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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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💚 It was love at first use with the new Athletia Eye Zone Care Cream, as it’s just one of those products that serves a very specific purpose and it does it so, so well.

This beautifully formulated eye treatment is designed to hydrate the delicate eye area thanks to the Water Lipid formula, and if you pair it with some gentle eye massage, it’ll tackle signs of tiredness and excessive digital exposure too.

I attended a virtual class that provided me with some great techniques on how to massage this in; obviously this was several days ago so I’ve forgotten about 90% of what I learned (very on-brand) but the remaining 10% has given me a really good technique that I’ve been using both AM and PM and I feel like this has made such a difference to how my eye cream absorbs and settles on the skin.

No only does this smell lovely (but naturally so - no unpleasant perfume-y fragrance) and feel gorgeous on the skin, it sinks in well, sits perfectly under makeup and brilliantly hydrates the eye area: I could not ask for more and this has become a daily feature in my skincare routine.

It’s £45 and I’ve included a link in my bio. At the moment, you can also get a GWP of the Core Balance Duo, an iconic set from the brand that contains a skincare oil which you apply to the skin, before finishing with the toner - a really unique combo that you currently can get for free with a purchase of the Eye Zone Care Cream 💚

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(Unpaid ad - PR) 💚 It was love at first use with the new Athletia Eye Zone Care Cream, as it’s just one of those products that serves a very specific purpose and it does it so, so well. This beautifully formulated eye treatment is designed to hydrate the delicate eye area thanks to the Water Lipid formula, and if you pair it with some gentle eye massage, it’ll tackle signs of tiredness and excessive digital exposure too. I attended a virtual class that provided me with some great techniques on how to massage this in; obviously this was several days ago so I’ve forgotten about 90% of what I learned (very on-brand) but the remaining 10% has given me a really good technique that I’ve been using both AM and PM and I feel like this has made such a difference to how my eye cream absorbs and settles on the skin. No only does this smell lovely (but naturally so - no unpleasant perfume-y fragrance) and feel gorgeous on the skin, it sinks in well, sits perfectly under makeup and brilliantly hydrates the eye area: I could not ask for more and this has become a daily feature in my skincare routine. It’s £45 and I’ve included a link in my bio. At the moment, you can also get a GWP of the Core Balance Duo, an iconic set from the brand that contains a skincare oil which you apply to the skin, before finishing with the toner - a really unique combo that you currently can get for free with a purchase of the Eye Zone Care Cream 💚

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🎁Have you seen the @lookfantastic Beauty Advent Calendar for 2023? It is absolutely packed full of fantastic products, covering everything you need for some serious pampering.

On the blog today, you will find a little look at what’s included, starting off with some of my favourites, before I go on to reveal the full contents in each category.

This calendar is such a bargain at £99 for over £565 of products, with loads of full-sized goodies; you could easily repurpose some of them as gifts whilst still keeping lots for yourself!

In my bio you will find a link to my review plus a direct link to the beauty box itself.

Are you excited for beauty advent calendars this year? 🎄🎁

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(Paid AD - PR/Aff/sponsored content) 🎁Have you seen the @lookfantastic Beauty Advent Calendar for 2023? It is absolutely packed full of fantastic products, covering everything you need for some serious pampering. On the blog today, you will find a little look at what’s included, starting off with some of my favourites, before I go on to reveal the full contents in each category. This calendar is such a bargain at £99 for over £565 of products, with loads of full-sized goodies; you could easily repurpose some of them as gifts whilst still keeping lots for yourself! In my bio you will find a link to my review plus a direct link to the beauty box itself. Are you excited for beauty advent calendars this year? 🎄🎁

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I had so much fun creating this look, using almost entirely SUQQU (powder, eyeliner and mascara were the only products that weren’t SUQQU) and the whole look is built around the beautiful Signature Color Eyes in 128, which is from last season and it’s sold out in most places, but I found it still available at Selfridges, so if you fancy treating yourself to my favourite ever SUQQU palette then I would recommend grabbing it quite soon! I’ve linked it in my bio.

