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It’s that time of year again, and Black Friday seems to begin earlier each year as retailers scramble to get people to part with their cash as quickly as possible. Some deals are good, but are only valid while stocks last or for a day, so […]
Last year I discovered a few new beauty gems, but not that many (I do have very high standards). I tried lots of items and some were meh, and others were just dreadful that I used them once and had to give them away. More than […]
A good face mask can work wonders on your skin, and the Clarins Super Restorative Replenishing Comfort Mask is a great quick beauty flash mask. It’s part of the Super Restorative range, which is an anti-aging range, but the mask is suitable for all skin types […]
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 […]
These days some beauty deals are gone within hours, so it’s hard to list offers that can expire early or get closed before the day is out. Rather than taunt people with a FOMO I’m going to focus on offers that most people are going to […]
September is always a busy month for all cosmetic houses and beauty websites—there are spoilers for Christmas coffrets and advent calendars, and it’s the season of new launches and limited edition colors to coincide with fashion week in Paris, London, Milan, and New York. As there […]
The summer sales have begun, but to be honest they don’t seem that great so far and websites are chopping and changing their offers each day, and sometimes several times a day. I’m going to list a few that are good value, and websites that do […]
As Mother’s Day approaches, there are a plethora of gift hampers and coffrets available to make buying a gift easy. Here are a few ideas, and also news of the latest offers in the beauty world: The March edition of Marie Claire has a free 15 […]
After the Christmas rush and January sales, February can be a bit quiet as everyone waits for new launches, and for most of us for winter to pass, to get fit, and see what is happening in the Paris, London, Milan, and New York fashion shows. […]
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The sales have been on since Christmas Eve, but most will finally end either this week or on 31 January. Some stores have held out until the end, and while there are fewer bargains around, some pricier items you couldn’t quite justify to yourself maybe in […]
Most beauty geeks have been eagerly waiting the sales, and some started before Christmas after the last posting day had gone. Here is a list if sales that are on, and some that will begin shortly. Some subscribers were given sneak previews, but remember, many sites […]
Finally, the best deals are revealed. Please note these are listed in good faith and with the information given, and offer are available only for a limited time and subject to availability. For convenience I have listed some of the offers that are still live from […]
To make it easier (and to keep us all happy) many companies are now offering week long offers for Black Friday, so no one misses out, plus it stops complaints and refunds when people find the next day the company offered bigger discounts. I will try […]
With less than six weeks to Christmas there are an abundance of offers around, so I have picked a few that I think are good value. Most of the beauty advent calendars have sold out or are out of stock (more than likely sold out), but […]
With so many beauty advent calendars to choose from, how do you know which one to get, and are they really worth it? The Clarins Advent Calendar is priced at £95, and is worth £146. What I advise people to do is look at the contents, […]
Things can and do go wrong in business, which is where excellent customer service can resolve issues, errors, and disappointments speedily and rescue a situation. @Birchbox, @LoveMeBeauty, @LookFantastic, @Clarins, @LatestinBeauty, and @TheBodyShopUK are companies that I’ve had to contact, due to issues with products or my […]
Clarins have launched a wonderful new skincare product that can be used across all their ranges—the Extra-Firming Mask which contains organic green banana and lemon thyme. Simply massage into the skin after exfoliating and leave for 10 minutes. Then rinse off for skin that will […]
September is traditionally the first month of the run up to Christmas, and people invest in skincare for the upcoming change in season, and update their make-up for the party season too. Look out for more curated limited edition boxes, new product launches, make-up palettes and […]
The long Labor Day weekend has arrived in the US and with it some launches and special offers. One of the best deals I have come across is Ole Henriksen where there is 15 percent off the entire site until the end of Labor Day with […]
In the UK, summer has come to an end with the last Bank Holiday before the long run up to Christmas. It’s also the time when retailers have sales and offers on, and I have found a few that could tempt you, plus save you money. […]
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm has been and still is a cult product after 20 years. I’ve been using this product on and off for a years and was the original primer before the term primer became a buzz word in the beauty world. However, many people […]
Here is a global directory of cosmetic brands with a link to their websites. The list is not exhaustive, and I will add to these and update them as and when. I have compiled an alphabetical list which includes department stores and online retailers, and a […]