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NO FOUNDATION FOUNDATIONS

NO FOUNDATION FOUNDATIONS

Skin is in; textured, imperfect, unfiltered, real skin. In response, light, natural, anti-foundations are coming in thick and fast, and we’re into it. It’s not about coverage, but rather subtly improving tone and texture, while adding a healthy dose of...
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SKINCARE SCHOOL: WHAT ARE PEPTIDES?

SKINCARE SCHOOL: WHAT ARE PEPTIDES?

Peptides. We hear this word a lot when it comes to beauty advertising but what exactly are they and what do they do for our skin? WHAT IS A PEPTIDE? Peptides naturally occur in the body. They’re short chains of amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) such...
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BEAT THE COLD SNAP

BEAT THE COLD SNAP

Temperatures are looking to hit freezing this week, but we’ve got you covered. Beat the cold snap with this arsenal of skin and haircare that will save you during the cold spell. All of which happen to be under £10. L’Oreal Extraordinary Hair Oil, £9 Cold...
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SAMS MOST LOVED BEAUTY PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR

SAMS MOST LOVED BEAUTY PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR

As it’s the last beauty blog post of the year, I thought I’d wrap things up by sharing the products that I’ve used up to the last drop, and repeat purchased, throughout 2023… SKINCEUTICALS EPIDERMAL REPAIR, £80 This calls itself,...
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THE BEAUTY GIFT GUIDE

THE BEAUTY GIFT GUIDE

Choosing the perfect gift for a beauty lover—someone who refuses to fall asleep without their favourite nightly moisturizer or whose nails you’ve never seen without a fresh mani —isn’t always easy. For a little gifting inspiration, we’ve rounded up some...
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KEEP YOUR SKIN CLEAR THIS PARTY SEASON

KEEP YOUR SKIN CLEAR THIS PARTY SEASON

‘Tis the season to get merry, which involves more late nights out than usual, champagne, wine, mince pies, chocolates and sweets – all of the things that are not so good for our skin. Here’s a handy guide to make it through to 2024, skin...
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SKINCARE SCHOOL: WHAT IS AN ANTIOXIDANT?

SKINCARE SCHOOL: WHAT IS AN ANTIOXIDANT?

You’ve likely heard this word bandied about in skincare content for years, but do you actually know what one is, and what one does? Our skin acts as a barrier to everything it comes up against on a daily basis. As soon as you step foot out of your door, you skin...
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BEAUTY EDIT: BLUSHER

BEAUTY EDIT: BLUSHER

Did you watch our reel voted “the best make-up hack ever” last week? If you did, then you’ll know the trick to perfect blusher placement (if you didn’t then you’d better quickly click HERE) so now it’s time to find your perfect...
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SKINCARE SCHOOL: CERAMIDES

SKINCARE SCHOOL: CERAMIDES

Do your skins barrier a favour and add this dermatologist-beloved, moisture-replenishing ingredient to your skin-care routine, stat. Ceramides are the beauty buzzword that you’ll be hearing a lot this Autumn. Here’s everything that you need to know…....
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BEAUTY PIE MUST BUYS

BEAUTY PIE MUST BUYS

I swear I must get asked on a daily basis what is good to buy from Beauty Pie. Genuinely, there are so many amazing products on there. So here is a run-down, in no particular order, of my swear buys. Bookmark this page and come back to it when you place your next...
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PERFUMES THAT SMELL OF SUMMER

PERFUMES THAT SMELL OF SUMMER

I don’t know about you, but in reality I don’t switch up my perfume that often. Magazines would have us believe that we need a scent wardrobe, one for every occasion, and while that may be #goals, in real life it’s less likely to happen. Fragrances...
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THE LOOKFANTASTIC HOLIDAY ESSENTIALS BEAUTY EDIT

THE LOOKFANTASTIC HOLIDAY ESSENTIALS BEAUTY EDIT

Summer holidays? Exciting. The thought of having to decant every beauty product you own so you can take it all with you? Not so much. Trying to condense an entire shelf worth of beauty favourites into a suitcase – or worse, those little plastic bags that...
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SKINCARE SCHOOL: HYALURONIC ACID

SKINCARE SCHOOL: HYALURONIC ACID

Hyaluronic acid may sound intimidating – an acid, for your face?! – but science shows us it’s one of the best ingredients you could use in skincare. Close to perfection; it’s gentle, loves all skin types, pairs phenomenally with other ingredients (even retinol...
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SPRAY ON SPF: YOUR SUMMER BEAUTY ESSENTIAL

SPRAY ON SPF: YOUR SUMMER BEAUTY ESSENTIAL

These days, we are all wise to the fact that we must start our days with a two-finger dose of SPF. That is a skincare non-negotiable, especially in the summer months. Sun damage creates some of the most visible signs of aging and more importantly, puts you at risk for...
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THE FOUNDATION DIRECTORY: SAM’S SHADES

THE FOUNDATION DIRECTORY: SAM’S SHADES

Caveat: I am well aware that this will be helpful to only a small percentage of your, but I often get asked what shade I am wearing in specific products when i am nowhere near my dressing table, so thought this would be a good place to pop it all, for people to refer...
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