Until recently, all I knew about Decorte was that Kate Moss the face of the brand. Yet there is much more to know about this low key beauty powerhouse. Not only is their packaging sickeningly dressing-table worthy, but the luxury Japanese Beauty brand is credited with creating the world’s first serum. Established in 1970, Decorte […]
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I’ve found a lot to love for Summer and we’re only a month in. As you may have seen from my Instagram I’ve just returned from a trip to Marrakech. It’s the second time I’ve been to the city and there’s so much to love. The Souks as always were amazing, but what really wowed […]
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There’s something about Biologique Recherche. Whether it’s the fact that to get hold of their products you have to do an online consultation, or the myriad of testimonies attesting to the life changing nature of their products; they hold some sort of mythic status in the skincare world. Their products all have confusing, almost-coded names, […]
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It’s been a while since I rounded up some of my favourite beauty buys and thanks to my work at Slapp, I’ve found even more excuse to experiment. I’ve noticed a real difference in products since I started Blush back in 2010. Formulas have advanced and we’ve picked up a few more skincare steps along […]
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I’ve always struggled to find a makeup remover. Not an eye makeup remover – for which there are many. As an advocate of unabashed slapp, I’ve always been the friend who has primed, concealed, foundationed and set. For some a swish of mascara or swipe of a red lippy is enough to impart confidence. For […]
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Although there’s a time and a place for a full, beaming, metallic highlighter, I think the future of glow is an altogether more subtle affair. Something which mimics a naturally healthy and hydrated complexion, combining dewy oils with a subtle wash of colour, or iridescent pigment, is a totally cute and modern way to shine. […]
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If you have your finger on the natural beauty pulse, you’ll likely have heard of Tata Harper. It’s the name of a brand and also the name of a woman, which is pretty cool. She makes tons of expensive and beautiful skincare from her home farm in Vermont (probably not actually, but let’s focus on […]
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The transition between seasons can be hard on skin. Particularly at this time of year, when temperatures swing erratically between “spring has sprung” and “quite literally snowing.” The fresh air (read: icy blizzards) hitting your precious face day by day can take a toll, particularly when combined with harsh central heating. And by a toll, […]
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The world is full of powerful pairings: Michelle and Barack, Lizzie and Phillip, jam and scones, socks and sandals, the list goes on. When it comes to beauty, we all have our own helpful hacks, whether that’s powder before foundation Jackie Aina style, or layering up our skincare, inspired by the Korean 12-step routine. For […]
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So it’s been a while since I last posted, and for that I am truly sorry. Slapp is consuming all of my time, but if you are looking for some Beauty advice, or news on the latest launches, I would suggest heading over to the app. In other news, I have been trying out a lot […]
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We all know we’re supposed to take care of our skin and thanks to a post-teen dabble in the Clinique 3 -step programme, most of us know what skin type we are. I have the pleasure of being Combination: which basically means I’m a little of everything. A bit dry here and a bit oily […]
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You know a product is good, when it’s the one thing you turn to in your hour of need. For me, there are a few products that I can’t live without and have on constant rotation: Nars’ Radiance Creamy Concealer and All Day Luminous, Trilogy’s Rosehip Oil, Liz Earle’s Cleanse and Polish and Dermalogica’s Multi Active […]
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In her last piece for Blush, Annie introduces us to Chantecaille… Chantecaille is a brand that has always seemed a little out of my league. In spite of what you may think, glamorous, I’m not. I love makeup and skincare and all things luxe, but at heart I think I’m secretly quite low maintenance. Chantecaille, […]
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The world of problem skin is, believe it or not, a problematic one. It’s almost like playing a game of whack-a-mole with your face. Once you get a breakout under control, something else will pop up. You’ll treat the suppurating, throbbing sores, only to be left with flakey, scaley dry patches. Fun and glam, I […]
