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[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’ve got three of the Nest Perfume Oils to review and I’m starting with Turkish Rose. It’s incredible really how many iterations of rose there are in fragrance world, but when I smell the roses trees in my garden they all smell of rose but none smell identical so …

[unpaid/sample] It’s been so long – and I mean so long – since I did a complete eye look but just felt compelled by the colours in the Summer Jean Palette. Guerlain Floral Denim Collection Summer Jean Palette So, is this not the most lovely palette you’ve seen in ever? The …

[unpaid/sample] Yes, of course it’s lovely! The cleanser is lovely, the mist is lovely – it’s exactly what we could have hoped for from Lisa who is definitely ramping up her status in beauty retail by opening a counter in Selfridges today. For now, there is the Skin Enhancing Treatment …

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Well, this is going be a big divider! A quick background to this gourmand fragrance conceived by noted nose, Olivier Cresp, and his daughter Anais, who founded Akro. Bake is an olfactory representation of the lemon cupcakes enjoyed by them both at their favourite Soho bakery. Akro Bake Review …

AD I’ve had so many one-off non-surgical treatments throughout my career as a beauty journalist and blogger – testing has always been part of what I do and it’s crucial if you really want to understand how (and whether) a treatment really does work. I read somewhere that at-home devices …

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Beyond a doubt, my favourite Escentric Molecules fragrance is Mandarin – it’s the ultimate in high impact juicy and zesty fragrance and when friends come over, it’s one of their favourite spritzes (if I’ve been reviewing I leave them for anyone and everyone to try if they want to). …

A New Formation: How Black Footballers Shaped The Modern Game is a book that delves deep into the experiences of black footballers from across the decades in Great Britain. Edited by Calum Jacobs, the likes of Arsenal legend Ian Wright, former Lionesses manager Hope Powell and Premier League icon Andy …

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] If you’re a fan of Charlotte’s Magic Cream for the face, I think you’ll very much enjoy the body version which is blended with hyaluronic acid, caffeine and shea. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Body Cream It’s sumptuous, beautifully hydrating, makes skin feel supple and soft – oh, and smooth as …

[unpaid/sample] When your brand is actually called Sunless [by Jimmy Coco] but everyone just calls it Jimmy Coco because the name is too good you forget about the actual title you know it’s a winner. There are so many self-tans around – my go-to has always been Tan Luxe but …

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I tend to struggle a bit with nude shades – a lot are just too chalky or orange toned – but this little beauty from MAC is just right, I think. Thanks, It’s MAC! I don’t think this is a new shade – it arrived from the brand amongst …