• DHC,  Eyeko,  l'oreal,  makeup,  mascara

    Three Tubing Mascaras You Need to Try

    Weirdly, I don’t actually have a favourite mascara. I guess I just get bored easily and brands are constantly releasing new and improved formulas and high tech wands and brushes that promise to lengthen, curl or volumise lashes and I inevitably get sucked in and want to try what’s new. While I can’t say I have a favourite particular mascara, years of trying out various high street and high end offerings has led to the discovery of a favourite formula; tubing. Tubing mascaras are not a very new concept but the ‘tube’ formula is being adopted by more and more brands due to its staying power and ease of removal.…

  • DHC,  Eyeko,  l'oreal,  makeup,  mascara

    Three Tubing Mascaras You Need to Try

    Weirdly, I don’t actually have a favourite mascara. I guess I just get bored easily and brands are constantly releasing new and improved formulas and high tech wands and brushes that promise to lengthen, curl or volumise lashes and I inevitably get sucked in and want to try what’s new. While I can’t say I have a favourite particular mascara, years of trying out various high street and high end offerings has led to the discovery of a favourite formula; tubing. Tubing mascaras are not a very new concept but the ‘tube’ formula is being adopted by more and more brands due to its staying power and ease of removal.…

  • hair,  hair oil,  OUAI

    OUAI Hair Oil Review

    OUAI is one of those brands that burst onto the beauty scene and had everyone paying attention from day one. There’s just something so delicious about luxury and high end haircare and I’m a total sucker for beautifully scented and effective hair products so OUAI is right up my street. Created by celeb hairstylist Jen Atkin (the woman responsible for a lot of the Kardashian’s much-coveted ‘dos), OUAI products are designed to nourish and care for the hair and showcase its natural beauty. The collection includes sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners, styling sprays, treatment masques, that dry shampoo foam that I am far too curious to resist trying and a hair oil, which…

  • hair,  hair oil,  OUAI

    OUAI Hair Oil Review

    OUAI is one of those brands that burst onto the beauty scene and had everyone paying attention from day one. There’s just something so delicious about luxury and high end haircare and I’m a total sucker for beautifully scented and effective hair products so OUAI is right up my street. Created by celeb hairstylist Jen Atkin (the woman responsible for a lot of the Kardashian’s much-coveted ‘dos), OUAI products are designed to nourish and care for the hair and showcase its natural beauty. The collection includes sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners, styling sprays, treatment masques, that dry shampoo foam that I am far too curious to resist trying and a hair oil, which…

  • hydration gold,  moisturiser,  skincare

    Transformulas Hydration Gold – a Moisturiser with Sparkle

    There’s been quite an influx of moisturizers and primers with more than a hint of shimmer in recent years and it’s a trend I can’t see going anywhere fast. There’s something extra special about skincare that combines long term benefits with instant gratification and Hydration Gold from Transformulas is a prime example of this. Designed to hydrate and nourish the skin, the moisturiser contains Hyaluronic Acid and genuine 23 carat gold powder(!) to create an instant, luminous look. It has been claimed that as well as looking lovely, gold can also stimulate collagen production and blood circulation. While I’m not sure how convinced I am by the skincare benefits of…

  • hydration gold,  moisturiser,  skincare

    Transformulas Hydration Gold – a Moisturiser with Sparkle

    There’s been quite an influx of moisturizers and primers with more than a hint of shimmer in recent years and it’s a trend I can’t see going anywhere fast. There’s something extra special about skincare that combines long term benefits with instant gratification and Hydration Gold from Transformulas is a prime example of this. Designed to hydrate and nourish the skin, the moisturiser contains Hyaluronic Acid and genuine 23 carat gold powder(!) to create an instant, luminous look. It has been claimed that as well as looking lovely, gold can also stimulate collagen production and blood circulation. While I’m not sure how convinced I am by the skincare benefits of…

  • bentall centre,  bentalls,  makeup,  mothers day

    Mother’s Day at the Bentall Centre Kingston

    I was recently very kindly invited to the Bentall Centre in Kingston Upon Thames to spend some quality time with my mum. Mum lives a few hours away so we don’t get as much time together as I’d like (especially since I’m mega pregnant and often just want a big mum-hug to remind me everything is going to be ok!) so it was a nice treat to spend last Sunday with her having a wander (or in my case, a waddle) around the Bentall Centre. We had a lovely mother/ daughter day which included a makeup application at YSL in the Bentalls Beauty Hall followed by lunch at Restaurant on…

  • bentall centre,  bentalls,  makeup,  mothers day

    Mother’s Day at the Bentall Centre Kingston

    I was recently very kindly invited to the Bentall Centre in Kingston Upon Thames to spend some quality time with my mum. Mum lives a few hours away so we don’t get as much time together as I’d like (especially since I’m mega pregnant and often just want a big mum-hug to remind me everything is going to be ok!) so it was a nice treat to spend last Sunday with her having a wander (or in my case, a waddle) around the Bentall Centre. We had a lovely mother/ daughter day which included a makeup application at YSL in the Bentalls Beauty Hall followed by lunch at Restaurant on…

  • cleanser,  Facial oil,  moisturiser,  skincare,  trilogy

    Trilogy Age Proof Collection

    I’m sure I remember buying a dropper bottle of Trilogy Rosehip Oil years and years ago from a little boutique pharmacy when I was still in Australia. It must have been about 8 or 9 years ago and even back then Trilogy was the brand when it came to Rosehip Oil. Trilogy is a Kiwi brand and as with most beauty products made in New Zealand, you just know the quality is going to be high- it’s almost a given when you think about the beautiful flora and fauna the country produces. From the much loved Manuka Honey and mineral rich volcanic muds and of course, Rosehips, NZ is almost…

  • cleanser,  Facial oil,  moisturiser,  skincare,  trilogy

    Trilogy Age Proof Collection

    I’m sure I remember buying a dropper bottle of Trilogy Rosehip Oil years and years ago from a little boutique pharmacy when I was still in Australia. It must have been about 8 or 9 years ago and even back then Trilogy was the brand when it came to Rosehip Oil. Trilogy is a Kiwi brand and as with most beauty products made in New Zealand, you just know the quality is going to be high- it’s almost a given when you think about the beautiful flora and fauna the country produces. From the much loved Manuka Honey and mineral rich volcanic muds and of course, Rosehips, NZ is almost…