bald for pretty much all of my life, so when I discovered false lashes, it gave me a glimpse of hope that I could perhaps, …