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Simple Changes I’m Making to My Spring Beauty Routine

Spring has finally arrived, and with the warmer weather, I’ve found many little changes I need to make to my beauty routine. Parts of my body that have been hidden under cosy layers all winter suddenly need a bit of TLC, and I’m definitely switching up my skincare, makeup and nail polish to match the brighter days.

Here’s how I’m switching up my beauty routine this spring—from dry...

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Three simple ways to feel a bit more glamorous as a busy mum

As the winter nights and rainy days draw in I’m always left feeling a bit meh at this time of year. Busy parenting schedules and preparing for the Christmas period can mean that busy mums don’t prioritise themselves as often as they should, leaving us feeling a bit rubbish! Sitting at the hairdressers today watching my daughter get her hair cut ( I can’t remember when I last booked myself in...

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How to achieve the graphic eyeliner look

What It Graphic Eyeliner

Graphic eyeliner goes beyond the traditional cat eye, adding creative shapes and unexpected placements. This season, think double wings, bold geometric shapes, and colored liners like navy, green, or white. It’s a high-impact, artistic look that draws attention to the eyes, offering a fun way to switch up a classic winter makeup routine​

How to Achieve the Look...
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What you need to know about the Vampy Lips trend

Vampy Lips

What It Is : The vampy lip trend is all about dark, rich shades that add a dramatic edge to any look. Deep reds, plums, and burgundy hues are popular choices. This trend draws inspiration from gothic styles but with a chic, winter twist that’s ideal for the holiday season. It’s a bold choice that turns the lips into the focal point, keeping other features more minimal​

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5 Halloween inspired Makeup Tutorials

With Halloween just around the corner, many of us are starting to plan our costumes, with an essential part of the costume being the makeup look! We have put together 5 step by step guides to some Halloween-themed looks to either give the inspiration you need or to complete your look.

5 Halloween Makeup Tutorials 1. Classic Vampire Look

What you need for this look :

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How to Create the Sugar Skull (Dia de los Muertos) look

What is the Sugar Skull (Día de los Muertos)

The Sugar Skull, or " Calavera " in Spanish, is a significant symbol associated with Día de los Muertos, which translates to the " Day of the Dead " . This is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd each year. The holiday honours deceased loved ones and ancestors, celebrating their lives and welcoming their spirits back for...

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Five quick and easy makeup tips for the school run

As a mum of two young children I know how crazy school mornings can be, and often putting on a bit of of makeup is way down a long list of things you need to do!

For lots of mums putting makeup on just to drop the kids off seems like a waste of time, but to others, it can make you feel a bit more put-together and confident as you start your day. For me, I actually really enjoy...

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What is the Mob Wife Makeup trend?

The Mob Wife makeup trend is inspired by the glamorous, bold, and often dramatic looks inspired by the wives of mafia figures as depicted in popular culture, especially in movies and TV shows like The Sopranos and Goodfellas. This trend, which is popular with social media influencers, emphasizes a combination of vintage glamour and a powerful, confident presence.

Here are some key...
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Beauty experts share how to manage allergy-prone skin during hay fever season

After enduring months of harsh cold and central heating drying out our skin, the UK is now bracing for a pollen surge as pollen counts steadily rise each day.

Freezing temperatures, strong winds and indoor heating are a combination prone to drying out the skin because they disrupt the skin barrier.

However, as we are now heading into hayfever season, eczema flare-ups, itchy eyes, and...

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South West women NEED to change their makeup!

How disgusting! Half of South West women are using expired makeup products
  • One in ten also never throw away their makeup products
  • One in six Brits never clean their make-up tools, with half never cleaning their sponges

A new survey has revealed that more than half (53%) Brits living in the South West are using expired beauty products!

Just like food,...

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