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Sick of wasting your money on viral 'must-haves' that end up at the back of a drawer or in the bin? I’ve been there. At Regime Skin Care, I’m doing the legwork so you don't have to — separating the true holy grails from the over-hyped duds. Since 2020, I’ve been testing beauty through the lens of a real consumer, because you deserve a routine that actually works (without the buyer's remorse).

Budget beauty moves fast but, I promise, I move faster. I’m not here to sell you a dream; I’m here to find the 10% of products that actually deliver. No fluff, no filters — just the real deal on what's worth your hard-earned cash.

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Made By Mitchell Face Case: The ultimate all-in-one icon?

It is rare to find a beauty release that actually manages to simplify a routine without sacrificing the creative flair we have come to expect from modern artistry brands. When Made By Mitchell announced the Face Case, it promised to be more than just a convenient bundle; it pitched itself as a portable sanctuary for makeup lovers. Having spent some considerable time with this set, I can safely say that Mitchell has managed to bottle magic once again. This review explores why

Makeup

Belinda Bennett

5 min read

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The Midas touch: why metallic makeup is the definitive trend of 2026

The cyclical nature of the beauty industry means we are never too far away from a texture or finish making a grand, triumphant return. While matte textures have enjoyed a long and rigorous reign, there is an undeniable, iridescent shift occurring. The high-maintenance, deeply contoured look is stepping aside to make way for something far more luminous, multidimensional and, frankly, exciting. Metallic makeup has emerged from the niche confines of avant-garde editorials and ev

Makeup

Belinda Bennett

7 min read

How to apply lower lash mascara: the ultimate guide

For many makeup enthusiasts, the top lashes are the easy part. We coat, curl and extend them with muscle memory. However, the moment we move the wand towards the lower lash line, things often take a turn for the worse. Between the risk of poking an eye, smudging fresh concealer, or accidentally making ourselves look tired, the lower lashes are the final touch of any makeup routine. If you have ever wondered why your mascara looks heavy or why it seems to migrate down your fac

Makeup

Belinda Bennett

7 min read

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Skincare patch test: the 48-hour safety rule explained

We’ve all been there. The wonder serum that everyone is talking about on TikTok finally arrives and the temptation to slather it on immediately is overwhelming. That urge can be as strong as the need for a strong coffee first-thing in the morning. But in an era of medical-grade actives and high-percentage acids, skipping the skincare patch test is a dangerous game of Russian roulette. You could, quite literally, be playing with fire. While most of us have skipped this vital s

Skincare

Belinda Bennett

4 min read

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Luxury botanical midlife skincare brand Thirns marks milestone spa partnership

A spa brand dedicated to midlife skincare is celebrating a milestone partnership. Thirns Botanical Skincare, a UK-based purveyor of natural, sustainable products that support cell regeneration and skin resilience, is marking the first anniversary of a partnership with Spa Village Bath, located at the top-rated Gainsborough Spa in Bath. The collaboration launched in April 2025. Formulated using thorn-bearing wild plants found in the UK, Thirns is the brainchild of skincare cli

Skincare

Belinda Bennett

5 min read

A woman suffering from skin barrier repair one side of her face shows damaged skin while the other shows healthy skin

The SOS routine: how to reset your skin barrier in 72 hours

If you have ever applied your favourite moisturiser only to feel a sharp, hot prickle or stinging across your cheekbones, you already know the warning sign of a compromised skin barrier. It is a common ‘oh,no!’ moment and is often the result of excesses in modern skincare regimens. Afterall, we have been living through an era of ‘more is more’ — more acids, higher percentages of retinol and more aggressive cleansing. But the skin is a living organ, not an inanimate object lik

Skincare

Belinda Bennett

6 min read

Motivational

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I beat cancer twice: dealing with the fear of cancer recurrence after treatment

For a long time, my life was measured in cycles: rounds of chemo, appointments, scans, and side effects. The day I was told I was in remission is the day a new war began — the struggle with the fear of cancer recurrence after treatment. I lived wholly in the ‘during’ of breast cancer. I took a certain pride in it — a quiet, steely resolve to endure whatever was thrown at me. And I did. Actually, that's a lie. I was mostly hysterical and a difficult patient because I was terri

Motivational

Belinda Bennett

8 min read

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Cancer recovery beauty tips: reclaiming your identity

For many of us, navigating the turbulent seas of chronic illness or cancer recovery, the morning ritual isn't about choosing an outfit; it’s about assessing the damage. We look for the dark circles, the sallow skin, the thinning or missing brows — the physical ‘obviousness’ of a body under siege. Cancer recovery beauty tips can help you negate some of the most distressing aspects of treatment and recovery. There is a profound, often overlooked link between morbidity and aesth

Motivational

Belinda Bennett

13 min read

A female beauty influencer with dark hair, a thoughtful expression on her face, holds up a smartphone displaying a video. She sits at a wooden desk with a large corkboard in the background. She wears a black sweater. The desk is heavily adorned with various makeup and skincare products, a jar of brushes, an open notebook, and scattered eyeshadow powders. A laptop computer sits on the desk with a digital chart about UK beauty trends. The corkboard features handwritten sticky notes with messages about beauty and skincare, a collage of pictures from a magazine, and two rows of white papers with blurred text. Beyond her and the desk is a tall, narrow bookshelf and a window overlooking some houses and green space.

How to navigate the need vs. want shift at the coalface of UK beauty

In 2026 the beauty lover is no longer just a customer; they are sitting ducks in a high-stakes, twenty-four-hour digital siege. For those of us hovering at the coalface of the beauty industry as consumers , the experience has shifted from the tactile pleasure of browsing a department store counter to an exhausting marathon of scrolling, swiping and dodging ‘limited time’ offers. We are bombarded with a relentless stream of new product releases, hyper-personalised email market

Motivational

Belinda Bennett

6 min read

Keeping beauty real

Regime Skin Care started life as a personal blog but has morphed into an empowered community. It's a place where members - as well as casual browsers - can find confidence through carefully researched information and honest reviews. Regime is about straight-talking truths, helpful tutorials and a sprinkling of humour. Although based in the UK, our blog has a global audience. Everyone is welcome here, because beauty has no borders or limitations.

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Welcome to Regime - a makeup and skincare blog you can trust

Makeup

Made By Mitchell Face Case: The ultimate all-in-one icon?

The Midas touch: why metallic makeup is the definitive trend of 2026

How to apply lower lash mascara: the ultimate guide

Skincare

Skincare patch test: the 48-hour safety rule explained

Luxury botanical midlife skincare brand Thirns marks milestone spa partnership

The SOS routine: how to reset your skin barrier in 72 hours

Motivational

I beat cancer twice: dealing with the fear of cancer recurrence after treatment

Cancer recovery beauty tips: reclaiming your identity

How to navigate the need vs. want shift at the coalface of UK beauty

Keeping beauty real

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