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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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THE MONTHLY BEAUTY CYCLE

THE MONTHLY BEAUTY CYCLE

You might be used to the odd pimple popping up when you’re on your period, but do you know how much of an impact your monthly cycle has on your skin? Once you pay it attention, you’ll notice a repetitive pattern and know how to treat it accordingly eg: you might use a...
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A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP IN A JAR

A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP IN A JAR

You have a moisturiser, right? I mean, I hope you have a moisturiser (please say you do) because if not, what are you putting on your face in the day?! But do you also have a specific night formula? Fingers crossed you do but if not, here’s why you need to invest....
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OUR ULTIMATE HAIR SECRET: SCALP SCRUBS

OUR ULTIMATE HAIR SECRET: SCALP SCRUBS

Want to know the secret to thick, fast-growing, shiny, healthy-looking hair? Keep reading…. You need to be focusing on your scalp; not your hair! We spend fortunes on skincare, but just a few centimetres north of our face is one of the most neglected areas of...
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YOUR IN-FLIGHT SKINCARE ROUTINE

YOUR IN-FLIGHT SKINCARE ROUTINE

We all want the post-holiday tell-tale tan to show off when we land back on UK soil, but do you return home with a few unwanted skincare souvenirs too? Dry, flaky skin and pesky break-outs put a dampner on that apres-sun glow. When you combine the high altitude,...
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MEDIK8 REVIEW: OUR TOP PICKS

MEDIK8 REVIEW: OUR TOP PICKS

I’ve been a beauty editor for almost 20 years now (way to make me feel old), I’ve tried thousands of products from countless brands, yet the one brand I find myself recommending over and over and over again, is Medik8. The reason? The products are packed...
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WHAT WE BOUGHT IN SPACE NK

WHAT WE BOUGHT IN SPACE NK

Recently, we went on a little trolley dash around the Space NK store in Westfield. It was the most zen, calming atmosphere in which to shop; no mean feat considering outside of the store was the mayhem of a shopping centre. Whenever they do their 20% off weekends, or...
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FIVE NEW BEAUTY BRANDS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT…

FIVE NEW BEAUTY BRANDS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT…

If you were excited by Glossier’s industry-shifting arrival nine years ago, then there’s five new beauty brands in town and you’re going to want their details. What’s more, these game-changing brands are all female founded, vegan and cruelty free…. NEW...
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