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Beauty influencers - the best and the worst
Beauty influencers remain digital trendsetters, even though the writing is on the wall for their demise. They may have mastered the art...

Belinda Bennett
Aug 12, 2024
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Indie makeup brands - the ones to watch
The beauty industry has been undergoing a seismic shift in recent years, with indie makeup brands emerging as powerful disruptors. Once...

Belinda Bennett
Aug 8, 2024
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Has the makeup subscription box succumbed to cancel culture?
It seems weird to use the phrase ‘makeup subscription box’ in the same sentence as the words cancel culture, but here we are… Cancel...

Belinda Bennett
Aug 7, 2024
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When not to buy makeup products from eBay
Getting what you want for less has become a national preoccupation since the cost of living crisis hit. Shaving a few pounds off an...

Belinda Bennett
Jul 26, 2024
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Sustainable beauty: a quick guide to making conscious choices
In a world where beauty standards evolve and trends come and go, have you ever stopped to consider the impact of your beauty routine on...

Belinda Bennett
Jul 17, 2024
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Beauty: How to maintain your dignity after surgery
Invasive medical treatment can be a physically and emotionally demanding experience. While recovering, it's natural to feel vulnerable or...

Belinda Bennett
Jul 12, 2024
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The evolution of mascara: a beauty staple
In the evolving world of cosmetics, one product stands out as an iconic symbol of beauty enhancement and femininity - mascara. The...

Belinda Bennett
Jul 7, 2024
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What's the science behind top anti-ageing skincare products?
In the never-ending quest to attain ageless beauty, the realm of anti-ageing skincare products rarely ceases to beckon. Promises of...

Belinda Bennett
Jul 6, 2024
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Is Conceal and Define the best budget full coverage foundation?
While the tide has turned against full coverage foundation in favour of lightweight tinted moisturisers, there is still a healthy market...

Belinda Bennett
Jul 3, 2024
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Is beauty obsolete? Rewiring the matrix to shatter insecurities
Beauty may well indeed be in the eye of the beholder but, of course, any judgement always hinges on who the beholder is. The aesthetics...

Belinda Bennett
Jun 23, 2024
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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
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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
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What’s in the Beauty Bay Ultimate Mystery Box?
Beauty mystery boxes have exploded in popularity, offering a thrilling surprise element to the world of makeup and skincare. But what...

Belinda Bennett
Feb 24, 2024
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Brewing up beauty: mastering the latte makeup trend
Forget peach fuzz, soft glam and blurred grunge looks, there's a new trend brewing in the beauty world – and it's all about capturing the...

Belinda Bennett
Feb 12, 2024
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Matte lipstick: is this the beginning of the end?
Matte lipstick has been a resident feature of the makeup scene for years, its velvety finish and range of bold to neutral colours...

Belinda Bennett
Jan 21, 2024
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Soft grunge makeup: be an edgy rebel with a pretty twist
Soft grunge makeup is fresh and edgy. An intriguing fusion of rebellion and ethereal charm, it's the antithesis of flawless combined with...

Belinda Bennett
Jan 14, 2024
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Makeup Revolution: surprisingly good beauty haul finds
From luxurious feeling lipsticks to bang on trend cheek palettes, Makeup Revolution has been notching up dazzling product successes over...

Belinda Bennett
Jan 9, 2024
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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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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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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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