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I’ve been writing about my love for beauty for over a decade and at age 39, I’m still at it! I love all things that fall under the beauty umbrella, particularly luxury and indulgent skincare, natural-looking makeup and floral fragrances. I also have a soft spot for long baths and fancy bath foams.
I have had an ongoing battle with acne for most of my adult life, so here I share the products and treatments that help, as well as those that don’t. All of the products featured in the “favourite things” carousel below are products I use and love. I live in London with my beautiful son, Teddy.
If you fancy being social, you can find me at all the sites below. Please come and say “hi!”
a few of my favourite things
It’s giving “This Girl is on Holiday” and that’s because she is! I’m going to try and do a Digital Detox, and by this I mean I’ll only share IG stories and try to limit checking my e-mail to no more than once an hour 🤣
I am very into this whole make-up look as I think it gives a really natural and healthy finish. I hate when people talk about how much they love their makeup but don’t share what they’re using, so here’s my list:
@dcypher.me Custom Drops (PR) mixed in with sunscreen: the fab team at DCYPHER suggested I try mixing their drops with my sunscreen and it is a revelation! Fabulous
@fieracosmetics Concealer (lightest shade) - literally just used this once but so far, so good.
@makeupbymario Bronzing & Shaping Serum (fair) - this gives the most beautiful touch of warmth and glow to the skin.
@hauslabs Glassy Lip and Cheek Stick (Glassy Pomelo) - this has been sitting in my “to try” box for ages and I am annoyed because look how pretty she is! I’m wearing this on both lips and cheeks.
@charlottetilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish (fair) - I’m very late to the party but this is every bit as good as they say.
@patmcgrathreal PermaGel (Blitz Brown) - on the upper waterline for a touch of definition
@beautypie Kohl Liner (Bright-Eyed) - on the lower lashline; this shade is a peachy beige rather than a stark white, so the faked “wide awake” look is much more convincing
@elfcosmeticsuk Lash XTNDR Mascara (Pitch Black) - this mascara is unbelievable! It gives great length and sooty pigment, but once on it does not budge and it’s just £7.
@glossier Boy Brow Arch (Grey) - brilliant pencil that’s sooo easy to use. Shout-out to Glossier for offering several ashy/cool-toned shades; this grey is absolute perfection.
@maccosmeticsuk Pro Locked Brow Gel (Clear) - I love the applicator on this as it grabs every single hair.
Finally, huge thanks to @haircreationsbynatalie_x for getting me to my perfect holiday blonde - she is the Queen of Colour! (Press App.)
I do love to waffle on about makeup! Thanks for reading, I’m off to Greece, catch you on the flip side...xx
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What’s your favourite Urban Decay product?
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I think mine is probably the original All Nighter Setting Spray (such an icon) although I love the Hydromaniac blushers...and we can’t forget the amazing Moondust! However, I was recently reminded of how great their brow product are too, particularly for those of us who need an ashy/cool-toned shade.
I put together a super speedy demo of their of their products:
I started with the Slick Day Clear Brow Gel, which has a really cool comb-like brush that allows you to get all the brows pressed into place before you start adding colour.
Next I used the pencil end of the Brow Blade Ink Stain and Waterproof Pencil in shade Taupe Trap - an excellent cool-leaning neutral taupe - before adding some more hair like strokes to the sparse patches with the inky end.
Finally, everything gets set in place with the Big Bush (😱) Volumising Tinted Brow Gel, also in the shade Taupe Trap.
My favourite is the Tinted Brow Gel as it has a really great double-sized brush that allows you to get all the hairs in place, then add some tint and volume too - it’s great if you’re like me and don’t always have the time and/or motivation to do a full brow, as it does a lot for a single product.
I also really like the Brow Blade as it’s so easy to use and looks so natural too. I could probably take or leave the clear Brow Gel as I don’t often use clear ones, but the brush is really good if you’re a fan of that laminated look.
All three are available now, and there’s currently 20% off all of them at Boots, so I’ve included a link to Boots in my bio.
