Review: Face Paint, The Story of Makeup by Lisa Eldridge
As a former English student, it is not very often that I feel affectionate towards a book. Countless novels, poetry volumes, they all become dissected by a trained critical eye, and it seems that the more you read, the more difficult it becomes to be impressed. Lisa Eldridge’s Face Paint was one of the books that once I completed my reading, and absorbed the last page in, got a hug. I stood there, on the same sofa chair I sat in for every reading session, and hugged the book for a while...
Makeup that lasts on very oily, acne prone skin + Tips!
Almost all ‘’matte’’ foundations would melt on my face in under two hours. Despite blotting the excess oil and using powders and everything you wish for, most foundations would not last on my very oily skin, but they would also emphasize the dry areas. The only one that didn’t move for many, many hours and did not bring attention to my dry areas was the ...
Roaccutane: How I minimised side effects
Taking Isotretinoin as a treatment for acne is a long process and it will take months, so you need to optimise it to suit you and your lifestyle. After nine and a half months of treatment, I prepared a list of things that I think will really help. These are the things that I did in order to have a positive experience:
Innovative or overpriced? Review: Lisa Eldridge’s Skin Enhancing Treatment Cleanser
Celebrity makeup artist Lisa Eldridge has recently launched a skincare line called Seamless Skincare, part of her brand with the same name. The Skin Enhancing Treatment Cleanser comes in 100 ml and is being sold for £43, attached with some ambitious claims such as thoroughly removing even waterproof makeup, while being gentle, soothing, hydrating, nourishing and strengthening the skin barrier. Moreover, it claims to be suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin. It is hard to believe that one product can do all these things. How is this even possible? As usual, I analysed each ingredient and did thorough research into checking this product’s claim versus the reality.
10 Best Makeup Products in 2022 – Tried and tested
Looking back yet preparing the future with new amazing makeup products - what better way to start the new year than ensuring only the best of the best makeup is being used? One of my favourite articles to create are yearly favourites, as they are positive and filled with amazing recommendations. This year I decided to split my 2022 favourites by categories and release them at different times. Starting with makeup - my favourite - let’s dive in in a rather long list of the most amazing products I used in 2022.
All you could wish for? Review: Sephora Beauty Advent Calendar
Sephora has made its entry in the UK recently and joined the advent game by providing a mixed brand calendar that offers no less than 34 items for £140. How well is it curated? Are the products diverse enough? Does it provide well known brands and excitement? This review will look into all the contents of the Sephora beauty advent calendar for 2022, analysing the ingredients, discussing its worth when compared to other calendars this year, as well as describe the experience this calendar would offer.
Review: M&S Beauty Advent Calendar 2022. THE BEST value out there?
What if there was a £40 Christmas beauty advent calendar that also offered a mix of high end brands? What if the product sizes were also bigger than in some more premium calendars? This review will split the contents of the M&S Beauty Advent Calendar for 2022 in categories. It will also look at the ingredients of all products, discuss the differences or similarities with the 2021 calendar, analyse the experience, who is this calendar most suitable for and finally, if it is really worth it.
Packed with skincare treatments: Space NK Beauty Calendar 2022
The Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar for 2022 has strong competition. This review will split all the contents into categories, so that you know exactly what you are getting and how much. It will also review all the contents, then discuss the experience the calendar offers, how it compares to last year’s calendar and ultimately, if it is worth your money.
Next Beauty Advent Calendar 2022: High-End Hyped Products for £85?!
The Next Beauty Advent Calendar for 2022 is like a hall of fame for hyped, high-end products and brands. Do they come in big enough sizes to be properly enjoyed though? What ingredients do they contain? Is this calendar a good value for your money?
Look Fantastic Beauty Advent Calendar 2022: A Story For Any Beauty Lover?
Find out all its secrets and concepts… The Look Fantastic Beauty Advent Calendar is a popular one, year by year. But is the 2022 one any good? Does it contain a good mix of products? Who is it most suitable for? How does it compare to last year’s calendar?
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Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2022: Is It Really Worth the Money?
The Cult Beauty Advent Calendar and its contents for 2022 have been announced - and some new, interesting changes have been spotted. The Cult Calendar is one of the most loved out there - but is it really worth it? With a steep price of 235, are the contents actually good and who would they suit the most?
Is Tati’s New Halo Beauty Booster Really Anti Aging? A Pharmacist Discusses
Tati Westbrook, owner of Halo Beauty brand, has recently announced the launch of a new product - the Anti Aging Booster. Supposed to make you feel better from within and packed with a new variety of ingredients, Tati claims that the Anti Aging Booster will help you age gracefully. But is that really true? As usual, I invited pharmacist Liliana to explain the ingredients to us and to answer a list of questions.
Wayne Goss’ Luxury Cream Foundation: Is it comedogenic? Ingredient Analysis
Makeup artist and beauty content creator Wayne Goss is a well known figure for his makeup tutorials and advice. He recently added a foundation to his beauty brand, The Luxury Cream Foundation. This surprised some people as it is a cream foundation rather than the standard liquid. In order to best understand the quality of a product such as a foundation, ingredients have to be looked at. This will reveal what type of skin it is most suitable for, if it contains any skin irritants and if it can achieve its claims.
