Just when I thought I’d left all major breakouts behind me, bam – my skin explodes. With blemishes, that is. How could it be?! I thought I finally had this skincare thing down. My skin is by no means flawless, but I can deal with the odd blemish here or there. What…
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Not gonna lie, Pancake Tuesday totally dominated this week. In fact, this week practically was Pancake Week. I started the pancake feast on Monday night and carried it on right through the week, trying to fit in every topping combination possible. When most of my major meals were starting to…
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I’ve tried many mascaras that claim to give a false-lash effect, but none of them had actually stood up to the claim until I tried Maybelline Lash Sensational. Maybelline is my go-to brand for mascaras – the Rocket and Colossal being two of my favourites. So as soon as I heard…
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Never before has a blush launch made me run to the counters of Boots quicker than you can say “shopaholic”. As soon as I heard about the new Max Factor Creme Puff Blush, I knew I had to get my hands on some shades. I could count the number of blushes…
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It’s no secret that Monday is the most disliked day of the week for the majority of people, but I love it because it’s a new start and a chance to get the week on track. If you’re struggling with the Monday blues, here’s 5 reasons to put a smile…
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You know those weeks when what happened five days ago feels like it happened a month ago? This was one of those weeks. My memory isn’t the best, so I always write down what happens during the week so I can look back when I’m writing these posts, but today I really…
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We all know the struggle of having to tie up perfectly straightened or curled hair after a long day, only for your bobbin to leave a huge dent in your hair and ruin all of your hard work. It’s a pet peeve that I’ve always had – ain’t nobody got…
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Whether you’re spending February 14th with your other half in a candle-lit Italian, seeing 50 Shades of Grey with the girls, or just carrying on like it’s a normal day, I think this makeup look will suit your occasion. I’ll be working for most of the day, watching the rugby…
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Until a few months ago, primer was never part of my makeup routine. It was an unnecessary step, and I really didn’t believe in the benefits of it. Then I tried Kiehl’s Micro Blur Skin Perfector, and Benefit Porefessional and I was converted into a primer-loving obsessive. I picked up…
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It’s no secret around here that my skincare routine hasn’t been fully up to scratch lately. Skipping moisturiser, not using a night cream, and up until a few weeks ago I’d never used a serum. You can imagine that Pestle & Mortar Pure Hyaluronic Serum was a very welcome addition when it…
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