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I’ve been writing about my love for beauty for over a decade and at age 39, I’m still at it! I love all things that fall under the beauty umbrella, particularly luxury and indulgent skincare, natural-looking makeup and floral fragrances. I also have a soft spot for long baths and fancy bath foams.
I have had an ongoing battle with acne for most of my adult life, so here I share the products and treatments that help, as well as those that don’t. All of the products featured in the “favourite things” carousel below are products I use and love. I live in London with my beautiful son, Teddy.
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a few of my favourite things
💜 Finishing the week with a look at the beautiful Lancôme Advanced Génifique Serum - have you tried it yet? Read on for an amazing discount!! 💜
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Lancôme Advanced Génifique is the perfect solution for those who want the most cutting edge skincare, but don’t want to invest time, money and effort in a complicated routine, as this serum does it all, with a large focus on skin barrier health and addressing issues such as fine lines, pores and radiance.
The formula is heavy on extracts of both pre and probiotics, plus Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid, and I’m VERY pleased to note that the INCI does not include Niacinamide, so great news for those of us (and there are many!) who have skin that doesn’t tolerate it.
I find this serum to be incredibly lightweight, playing well with the rest of my routine and feeling gentle and soothing on the skin. You can use this in both your AM and PM routine and it comes in a huge bottle of 115ml, which is thankfully refillable.
It isn’t cheap at £165, but for this weekend - starting at midnight tonight for 48 hours - you can get 40% off when using the code OURGIFT which is a massive saving! It applies to a few other skincare lovelies as well, so now might be the time to stock-up.
💜💜 Find the direct link in my bio and don’t forget to use the OURGIFT code! 💜💜
#lancome #lancomegenifique #advancedgenifique #skincare #luxuryskincare #advancedskincare #newlaunch #newbeauty #beautydeal #beautydiscount #discountcode #weekenddiscount #lancomediscount #discoverunder10K #bbloggers #bbloggersuk #realskin #40plusbeauty #40plusskincare #adultacne #acneskincare #acnecommunity #skincareaddict @lancomeofficial @wpp
#skincareroutine #antiaging #skincareproducts
#glowingskin #skincaretips #skincarejunkie #healthyskin
💙 I am so in love with the new version of the @currentbody LED mask as it just ticks all boxes - it’s been tweaked and upgraded to absolute perfection!
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If you want to find out all about it, I have a detailed blog post that I’ve just published (direct link in bio) with a breakdown of all the upgrades and how it compares to the original. Please have a read and let me know what you think 💙
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💋 What a pleasure it was to give my lips the full treatment with this fabulous collection of Tocobo goodies! 💋
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I kicked things off with some serious lip prep, using the Lemon Sugar Scrub Lip Mask to smooth and soften, before topping up with a layer of the iconic Vita Glazed Lip Mask - I love the cute little pots so much!
Then it was time to try the Juicy Berry Plumping Lip Oil Glam Max, which are available in 8 shades and two levels of plumping. In the video I work my way through each shade before finishing off with the ultra-plumping Frozen Berry which is very spicy!
I found the lower level shades entirely comfortable to wear, providing a light level of plumping alongside a lovely hit of colour. Here are the shades in order of use:
💋 01 Chili Red
💋 02 Berry Brandy
💋 03 Black Cherry
💋 04 Bitter Brown
💋 05 Rosy Girl
💋 06 Berry Candy
💋 07 Plum Jam
💋 00 Frozen Berry
Gorgeous shades, beautiful packaging, lovely formulas - it’s a thumbs up from me! Find all the products via a direct link in my bio💋💋
#stylekorean #tocobo #lipoil #juicyberrylips #stylekoreanambassador #kbeauty #koreanskincare #skincaretips #skincareroutine #koreanbeauty #tiwm #beautyreel #tocobolipoils #bbloggers #bbloggersuk #realskin #40plusbeauty #makeup #lips #lipstick #makeupaddict #cosmetics #masks #newbeauty #beautynews #beautyreview #beautytips #makeuptutorial #beautyaddict #instabeauty @stylekorean_global @tocobo_official
💜 If you haven’t tried snail mucin in your skincare then you are missing out, and for 24 hours you can get the most well known one from COSRX for just $1!!
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I use snail mucin in my routine every single day, as it’s incredibly hydrating and very soothing, so a great choice for all skin types, especially those like mine who are prone to breakouts. I use it as my last step before moisturiser, so I use my main active, followed by a peptide serum, then the mucin as I find mucin is really good at locking everything in.
StyleKorean are giving you the chance to try the iconic COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence for just a single dollar, so if you’ve always wondered if it would work for you, now is the time to give it a go.
