Winter can be tough on skin. Cold weather makes blood vessels contract, which slows cell turnover and blocks moisture from reaching the skin. In addition to this central heating creates a de-humidified atmosphere often causing dryness and dullness. Three stand out beauty products are saving my skin this winter. It's no surprise that two of… Continue reading Three Great: Winter Wonders
Brand Focus: Beauty Pie
Beauty Pie is probably the beauty brand that aligns most closely with the concept of making everyday luxe. From the founder of some of my favourite brands (Soaper Doaper, Soap and Glory and Bliss) this buyers club is redefining the concept of luxury beauty. Members are hooked up directly to prestigious labs from around the world… Continue reading Brand Focus: Beauty Pie
La Mer: Foundation Reviews
The brand that skincare dreams are made of branched out into colour cosmetics a few years back. Both of La Mer's foundations share many common features; both boast skincare benefits as they are formulated with the iconic miracle both, both contain an spf but neither have any flashback, both are long wearing and both make… Continue reading La Mer: Foundation Reviews
Top to Toe: Sun Protection
I absolutely love feeling the sun on my skin so have been enjoying the heat wave that hit the U.K. this week. As we all know, it is especially important to use use SPF on sunny days. Here's how I protect myself from head to toe: Hair Many people don't think to protect their… Continue reading Top to Toe: Sun Protection
Latest in Beauty: June Hot Right Now Edit
There's only a couple days left to get your hands on a personalised Latest in Beauty June Hot Right Now Edit. This subscription service differs from the norm in that customers are able to select the products they receive from an extensive list (including many full sizes). Subscribers also choose how many… Continue reading Latest in Beauty: June Hot Right Now Edit
May Birchbox Review
With summer on the way this month's theme is 'spread your wings'. Here are my thoughts on the box: Lottie London Blush Crush I'm not generally a fan of powder blusher as I prefer the youthful look of cream blush. However this Zayn shade is so subtle and natural that I really like the way… Continue reading May Birchbox Review
Mintd Box x Sunday Riley Review
I've been wanting to try the luxury beauty box service Mintd for a while now. This month was the perfect time to take the plunge as the current Mintd x Sunday Riley box boasts a value totalling over £200!! The is box available by subscribing or as a one off purchase for just £90 +… Continue reading Mintd Box x Sunday Riley Review
Deceim Birthday Box
The innovative beauty umbrella brand Deceim recently celebrated their 6th birthday but it was their customers that got the present! A birthday box containing products from three Deceim brands was made available in limited quantities at 65% off. Here are my thoughts on the contents of the box: The Ordinary Buffet + Copper Peptides… Continue reading Deceim Birthday Box
Happy Hands
Our hands are exposed to the elements almost as much as our faces, yet tend to receive less TLC. Therefore our hands can end up aging faster than the face without the right attention. Here are some steps you can take to keep your hands in tip top condition: Manicures: Having regular manicures gives hands… Continue reading Happy Hands
Luxe Lip Balms (Untinted)
One way of ensuring a daily moment of luxe is to keep a decadent lip balm on your bedside table and or in your handbag (or both!!). Here are some of my favourites: Nuxe Rêve de Miel Ultra-Nourishing Lip Balm Everything about this balm screams luxe: its frosted glass pot, its heavenly citrusy scent,… Continue reading Luxe Lip Balms (Untinted)
