Mavala 002 Double Action Protective Base Coat
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’m setting quite a lot of store by this base coat. My nails are once again in a shocking state – I havenR...
14-07-2023 21:48
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e.l.f. Putty Color-Correcting Eye Brightener
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] At the back of my mind, I have a feeling that I might have covered this product before but even if that’s the case,...
14-07-2023 21:48
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Friday Treat: Say Yes To Saying No T Shirts
[ownbrand/ad] So, I’ve been curious about Amazon Merch On Demand for a while so, with the help of Thom, who does my techie stuff (so I don’...
14-07-2023 21:48
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Friday Treat : Linen Bedding & Table Cloths
[unpaid/purchase/affiliate] Back in the Christmas sales, I bit the bullet and bought an off-season grey linen bedding set from H&M which has absol...
14-07-2023 21:48
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Tatcha Forest Awakening Body Care Review
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/priorad] I’m such a big fan of Tatcha – actually right from the get-go. It’s efficacious, luxurious and int...
14-07-2023 21:48
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Aesop Karst Fragrance Review
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] So, this was a great surprise. I put off reviewing Aesop Karst Fragrance because it doesn’t look all that exciting ...
14-07-2023 21:48
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e.l.f. Orange Creamsicle Lip Exfoliator
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’ve discovered a couple of flavours of lip balm that I quite like (one is sponsored content for IG – Carmex ...
14-07-2023 21:48
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MAC Viva Glam 2023
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] So, it’s Viva Glam time again. Not sure this year is the best year for shades that suit me but I’ve tried the...
14-07-2023 21:48
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Ateh Beauty Blusher Review
[unpaid/sample] I think lots of you may already know Ateh – she’s a regular on This Morning and a stalwart in the world of beauty journali...
14-07-2023 21:48
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Donna May London Knick-Knack Bags
[unpaid/sample] You might already know Donna May for her extremely useful flat-lay bags – drawstring make up bags that lie flat when you open th...
14-07-2023 21:48
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Thanks ? It?s MAC! Lipstick Review
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I tend to struggle a bit with nude shades – a lot are just too chalky or orange toned – but this little beaut...
26-05-2023 21:51
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AD CurrentBody Skin RF Skin Tightening Device Review Part 1
AD I?ve had so many one-off non-surgical treatments throughout my career as a beauty journalist and blogger ? testing has always been part of what I d...
26-05-2023 21:51
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CHANEL Nail Looks Set
[Unpaid/sample] I wasn’t going to do a second post today because I’ve had no fashion finds and have got far too used to short weeks with b...
26-05-2023 21:51
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Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Black Tea Review
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Beyond a doubt, my favourite Escentric Molecules fragrance is Mandarin – it’s the ultimate in high impact jui...
26-05-2023 21:51
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Jimmy Coco Self Tan Review
[unpaid/sample] When your brand is actually called Sunless [by Jimmy Coco] but everyone just calls it Jimmy Coco because the name is too good you forg...
26-05-2023 21:51
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Revlon Super Lustrous Gloss in Taupe Luster
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] It’s so rare for two heathery toned lip products to come my way in one week – in fact, I am not sure it’...
26-05-2023 21:51
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Nivea Sun Fragrance Review
[unpaid/purchase] I don’t know what possessed me but I bought the Nivea Sun EDT on a whim – I was just curious to see if it give me the ho...
26-05-2023 21:51
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Byoma Melting Balm Cleanser
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] One of the biggest pleasures of this strange job is opening a new cleansing balm. The moment where you sweep the spatula ...
26-05-2023 21:51
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Charlotte Tilbury Magic Body Cream Review
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] If you’re a fan of Charlotte’s Magic Cream for the face, I think you’ll very much enjoy the body versio...
26-05-2023 21:51
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Dior Solar The Protective Cream SPF50
[unpaid/sample/affililate/ad] If the scent of Monoi is catnip to you, both the Dior Solar Protective Cream and the Dior Solar After-Sun Balm have that...
