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Save your face! The 5 biggest SPF mistakes you're making
If you think an advanced serum with state-of-the-art, ‘scientifically proven’ ingredients will preserve youthful-looking skin, you are...

Belinda Bennett
Jan 8, 2024
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Bare canvas to masterpiece: the power of a good makeup primer
You step out of the door looking like a million dollars. Your pristine makeup, with not so much as a hair on a brow out of place, would...

Belinda Bennett
Jan 7, 2024
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Holy grail or hideous dud? An honest review of Collection Cosmetics Lasting Perfection Matte Foundation
Nobody is perfect. That is why makeup exists - to help us conceal imperfections and enhance our best features. Flawless skin is what most...

Belinda Bennett
Jan 7, 2024
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Tears, tantrums, triumph - the black eyeliner that won't budge
There is nothing quite like black eyeliner for making a dramatic style statement. It instantly draws attention to the eyes, ensuring they...

Belinda Bennett
Jan 6, 2024
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Jeffree Star Cosmetics announces price increase on some core products
The cost of operating in California and an ongoing commitment to only deliver high-quality products has forced Jeffree Star Cosmetics to...

Belinda Bennett
Jan 5, 2024
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Peach fuzz makeup trend - is it for real?
In a world where a 30 second video can make or break a trend, it pays to know when to step back or rush right on in. Hot on the heels of...

Belinda Bennett
Jan 5, 2024
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Brow lamination without chemicals
Precisely shaped, bushy brows are still in vogue and unlikely to revert to a slimmed-down version any time soon. If you like to follow...

Belinda Bennett
Jan 3, 2024
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Profusion Cosmetics Kaleidoscope eyeshadow palette review
Consumers are currently in two minds about large eyeshadow palettes. Some are concerned that anything with more than 20 pans depicting...

Belinda Bennett
Jan 2, 2024
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Lip oil benefits for the uninitiated
Lip toppers are trending, thanks to the evolution of lip oil. While the humble gloss has also undergone a bit of a renaissance, it...

Belinda Bennett
Jan 1, 2024
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Thinning hair dents self-esteem - this is why
Thinning hair wasn’t a feature of my life until I approached the menopause. I first noticed excessive shedding in my late 40s. I couldn’t...

Belinda Bennett
Dec 31, 2023
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Top beauty trends decided by you! Take our survey
Beauty trends aren't always decided by brand creators. In fact, the biggest makeup and skincare fads are often started by individuals or...

Belinda Bennett
Dec 29, 2023
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Soft glam - no thanks!
Big Ben has yet to strike midnight on December 31 but makeup trends for 2024 have already been written in stone. According to a vast...

Belinda Bennett
Dec 25, 2023
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Super Facialist cleansing oil review
Cleansing oil is an increasing feature of the modern skincare routine - though its roots can be traced back to ancient times. The 21st...

Belinda Bennett
Dec 24, 2023
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Best beauty products of 2023 that you need in 2024
It was the year of TikTok and Temu. Amid rising prices, ugly influencer dramas and a revolving door of new releases, lattes and smudged...

Belinda Bennett
Dec 19, 2023
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Cheap Waitrose bubble bath ‘better than luxury brands’
Waitrose doesn’t just sell ‘food to make you feel good’. One of its budget personal care products is guaranteed to wake up the senses and...

Belinda Bennett
Dec 17, 2023
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The Ordinary Caffeine Eye Serum review
Eyes are a defining feature of the face, but taking care of delicate skin around them can become an almost impossible task as we age....

Belinda Bennett
Dec 13, 2023
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Profusion Cosmetics Best of Beauty Portfolio review
Profusion Cosmetics is one of those makeup brands that sits quite comfortably in the ‘budget’ space but never gets much positive...

Belinda Bennett
Dec 12, 2023
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The best handheld fan for drying makeup setting spray
Not once, not twice but three times I’ve had the Nimya handheld fan by NikkieTutorials in my shopping basket on Beauty Bay. The first...

Belinda Bennett
Dec 10, 2023
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Double cleansing is trending - here’s why
If you have mature skin, wear makeup or use targeted skincare products, double cleansing is important. As well as leaving your face...

Belinda Bennett
Dec 9, 2023
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Charlotte Tilbury Magic skincare review
Beauty products that stray beyond budget brands aren’t usually at the top of my ‘to buy’ list. I have made the odd exception and products...

Belinda Bennett
Dec 8, 2023
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