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Snail skincare science from Skin Chemists

September 9, 2016 Joanne Mallon 4

  If you haven’t used snail-based skincare before, then you’re probably wrinkling up your nose and saying Urgh at the thought of putting snails on […]

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10 best eye creams – tried and tested

August 17, 2016 Joanne Mallon 7

  Today we’re looking at some of the best eye creams, balms and serums currently available. It’s a surprisingly controversial topic, eye cream, when you get […]

10 tips for writing beauty reviews

July 13, 2016 Joanne Mallon 15

  The more I do it, the more there is to learn. Hope these ten tips are helpful for anyone starting to write beauty reviews: […]

The Secret – Embryolisse Radiant Eye

July 11, 2016 Joanne Mallon 8

  When I’m asked to review something, if I haven’t heard of it before I will always do a quick online search before replying. I […]

New Japanese skincare launching in the UK – DHC Rich Eye Zone Care Pack

July 4, 2016 Joanne Mallon 12

    Yeah OK I couldn’t find my hair band and had to use Shrek ears. Don’t mock. We’ve all done it. Launching today in […]

Budget friendly, all age-inclusive – B. Skincare from Superdrug

June 17, 2016 Joanne Mallon 10

I don’t think Superdrug is many people’s first choice for over 40s skincare, since the store itself is often so full of teens. It doesn’t […]

New from Kiehl’s – Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque

May 15, 2016 Joanne Mallon 8

  As mentioned in the last post about beauty shopping in Brighton, I recently visited skincare specialists Kiehl’s to find out what’s new with the […]

Beauty shopping in Brighton – the insider’s guide

April 26, 2016 Joanne Mallon 6

    The sun is out (finally), Brighton festival is starting and hopefully you may be thinking of visiting us by the seaside. However, Brighton’s […]

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Seriously silky skin – Jan Marini Body Scrub review

March 16, 2016 Joanne Mallon 4

  Jan Marini Skin Research is American brand we’ve looked at a few times before – namely their deliciously-scented holiday facial scrub, and their innovative […]

Finding a Dior Addict Lip Glow Dupe

February 26, 2016 Joanne Mallon 4

Dior Addict Lip Glow is a lovely, lovely thing. It’s a lip balm that adjusts to the moisture levels in your lips to produce a […]

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