26-05-2023 21:51
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Olaplex No. 4D Dry Shampoo Review
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’m trying to wash my hair a bit less just to leave it more resting time so a couple of days ago, when I was really...
08-02-2023 21:47
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Roger & Gallet Revamp
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] So, Roger & Gallet has undergone something of a revamp since L?Oreal sold it 18 months or so ago to Impala Investment...
07-02-2023 18:54
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L?Occitane Rose Poire EDT Review
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] A new arrival from L’Occitane that’s quite different from their other fragrance offerings. It took me a while...
07-02-2023 18:54
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bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Concealer Review
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’ve been a long time fan of Complexion Rescue – it used to be my daily go-to for lightweight, non-sweaty cov...
06-02-2023 21:48
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Dior Valentine?s Ideas
[unpaid/sample] Writing about Valentine’s day seems to be a bit outdated now – or maybe I’ve just done it too many times – but...
06-02-2023 21:48
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Is Comfortcore For You"
[unpaid/affiliate] Heard of Comfortcore" You can basically add the word ?core? to anything you can think of and it?s immediately a fashion trend....
03-02-2023 21:46
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Chase & Wonder Tuscan Sunset Candle
[unpaid/sample] Thinking about it, I should have photographed this gorgeous candle at sunset, rather than when the sun is just appearing but either wa...
02-02-2023 21:46
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Gucci Nail Lacquer
[unpaid/affiliate] I don’t know how it keeps happening but I have another Gucci crush. Of all the brands. But this nail colour – Peggy Sun...
02-02-2023 21:46
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Bvlgari Le Gemme Kobraa Review
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] You can enter a whole world of gemstone mythology with the Bvlgari Le Gemme collection – Snake Jasper, which is th...
01-02-2023 21:46
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Ciate Spice Palette Review (and newness)
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Given that make-up is my beauty happy place – far and above any other category – it’s been a very good ...
01-02-2023 21:46
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Code 8 Colour Brilliance Cream Lipstick
[unpaid/sample] I’m seeing a lot of really full pigment lipsticks that are taking me way out of my comfort zone. However, I’m quite happy ...
31-01-2023 21:47
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Bobbi Brown Radiance Serum Mist
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I can see that Estee Lauder Companies are on a roll with this ‘skin care for make up’ theme following on from...
31-01-2023 21:47
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Miller Harris Tea Tonique Collection (+ Sale!)
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] As they say, every cloud has a silver lining. The cloud is that I was supposed to write about this before Christmas and I...
30-01-2023 21:46
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Hermes Nail Polish Review
[unpaid/affiliate] So here we are again with the notoriously expensive Hermes beauty brand. Hermes Nail Enamel is £45 per pot. Just to give you a litt...
30-01-2023 21:46
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Friday Treat: H&M Home x Pantone
[unpaid/affiliate] What very much cheered up walking down Regent Street in the rain yesterday was passing H&M Home and spotting their new Pantone ...
27-01-2023 21:45
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& Other Stories Midnight Encore
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] It’s ages since I’ve seen & Other Stories but readers often recommend their fragrances and I can see why ...
26-01-2023 21:46
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CurrentBody Skin LED Hair Regrowth Device #AD
[ad content] Researching Covid related hair loss is an absolute rabbit hole, but it?s a noted side effect and something that is now affecting me. My h...
25-01-2023 21:45
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MAC x Black Panther
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’ve learned more about Black Panther from MAC than anywhere else – I don’t follow Marvel at all but th...
25-01-2023 21:45
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The Sanctuary Melting Pearls Body Butter
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] What caught my eye about The Sanctuary Melting Pearls Body Butter is the ‘melting pearl’ element. I don’...
24-01-2023 21:45
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The Body Shop Freestyle Make Up
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/priorad] The premise of The Body Shop Freestyle Make Up is to a) be multi-functional, b) be expressive and c) get hands on wi...
