foundation

Friday, 26 February 2021

Foundation Friday #2: Which Huda Beauty #FauxFilter foundation should you buy?

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It's been a good year for Huda Beauty so far. First came the launch of Faux Filter Skin Finish Stick Foundation (October 2020), quite swiftly followed with a re-launch of the brand’s OG formula, reformulated, of course. Starting the new year as she meant to go on, Huda Beauty takes a plunge into a new era. Made for the masses - both are finally fragrance-free, long-wearing, and offer that sought-after Instagram-filter finish. But which one should you buy? This blogger investigates.

Friday, 25 September 2020

Foundation Friday #1: KVD Vegan Beauty True Portrait foundation review

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Foundation Friday’s here we go, starting with the one and only KVD Vegan Beauty True Portrait foundation, aka a dream base for light to medium coverage lovers. Want to know if it’s worth your money, then keep on reading.

Wednesday, 4 March 2020

BEST FOUNDATION FOR MATURE SKIN? LAURA MERCIER FLAWLESS LUMIÈRE

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Laura Mercier Flawless Lumière foundation - is it any good?

I always get excited about new foundations so when I was invited to visit the Laura Mercier counter at John Lewis, Grand Central in Birmingham, I was secretly hoping to have a little play with their Flawless Lumière Foundation. I was not only allowed to play but also brought home the bottle with me! So if you’re interested, here are my thoughts on it.

Monday, 25 November 2019

£60 FOUNDATION??? PAT McGRATH LABS SKIN FETISH: SUBLIME PERFECTION REVIEW

Birmingham, UK

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Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish Sublime Perfection foundation

Okay, let’s start with a quick disclaimer, I’m in no way saying you’ll ever need to spend sixty freaking pounds on a foundation. You don’t. Ever. But when Pat McGrath, the goddess of makeup comes out with her first-ever foundation, you know it’s going to be huge. The Internet is divided, but is the hype and hate justified?

Sunday, 6 October 2019

NEW IN: FENTY PRO FILT’R HYDRATING LONGWEAR FOUNDATION IS NOTHING LIKE THE ORIGINAL, BUT DO YOU NEED THE HYDRATING PRIMER TOO?

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Good morning Queens, how are we on this beautiful morning? It’s no longer warm & sunny here in Birmingham when I write this so it's only fair that I’m coming to you with yet another foundation review. We’re chatting all things Fenty Beauty’s new in: the Pro Filt’r Hydrating Longwear Foundation & dry skin saviour: the Hydrating Primer. Spoiler alert: you may want to part with some cash. Good thing you've not spent that payday cash yet!?


Sunday, 18 August 2019

Revolution Conceal & Hydrate Foundation & Concealer review

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Revolution Conceal & Hydrate Foundation & Concealer

I'm forever on a lookout for that perfect base. This means buying and trying a lot of foundations and concealers. I may have a bit of a problem judging by the state of my collection. I usually prefer luxury brands finish to those in the drugstore but have I changed my mind? Let's chat the brand spanking new revolution Conceal & Hydrate Foundation (F2) and Concealer (C2).

Friday, 12 July 2019

KEEPING IT COOL


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Long lasting summer base

I’ve been teasing you with my new favourite base routine on my Instagram Stories for a while now. It’s summer friendly, cooling, sweat-proof & long lasting. If you’re looking for a dewy finish that can survive a long day in the office and after work drinks, I’m here to deliver all the newness. Intrigued? Then keep on reading...

Wednesday, 29 May 2019

4 DEWY FOUNDATIONS I’M OBSESSED WITH RN

4 foundations for summer radiant skin

Oh go on, it’s time for a new foundation edit. Some old faves (looking at ya Becca!), some new-ish (IT Cosmetics), some brand new luxury (oh hiiiii Dior) & even one new drugstore contender (Revlon much?)! I have 4 Illuminating foundations that will make you glow like you’ve not glowed before (glowed - is that even a word???). From light to full coverage, I got ya covered! 

Sunday, 31 March 2019

LUXURY MAKEUP NEWBIES: BUT ARE THEY WORTH THE SPLURGE?

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Luxury newbies reviewed

The sun is shining and your girl’s playing with makeup. What else is new? Well, quite a bit actually! The beauty world has blessed us with so many newbies, but are they worth your hard earned money? Let’s have a closer look, shall we? 

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