You only have 24 hours (starting tomorrow - 18th) so click on the link in my bio to find out more and grab a bargain 💜
#skincare #realskin #SnailEssence #MirrorSkin #GlazedDonut #stylekorean_cosrx #cosrx #snailmucin #snailmucinessence
#stylekorean1dollardeal #stylekoreanambassador #koreanskincare #skincaretips #kbeauty #skincareroutine #acneskincare #adultacne #beautyover40 #beautydeal #beautybargain #skincarebargain #discoverunder10K #bbloggers #bbloggersuk #skincareaddict #newbeauty #koreanbeauty #skintips #skingoals #healthyskin @stylekorean_global @cosrx
Did you catch my blog posts on the Meroda Cosmetics Changing Foundation and Velvet Dream Lipstick?
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The Changing Foundation adapts to your skin type, which usually doesn’t work for pale girls like me, but as you can hopefully see it adapted perfectly to my skin! In this picture I haven’t added any additional coverage, its purely the foundation isn’t it fab?
I’m also wearing the @merodacosmetics Rosewood Signature Lip Liner and Pink Peony Velvet Dream Lipstick. Find out more on my blog, direct link in bio 💋
#makeup #meroda #merodacosmetics #ontheblog #makeupreview #newbeauty #lipstick #foundation #bbloggers #bbloggersuk #discoverunder10K #40plusbeauty #40plusmakeup #realskin #adultacne #highcoverage #natural #naturalmakeup #mattelipstick #veganbeauty #crueltyfree #crueltyfreemakeup #crueltyfreebeauty #veganmakeup #vegan
#beauty #instabeauty #makeupaddict #beautyaddict #instamakeup
💚 It’s the COSRX Super Brand Week over at Olive Young, so there are lots bargains to be found! 💚
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One of my first K-Beauty loves was the COSRX AHA BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner as it was such a great yet gentle active that really helped my skin, so I’m excited to share with you the Olive Young Super Brand Week that focuses on all the COSRX joy, and from what I can tell, pretty much the whole collection is discounted - so now is the time to stock up!
The star of the show is the COSRX Dewy-Glow Skin Starter Bestseller Set, which contains four brilliant products that’ll give you your best AM glow (or PM, minus the sunscreen) for just £23.70, it’s such a great deal and here’s what you get, in order of what I tried in the video:
💚 Good Morning Gel Cleanser (travel size - 20ml)
💚 The Vitamin C 23 Serum (full size - 20g)
💚 The 6 Peptide Booster Serum (full size - 150ml)
💚 Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen (full size - 50ml)
They’re all gorgeous products, but the sunscreen is especially lovely, absorbing quickly whilst leaving skin with a gorgeous glow.
💚💚 I’ve linked to both the Bestsellers set and the COSRX brand page in my bio - you have until Friday to take advantage of the deals💚💚
#oliveyoungglobal #COSRX #skincare #beauty #skincaredeals #beautybargains #kbeauty #kbeautydeals #newbeauty #beautydeals #realskin #kbeautydemo #adultacne #adultskin #bbloggers #bbloggersuk #beautyreel #skincarereel #discoverunder10K #glowingskincare #glowing #koreanskincare #kbeautylovers #skincareaddict #healthyskin #skingoals #beautytips @oliveyoung_global @cosrx
#skincarejunkie #skincareregime #loveyourskin
I am so happy it’s the weekend that I’m celebrating with a full face of Maybelline for my #FriyayFaves
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Do you think Maybelline might be the best high street makeup brand? I’ve used six products in this look and not a single one is a dud, they are all fantastic! Here’s what I used:
🤍 Instant Anti Age Perfector 4-in-1 Glow Makeup in shade 00 - seriously, how have I slept on this for so long? It is such a gorgeous product that gives skin a lift
🤍 Super Stay 24H Skin Tint in shade 02 - an absolute icon for a reason, just look at that coverage and natural finish.
🤍 Instant Eraser Multi-Use Concealer - this is so quick and easy to use, working equally well on both spots and under eyes.
🤍 Build-a-Brow in shade Ash Brown - easily one of the best liquid brow pens around and available in ashy shades too!
🤍 New York Lash Sensational Firework Mascara - my favourite Maybelline mascara as it gives such good lift and volume, plus I’m a sucker for bright pink.
Superstay Vinyl Ink Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick in shade Coy - this worked so well as a blush too! The formula really does last and fades evenly too.
All of these are available now and I’ve linked to the Maybelline page at Boots where they have some great deals on. Which of these would you love to try?