#urbandecay #urbandecaybrows #udbrows #browblade #bigbush #slickday #brows #wowbrows #easybrows #ashybrows #cooltonedbrows #ashy #blondebrows #beauty #makeup #browdemo #easymakeup #bbloggers #bbloggersuk #newbeauty #browsonfleek #eyebrows #browgoals #browshaping #browlamination #discoverunder10K #makeuplover #makeupaddict #uduk #beautyreel @urbandecayuki @wpp
💚💚 I’m fully embracing those mellow Sunday vibes with this relaxing and soothing skincare routine from the Purito Wonderleaf Centella line, featuring their new Unscented Serum 💚💚
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If it’s soothing hydration that your skin needs, the Wonderleaf Centella products will give skin that beautiful, bouncy nourishment without flooding it or causing additional problems, thanks to the lightweight, watery formulas and the calming Cica.
I started with the Wonder Releaf Centella Toner Unscented which I used as both a toner and an essence. This is one of my favourites from the range as it’s just the right viscosity to work as a toner, but the hydrating ingredients mean it works well as a layerable essence too.
Next up is the Wonder Releaf Centella Eye Cream Unscented which is perfect for anyone with sensitive eyes, as it lightly hydrates without causing any irritation.
The Wonder Releaf Centella Serum Unscented lightly rehydrates, sooths and calms and is particularly great if you’re like me and sensitive to fragrance.
Finally, the Wonder Releaf Centella Cream Unscented locks in all of the goodness, leaving skin feeling and looking clean, clear, nourished and calm. What a gorgeous range!
All the above products are reduced in the Olive Young Big Bang Sale, so if you fancy trying them then now is definitely the time! I’ve included a direct link in my bio 💚💚
#OliveYoungGlobal #PuritoSeoul #KoreanSkincare #GlassSkin #kbeauty #kskincare #soothingskincare #cica #cicaskincare #realskin #acne #adultacne #acneskincare #acneproducts #acnecommunity #asmr #beauty #beautybloggers #bbloggers #bbloggersuk #sundayskincare #sundayfacial #weekendvibes #relaxing #beautyreel #skincarereel #over40beauty #over40acne #discoverunder10K #kbeautyaddict @oliveyoung_global @purito_official
🎉 It’s the Olive Young Big Bang Sale time! 🎉
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From now until the 5th September, Olive Young are running their iconic Big Bang Sale with huge savings of up to 77% (!!) off some amazing brands such as LANEIGE, Kaja, COSRX, Torriden, Purito, Beauty of Joseon, Round Lab and so, so many more - definitely worth checking out for some serious bargains!
💞I’ve included a direct link in my bio, let me know if you plan to buy anything or want any recommendations 💞
#BIGBANGSALE2409 #kbeauty #oliveyoung #oliveyoungbigbangsale #koreanbeauty #kbeautydeals #kbeautybargains #koreanskincare #koreanmakeup #kmakeup #kskincare #beautydeals #beautybargains #beauty #makeup #skincare #bbloggers #bbloggersuk #kbeautylovers #discoverunder10K #oliveyoungglobal #oliveyoungaffiliate #beautysteals
#discount #shopping #deals #deal #flashsale #promo #kbeautyskincare @oliveyoung_global
🖤💜 I loved so much of what I’ve tried from awesome K-Beauty brand, Mary & May, so I was thrilled to sample a few more of their key products 🖤💜
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The Idebenone Blackberry Complex line is all about getting your glow back, providing a huge antioxidant boost in a light weight and gentle formula. I started my little facial with the Premium Idebenone Blackberry Complex Essence Mask, a variant of which I’ve discussed previously as I love these sheet masks that come in a handy box!
Next, I used the Idebenone+Blackberry Complex Serum, my favourite of the trio, before sealing in all of the goodness with the Idebenone+Blackberry Complex Intense Cream.