24-01-2023 21:45
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Hourglass Unlocked Satin Creme Lipstick Review
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I find the new palette of colours in Hourglass Unlocked Satin Creme Lipstick somewhat understated. They’re all in a...
23-01-2023 21:49
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Dr Jart Ceramidin Ectoin-Infused Cream
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] It is so nippy out. I’m in double jumpers today watching the watery sun do nothing to melt the frosty white-out. Th...
23-01-2023 21:49
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Trish McEvoy BB Cream SPF35
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I spent some time yesterday at the revamped Trish McEvoy counter in Selfridges with Jay (PR) and Sara, the counter manage...
20-01-2023 21:46
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Revlon Super Lustrous Glass Shine in Fire & Ice Dupe For Guc
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I first featured Revlon Super Lustrous Glass Shine in Fire & Ice in 2021 but these ultra balmy lip sheers have just g...
20-01-2023 21:46
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Marine Cream
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Well, well – look who turned 20! To celebrate the anniversary of Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, Elemis has created a ro...
19-01-2023 21:45
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Code 8 Decode Makeup Remover
[unpaid/sample] I realise that I take off make up more than your average person – when you’ve tested eight lip colours one after the other...
19-01-2023 21:45
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CHANEL Rouge Allure Velvet
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I feel that this is my lucky week! So much beautiful make-up appearing so I’m in my element right now. Skin care is...
18-01-2023 21:48
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Carlisle Soap Co Review
[unpaid/sample] Carlisle is a place I know very well – it’s the nearest station to my mum and dad’s house just over the border so I&...
18-01-2023 21:48
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19/99 Precision Colour Pencils and Updates
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I first wrote about new make up brand 19/99 in 2021 – it’s something of a free style approach to make-up with...
17-01-2023 21:50
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Gucci Beauty Liquid Mattes Review
[unpaid/affiliate/ad] To say I’m fuming with Gucci is an understatement – there is no Rene Pink Balm to be had anywhere other than the US....
17-01-2023 21:50
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Anatome Muscle Rub
[unpaid/sample] Both the Anatone Muscle Ease Body Oil and the Invigorating Hand & Body Wash are peppy enough to give your olfactory senses a jolt ...
16-01-2023 21:47
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St Tropez Luxe Tan Tonic Drops Review
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] There’s nothing much we can do about this sluggish feeling that January has brought (I can hardly get out of bed in...
16-01-2023 21:47
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Friday Treat : M&S Faux Leather Biker
[unpaid/affiliate] One of my best purchases ever was a faux leather biker jacket from Sainsbury’s. For some reason my small local branch had a v...
13-01-2023 21:46
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Mille Saisons Silk Face Pads
[unpaid/sample] Reusable cleansing pads are such a good idea – we’ve had decades of cotton wool so they feel somewhat counter-intuitive (I...
13-01-2023 21:46
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Tatcha The Deep Cleanse Review
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad/priorad] Glad to see that oily skin is being properly targeted with this new cleanser from Tatcha. I’ve used it on m...
13-01-2023 21:46
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ILIA Lip Wrap Reviving Balm Review
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I don’t know why I got a vision of Hong Kong Phooey when I started to write about this lip balm but it is the very ...
12-01-2023 21:46
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MAC Turquatic Fragrance Review
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I don’t remember the original iteration of Turquatic which I think was around 2011 but if ever a brand was well pl...
12-01-2023 21:46
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Bowe Organics Get Glowing Starter Kit
[unpaid/sample] To me, this complete masking set is just a perfect gift for a beauty fan (including one’s self obviously!). The Bowe Organics Ge...
11-01-2023 21:46
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e.l.f. O Face Satin Lipstick
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] We’re back in the land of realistic pricing with these new satins from e.l.f. and very pleasant they are, too. Ther...
