Today we’re pointing our cupid’s arrow at Rimmel 1000 Kisses Lip Tint: Rimmel’s answer to lip stain pens. Forget the gooey, stickiness of lip gloss. Forget also the oily, smudginess of lipstick –  Rimmel 1000 Kisses Lip Tint offers light-weight, non-transformable lip colour that has the vibrancy and shine of both glosses and sticks, without read more »

With temperatures set to drop below freezing this week, it’s safe to say that the British weather has finally remembered that it’s winter. So now it’s time for everyone to brace themselves as once again the tabloids whip up a frenzy of panic, all major airports close, councils fail yet again to order the right quantities of read more »

For something edgy, different and a little darker than your common high-street brands, try Tokyo Milk. Tokyo Milk is a range of cosmetics, skincare, candles and other ‘curious things’ crafted with originality and wit by designer Margot Elena. For the beauty connoisseurs among you, be warned that the detailed, vintage style packaging and attention to read more »

With the new year approaching, it’s time to take a look back and think about what 2011 has offered in the way of beauty. 2011 has undoubtedly been the year of the ‘dramality’ show (TOWIE, Geordie Shore, Desperate Scousewives), introducing Britain to the world of vajazzling, ridiculous tans and the infamous scouse-brow. According to the read more »

With only 10 days to go until the Big Day, it’s time to hold up the endless present wrapping, stop frantically re-reading the recipe book and forget about all the stressful organising for a while…because it’s officially Christmas party season! Whether it’s the office Christmas party, festive drinks with neighbours or a girl’s night out read more »

Tightening those purse strings this Christmas? That doesn’t mean you have to fill your stockings with budget busting clementines – here are some great beauty ideas that won’t set you back more than £5.   1. Lush – Magic Wand £4.95 This bubble bar is the epitome of girlyness. Scented with the ever-popular Snow Fairy read more »

When I hear the word ‘apothecary’, I think of medieval alchemists pouring smoking potions into decanters, or dark, dusty shelves stacked with spell books. A far cry, then, from the sleek, modern, multi-billion-dollar beauty industry of the 21st century. …Or is it? We recently reported news of House of Fraser’s exclusive Biba Zamac ring- a read more »

Come December and many of the big names in beauty are releasing their holiday collections ready for the Christmas shopping period. Sometimes they hit the spot – and sometimes they really don’t. Generally when I am perusing Christmas beauty products I shop by the manta ‘beauty products are for life, not just for Christmas’ – read more »

With Halloween just a mere 4 days away and festivities sure to begin this weekend, we couldn’t resist another Halloween related post. If big orange pumpkin suits or white sheets with eye holes aren’t really your style, you can’t go wrong with some sophisticated old school vampire glamour – here are our top picks to read more »

Earlier this month, iconic 60s label Biba launched a make-up range exclusively for House of Fraser. Famed for its 20s and 30s Art Deco glamour, the range features bright colours, startling contrasts and decadent packaging. The Biba Zamac Ring, £15, embodies everything Biba. It’s big, bold and gold with a monogrammed front harking back to read more »