🖤💜 Mary & May are now available on Amazon. Have you tried any of their products? 🖤💜
#maryandmay #kbeauty #koreanbeauty #kskincare #koreanskincare #antioxidant #antioxidantskincare #skincare #idebenone #bbloggers #bbloggersuk #discoverunder10K #beauty #adultacne #realskin #acnecommunity #acneproducts #clearskin #skinglow #skintips #skingoals #skincareaddict #healthyskin #acnetreatment #glowing #beautytips #cleanskincare #skincarejunkie #selfcare #natural @marynmay_global @bazzaal_
🌹 Thank you Abib for sending me these gorgeous products from your Jericho Rose collection 🌹
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The Jericho Rose line is designed to hydrate, sooth and firm skin with a gentle formula and a range of products that layer like a dream! I gave myself a Jericho Rose facial, starting with a quick cleanse using the Collagen Pad Firming Touch.
Next I used the Jericho Rose Collagen Gel Mask; Abib do the most amazing sheet masks, particularly the gel ones as the actually stay in place, and since they’re in two parts, they provide a good fit to the contours of the face.
After 20 minutes with the sheet mask I finished off with a generous layer of the milky Jericho Rose Bifida Serum Firming Drop and the matching Jericho Rose Collagen Eye Cream. You don’t need a moisturiser after this trio as skin feels so soft and hydrated!
Sadly, the whole range contains Niacinamide which means I can’t use it regularly as my skin refuses to tolerate that ingredient, but I am going to continue using the eye cream as it’s so moisturising and yet absorbs so quickly!
The whole Abib Jericho Rose Collection is available from Olive Young - direct link in bio - hold tight as the Olive Young Big Bang Sale is about to start where there will be some serious bargains!! 🌹 🌹
#abib #skincare #abibjerichorose #roseskincare #jerichorose #skincarereview #beauty #bbloggers #bbloggersuk #newbeauty #40plusbeauty #realskin #acne #acnecommunity #adultacne #BIGBANGSALE2409 #hydratingskincare #kbeauty #koreanbeauty #kskincare #koreanskincare #abibskincare #oliveyoung #discoverunder10k #antiaging #healthyskin #glowingskin #skincareroutine #skingoals #addictedtokbeauty @abib.global @abib.official @oliveyoung_global
🩷 You can always rely on Real Techniques to add some colour to your life 🩷
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On the blog today I have a post looking at the gorgeous Hyperbrights collection, so please have a read to find out more, the direct link is in my bio.
I also recorded a video using all the products in the collection, so I’ll be sharing that soon too! 🩷🩷
#realtechniques #hyperbrights #rtbrushes #makeupbrushes #rt #makeup #beauty #bbloggers #bbloggersuk #discoverunder10K #ontheblog #blogreading #blogreader #beautyblog #beautyblogger #makeupblogger #makeupblog #budgetbeauty #superdrug #newcollection #new #limitededition
#beautytips #beautyaddict #instabeauty #makeupaddict #newlaunch #newbeauty #makeupnews #superdrug @realtechniques @soffyalfy86 @superdrug
💋 Today I’m sharing with you two very different lip combos using the Bourjois Healthy Mix Lip Sorbet Tinted Balms and the Contour Edition Lip Liners - let me know which is your favourite! 💋
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The Bourjois Healthy Mix Lip Sorbet Tinted Balms are wonderfully hydrating and surprisingly pigmented balms that can be layered up for more intense colour payoff. The Contour Edition Lip Liners are available in a great selection of shades and very easy to apply, thanks to their creamy formula.
The shades I have - in order of swatches - are:
💋 Scoop’ink (04)
💋 Red Freshing (02)
💋 Ice Ice Berry (05)
💋 Nude Wave (01)
💋 Berry Much (05)
The first #LipCombo was more natural, using the Nude Wave liner and the Scoop’Ink balm, then the red lip was created using the Berry Much liner and the Red Freshing balm.
