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Belinda Bennett
3 days ago
The minimalist makeup bag - is less really more?
A minimalist makeup collection seriously reduces clutter, both physically and mentally. Imagine opening a tidy beauty bag...
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Belinda Bennett
Jan 30
Why 13,000 Temu concealer buyers made a savvy choice
This in-depth review looks at a best-selling Temu concealer and reveals what you get for under £2. Is the product as described?
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Belinda Bennett
Jan 28
Why your foundation finish is as important as the shade match
Ever stepped out feeling fabulously flawless only to encounter an unforgiving mirror? We’ve all been there. That moment when ‘dolled up...
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Belinda Bennett
Jan 20
Beauty Bay Pore Perfect Blurring Primer review
Pores are funny old things. We’ve all got them - and most of us hate them in the same way that we loathe chin hair. The visible ones on...
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Belinda Bennett
Jan 3
Makeup overconsumption: what you need to know
Taken a good look at your makeup collection recently? Think you’ve possibly got too much? Makeup overconsumption is a big talking point...
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Belinda Bennett
Nov 28, 2024
Bargain hunting for discounted beauty products? You won’t believe what I picked up in the sales
At a time when cosmetics lovers are running the annual gauntlet of extortionately priced beauty advent calendars, there’s always a bit of...
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Belinda Bennett
Nov 22, 2024
PLouise limited edition Sweet Escape palette review
There aren’t many all-in-one makeup palettes that tick every wish list box and some. The Sweet Escape palette by PLouise is a rare...
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Belinda Bennett
Nov 20, 2024
Made by Mitchell Black Friday Mystery Bundle review
It’s quirky, fun and viral. Made by Mitchell is the art-heavy makeup brand that is about as far ‘out there’ as you can get right now....
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Belinda Bennett
Nov 17, 2024
How a makeup hoarder finally ‘let go’ of a collection
If you have ever hoarded anything - from pop memorabilia to bat shit (some people are weird) - you will know letting go of something that...
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Belinda Bennett
Nov 14, 2024
Collection Cosmetics Black Friday sale review
Anyone who has landed on this website before will know I am a true fan of Collection Cosmetics’ Lasting Perfection Foundation. I’ve tried...
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Belinda Bennett
Nov 4, 2024
Feeling old? Try this to rediscover a younger you
They say that once you are ‘over the hill’ you start to pick up speed. Sadly, for most of us, that hill is steeper than Mount Everest and...
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Belinda Bennett
Oct 27, 2024
The 3-in-1 brow pencil you need in your makeup bag
Let’s talk brows… Specifically, a 3-in-1 brow pencil I recently received in a subscription box. If you are anything like me, brow shaping...
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Belinda Bennett
Sep 29, 2024
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...
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Belinda Bennett
Sep 12, 2024
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...
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Belinda Bennett
Sep 7, 2024
Mascara wand basics: a guide to different types and their benefits
The mascara wand is an essential part of everyday makeup collections, yet most of us never give it a second thought. While we may not...
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Belinda Bennett
Aug 28, 2024
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...
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Belinda Bennett
Aug 8, 2024
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...
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Belinda Bennett
Aug 7, 2024
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...
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Belinda Bennett
Aug 1, 2024
PLouise TikTok Live surpasses expectations
There was a true buzz surrounding the latest PLouise TikTok Live Festival. The run-up saw invitations go out for fans of the brand to...
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Belinda Bennett
Jul 27, 2024
Two-tone lips - how to be on trend with a bold makeup look
Every now and then beauty trends take an unexpected turn - and two-tone lips can be pigeonholed as one of the more off-beat. Another...
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