Neal’s Yard: Project Frankincense

Neal's Yard Project Frankincense

Earlier this week I received a PR email about Frankincense from the lovely Adele at Neal’s Yard. I thought in February it was a little early to be promoting something to directly associated with Christmas, but reading on my interest was immediately piqued by the details in her letter. I had no idea how ‘endangered’ frankincense had become, or indeed even where it comes from…

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The Quick Flick Eyeliner Stamps

The Quick Flick Eyeliner Stamps

If you’ve been totally winging it, and your cat flicks leave little to be desired, this clever beauty tool could well become your eyeliner holy grail. The Quick Flick is a self-inked stamp which aims to help create flawless wings, with ease…

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Stylpro Makeup Brush Cleaner

Stylpro Makeup Brush Cleaner

The Stylpro Makeup Brush Cleaner is just about the coolest – and most functional – thing on Instagram right now. So, just what is the Stylpro Makeup Brush Cleaner, and what makes it so good? Created by Alan Sugar’s The Apprentice 2011 winner, Tom Pellereau, it’s the solution to the dreaded brush cleaning problem, and tackles those pesky questions: “how to clean makeup brushes”, or more importantly, “how to clean makeup brushes more quickly?”

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Glossier Launches in the UK

Glossier Launches in the UK

Beauty fiends the world over have been losing their shit over Glossier, the real-life beauty brand created by editors, for like-minded folk. And until this month UK dwellers had to take a trip across the pond to the US, Canada or Puerto Rico to get access to their shipping. As an online company Glossier relies on the types of glowing reviews that have projected them to viral status, but New Yorkers are also treated to the flagship Glossier Showroom experience in down towns SoHo. On a recent work trip, I carved out time for a visit armed with an extensive shopping list, and an open mind. Read on for my thoughts ahead of the U.K. online store launch this October 9th…
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Real Techniques PowderBleu Collection | Cruelty Free Review

Real Techniques PowderBleu Collection | Cruelty Free Review

Real Techniques are a staple on my beauty dressing table, from the Bold Metals, to the individuals and sets, they’re a reliable – and budget-friendly – choice when it comes to make-up brushes, and the new Real Techniques PowderBleu is a stunningly welcome (and cruelty-free) addition to the range…
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