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July 2, 2013

June Favourites: Jules

My five favourite beauty products from the month of June and mini reviews of each after the jump. Lush Ro’s Argan Body Conditioner Sounds weird, right? Well, it is a bit weird but only because there isn’t anything else like it currently on the market (although Nivea are launching a very similar version soon). It’s basically a thick, deliciously rose-scented cream that you rub over your wet skin in the bath or shower, and then rinse off, leaving behind a very moisturising residue that keeps your skin soft and supple all day long. The reason I love it so much…

June 11, 2013

Top 5: Disappointing Products

I do my research before I buy products, which is why I’m very rarely disappointed. However, sometimes, no matter how many rave reviews a product gets, it simply doesn’t tick the boxes for me. Here are the top five products that I really regret buying, in no particular order:

June 3, 2013

Nanoblur: What You Need To Know

Nanoblur was created by Indeed Labs, the same company responsible for our beloved Hydraluron. It claims to be an instant skin perfector – it transforms your skin by smoothing the look of fine lines, wrinkles, enlarged pores and uneven texture and tone. Sounds appealing, doesn’t it?

May 20, 2013

The Repeat Purchases

Hello. My name is Camilla and I’m unfaithful. There, I said it. When it comes to cosmetics, there very few products that I will purchase more than once – mainly because there is just so much good stuff out there that I still need to try. However, there are a select few that I continue to come back to, time and time again. L’Oreal Volume Million Lashes Of course I still adore my Clinique High Impact Extreme Volume and Maybelline Great Lash, but there is a special place in my heart for L’Oreal Volume Million Lashes. I first bought this…

May 14, 2013

What You Actually Need: The Top 10

I often forget that not everyone has the same affinity for make-up that Jules and I have, and that for most people, the world of cosmetics is a daunting one. We recommend a lot of products on this blog, but the fact of the matter is, you don’t need them, strictly speaking. None of us need five mascaras or twelve foundations (*avoids eye contact*), but what we want them all the same. With that being said, there are certain products that are essential if you want to avoid looking like the crypt keeper – and so with that in mind,…

May 8, 2013

Review: Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Face Mask

I asked Jules to bring this mask back from London for me because I had been dying to try something from the Origins range, and this product seemed the most suited to my skincare needs. This mask claims to rapidly reduce visible redness, blotchiness and reactivity – the perfect anecdote for my irritable, sensitive skin. The magic ingredient, allegedly, is mushrooms (which you will no doubt have gathered from the name), which Dr Weil maintains are essential for the well-being of your skin, and play a particularly crucial role in the reduction of inflammation. Does it work? No. Or rather, not in…

May 6, 2013

April Favourites: Camilla

Tom Ford Lip Color Shine in Frolic: Julia gave this to me as part of my 30th birthday present – does my best friend know how to spoil me or what? I think I actually squealed when I opened it. It’s a beautiful, soft coral colour with a subtle shimmer shot through it, and whilst the finish is quite sheer and glossy, it is definitely buildable. It has more of a balm-like consistency, which I like as it’s so smooth and creamy, but it does also mean that it’s easy to over-apply. I am trying to use it sparingly because…

May 2, 2013

Skincare 101 with Caroline Hirons and Pixiwoo

Regular readers will know much Julia and I respect and admire Caroline Hirons and the Pixiwoo sisters, Samantha Chapman and Nicola Haste. I could listen to them talk about skincare and makeup for the rest of my life, and I’d still be captivated by them. The Pixiwoo girls sat down with Caroline to have a chat about her routine and her favourite products, and she also imparted some of her much-sought-after skincare advice as well as a few handy tips and tricks (for example, don’t keep any beauty products in the bathroom – it’s too hot and the products will…

April 26, 2013

Little Black Book of Beauty: Dante Wellness Spa

When I first moved back from London, I was so out of the loop that I didn’t know where to go for the essentials like nails and waxing (the trauma). Luckily for me, a good friend quietly whispered in my ear that there was only one place to go, and that place was Dante Wellness Spa. And how right she was! Dante was founded a few years ago by the Stefanutti sisters, and offers a full range of treatments from manicures and pedicures to luxury facials and massages. I have been going to Dante for all of my mani/pedi’s and…

April 24, 2013

Mama Mio Review and Giveaway: OMG Feel Good Kit {CLOSED}

Mama Mio was officially launched in 2005 by four friends whose main objective was to help women feel more confident in their skin. All of their products are jam-packed with the highest possible dosage of active ingredients so that you see maximum benefits very quickly. The ladies at Mama Mio also maintain a strict ‘No Nasties’ policy, so all of their products are paraben free, petroleum free, sodium laureth sulphate free and sodium lauryl sulphate free – everything is completely natural.

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