I’m also using the new SUQQU The Foundation, which just launched last week; I’ll have a more detailed review soon, but just a quick heads-up that if you like a rich, hydrating, “glass skin” formula then this is the one for you!

What do you think of this smoky eye look? Have a wonderful weekend, my lovely friends! xx

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(Unpaid ad - PR) I had so much fun creating this look, using almost entirely SUQQU (powder, eyeliner and mascara were the only products that weren’t SUQQU) and the whole look is built around the beautiful Signature Color Eyes in 128, which is from last season and it’s sold out in most places, but I found it still available at Selfridges, so if you fancy treating yourself to my favourite ever SUQQU palette then I would recommend grabbing it quite soon! I’ve linked it in my bio. I’m also using the new SUQQU The Foundation, which just launched last week; I’ll have a more detailed review soon, but just a quick heads-up that if you like a rich, hydrating, “glass skin” formula then this is the one for you! What do you think of this smoky eye look? Have a wonderful weekend, my lovely friends! xx

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✨I was planning to review the Heimish Artless Glow Base soon, but I decided to rush through a review because StyleKorean currently have it on offer and it is so, so good - I actually think this might be my favourite ever sunscreen! 😱

For me to love a sunscreen, it has to ideally do a number of things:

✔️It has to have a high SPF - this one is SPF50

✔️You have to be able to use loads of it without any issue - this one can be layered up as much as you like, skin doesn`t get greasier looking and it just melts into skin without any pilling

✔️Must play well with other products - I now use this instead of a primer and it plays well with both skincare and makeup, making it a brilliant multitasker

This also adds a fantastic, pearlescent glow to the skin that shines through under makeup without looking sweaty or OTT.

I would compare this to my beloved SUQQU Protecting Day Cream, however, this one is less than half the price, and, if you buy it now from @stylekorean_global, it`s less than a tenner which is just amazing for what you get.

✨I highly recommend trying this and you can find it by clicking on the link through my bio ✨

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(Purchase) ✨I was planning to review the Heimish Artless Glow Base soon, but I decided to rush through a review because StyleKorean currently have it on offer and it is so, so good - I actually think this might be my favourite ever sunscreen! 😱 For me to love a sunscreen, it has to ideally do a number of things: ✔️It has to have a high SPF - this one is SPF50 ✔️You have to be able to use loads of it without any issue - this one can be layered up as much as you like, skin doesn't get greasier looking and it just melts into skin without any pilling ✔️Must play well with other products - I now use this instead of a primer and it plays well with both skincare and makeup, making it a brilliant multitasker This also adds a fantastic, pearlescent glow to the skin that shines through under makeup without looking sweaty or OTT. I would compare this to my beloved SUQQU Protecting Day Cream, however, this one is less than half the price, and, if you buy it now from @stylekorean_global, it's less than a tenner which is just amazing for what you get. ✨I highly recommend trying this and you can find it by clicking on the link through my bio ✨

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There are a few beauty sites I logon to every single day to see what’s happening, and one of them is @stylekorean_global; they stock the most phenomenal collection of K-Beauty and they’re always running really good promotions. I’m fortunate to be on their press list, but I’ve also started buying a lot from them too, so expect to see a lot of #kbeauty love in the next few months!

I was sent this trio of Vitamin C products from @jumiso_global, and I’m so impressed that they have three different types of Vitamin C serums to suit your individual needs. It’s #TextureTuesday, so enjoy some fabulous textures over the inexplicably depressing background music...

🧡All Day Pure C 5.5 Serum: a powerful duo of 5.5% L-Ascorbic Acid and 2% Ascorbyl Glucoside, this serum promises to fade dark spots by up to 30% in 2 weeks!

🧡All Day Vitamin Brightening and Balancing Facial Serum: this contains a cocktail of vitamins housed in gentle ingredients (included my beloved cica and Hyaluronic Acid) making this a great starting point for those new to Vitamin C, or an ideal choice for the more sensitive skin types.