Thank you @the__glow__girl for the hashtag! 🤍
#maybelline #makeup #highstreetbeauty #beautylovers #makeuplovers #maybellinelovers #budgetbeauty #discovermakeup #discoverunder10K #beautyreel #grwm #bloggers #bbloggersuk #realskin #beautyover40 #adultacne #makeupforwomen #readyfortheweekend #weekendbeauty #fridayfaves #makeupfaves #maybellinesuperstay #mayebllinecosmetics #palegirlmakeup #ashybrows #cooltones #maybellinemakeup #maybellinefoundation #maybellinevinylink @maybelline
Just over two weeks ago I was still sunning myself in Rhodes. Take me baaaack...
I thought I’d share a little holiday photo dump of my amazing two weeks in Greece, which mostly consisted of swimming, decided what to eat and wondering if I should have another nap. IT WAS AMAZING.
If you’re heading to Rhodes, make sure to visit Farma of Rhodes (@farmarhodes) the most wonderful, interactive petting zoo where you can take your time and hang out with some gorgeous animals, including BABY RACCOONS! I could’ve happily hugged that baby all day - check out the shot of me trying to take a photo whilst he was trying to position himself so he could nibble on my chin.
We stayed at Holiday Village Rhodes, which was amazing - the staff could not do enough for us and I highly recommend. Roll on next year 😭
#holidays #holidayvillage #rhodes #greece #holidayvillagerhodes #farmaofrhodes #animals #animallove #pettingzoo #happyholidays #summerholidays #rhodesholidayvillage #summer #summersun
#instagood #happy #getaway #greek #greecelover #bbloggers #beauty #bbloggersuk #discoverunder10K #realskin #selfie #holidayselfie #jacuzzi #luxury #luxuryholiday #makingmemories
💜 Did you manage to get your hands on the incredible StyleKorean Radiance Recover Beauty Box? 💜
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It sold out so quickly and unfortunately I was on holiday so I didn’t get a chance to give you guys the heads-up, but I thought I’d share with you what was included, alongside a demo of some of the products, so you can get an idea of just how incredible the value is when StyleKorean do these boxes - this was 9 full-sized products with a total value of $239 for just $39...which explains why it sold out so quickly!! Here’s what was included:
💜 House of Hur Purifying Cleansing Balm
💜 Biodance Hydro Cera-nol Real Deep Mask
💜 Beauty of Joseon Glow Replenishing Rice Milk
💜 VT Cosmetics Collagen Reedle Shot 100
💜 MIXSOON Soondy Centella Asiatica Essence
💜 Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream
💜 Mary&May Calendula Peptide Ageless Sleeping Mask
💜 Benton Black Eyelash Serum
💜 AXIS-Y Vegan Collagen Eye Serum
It’s literally an entire routine and more, I cannot believe how many amazing products were included!!
I had a play with the Reedle Shot, followed by the BoJ Rice Milk (love) and finished off with the Mary&May Sleeping Mask and the AXIS-Y Eye Serum; I used the Booster mode on my Medicube Booster Pro to work it all in.
💜 💜 Such an iconic box, I can’t wait to see the next one! 💜 💜
#stylekorean #stylekoreanbox #stylekorean_radiancerecover
#radiancerecoverbox #glowskin #stylekoreanpartner #kbeauty #kbeautybargain #koreanbeauty #koreanskincare #bbloggers #bbloggersuk #discoverunder10K #skincare #realskin #40plusbeauty #acne #acnecommunity #acnetreatments #adultacne #beauty #newbeauty #skincareroutine #skincareaddict #skincareproducts #healthyskin #skincarejunkie #skincaretips #glowingskin
#skin @stylekorean_global
🌟 Thank you Gen See for sending me these gorgeous goodies to play with - what a fabulous collection! 🌟
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I loved the overall vibe of Gen See immediately, as their range give off that effortlessly cool vibe, with pretty, flattering shades, easy-to-use textures and a great selection of products. Here’s what I used in the video:
🌟 Clean Sheen Cheek + Lip Colour in shade Lychee
🌟 Arch Support Brow Powder Gel in shade Light Taupe
🌟 Mixed Media Matte Liquid Eyeshadow in shade Linen
🌟 Mixed Media Metallic Liquid Eyeshadow in shade Champagne
🌟 Spectator Sport Mascara in shade Brown
🌟 Pick Me Up Lip Matte Lipstick in shade Rosie
How stunning is that lipstick shade? I didn’t think it would suit me but it’s such a great colour and the formula is wonderfully creamy. I didn’t get on too well with the brow product as the shade wasn’t quite right for me, but I absolutely love the Mixed Media shadows - definitely need some more shades.
