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Why the lip pencil is back in vogue
The lip pencil, once a staple of '90s beauty routines, is undergoing a big renaissance. Surprised? If you think it’s the cosmetic most...
Belinda Bennett
Sep 29, 2024
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PLouise Budget Box review
Fans of the PLouise makeup brand can grab themselves a monthly haul that includes exclusive products through a one-off purchase or...
Belinda Bennett
Sep 12, 2024
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Makeup addict? How to stop yourself from overspending on cosmetics
New beauty launches can be expensive territory for the makeup addict. As each season approaches, ever more tempting products wriggle...
Belinda Bennett
Aug 28, 2024
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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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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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BPerfect Cosmetics does Black Friday right
They were packing makeup orders live on TikTok as they came in at beauty brand BPerfect Cosmetics. During a marathon event for Black...
Belinda Bennett
Nov 28, 2023
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