🧡All Day VC-IP 1.0 Firming Serum: this is the one that excited me the most as it’s got a bit of a do-it-all formula that promises to hydrate, promote collagen production and brighten skin, making it perfect for anyone trying to streamline their skincare.

🧡🧡 StyleKorean have a massive sale on the moment so all three of these serums are around half price, I’ve linked them all individually in my bio, or you can also find them on Amazon. Which serum would you like to try? 🧡🧡

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(Unpaid ad - PR/aff.) There are a few beauty sites I logon to every single day to see what’s happening, and one of them is @stylekorean_global; they stock the most phenomenal collection of K-Beauty and they’re always running really good promotions. I’m fortunate to be on their press list, but I’ve also started buying a lot from them too, so expect to see a lot of #kbeauty love in the next few months! I was sent this trio of Vitamin C products from @jumiso_global, and I’m so impressed that they have three different types of Vitamin C serums to suit your individual needs. It’s #TextureTuesday, so enjoy some fabulous textures over the inexplicably depressing background music... 🧡All Day Pure C 5.5 Serum: a powerful duo of 5.5% L-Ascorbic Acid and 2% Ascorbyl Glucoside, this serum promises to fade dark spots by up to 30% in 2 weeks! 🧡All Day Vitamin Brightening and Balancing Facial Serum: this contains a cocktail of vitamins housed in gentle ingredients (included my beloved cica and Hyaluronic Acid) making this a great starting point for those new to Vitamin C, or an ideal choice for the more sensitive skin types. 🧡All Day VC-IP 1.0 Firming Serum: this is the one that excited me the most as it’s got a bit of a do-it-all formula that promises to hydrate, promote collagen production and brighten skin, making it perfect for anyone trying to streamline their skincare. 🧡🧡 StyleKorean have a massive sale on the moment so all three of these serums are around half price, I’ve linked them all individually in my bio, or you can also find them on Amazon. Which serum would you like to try? 🧡🧡

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The September Roccabox is here, and the theme for this month focuses on rising stars in the world of beauty. Here`s what you get:

💜ARKIVE The Good Habit Hybrid Hair Oil: I was particularly excited to see this since I was at ARKIVE last week for an event, so I can`t wait to try this ✨

💜skinChemists Advanced Lash Intensive Clear Mascara Treatment: I think a lot of people will be excited to see this (not just because of the £69 price tag!) and I`ll be giving it a go as it sounds rather interesting 👀

💜Hello Skin - Hydrogel Eye Masks: recently I have just become a walking puff monster so I welcome any kind of eye mask to help with such problems 🙌

💜Myrkl (3 doses): this is a clever little pill that you take the night before drinking to reduce the impact of the impending hangover...where were these in my 20s?! 😫

💜Sixways Recovery Body Cleanser: there are a variety of Sixways products this month, so it`s a bit of a lucky dip 👌

💜💜Find a link to subscribe in my bio. What do you fancy trying from the September box? 💜💜

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(Unpaid ad - PR/aff.) The September Roccabox is here, and the theme for this month focuses on rising stars in the world of beauty. Here's what you get: 💜ARKIVE The Good Habit Hybrid Hair Oil: I was particularly excited to see this since I was at ARKIVE last week for an event, so I can't wait to try this ✨ 💜skinChemists Advanced Lash Intensive Clear Mascara Treatment: I think a lot of people will be excited to see this (not just because of the £69 price tag!) and I'll be giving it a go as it sounds rather interesting 👀 💜Hello Skin - Hydrogel Eye Masks: recently I have just become a walking puff monster so I welcome any kind of eye mask to help with such problems 🙌 💜Myrkl (3 doses): this is a clever little pill that you take the night before drinking to reduce the impact of the impending hangover...where were these in my 20s?! 😫 💜Sixways Recovery Body Cleanser: there are a variety of Sixways products this month, so it's a bit of a lucky dip 👌 💜💜Find a link to subscribe in my bio. What do you fancy trying from the September box? 💜💜

Making the most of the horror show that is my skin at the moment by working on my transition videos...when life give you lemons, people! 😂

Happy weekend my lovelies, have a great one xx

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Making the most of the horror show that is my skin at the moment by working on my transition videos...when life give you lemons, people! 😂 Happy weekend my lovelies, have a great one xx

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𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘨𝘰 𝘴𝘰 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘸𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘳, 𝘴𝘰 𝘐`𝘷𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 #BeautyPerfectPairings, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘧𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺 💛

I`m starting things off with these pretties from Youth to the People, the Superfood Cleanser and the Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask.

