Tag Archives: British

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Bona Fide is a new brand to me but I’m so glad to discover it – we are definitely in the realms of luxury candles here, but La Delicate, designed by perfumier Nathalie Feisthauer (who has a very illustrious list of brands she has created fragrances for including Paul …

[unpaid/affiliate] I’m aware that I’ve got some pricy candles coming up but I was in my local M&S on Saturday and got chatting with a lady by the candle display who was extolling the virtues of an M&S candle when another lady joined us asking what the gorgeous smell was. …

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Sometimes I get asked by people who wear little to no make up where to start, and that’s a very good question. I’m a life long make up wearer (it wouldn’t surprise me if I was born wearing a dot of Rouge Noir) so know my way around almost …

[unpaid/sample] I saw a friend drinking a glass of 8 Greens and immediately wanted to try some. I am good at eating my greens – I try to have fruit, salad or veg every single day but some days, fitting in the standard 5 portions is impossible. I’m not sure …

[unpaid/purchase/affiliate] I’m taking Friday off beauty and instead focusing on things that would fall more into the health category. A reader recommend (thank you Pinky!) is Blephasol Sensitive Eye Lid Cleanser and it couldn’t have come at a better time for me. I’ve been testing several mascaras over the past …

[unpaid/sample] We are very definitely in the land of luxury here with Guerlain’s new hand soaps, but oh my, these are very tempting. I should first say that each one is housed in a glass bottle so afterwards you could fill it with anything you like (although Guerlain refills will …

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Small but perfectly formed sums up Guerlain’s seasonal offerings this year. I’m glad of it – brands are really paring back and I don’t know if they’re bracing themselves for reduced spending, taking account that skin care is winning in the beauty market just now or if it’s a …

[unpaid/sample] I’m instantly fond of this cleansing balm just for the name – Jaya is short for Just As You Are and there is no better sentiment in beauty. This cleanser is a balm to milk formula, which is something I see much less of – remember there was a …

The UN has demanded Egypt immediately release a jailed British blogger who has been on hunger strike for seven months, warning his life is ‘in great danger’.   Alaa Abd el-Fattah, a prominent Egyptian-British activist and blogger, was sentenced in December 2021 to five years in prison on charges of spreading fake …

[purchase] A further purchase from Chinatown – this time a bit more readily available. It’s the Rohto Lip Fondue – one of the most lovely stick balms I’ve ever had. I’ve noticed that the trend is much more for a sheer but sheeny lip finish and if you’re feeling adventurous, …