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If you’re a little late to the sheet masks game, don’t worry, so is Blush writer Annie… The exciting thing about the beauty world is that it’s constantly changing. And the worst thing about the beauty world is that it’s constantly changing. New products launch every single day, innovation is perpetual and rapid, trends you’ve […]
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Skin is a delicate science, and for all my enthusiastic reading and trying, not one I’m sure I fully understand. When it misbehaves, it’s all too tempting to attack, but the older (and wiser) (not really) I get, the more I realise a tough love approach doesn’t always work. In fact, it’s much easier to […]
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Blush Reviews Tinted SPFs from Eau Thermale Avene and La Roche Posay
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Spring is here, which can only mean one thing- it’s time to reboot your skin. The Scrub I love everything Orico– I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times. And I’ll happily sing it from the rafters. They’re organic, everything smells amazing and they create for the urban woman with pollution clogged pores; […]
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You can scrub, polish, cleanse and moisturise to your heart’s content, but at this bleak and skin-saddening time of year sometimes nothing will quite cut it like a face mask. Choose your mask right and you arm yourself with an arsenal of beauty enhancing properties – from seemingly magical spot solvers to deep moisturising wonders. […]
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We all know that we’re meant to cleanse, tone and moisturise, but as the seasons change and your skin gets a bit too used to that great cleanser you discovered when you were 17, it’s always good to shake things up a little. There are classics that you will always turn to, Liz Earle’s Hot […]
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It’s that time of year and Christmas is upon us. Many of he big brands have relinquished gift-sets for advent calendars this year. And whilst I love the idea of getting a new Jo Malone fragrance every day, it’s pretty risky business; much like buying a box of chocolates, I never want the nut and at […]
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Kiehl’s Hydro-Plumping Re-Texturising Serum Concentrate, may be a bit of a mouthful, but it’s contents get straight to the point, delivering on everything it’s perhaps superflous title would suggest. Staying true to it’s name, Kiehl’s Hydro-Plumping Re-Texturising Serum Concentrate instantly rehydrates the skin and smoothes it’s surface, as it transforms from a gel-like liquid into an […]
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Edition Edelweiss is a hit in their native Austria and thankfully they’ve come to the UK. The luxury skincare brand excels with their age-targeted serums and 24 hour cream- which I love. The simple packaging does somewhat belie the power of the cream’s contents, which upon application never fails to make my complexion glow With […]
Read moreWe all know that great skin is the key to a flawless face. Cleansing morning and night is undoubtedly important, but the truth is that it’s really not enough. Exfoliation is a step we too often forget and that can’t be skipped if you want to achieve a bright, glowing complexion. Exfoliation once a week […]
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Name Jamie Rockers Occupation PR & Social Media Executive at Crabtree & Evelyn Lives in… West London (Shepherds Bush) What products are you loving at the moment? Crabtree’s Caribbean Island Wild Flowers Body Cream (£36) and Pear and Pink Magnolia Eau de Toilette (£35) Where do you buy your beauty bits? Usually department stores such as […]
Read moreSelfridges’ beauty hall, the ultimate cosmetics candy store, welcomes a new skincare counter in the form of Codage Paris. Specialists in the art of concocting skin-nourishing formulas, Codage, or “code” in English, takes a holistic approach to beauty by assessing and targeting individual skincare needs, with a collection that harnesses naturally active ingredients. […]
Read moreEvery week Gosia Krajewski will select her three favourite products. This week it’s all about rejuvenating skin whilst you sleep, the Parisien way. Even though I love to make my face up every morning, there is something particularly pleasing in removing the daily dirt and leaving behind the stresses of the day. The truly indulging part starts […]
Read moreIt seems crazy that for any season oil would be a good thing to put on your face. Ten years ago clogged pores and spots would immediately spring to mind, but this is 2014 and we’ve moved on. These days face oils are the height of luxury – at £40 a pop they most definitely […]
Read moreJurlique Australia are having a bit of a skincare moment right now. Thanks to their skills in managing to maintain dewy skin and beachy hair, in spite of the sweltering heat and salt water, it was only a matter of time, before they taught us a thing or two in defying the weather. Started […]
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