Both products are iconic alone, with the cleanser providing a deep and thorough cleanse for both AM and PM, whilst the mask is full of nourishing goodies that work to hydrate, either as a quickie treatment (I like to use it whilst I have a loooong soak in the bath) or as an overnight mask, but together, these two are a quick and easy way to give your face a mini facial, allowing a deep cleanse followed by a hydrating treat that easily slots into your routine.

What do you love from YTTP? Do you have a pair of products that you think go really well together? 💛

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(Unpaid ad - PR) 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘨𝘰 𝘴𝘰 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘸𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘳, 𝘴𝘰 𝘐'𝘷𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 #BeautyPerfectPairings, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘧𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺 💛 I'm starting things off with these pretties from Youth to the People, the Superfood Cleanser and the Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask. Both products are iconic alone, with the cleanser providing a deep and thorough cleanse for both AM and PM, whilst the mask is full of nourishing goodies that work to hydrate, either as a quickie treatment (I like to use it whilst I have a loooong soak in the bath) or as an overnight mask, but together, these two are a quick and easy way to give your face a mini facial, allowing a deep cleanse followed by a hydrating treat that easily slots into your routine. What do you love from YTTP? Do you have a pair of products that you think go really well together? 💛

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💜💜 I was so excited when Geek & Gorgeous got in touch to send me some goodies as I’ve heard such amazing things!

If you’ve seen my stories, you’ll know that I’ve got really problematic skin at the mo so I’m treading very carefully with any new products that might make the issue worse, therefore, I’m holding off on a full review for a little bit longer, I’ll write a more detailed blog post soon.

Today I thought I’d share with you some texture shots, since it’s #TextureTuesday and I FINALLY got the timing right!

First up there’s HA5 Rich, followed by Jelly Joker and lastly Mighty Melt. I have my eye on a few of their products, which would you recommend I try next? 💜💜

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(Unpaid ad - PR) 💜💜 I was so excited when Geek & Gorgeous got in touch to send me some goodies as I’ve heard such amazing things! If you’ve seen my stories, you’ll know that I’ve got really problematic skin at the mo so I’m treading very carefully with any new products that might make the issue worse, therefore, I’m holding off on a full review for a little bit longer, I’ll write a more detailed blog post soon. Today I thought I’d share with you some texture shots, since it’s #TextureTuesday and I FINALLY got the timing right! First up there’s HA5 Rich, followed by Jelly Joker and lastly Mighty Melt. I have my eye on a few of their products, which would you recommend I try next? 💜💜

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RoC skincare is now available at Boots! I was sent a couple of their bestsellers to celebrate, so I`ve shared my thoughts on my blog - direct link in bio.

Have a read and let me know what you fancy trying from RoC 💜

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(Unpaid ad - PR) RoC skincare is now available at Boots! I was sent a couple of their bestsellers to celebrate, so I've shared my thoughts on my blog - direct link in bio. Have a read and let me know what you fancy trying from RoC 💜

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My love for K-Beauty is pretty intense right now and I cannot stop treating myself to more skincare as it all just looks and sounds incredible, which leads me nicely to Mary & May, have you heard of them? I’ll admit that, until they got in touch offering me some products to try, I hadn’t, but now I am a fan and I’ve already ordered their CICA Houttuynia Tea Tree Calming Mask which I very much need in my life.

