I caught up with my friend and one of the nicest most talented make up artists in the business, Caroline Barnes. Caroline has had a very varied and successful career, shooting major fashion and beauty campaigns all around the world. We first worked together over 20 years ago, and I have many memories of all the shoots and giggles we have shared over the years. Ambassador for…
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Love is in the air. And what better way to celebrate Valentine’s than with the flower power of Rose. A bunch of these from a loved one is always a treat, though rose is a favourite in the beauty world, too. When it comes to perfumes, rose petals are put through an intricate process to extract that opulent, feminine scent. Back when…
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I caught up with Georgia Day from Space Nk to give her the low-down on how I like to unwind on a Sunday. I talk through my tried-and-tested beauty routine, from the moment I sink into the bath right through to lights out. The Wind Down I start to wind down at around 5pm on a Sunday but it depends on what time…
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Oil. Such a dirty word, isn’t it? Conjuring up visions of oil slicks, greasy food, deep fat fryers and greasy t-zones – it’s no wonder we’re wary of slathering it on our faces. But oily fish, olive oil, nuts and seeds, and avocado – all foods that contain good fats and a high oil content – are known to work wonders for…
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Gabby, which three beauty items could you not live without? I don’t go anywhere without a tub of Vaseline. There’s nothing worse than having dry lips! An eyebrow pencil. I’m so fair that unless my eyebrows are tinted, you can’t see them. And even when they’re tinted, they tend to fade really quickly. Fenty Beauty’s highlighter in Trophy Wife. I use it as a body shimmer…
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I’ve never been a fan of heavy make-up, especially as I’ve gotten older. And this blog – You Glow Girl – is a about reinforcing that message, celebrating and embracing our beauty. Our skin should be enhanced in the most natural of ways, letting the best version of ourselves shine through. Adding lots of heavy base and powder to our faces only…
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Colonics. It often raises eyebrows when I say I’m a fan. And so I wanted to get to the, ahem, bottom of this. Before my first experience, over fifteen years ago, I had the same nagging questions as everyone else. What are the benefits? How does it work? Will it hurt??? I had always believed my body did a perfectly good job of…
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Chloe, which three beauty items could you not live without? I’d have to choose a Chloe Lewis Beauty lipstick and highlighter. I’m massively into my make-up but lately I’ve been enjoying wearing just a slight touch of concealer and bronzer, with a highlighter on top. Charlotte Tilbury’s bronzer is amazing! What’s your skincare regime, and does this differ morning to night? I love…
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For those of you who know me, you’ll know I love a good scent! And my olfactory senses went into overdrive when I first sniffed this gorgeous fragrance by Aromatherapy Associates. While I realise it’s indulgent to splurge on perfume in January, I couldn’t help myself with this one. Here’s why . . . Firstly, for those dark and gloomy days, this scent…
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As a beauty junkie, I love to splurge on products, but sometimes, there’s nothing more satisfying than utilising what’s already in the kitchen. Yes, that’s right, I’ll often raid the fridge and cupboards when I need a pick me up. With a wealth of so many natural ingredients lurking in our homes, I wanted to share some of my kitchen beauty tricks. First…
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