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Barry M Copper 335
Superdrug's recent 3 for 2 was an open invitation to browse the new polishes at Barry M - Although it's called Copper 335, what I immediately saw was an antique gold glitter with pink flecks in it.... Continue reading »
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Sugarpill - Heart Breaker - Hits the UK
Just noticed that Sugarpill's new 4-Colour Eyeshadow palette - Heart Breaker - is now available on Cocktail Cosmetics! Sweet Heart and Burning Heart are there too, if you don't already own them ;)... Continue reading »
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Summer 2012 with Melvita
Also launching this month are 2 rather interesting products from Melvita......resumes writing 2 weeks later due to large amounts of child homework assistants needed......and now battling with the... Continue reading »
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Everyday Minerals - I'm Keeping Your CD's - Wish You Were Here - Still Moments - Swatched
Texan company Everyday Minerals arrived in the UK about 18months ago, so they're still relatively new here. Online retailer Cocktail Cosmetics, who specialize in professional make up artist, vegan... Continue reading »
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Gold by Giles - Vixen Lipstick
Couldn't resist having a nosy at the new Gold by Giles range when I walked past New Look, as you do. The colour of Vixen looked to fit a gap in my pink wardrobe so I thought for £2.99 I'd have a... Continue reading »
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Illamasqua School of Make-up Art launch - Beauty School Drop-in
This Sunday sees Illamasqua's School of Make-Up Art launch - Beauty School Drop-In - A selection of free 15 minute classes throughout the afternoon. Having attended a good few courses at the School,... Continue reading »
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IMATS London rumoured move to Olympia???
After my disappointment at not being able to attend IMATS on Sunday this year due to impassable car parks, I'm excited to hear rumours that IMATS London may be on the move - not only in space but... Continue reading »
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Max Factor - Graffiti - Max Effect Mini Nail Polish
Last weekend I added to a growing collection of Max Factor Max Effect Mini Nail Polishes with Graffiti 44 and Dazzling Blue 14. Despite the fact that I'm not at all a fan of mini polishes, I keep... Continue reading »
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MUA Lip Boom - Bring It
You've got to love the idea on a 2 in one lippie and gloss for a night out - and this red fits the bill nicely. I have to confess though, I find the fruition of the MUA Lip Boom packaging rather... Continue reading »
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Sleek Launch Ultra Matte i-Divines
When I apologised for lots of stock photo posts yesterday, I completely forgot that I hadn't actually put this post up yet. I've been excitedly waiting to check this out ever since I first heard it... Continue reading »
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Sugarpill HeartBreaker Palette
Apologies for yet another stock photo post, it's not often I get excited about so many new launches in a row! It took me forever to get round to placing an order with Sugarpill, I just wanted... Continue reading »
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Paul & Joe - Midsummer Night Dream Collection
No one makes make up prettier than Paul & Joe, and their latest collection is no exception. I first saw Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night Dream as a teenager, performed in an open air production at... Continue reading »
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Models Own - Indian Ocean - Beetle Juice Collection
When I picked up Indian Ocean, as part of a 3 for 2 in Boots, together with Aqua Violet and Ibiza Mix I had a feeling it would need to be layered and had picked out Illamasqua's Caress in my mind as... Continue reading »
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Murad Anti-Ageing Blemish Regime
When it comes to reviewing skincare, I've always been convinced that using it for about a month at least before reviewing is essential. I also like to only change one thing at a time, unless, like... Continue reading »
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Nails inc Nail Jewellery
QVC plays a large responsibility in the development of my beauty product obsession. High end skincare, getting back into makeup after giving it up altogether whilst reproducing and of course nail... Continue reading »
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Orly Buried Treasure NotD
Not your usual fair from me this one, but I'm very taken with Orly's Buried Treasure. I've been playing with glitters so much recently that I couldn't believe how easy this was to remove. Application... Continue reading »
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Trolls
I'm not sure what I want to do with this post, except to say to anybody else who picks up from there stats that they have a troll post out there, that they are not alone. Even when you laugh it off... Continue reading »
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Models Own Hed Kandi 'Disco Heaven' over Copper Pot
With living in Migraine City this week, I've had 3 since Monday, this is the first opportunity I've had to check out the pics I took last weekend of Models Own Disco Heaven. Disco Heaven got left... Continue reading »
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MUA Master Class with Karla Powell
It seems like an age ago now, but back at the end of February I had the chance to attend a Master Class by Karla Powell, Head of Makeup Artistry for MUA, who'd recently captured my attention with... Continue reading »
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Revlon ColourBurst Lip Butters - Raspberry Pie - Lollipop - Strawberry Shortcake
When I first started hearing the hype of the Revlon Lip Butters making their way into Boots stores, I wasn't convinced they were going to be me at all. I like my colour solid and the on line swatches... Continue reading »

