Want the length of false eyelashes everyday without the hassle of having to painstakingly apply then with tweezers and glue?…If so, Benefit’s latest mascara offering could be just the ticket. Benefit aren’t particularly well known for mascara – obviously the cult Bad Gal lash is the holy mascara grail for many, but other than that 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 »

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 »

Popular, quirky and kitsch – Soap & Glory have been a firm high street beauty favourite for some years now, but something has always been missing…make-up. Up until very recently Soap & Glory have focused their efforts on their bodycare range, with an extensive range of gorgeous scrubs, lotions and potions. Now however, Soap & read more »

A new season calls for a new look. As winter draws in, the catwalks are filling with rich, autumnal colours, thick Mediterranean eyebrows and statement eye makeup. In chilly weather we’re forced to hide our fabulous outfits under bundles of coats and scarves, so this year we’re wearing fashion on our faces. We’ve compiled a read more »

I began to lose my faith in cosmetics after beauty adverts became multi-million dollar mini-epics featuring strobe lighting, strutting models and obscure close-ups of things entirely unrelated to make-up. The mascara industry in particular is chockablock with examples of marketing campaigns that have seriously superseded the products themselves. When a small tube of black gunk read more »

What is BB Cream? BB Cream, short for Blemish Balm, or Beblesh Balm is a product which unites the benefits of skincare and make-up as one. The cream is said to have originated in Germany, developed by a dermatologist with a view to being used as a cover up which also provided protection for patients read more »

In possibly their most unusual collaboration to date, Mac has joined forces with one of the most famous conceptual artists of the last century, Cindy Sherman. With previous collections being fronted by Lady Gaga, drag queen RuPaul and even Elton John it has always been clear that Macs approach to makeup is about it’s ability read more »

Love picking up bargains in duty free but not going on holiday this year? Debenhams could be the answer to your problems! One of the great things about jetting off on a summer holiday abroad, other than the sunshine, is of course duty free shopping at the airport! So, If the purse strings are a read more »