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The Great Foundation Audit

The Great Foundation Audit

By now, you’re no doubt aware that I’m a bit of a hoarder. I’ve been meaning to clear out my foundation drawer for a while now, so when I watched Anna’s “Makeup Declutter” video I was finally inspired to trawl through it and identify the good, the bad and the long ago expired… What I use every day You’ll notice two common denominators in my everyday base products: they’re all lightweight and they’re all from the drugstore. If I had to choose one to take to a desert island, it would be the L.A. Girl Pro BB Cream, of which…

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5 Things I’m Testing This Week

5 Products I'm Testing This Week | All Dolled Up

The PR samples are piling up on my desk at the moment so this week I’m going to make a concerted effort to put a few of them through their paces. I’m busy testing the new Restylane skincare range too but that will take me a few weeks to assess, but I should be able to give you my opinion on these products in a shorter timeframe. Look out for a mini review on Instagram next week: TRESemmé Beauty-Full Volume Range One of the newest releases from this super-affordable brand is “a revolutionary new reverse wash haircare system, formulated for…

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NEW: Restylane Skincare

Restylane Skincare | All Dolled Up

If the term “Restylane” sounds familiar, it’s because you’re probably familiar with the Swedish brand of dermal fillers used to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, create fuller lips and accentuate contours. Well now the range has been expanded to include some luxurious at-home skincare designed to complement their injectables or if, like me, you’re not that way inclined, just form the base of a nourishing daily skincare routine. The USP of the range is its use of “unique NASHATM technology”, which is basically a stabilized form of hyaluronic acid in maximum concentration that helps to bind water and naturally improve…

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What to Buy from Lush

What to buy from Lush

Last week, I asked on Twitter which brand you would like to see in a “What to buy from…” blog post. The options were Benefit, Revlon and Lush and the latter won by a landslide! I’ve included only permanent items in this list (otherwise you’d be reading this all day) and I’ve been quite strict about only listing my absolute favourites. There are tons of other Lush products that I like but these are the cream of the crop!

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The Best Skincare for Oily Skin

The Best Skincare for Oily Skin | All Dolled Up

Although it’s much more under control now, I’ve had some version of oily/combination skin for as long as I can remember. Learning how to properly hydrate my face has made the biggest difference but I definitely still battle a shiny T-zone on a daily basis, especially in summer. The following list of skincare products are the ones that I have found best to help control and manage oily skin* and its effects. First, a quick overview of the skincare strategy for oily skin: In the words of skincare expert Tata Harper: “In an ideal world, our skin maintains a healthy…

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Beauty Haul: Greece & UK

Beauty Haul: Revolution Flawless Matte Ultra Eyeshadow Palette

So I recently got back from a little trip to London and Skopelos and, as usual, I had to make a few essential beauty purchases… I was a lot more disciplined than usual though and only ended up getting a few things, many of which have been on my shopping list for a while. Here’s the lowdown:

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