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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Belinda Bennett
Jul 26
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...
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Belinda Bennett
Jul 21
Studio London makeup setting spray review
Makeup setting spray is without a doubt a game-changer in any beauty routine. While foundation, blush and eyeshadow create the look,...
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Belinda Bennett
Jul 7
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...
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Belinda Bennett
Jun 29
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,...
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Belinda Bennett
Jun 11
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...
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