top of page


Is the online beauty haul dead?
With the burgeoning power of buy now, pay later apps and the rise and rise of brand loyalty cards that can be used online or in-store,...
Belinda Bennett
Jun 29, 2024
15 views
0 comments


Asbestos in contaminated makeup a health concern, say mesothelioma campaigners
Campaigners are urging makeup lovers to make simple checks to ensure the products they buy are not contaminated with asbestos. They are...
Belinda Bennett
Jun 27, 2024
96 views
0 comments


I am an eyeshadow collector and these are the palettes I obsess over
Shrewd collectors invest in eternal objects like art dolls, antique furniture and Pokémon cards. ‘Forever’ treasures that will likely...
Belinda Bennett
Jun 26, 2024
63 views
0 comments


W7 Afterglow highlighter review
You don’t have to rely solely on skincare products to get a lit-from-within glow. For an instant radiance boost, reach for a highlighter...
Belinda Bennett
Jun 11, 2024
35 views
0 comments


GRWM - beauty blogger’s top makeup products for summer
The weather may be a bit hit and miss, but holiday vibes are dominating makeup looks. In this GRWM feature, I want to share the makeup...
Belinda Bennett
Jun 8, 2024
16 views
0 comments


PLouise x Mikayla To Have and To Hold palette review
With its winter wedding theme and ultra-cool light-up cover, here’s a collab palette that pushes the boundaries between ice cold blue,...
Belinda Bennett
May 28, 2024
103 views
0 comments


Liquid blush - why this beauty blogger swears by it
As cream face frosting marches up the popularity charts, a quiet revolution is blurring the lines between traditional blush and a softer...
Belinda Bennett
May 25, 2024
26 views
0 comments


PLouise mystery box brought me to tears
It’s been one of those weeks. The weather couldn’t decide what to do, work was tough and then… I got home yesterday, after a long week,...
Belinda Bennett
May 18, 2024
591 views
2 comments


5 weird things about beauty that make me glad to be ‘old’
Perfectly toned bodies, topped up with fake tan and barely draped in more than a few inches of cloth, cut a dash on bleached sand. Just...
Belinda Bennett
May 10, 2024
17 views
0 comments


Is cream bronzer better than powder bronzer?
Bronzer is a makeup staple, adding warmth and dimension to the face for a sun-kissed look. But within the bronzer world, cream formulas...
Belinda Bennett
May 4, 2024
110 views
0 comments


How to stop foundation separating on your skin
Imagine stepping out of the house feeling flawless only to catch a glimpse of yourself a few hours later looking like you’ve been...
Belinda Bennett
Apr 27, 2024
450 views
0 comments


Beauty Bay Make Face complexion palette review
Using single base makeup products, on the exact part of the face where they are needed without having to layer, has always appealed to...
Belinda Bennett
Apr 20, 2024
131 views
0 comments


Repeats in beauty boxes - what you need to know
Want to subscribe to a monthly beauty box or tempted to buy a makeup or skincare mystery bundle? Beware. You may end up with products...
Belinda Bennett
Mar 31, 2024
127 views
0 comments


Makeup trends: why I’ve stopped buying concealer
Concealer is considered a makeup essential. It is the cosmetic you are most likely to see being dripped across a content creator’s face...
Belinda Bennett
Mar 23, 2024
51 views
0 comments


PLouise mystery box review
The all-new PLouise mystery box has set TikTok on fire. Just about everyone with even the slightest interest in makeup wants to get their...
Belinda Bennett
Mar 21, 2024
1,115 views
1 comment


A berry exciting palette: exploring 9 pans of Berries eyeshadow by Beauty Bay
Eyeshadow sets the stage for the best creative makeup looks. But, with such a wide spectrum of shade choices, it can be hard to decide...
Belinda Bennett
Mar 15, 2024
116 views
0 comments


Makeup mishaps: the hilarious highs and lows of beauty
Ah, makeup. The great equaliser and confidence booster. An exquisite art form some mornings, an existential crisis on others. Let's be...
Belinda Bennett
Mar 12, 2024
36 views
0 comments


How hygienic is your makeup routine?
Ever dropped a slice of toast and thanked your lucky stars it landed butter-side up? You may have sighed with relief, applied the...
Belinda Bennett
Mar 10, 2024
32 views
0 comments


Every eyeshadow lover needs the Beauty Bay Smoky palette in their collection - here’s why
Sultry, smokey eye looks have been dominating catwalks for the past two years. Makeup lovers have been craving a palette that replicates...
Belinda Bennett
Mar 8, 2024
167 views
0 comments


42 shades of grey eyeshadow: the smoky eye look finally arrives
Grey eyeshadow, often dismissed as boring, is a versatile staple of the smoky eye look. Widely anticipated to trend last year, it is only...
Belinda Bennett
Feb 28, 2024
109 views
0 comments
bottom of page