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The Chameleon Eyeshadow Flakes are described as the ultimate product for glitter lovers with unique flake pigments that don’t use harsh glitter particles. Unlike other forms of glitter particles, these are said to be soft, lightweight and comfortable to wear. As for the application? It’s quite a unique process. To begin, you take the Glistening Pigment Mix, place two small drops into a bowl and then mix together with your Eyeshadow Flakes until it’s evenly mixed. Once it’s mixed together, you should be left with a lightweight glitter mix. Taking a small flat brush, slowly begin to paint the mixture onto your eyes and build up as you desire—make sure to let it set until it feels dry on your eyes. I have to admit it took me a couple of tries before I managed to get the f...

In the world of beauty, it’s hard not to get swept up in the excitement of newness; fancy product launches that promise us the world or, at the very least, noticeably glowy skin, lengthened lashes, or fuller-looking lips. Sure, some do live up to their lofty promises, and may even become a firm fixture in our beauty bags, but it won’t be long before another wonder product comes along to steal the spotlight. The real objective of any beauty product should, however, be longevity—to be eternally relevant and adorned long after the initial social media fanfare. It takes time, but the products that are worth knowing are the ones that remain in-demand once everything goes quiet.  However, sometimes a quietly unassuming beauty classic does offer all that, but is still u...

When daily commutes to the office were more of a regular thing, the best part of my morning routine was easily putting on my makeup. Beyond the transformational aspect, for me, applying it is also downright therapeutic. But, as working from home became the new norm, my makeup collection understandably started to collect dust. Until very recently, it’s been almost a year since I picked up a blending brush and thoroughly dove into my eye shadow palettes. I used to relish experimenting with different colours and glittery textures, but admittedly my skills have become a little rusty. To ease into the full swing of vibrant eye shadow looks I decided to turn to something a little more beginner-friendly.  Colourful eyeliner has all of the fun of ...

While some people have seen the last year or so as an opportunity to ditch their usual makeup routines for something more low-maintenance, I have taken an entirely different approach. Over the last 18 months, I’ve been experimenting with new eye-shadow looks and hairstyles and rediscovering my love for all of those overlooked beauty products that were starting to collect dust. At the same time, I’ve even added new steps to my makeup routine, including applying foundation, concealer, bronzer and, more recently, blush. Sure, blush had been a part of my beauty routine in the past, but after I discovered Glossier’s Cloud Paint, I called off my search for the perfect blush. But with so many recent blush launches (not to mention all the TikTok users posting their favorites), I ...

From following her full skincare routine (in the name of research, of course) to sniffing out her signature scent, when it comes to beauty products there is one woman whose recommendations I always trust: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. The supermodel and Rose Inc founder always shares the chicest beauty picks on her Instagram—from lipsticks to fragrances—and you can bet that if Rosie swears by it then it must be something pretty special. Thankfully, though, Rosie has finally turned her attention to her own beauty products, rather than recommending others. That’s right, her very own beauty line has finally landed and to say that I’m excited about it would be very much an understatement.  You Deserve to Make Money Even When ...

From cryo sheet masks to 8-second hair treatments, when it coms to viral beauty products there’s one place to go if you want to know what’s trending right now: TikTok. I’ll admit that I’m still getting to grips with the social media platform, but it’s clearly becoming the coolest platform to spot both fashion trends and beauty ones. So, in a quest to get to know the app that I’d previously written off as the domain of Gen Z, I decided to delve headfirst into the world of TikTok beauty to decipher which viral beauty products genuinely live up to the hype. From lip glosses to Kylie Jenner-approved blushers, I abandoned all preconceptions in an attempt to give you an honest rundown on which of thes...

As we make our way through the last days of summer and towards crisp autumn, it’s it’s become more and more clear that although we are still traversing unprecedented times there’s a desire for change in the air—specifically when it comes to our style and beauty choices. And despite all of the uncertainty of the last few months, there are still plenty of cool makeup trends that have taken hold and prove that fashion girls will continue to serve face, even if only over Zoom and Instagram. No surprises there—am I right? While the vampy autumnal vibes of yesteryear aren’t quite as strong, the looks are still perfect for channeling the seasonal shift in style. From bold lip moments to chic eye shadow and even an unexpected rem...

Is it just me or was that the shortest summer of all time? Sure, there might officially be a few weeks of it left, but the constant switching between extreme humidity and non-stop rain means that I’m more than ready to start looking ahead to autumn—and, thankfully, so is the rest of the beauty industry. We’ve already predicted what our wardrobes might look like for autumn/winter, so I thought there was no better time to tap my beauty contacts for what our beauty habits will be looking like as we move through the the final months of 2021. And trust me when I say that things are looking up. While there will be experimental colour switch-ups in our makeup bags and hair appointments, there’s also a welcome return to self-care and nourishment as we seek out comfort in our skin an...

For me, finding the perfect foundation has always been a bit of a task. Putting the questionable shade ranges aside, I seem to have another requirement that not many brands want to fullfil—I like sheer coverage foundations, but without an overly dewy finish. While I’d describe my skin as pretty low-maintenance, I have a super-oily T-zone so I’m always seeking a light foundation formulation that will both even out my skin tone and mattify the oily bits—but without making my face look 2D. Trying satisfy these needs at the same time as having to seek out a foundation range that caters well to deeper skin tones is challenging to say the least. That is until I discovered Dcypher. A truly disruptive new brand on the beauty block, Dcyph...

My eyelashes and I have always had a bit of a rocky relationship since I first got into makeup around age 15. I wouldn’t say my eyelashes are straight, but they are pretty short—and sometimes they look practically non-existent, which really isn’t ideal as someone who thinks that mascara really complements the colourful eye looks that I love to do. I’ve flirted with the idea of getting a lash-lift, but the fact that they aren’t permanent combined with a slight fear of my lashes becoming damaged means I’ve never gone much further than scrolling through other people’s experiences over on TikTok. However, over the past few years, I’ve made it my mission to find mascaras and other lash products to help make my short lashes look longer, and thankfully, through a lot...

No matter how small my bag is, there are always three makeup items that I have with me at all times: lipstick or balm, a mini perfume and a lip liner. Anything else that finds its way in there is an added bonus, but these are what I consider to be my absolute essentials. And while for some, lip liner might feel like one step too far when it comes to a low-maintenance makeup routine, I simply can’t wear anything on my lips (be it balm or lipstick) without lip liner anymore. And this is why.  A lip liner has the undeniable power to elevate your lip look from basic to “wow” in mere moments. Even if I’m just wearing a balm, I’ll apply a neutral-brown lip liner first, and then blend it in with one of the many lip balms t...

If you’d have asked me this time last year what my desert island makeup product would be, blusher wouldn’t have even made the top ten. In fact, I think I probably only had one blusher in my otherwise excessive makeup stash. You see, I have always championed a stream-lined, simple routine. As far as I was concerned, all I needed for my daily routine was a hefty layer of concealer, some bronzer and maybe a quick coat of mascara on my lashes. Anything else was just added faff that I couldn’t be bothered with. But then, a cream blusher came my way and everything changed. I realised that the thing that stressed me about out blusher the most was the application process. From applying too much to getting it in the wrong place, with powder formulas, it’s all too easy to make mi...