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I always like the January sales as there can be some great bargains, but this year there haven’t been as many. Some companies still have advent calendars on sale, while some who didn’t sell out have broken them down and will repackage the items as other […]
Perriocone MD is a renowned skincare range that focuses on anti-aging treatments, and is developed by Dr. Nicholas Perricone. It’s a trusted favorite brand of mine, because it does what is says and is elegantly packaged with no fancy gimmicks. As summer approaches, finding a product […]
When you hear the word soap, you will be forgiven for thinking of tight and dry skin, but not all soap bars are made equally. Invest £2.49 in a Friendly Soap Company Facial Cleansing Bar and that myth will be dispelled. This is no ordinary bar […]
If you haven’t read my article on the dangers of buying your cosmetics from unauthorized third parties, then read it here. Buying and using fake or out of date products can lead to disastrous results as well as being out of pocket. CC Beauty, that also […]
With so many discount stores and websites, how do you know if your beauty products are genuine, or if they are safe to use? How important is it to be an authorized retailer and what does it mean? You can’t always judge by the price or […]
No matter how expensive a product is or how pretty a color looks, if it makes you itch, brings you out in a rash, or results in a breakout—stop using it immediately. Reactions create damaged skin, but how do you figure out what is the cause? […]
Ever since I was a teenager I have tried countless concealers, but always struggled to find one that was the right shade (medium was too dark, and light was too pale), one that didn’t fade or look patchy, and importantly that didn’t look as if it […]
In the cosmetic industry there are so many marketing tags: Cruelty Free, Not Tested on Animals, Organic, All Natural, Plant Based, and Pure. What do they all mean? The fact is they are used for advertising and the claims cannot always be substantiated. Does it mean […]
The shelves are full of products that contain Vitamin C, but what makes it so special and how can you tell the difference between the products? Vitamin C is unique in that it is suitable for all skin types and ages, after all we all take […]
With so many masks on the market, most women don’t know which type of mask to buy, especially if they have misdiagnosed their skin type. As a beauty consultant, masks were always the hardest thing to sell, because people never made time to use them or […]
Just as many women go around for years wearing the wrong bra, thinking they are a 34C when they’re really a 32D, a large percentage of women diagnose their skin type incorrectly. Wearing the wrong bra can damage the body, and so can using the wrong […]
Beauty and facial serums are big business, but do you really need them? Here is a guide to how they work, and the best way to use serums.