💋 💋 These are all available now and Superdrug currently have a 3for2 promo running plus lots of decent member discounts, so I’ve included a direct link in my bio 💋 💋
#Bourjois #bourjoislipsorbet #lipsorbet #lipinspo #naturallips #redlips #bbloggers #bbloggersuk #makeup #tiwm #grwm #naturalmakeup #nofilter #discoverunder10K #beautyover40 #lips #beauty #glowing #beautytips #makeuptutorial #naturalbeauty #beautyaddict #instabeauty #makeupaddict
#glamour #makeuplover #newbeauty #beautybargain #superdrug @bourjois_uk @superdrug @communityxseen
💜 There is not enough room here to talk about how much I love the Medicube Booster Pro (it’s Korea’s number one skincare device for a reason!) since it is everything I hoped it would be! 💜
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The Booster Pro provides 6 different treatments in one device and there are so many ways you can use it; either guided through the app (which allows you to tweak your treatments and change the LED settings for each treatment) or you can just use it on it’s own.
The treatments are:
💜 Air Shot Mode - a form of electric micro-needling for pores and texture
💜 Booster Mode - electroporation for increasing product penetration
💜 MC Mode - microcurrent for softening lines and plumping skin
💜 Derma Shot Mode - helps with elasticity and facial contouring
I have the original Air Shot and Booster devices so from a comparison perspective I can say with confidence that this is a huge upgrade. Not only is the device far easier to use (particularly the Air Shot which is quite tricky in the original device as you have to get the placement exactly right) but both treatments feel a lot more powerful and I love that you can change the LED light to fit the treatment.
I use this device every day, both AM and PM, with my usual skincare, and I have noticed my skin is plumper, fresher, less lined, more hydrated. clearer and the overall improvement is amazing. Finally. if you get spots, apply a spot treatment, use the Booster Mode with the blue LED and it works so quickly to reduce the swelling!
StyleKorean currently have the Medicube Booster Pro for $228, which is just under 50% off, so if you’ve been thinking about getting it - now is the time: find the direct link in my bio 💜
#stylekorean_medicube #medicube #jellyskin #boosterpro #medicubeboosterpro #koreanskincare #skincaretips #sunscreen #kbeauty #glowskin #skincare #bbloggers #bbloggersuk #adultacne #beautytech #discoverunder10K #beauty #acnecommunity #realskin #acne #beautytechnology #boosterproreview #boosterprodemo
#skintips #skingoals #skincareaddict #healthyskin #acnetreatment #glowing #beautytips @stylekorean_global @medicube_global_official
Happy Weekend! Obviously it’s raining, since it’s a Bank Holiday...
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Alpha-H have the cutest little Vitamin Discovery Kit that I thought I’d show you today, as it’s such a great way to sample four of their vitamin serums to get a feel for what works for your skin. You can also use this as a version of skin cycling, they’re also the perfect size for travel and I think this would make the most amazing gift for those new to skincare. In the set you get:
🌟 Vitamin A - Retinol
🌟 Vitamin B - Niacinamide
🌟 Vitamin C - Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
🌟 Vitamin E - Ceramides
My favourite is the Vitamin E as it is so soothing and hydrating; I always keep this in my kit for times when I compromise my skin barrier from too many actives (or accidental Niacinamide use) as it helps repair the barrier really quickly.
🌟 The set is £59.99 and you can find it via a direct link in my bio 🌟
#alphah #alphahserums #alphahdiscoveryset #skincare #skincarediscoverysets #bbloggers #bbloggersuk #discoverunder10K #acnehelp #adultacne #skincycling #skincarelove #retinol #niacinamide #vitamine #ceramides #vitaminc #weekendvibes #instagood #healthyskin #beauty #skincareroutine #antiaging #photooftheday #glowingskin #clearskin #skintips #skingoals #skincareaddict #cleanskincare @alphahskincare
✨️ Finishing off the week with a look at one of my favourite Pixi launches ever ✨️
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The On-the-Glow SuperGlow sticks are exactly what I look for in highlighters, providing a buildable finish that gives a subtle glow without any glitter or excess colour. I love highlighters that enhance features and blend seamlessly into the rest of my makeup, and that’s exactly what these do.
