Category: Blushers
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QVC’s TSV: Benefit
Hey, it’s me again! Two posts in one day – it must be the weather. Well this is just a quickie to let you know there are just a few hours left to take advantage of QVC’s latest TSV (Today’s Special Value) and it’s a first for Benefit. It’s a corker too. For just under…
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NYX Cosmetics Ombré Blush
NYX Cosmetics has come a long way since its humble beginnings. Now it takes pride displayed proudly in Boots and Selfridges – high quality make-up accessible and affordable to all. I’ve seen the ripples of excitement the nude Lingerie matte liquid lipsticks have caused though they haven’t done much for me. What has got my…
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The Balm Cosmetics: Balm Jovi palette
The Balm Cosmetics has been making waves over this side of the pond with its eye-catching and retro-inspired packaging. Having achieved somewhat of a cult status amongst beauty junkies and gurus, the Balm offers an illustrious range of multi-purpose products high in quality. Cruelty-free, paraben-free and made in the USA, I’ve sampled a couple of…
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Urban Decay to open second UK store
No, it’s not a trick of the imagination – Urban Decay is indeed opening a second boutique in north London on Thursday 11th February – that’s next week! Hot on the heels of the Covent Garden store, the latest one will be in Brent Cross Shopping Centre which is in my neck of the woods)…
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My Top Picks from the Illamasqua Sale
An Illamasqua sale is legendary and once again the maestros in maquillage has an incredible sale on with up to 70% off. Here is my top 10 of the best products to snap up but hurry as once they’re gone, they’re gone for good. Aura & Semblance Palette (£45 £22.50) These multi-faceted palettes have a mini double-ended…
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Tarte Cosmetics: High-Performance Naturals Cosmetic Collection
It looks like us Brits have welcomed Tarte Cosmetics with open arms since the US brand made it to our shores last year and onto the airwaves of QVC. The eco-chic and cruelty-free range is recognised for infusing its beauty products with fruits, plant extracts, essential oils and other naturally-derived ingredients but if you have…
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Clinique Pop Shop opens underground
Clinique has taken over Piccadilly Circus’s underground station! Yesterday I dropped in at their shiny new pop up shop which has set up camp for two weeks. Its colourful and vibrant presence has brightened up the dull façade of the dreary looking station and you can’t resist not wanting to go in for a snoop.…
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Illamasqua: Dusk
Illamasqua’s latest capsule collection celebrates the art of Middle Eastern make-up. Launching exclusively in Selfridges tomorrow in time for Eid-ul-Fitr (the feast which follows the end of Ramadan), Dusk* is a flattering ensemble to recreate the visual beauty of Arabic make-up. I am fascinated by Arabic make-up – it’s so simple yet expressive, dramatic and breath-taking. Dusk brings to life the art…
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Makeup Atelier Paris
If you’re heading to IMATS London this weekend (it starts tomorrow!), then one stand you must stop by at is Makeup Atelier Paris. The pro brand is a regular fixture at the annual pro beauty show (as well as popping at UMAe), loved by the film, theatre, TV and fashion industry and accessible to all –…