If you are unfamiliar with Mary & May, they are a clean beauty skincare brand with a heavy focus on dermatologically tested, skin safe ingredients, housed in eco-friendly packaging, none of which is tested on animals. I was sent a little introductory quad of skincare, so here are my thoughts:

Vegan Low pH Hyaluronic Gel Cleanser: my second favourite of the products I tried, this is a fabulously gentle cleanser that gives a light, creamy foam, making it ideal for an AM cleanse or a PM second cleanse.

2 % Niacinamide + 93% Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum: I wasn’t able to try this due to how my skin reacts to Niacinamide, but it’s a brilliant-sounding serum that’s designed to help with brightening and balancing skin.

Sensitive Soothing Gel Blemish Cream: this is my favourite of the four as it’s just a lovely, gentle hydrator that I’d really rate for anyone who is blemish-prone or has reactive skin.

Vegan CICA Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++: this was the one I was most excited to try as it ticks all my boxes regarding things I like to have in a sunscreen, but annoyingly it pilled quite badly on my skin, so it’s one I’ll still use on days when I’m not wearing makeup, but it didn’t work for me otherwise.

The Mary & May range is huge so well worth checking out! They’re available on Amazon and Style Korean, both of which I’ve linked to in my bio.

Have you tried anything from Mary & May?

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(Unpaid ad - PR) My love for K-Beauty is pretty intense right now and I cannot stop treating myself to more skincare as it all just looks and sounds incredible, which leads me nicely to Mary & May, have you heard of them? I’ll admit that, until they got in touch offering me some products to try, I hadn’t, but now I am a fan and I’ve already ordered their CICA Houttuynia Tea Tree Calming Mask which I very much need in my life. If you are unfamiliar with Mary & May, they are a clean beauty skincare brand with a heavy focus on dermatologically tested, skin safe ingredients, housed in eco-friendly packaging, none of which is tested on animals. I was sent a little introductory quad of skincare, so here are my thoughts: Vegan Low pH Hyaluronic Gel Cleanser: my second favourite of the products I tried, this is a fabulously gentle cleanser that gives a light, creamy foam, making it ideal for an AM cleanse or a PM second cleanse. 2 % Niacinamide + 93% Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum: I wasn’t able to try this due to how my skin reacts to Niacinamide, but it’s a brilliant-sounding serum that’s designed to help with brightening and balancing skin. Sensitive Soothing Gel Blemish Cream: this is my favourite of the four as it’s just a lovely, gentle hydrator that I’d really rate for anyone who is blemish-prone or has reactive skin. Vegan CICA Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++: this was the one I was most excited to try as it ticks all my boxes regarding things I like to have in a sunscreen, but annoyingly it pilled quite badly on my skin, so it’s one I’ll still use on days when I’m not wearing makeup, but it didn’t work for me otherwise. The Mary & May range is huge so well worth checking out! They’re available on Amazon and Style Korean, both of which I’ve linked to in my bio. Have you tried anything from Mary & May?

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Since I’ve been doing a lot more filming recently, it’s been a while since I reminded you just how bad I am at taking pictures of myself; so, what time is it?

IT`S SELFIE TIME!

Do you like my "There’s Something About Mary" style quiff?

The main reason I’m sharing this today is to give you a sneak peak of this eye look I created exclusively using the shades in the SUQQU Signature Color Eye palette in 128, which is part of the beautiful AW23 collection - I`ll be uploading a video soon.

I usually create eye looks that are “daytime friendly,” but I decided to go a little smokier with this look. What do you think? 👀

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(Unpaid ad - PR) Since I’ve been doing a lot more filming recently, it’s been a while since I reminded you just how bad I am at taking pictures of myself; so, what time is it? IT'S SELFIE TIME! Do you like my "There’s Something About Mary" style quiff? The main reason I’m sharing this today is to give you a sneak peak of this eye look I created exclusively using the shades in the SUQQU Signature Color Eye palette in 128, which is part of the beautiful AW23 collection - I'll be uploading a video soon. I usually create eye looks that are “daytime friendly,” but I decided to go a little smokier with this look. What do you think? 👀

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