They come in four shades:
✨️ IcePearl - milky white
✨️ GildedGold - yellow warm gold
✨️ NaturaLustre - mid toned peach
✨️ PetalDew - cool toned, silvery pink
I have GildedGold and PetalDew and I love them both! I know these are designed to be applied straight to the face but I like as much control as possible, which is why I use a brush.
✨️✨️ These are £18 each, direct link in bio ✨️✨️
#makeup #pixi #piximakeup #beauty #bbloggers #bbloggersuk #realskin #adultacne #40plusbeauty #40plusmakeup #ontheglow #superglow #highlight #highlighters #subtlemakeup #softglam #natural #naturalmakeup #discoverunder10K #glowing #beautytips #makeuptutorial #naturalbeauty #beautyaddict #instabeauty #makeupaddict #softglammakeup #grwm #beautylook #makeuplook @pixibeautyuk @pixibeauty
🔺 If you’ve been wanting to try the viral TirTir Mask Fit Red Cushion then I have some very exciting news to share!! 🔺
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Did you know that the reason it’s called Mask Fit is because it was designed during the pandemic to stay in place, even under a mask? It went viral for several reasons, including the fact that it provides a really good, solid coverage, a little goes a very long way and there are now 40 shades in total, which is truly impressive for a cushion foundation, many of which often only have a few shades available.
I actually bought one a while ago in the shade 17C, then I was kindly given the option to try another shade, so I went for 17N which is definitely a better match. As someone who is so often the palest shade in foundations, it’s particularly impressive that there are three shades lighter than 17 - 15, 13 and 10 - and 13 has three different undertones too, so there are a lot of great shade options to suit a variety of skin tones.
To demonstrate the coverage, I applied a spot patch (one designed to go over large areas of breakouts) and applied the foundation, before removing the patch to see what the results were like...as you can see, it is quite something!!
🔺 🔺 🔺 NOW ONTO THE EXCITING NEWS🔺 🔺 🔺
For 24 hours, you can get the mini TirTir Mask Fit Red Cushion for just $1. ONE DOLLAR!! If you’re planning to take advantage I would move quickly to grab your shade as I bet these will sell out so quickly and the deal is only live for 24 hours.
🔺 Let me know if you go for it! The deal doesn’t go live for another few hours, but I’ve linked to the page directly in my bio 🔺
#stylekorean #TIRTIR #tirtircushion#stylekorean1dollardeal #koreanskincare #koreanmakeup #kbeauty #makeup #acne #realskin #40plusbeauty #adultacne #beforeandafter #bbloggers #bbloggersuk #cushionfoundation #wearttest #coveragetest #tapechallenge #makeuptapechallenge
#makeuptutorial #naturalbeauty #beautytips #instabeauty #beautyaddict #makeupaddict #fullcoverage #fullbeaut #discoverunder10K #beautylovers @stylekorean_global @tirtir_global
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Real Techniques Hyperbrights Collection
I love how Real Techniques do something a bit different with each new launch, with their use of fun colours and interesting concepts, all of which is available at an affordable price point – we all do love a bit of Real Techniques, don’t we?! Today I’m sharing with you the beautiful new Hyperbrights collection,…
Kayali Vacay in a Bottle Set
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Hello Klean Purifying Shower Head
I had no idea just how much of an impact hard water had on skin and hair health until I moved into my current home, which is in an extremely hard water area; so much so, that it is basically impossible to get that white dusty residue off cutlery after washing up, all the taps…
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Energy EDP
Charlotte Tilbury recently made her first foray into fragrance with the Collection of Emotions line, containing six scents themed around particular feelings: we have Love Frequency (woody floral), More Sex (musky sandalwood), Joyphoria (warm floral vanilla), Cosmic Power (spicy amber), Calm Bliss (fresh aquatic) and Magic Energy (woody fresh) and during the exact week that…
Kayali Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar 42
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Vichy Mineral 89 – The Full Collection
The Vichy Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster is such an iconic product that it spawned an entire line of fabulously hydrating products to suit every skincare need. I thought I’d have a quick look at the whole range so you can find your perfect Mineral 89 routine! Obviously we have to kick things off with…