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The day finally came! My skin was clear enough this morning to wear a tinted moisturiser. I have been waiting for this day for a long time. The reason being, I bought Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer in December and there hasn’t been a day that I felt my skin could go with so little coverage. I...

I am in love with YSL La Laque Couture Nail Polishes. Love I tell you! Thought it was time for some swatches and a review of their fabulousness (yes, I make up words now).     N°4 Corail Colisée A bright coral. Sounds like so many others but its beauty is unparalleled in my books N°29...

I was delighted with the opportunity to be part of Metro Herald’s Clobber Blogger segment. My first beauty column was published today – Yay! I’m  not going to lie, I’m kinda’ delighted to be on the same page as Mr Farrell. Sorry to make you look at my mug again! Ok,...

I promised a video on my favourite products for faking a glow. I have tried so many over the past few years but there are only a few products that stood out to me. I also included a little demo on how I apply the products for that ‘lit from within’ look. Hope you enjoy! Products I mentioned: Jemma...

I have been experimenting with a few different cleanser over the past few weeks. One I particularly liked is VOYA Cast Away Anti-Aging Facial Wash. Before I get started I should point out that I’m a fan of wash-off cleansers. They fit in with my lifestyle. The fact that I’m usually falling...

I don’t know about you but this time of year my hands are always extremely dry and chapped. I have six different hand-creams on the go and none of them are making a blind but of difference. Instead of listing a whole lot of creams I have found useless I’ll get right to the good one! Aveeno...

I liked the look of Sally Hansen’s new lady like shades at first glance. Sure, they’re like other polishes I have but that just means I’ll use them! Soft and creamy is the order of the day… Nude Now – A subtle peachy, pink hue. Greige Gardens – A grey...

I’m a huge Benefit Cosmetics fan. There are very few of their products that I don’t love – Boing Concealer being the only one. And even though it didn’t suit my skin type I had to admit that the coverage was amazing. Well, I now have another product to add to that list, unfortunately....

I have been know to have a shiny face from time to time. Never a good look for me. I notice this most on a busy day – always on the days that you want to apply make-up and have it stay put. Now I’m not a make-up checker, I probably should be but there’s no time for such faffing. ...

You have probably heard me yapping about my love for Isa Dora cosmetics when I was a teenager. Last year I made a Product Rave video about their blush (posted below). Well now they have a few products lined up for Spring and I have been dabbling. Oh how Amy likes to dabble. The collection is called...

The Body Shop has launched a few products for Easter and Spring. Now, you know I can’t resist a body butter but I have never tried the strawberry version. Perfect for this time of year. There is a lovely strawberry lipbalm too along with a new fragrance for Summer.   Chocomania...

I couldn’t decide whether to post this on my bump blog or here but since I’m wearing ordinary clothes, i.e. not maternity wear, I thought I would keep it here. So many of you have asked to see a bump picture, here I am, 20 weeks pregnant. Please note that the sun was shining when  I got...

Well, as promised, here is my nugget at 20 weeks, taken on Monday. I can’t stop smiling! There’s nothing better than the feeling of hearing your baby is growing fine – makes months of morning sickness worthwhile :) New Blog Time! I also wanted to mention that I have started a second...

I was perusing the Olay section in my local Boots  a while back and I was approached by a lovely sales lady who tried to coerce me into buying the new Olay 7 Effects Sensitive SPF15. I politely listened to the sales pitch and allowed her to demonstrate the smoothness of said magical product on the...

I’m still on my quest for the best drugstore foundation. I like Revlon Photoready and rely on Rimmel Lasting Finish on days where I need a little more coverage but I still want to explore. I picked up a bottle of Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation after my Lasting Finish ran out. It was on special...