11-01-2023 21:46
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By Far Daydream Sampler Set Review
[unpaid/affiliate] I’ve seen the By Far fragrance brand several times in Selfridges and found myself very drawn to it in terms of looks but thes...
10-01-2023 21:48
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Sensitive Skin Review
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’m honestly so grateful for brands like Avene that enable people with very sensitive skin to enjoy skin care. Lucy...
09-01-2023 21:46
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Hermes Lipstick £62 ? Would You"
[unpaid/affiliate] I did a reel on Instagram last week asking whether £62 for a lipstick has gone over the point of what’s acceptable to pay for...
09-01-2023 21:46
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Friday Treat Nobody?s Child V Neck Vest
[unpaid/purchase/affilialte] There’s nothing like the perfect pink to throw some light into otherwise gloomy January days. This vest was a gift ...
06-01-2023 21:47
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MAC Hyper Real Serumizer Review
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/link] One of January?s most exciting launches is the Hyper Real Skincare from MAC. I?ve had an advanced look so have managed ...
05-01-2023 21:46
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The Body Shop Face & Body Soaps
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Until I made my own soaps (or rather, had them manufactured), I was wary of facial soaps. But when I think back, I was al...
05-01-2023 21:46
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Marks & Spencer Discover Intense Fragrances Review
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] When I asked to be kept up to date with Marks & Spencer beauty, I didn’t expect to be sent two random fragrance...
04-01-2023 21:44
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Odylique Hydrating Lavender Shampoo
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/prioradrelationship] One of my friends said to me when I had Covid, watch out for hair loss. She was not wrong. But while I f...
04-01-2023 21:44
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Sensai 38° C Tubing Mascara Review
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’m slowly getting back into the swing of things – full service by the end of the week I hope. Mr BBB has bee...
03-01-2023 21:44
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Best Skin Supplements For 2023 Skin Moisture IQ
AD No resolutions made – the pressure! But if you?ve been a reader here for some time you will know that I?ve taken skin supplements for many ye...
02-01-2023 21:45
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Beauty Business News December 2022
Rumours abound that affordable make up brand Morphe Cosmetics is on its last legs. Stores have been quietly closing over the past year and finally For...
30-12-2022 21:46
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NaturElle Fragrance Review
Hmm, what can I say about Mira Vanilla & Praline from NaturElle" I just have to dive straight in and say that wild horses could not drag me t...
29-12-2022 21:45
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Omnilux Contour Neck & Decollette LED Mask
[unpaid/sample] Does anyone know what day it is" This ‘twixt’ time is just so confusing. I hope everyone has had a happy and/or peace...
28-12-2022 21:46
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Verdant Alchemy Ascent Bath & Shower Oil
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I was at a lunch yesterday in Coal Drops Yard and came across a beauty shop called Blomma Beauty HERE which I’ve ne...
22-12-2022 21:43
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EviDens de Beaute The Cream Mask Review
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] A few months ago, I was given this tiny pot of EviDens de Beaute The Cream Mask Review at a press day. Somehow, other thi...
21-12-2022 21:43
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Gen See Pick Me Up Lip Matte New Shades
[unpaid/sample] We are all watching this new brand grow – it’s one of the great delights of running a site like this where you can actuall...
21-12-2022 21:43
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Get A Winter Glow
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] My friend Genevieve reminded me about mixing self tan and moisturiser to warm up our tones. I used to do this – use...
19-12-2022 21:45
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Jo Loves Shot Box Candle Set
[unpaid/sample] I have to start sometime with festive-ish goodies because things are piling up so I thought I’d begin with one of my favourite c...
19-12-2022 21:45
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Early Fashion Sales ? Skirts
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’m very conscious I haven’t done a Beauty Business News this month – I’ll get it done over Chris...
16-12-2022 21:46
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CHANEL Electric Brown Eye Liner
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’m reunited with my beloved Electric Brown Stylo Ombre et Contour – it’s been out of stock for months ...
