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5 Ways to Keep Your Makeup Fresh in Hot Weather
Summer is a season of sun, fun, and often, a makeup meltdown. The sweltering heat can transform a flawless face into a smudged mess in no time. But don’t worry – with a few strategic tweaks to your routine, you can keep your…
Butterfly Haircut: The Ultimate Guide
The butterfly haircut is rapidly becoming one of the most sought-after hairstyles and is expected to gain even more popularity in 2025. With its chic, layered design, this two-tiered style creates volume and movement while maintaining…
Questions to Ask Your Dermatologist
After years of battling acne, I’ve become all too familiar with the rollercoaster of dermatology visits. I’ve been prescribed everything from tretinoin to benzoyl peroxide, only to find that each dermatologist seemed to have a…
Say Goodbye to Dry Hands with Homemade Shea Butter Hand Cream
As someone who's battled perpetually dry hands through harsh winters and constant hand-washing, I've discovered that the secret to baby-soft hands isn't hiding in expensive department store creams—it's in your kitchen. Enter the…
Expert Tips for Nailing Your DIY Mani
For the better part of the last few years, chrome nails have been the most steadfast, sought-after style amongst experimental nail girlies. Whether you’re adding chrome details to a French manicure or going for a full-on futuristic…
French Crop: The Ultimate Guide
The French Crop is a classic and versatile choice for men’s hairstyles that has evolved to fit modern trends. It is sleek and sharp, featuring clean lines that make it an effortlessly stylish choice, and one that can be easily adapted…
8 Best Byredo Perfumes in 2025, According to an Allure Writer
Key notes: aldehyde, rose, peony, violet, musk, sandalwood | Available sizes: 50 mL, 100 mLFor the Byredo Newbies: Gypsy Water Eau de ParfumByredoGypsy Water Eau de ParfumWhy it's worth it: Of all the Byredo scents, Gypsy Water is…
Booie Beauty Bam! Bam! Bam! Review
If you don’t know Australian comedian, Celeste Barber, I can tell you that her Instagram account is one of my favourites. She has observational comedy down to a tee and one of her favourite themes is copying model poses (and failing at…
Banish Winter Redness and Keep Skin Safe
Serious cold snaps have continued to hit major portions of the country this month, with no signs of slowing down. As we bundle up and hunker down, your skin is going to need some extra attention. Discover how to stop winter redness in…
9 Best Drugstore Foundations of 2025 Makeup Artists Swear By
Obvious as it may seem, packaging also plays a part. "Many high-end expensive skin products, including foundations, are not necessarily better than more budget-friendly drugstore options," says Hadley King, MD, a board-certified…
Isamaya Lash Lasso Mascara Review
I’ve wanted to try Isamaya products for a long time and when I saw that there was a 70% off ‘archive’ sale, I didn’t hesitate to pay £10 for the Isamaya Lash Lasso Mascara which is normally around the £35 mark. I’ve just been served the…
Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 864
So…what is the Monday Poll?
Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for…
Exclusive: Love Wellness Is Coming to QVC
Love Wellness from founder Lo Bosworth, has been filling in the gaps in women’s health products since 2016, from demystifying the connection between vaginal and gut health to helping banish bloat. Now, the brand is coming to QVC to help…
7 Best Essential Oil Diffusers in 2025, Tested & Reviewed
Size: 4.41 inches x 4.41 inches x 11.69 inches | Coverage: up to 1000 square feet | Included scents: noneBest Plug-In: Bath & Body Works Crystal Burst Wallflowers Scent Control NightlightBath & Body WorksCrystal Burst Wallflowers…
Jo Malone London Taif Rose Intense Cologne Review
I have known Jo Malone London since its very inception and it’s always so interesting to see how they develop their fragrance collection. My least favourite Jo Malone London fragrances are Pomegranate Noir (although I was burning it…
Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vol. 846
Rosie hasn’t been taking the best care of herself. She’s been so busy at work with all of the scientific papers she published last year that she hasn’t been eating as well as she should, and she hasn’t been exercising.
But that’s in…
Will Harnesses Rupture Breast Implants During Extreme Sports?
Denise Richards recently revealed that she ruptured both breast implants while filming Special Forces on FOX. The incident occurred during a high-stakes scene where she was “jumping off a bridge,” and Richards explained that her harness…
8 Best Lotion Sticks of 2025 for Targeted Hydration
Key ingredients: Japanese lemon balm, squalene, rice bran wax, green tea, hyaluronic acid | What skin type it's best for: dry, sensitive, combination, normal, and oily | Fragrance-free: yesFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat are the benefits…