I think my favourite of them all is the Clean Sheen as it’s all the things I love in a cheek product: dewy. buildable colour that blends seamlessly with the skin: LOVE IT!
🌟 🌟 I’ve linked directly to the Gen See site in my bio so you can have a look at the range and also find out more about their sets which offer really good value 🌟 🌟
#beauty #makeup #tryon #tryitwithme #tiwm #gensee #genseemakeup #bbloggers #discoverunder10K #bbloggersuk #over40 #over40beauty #realskin #over40makeup #naturalmakeup #easymakeup #newbeauty
#makeupaddict #makeuplover #lipstick #makeuptutorial #instamakeup #makeuplooks #makeupjunkie #makeupoftheday #wakeupandmakeup
#ilovemakeup #cosmetics #makeuptryon #genseereview @genseebeauty
It’s giving “This Girl is on Holiday” and that’s because she is! I’m going to try and do a Digital Detox, and by this I mean I’ll only share IG stories and try to limit checking my e-mail to no more than once an hour 🤣
I am very into this whole make-up look as I think it gives a really natural and healthy finish. I hate when people talk about how much they love their makeup but don’t share what they’re using, so here’s my list:
@dcypher.me Custom Drops (PR) mixed in with sunscreen: the fab team at DCYPHER suggested I try mixing their drops with my sunscreen and it is a revelation! Fabulous
@fieracosmetics Concealer (lightest shade) - literally just used this once but so far, so good.
@makeupbymario Bronzing & Shaping Serum (fair) - this gives the most beautiful touch of warmth and glow to the skin.
@hauslabs Glassy Lip and Cheek Stick (Glassy Pomelo) - this has been sitting in my “to try” box for ages and I am annoyed because look how pretty she is! I’m wearing this on both lips and cheeks.
@charlottetilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish (fair) - I’m very late to the party but this is every bit as good as they say.
@patmcgrathreal PermaGel (Blitz Brown) - on the upper waterline for a touch of definition
@beautypie Kohl Liner (Bright-Eyed) - on the lower lashline; this shade is a peachy beige rather than a stark white, so the faked “wide awake” look is much more convincing
@elfcosmeticsuk Lash XTNDR Mascara (Pitch Black) - this mascara is unbelievable! It gives great length and sooty pigment, but once on it does not budge and it’s just £7.
@glossier Boy Brow Arch (Grey) - brilliant pencil that’s sooo easy to use. Shout-out to Glossier for offering several ashy/cool-toned shades; this grey is absolute perfection.
@maccosmeticsuk Pro Locked Brow Gel (Clear) - I love the applicator on this as it grabs every single hair.
Finally, huge thanks to @haircreationsbynatalie_x for getting me to my perfect holiday blonde - she is the Queen of Colour! (Press App.)
I do love to waffle on about makeup! Thanks for reading, I’m off to Greece, catch you on the flip side...xx
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What’s your favourite Urban Decay product?
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I think mine is probably the original All Nighter Setting Spray (such an icon) although I love the Hydromaniac blushers...and we can’t forget the amazing Moondust! However, I was recently reminded of how great their brow product are too, particularly for those of us who need an ashy/cool-toned shade.
I put together a super speedy demo of their of their products:
I started with the Slick Day Clear Brow Gel, which has a really cool comb-like brush that allows you to get all the brows pressed into place before you start adding colour.
Next I used the pencil end of the Brow Blade Ink Stain and Waterproof Pencil in shade Taupe Trap - an excellent cool-leaning neutral taupe - before adding some more hair like strokes to the sparse patches with the inky end.
Finally, everything gets set in place with the Big Bush (😱) Volumising Tinted Brow Gel, also in the shade Taupe Trap.
My favourite is the Tinted Brow Gel as it has a really great double-sized brush that allows you to get all the hairs in place, then add some tint and volume too - it’s great if you’re like me and don’t always have the time and/or motivation to do a full brow, as it does a lot for a single product.
I also really like the Brow Blade as it’s so easy to use and looks so natural too. I could probably take or leave the clear Brow Gel as I don’t often use clear ones, but the brush is really good if you’re a fan of that laminated look.
All three are available now, and there’s currently 20% off all of them at Boots, so I’ve included a link to Boots in my bio.
#urbandecay #urbandecaybrows #udbrows #browblade #bigbush #slickday #brows #wowbrows #easybrows #ashybrows #cooltonedbrows #ashy #blondebrows #beauty #makeup #browdemo #easymakeup #bbloggers #bbloggersuk #newbeauty #browsonfleek #eyebrows #browgoals #browshaping #browlamination #discoverunder10K #makeuplover #makeupaddict #uduk #beautyreel @urbandecayuki @wpp
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