15-12-2022 21:44
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Emma Hardie The Midas Edit
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I had a piece of very good luck last week – just as I had come to the very, very end of my Emma Hardie Moringa clea...
14-12-2022 21:44
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Laura Mercier Almond Coconut Gift Set
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’m coming to the end of the beauty gift sets to show you – only a few more to go – and I’ll be b...
13-12-2022 21:46
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New Boots!
[purchase/affiliate] My birthday and Christmas are really close together so Mr BBB is usually asking what I’d like in mid November (we gave up o...
13-12-2022 21:46
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Cherry Carmex
[unpaid/sample] I always find the little Carmex pots delightful – it’s my love of small things again, I’m sure. But I think theyR...
12-12-2022 21:44
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Oribe Travel Set
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I got several comments about the £100 set from Oribe – very desirable but an absolute budget buster. On Saturday, t...
12-12-2022 21:44
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Nails Inc x Percy Pig
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Oh yes they did. Either you’re a fan or you’re not a fan (I’m not particularly but I do love a good pin...
12-12-2022 21:44
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20% Off Hush
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’m up to here with beauty this week so I’ve done a quick pick from Hush which is never not a favourite place...
09-12-2022 21:42
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Charlotte Tilbury Hypnotizing Pop Shots
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Oh my! I have been dying to see the new Charlotte Tilbury Hypnotizing Pop Shots and they really haven’t disappointe...
09-12-2022 21:42
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Elemis A Tale Of Bath & Body
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I really like the Elemis gifting this year – they look bookish and smart meaning that you could give this to absolu...
08-12-2022 21:42
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Bobbi Brown Gifts & Sets
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I know I’ve said in the past that I love little beauty sets – I had to swerve myself away from the Clinique c...
08-12-2022 21:42
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Liz Earle Your Daily Routine Kit ? The Gift That Gives Twice
[ad] No matter how organised you are in the run up to Christmas, it always feels like you?re running out of time. I?m super organised but I just know ...
07-12-2022 21:43
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Hair Care Sets for Christmas Gifts
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ads] It’s taken me such a long time to be interested in hair care – I’ve picked these three sets because th...
07-12-2022 21:43
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The Body Shop Soap Set
[unpaid/sample/prioradrelationship/affiliate/ad] If you have stockings to fill, grab this set of four soaps from The Body Shop, brace yourself to rip ...
06-12-2022 21:53
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This Is Silk Pillow Cases Review
[unpaid/sample] For years and years I slept with no pillows – they always seemed so cumbersome and in the way. Partly, it’s because I slep...
06-12-2022 21:53
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3INA Selection
[unpaid/sample] I didn’t really know what to title this post when 3INA appeared – I know the brand but the selection I was sent just seems...
05-12-2022 21:43
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Matthew Williamson English Garden Candle
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Definitely off season but absolutely none the worse for it – this scented candle from Matthew Williamson is warm an...
05-12-2022 21:43
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Nails Inc High Definition Nail Glitter
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Maybe I’m just in a very sparkly mood (see tomorrow’s post too!) but having sworn off glitter polishes for ev...
02-12-2022 21:42
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Party Pants!
[unpaid/purchase/affiliate] Okay, so I have well and truly embraced the flare – I am not feeling it just now for my beloved skinnies (which is a...
02-12-2022 21:42
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Lanolips Gifting 2022
[unpaid/sample] Lanolips is the easy win for gifting – it’s nicely priced and a sterling lip balm that truly makes a difference to sore or...
01-12-2022 21:42
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Jo Loves Eucalyptus & Cedar Woods A Lifestyle Fragrance
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] For those who don’t celebrate Christmas or don’t like obvious associated fragrances, I think that the Jo Love...
01-12-2022 21:42
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Lisa Eldridge Eye Shadow Palettes Review
[unpaid/sample] I have two palettes to show you from Lisa Eldridge’s new eye shadow palette collection and need to flag the Vega is sold out cur...
30-11-2022 21:46
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