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You all can probably guess that I'm a fan of a lot of Glossier products, but there's one that just doesn't work for me and that's the Glossier Mega Greens Galaxy Pack.

This mask is clay-based, and it promises to calm skin and draw out impurities. It also has kind of chunky granules…

I first discovered Kiko Milano when I was visiting one of my closest friends, Ana, who lives near Barcelona. When we walked into the store, I was floored by the affordable prices, the range of products--many of which seemed like dupes for higher-end makeup, and many of which were really innovative…

Living in Scotland means that sometimes it feels like winter all year round, so I've become very familiar with the old chapped-lip life. It's a struggle.

It also means that I have tried a lot of lip balms--and I have finally found a lip balm power duo that actually works. And when I say it…

If there's one thing I suffer with in the winter, it's majorly dry and chapped lips (more on how I manage that later this week). So I'm always on the lookout for lipstick formulations that won't cling to dry patches...because if there's one thing I love in the winter, it's …

I used to travel a lot for my old job, so I have really come to appreciate portability in a makeup product. That's why I love the Charlotte Tilbury Instant Look in a Palette in the shade combo Beauty Glow.

You've probably heard about this palette already, as Charlotte Tilbury is one of the…

Firstly, let me say, I usually run from anything that has "matte" in the title. My dehydrated skin prefers to have more moisturising makeup formulas applied to it, otherwise it creates little dry patches or fine lines that I never knew existed before applying foundation or concealer!

But…

If there's one thing that just has to be perfect when I do my makeup, it's my foundation application. I am obsessed with getting that seamless, skin-like finish. Read on for my top tips on how to achieve it...

Skincare

Always, always, ALWAYS...prep your skin! This is one of the most importa…

I love that "no-makeup makeup" look, but one part of it that can be difficult to achieve is mascara. Often, even when layering your mascara on lightly, it can still just look like you've got makeup on, you know?

Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love the way mascara looks. It'…

Hello lovelies!

I've got another Glossier review for you today. This time, it's their best-selling product: Glossier Boy Brow. It promises to give you, well...the brows of a boy! Natural, fluffy, volumised--all that good stuff.

So how does it hold up?

I should say that I have pretty full br…

There are few things I love more in this world than a cushion foundation. Something about the compact design, the portability, the cuteness...!

I also love that cushion foundations tend to be much more natural-looking on the skin. This is because of the cushion itself--it dispenses only as much fo…

Now that Glossier has launched in the UK, I've been getting a few questions about what products I recommend. One thing that immediately comes to mind is the new Glossier powder--what they call "wowder".

The pros:

I use the Glossier Wowder every day that I wear makeup. Why? Because it …

Given my dehydrated skin and my rosacea, I am constantly on the lookout for products that will hydrate and sooth, as well as give a serious kick to the background redness on my cheeks.

I have been using the Aesop Fabulous Face Oil for about two years now, and I have to say, it does all of the abov…

One of the most-hyped brands at the moment is Glossier. I have to admit, I was totally drawn in by the hype and have tried almost all of their products. One of my all-time favourites is the Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint.

If you want serious, full-coverage foundation, this is not the product for yo…

If you're a beauty and skincare addict like me, you'll be very familiar with the allure of the new beauty launch. I've narrowed down some of the new product launches for you in case you fancy a bit of shopping....


First up, this Clinique pep-start pout restoring night mask. As someone …

Fall is definitely my favourite time of year! It is one of the seasons that shows off Scotland's countryside the best. Today we are actually going on a big bike ride through that very countryside to enjoy some of the foliage.

Fall is also my favourite season to dress for. Sweaters! Layers! Ankl…

I was raised just outside of Washington, DC. And when I graduated college, I moved to the city itself and lived there for a few years. Needless to say, the move from capitol city to tiny Scottish fishing village was a big change. But it was a change I was ready for, and something I had been wantin…

I have always been a messy person. Leaving clothes in piles on the floor is like second nature to me. And for a long time, this never bothered me. I was happy to have incredibly disorganised drawers and  closets and to wallow in my floordrobe.

But then something inside me changed, and I could no l…