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I don't know about you but I don't know much about makeup brand, CYO. I've spotted the stand in Boots several times and now and again I will see their products mentioned in magazines but with the lack of coverage online I've never really thought to try out them out.
That was until recently when I realised Boots had massively reduced all CYO products - I'm talking up to 70% off! Sadly, I don't know why this is, my guess is Boots are maybe discontinuing stocking the brand (I could be wrong!), but it's cause to celebrate - who doesn't love cheap makeup!
So today I thought I'd share with you what I picked up in the huge sale (side note: everything is only £1.00-£4.00), the best of the sale and where you can snag these bargains from!
Today I wanted to give a shout out to all the budget products that have been serving millions of beauty lovers for the past decade. With rising product prices in general, especially with newer launches, anything with rave reviews and an affordable price point is worth trying in my eyes.
So if some of these products are new to you then I highly recommend heading to your local supermarket, Boots or Superdrug and picking them up - I can almost guarantee you will love them and they won't break the bank!
This post is an advertised collaboration with Boots but all thoughts are my own
With a new season, like my wardrobe, I enjoy switching up my makeup bag. My favourite time of year to do this is Summer, I mean if there's a time to get experimental and fun with makeup then it's summer, right? So today I thought I would walk you through the makeup products from Boots I've been adding into my summer makeup routine along with a summer perfume ideal for everyday use and a nail polish I know I will be wearing all summer long!
This post is an advertised collaboration with Boots but all thoughts are my own
There's no denying when it comes to all things chic we look to the French. Their
simplistic yet perfected style, makeup and hair reflects the elegant French cities and unique culture. Which is why I and I know many others love to take inspiration to create a little Parisian femininity though makeup looks, style and of course fragrance.
So today in conjunction with the exciting launch of the new Jean Paul Gaultier perfume; Scandal A Paris, which as you may have guessed has taken Parisian inspiration to create a fragrance that's sophisticated and timeless, I wanted to share how I add french touches to my own look. Plus I'm here to share an exciting giveaway for your own chance to win a bottle of the new Scandal fragrance!
Ever considered using certain products before bed so they work more efficiently? No, me neither, until I heard that you should apply dry shampoo before going to bed to wake up with grease-free locks come the morning. It makes sense!
But there are more products that work in a similar way, getting to work as you sleep so their job is done on rising, working even better than you had hoped and saving time in the morning. Genius!
Occasional hot days and week-long heat waves are on the horizon and with those kinds of days, I feel different products are necessary. From staple facial high SPF sunscreens to refreshing mists to hydrate throughout the day and of course handbag extras that will tackle midday face shine.
Finding lipstick dupes as a beauty blogger is one of my favourite things to do. My makeup drawers are filled with premium lip products but when it comes to it there's something highly satisfying about discovering a cheaper alternative .
So as I'm a huge fan of Charlotte Tilbury lipsticks and own my fair share I thought I would bring you a list of the best Charlotte Tilbury lipstick dupes that will save you on average £18!
Here you can expect to find the best Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk lipstick dupe along with lots of other best-selling shades.
If you can't get enough of these kinds of savings find more beauty dupes with my Ultimate Charlotte Tilbury Dupe List!
From dreamy palettes to use all summer long (with or without a tan!) to light formulas and handbag cool-down essentials for those hot heat wave days to come. I've also thrown in a few new summer skincare launches I can't wait to try.
From opting for plastic-free packaging to taking your own reusable bag when shopping, we have all become conscious of waste and the effect it has on our world. That being said I think we could all do with being a little less wasteful when it comes to everyday products we use beyond food packaging.
From re-purposing items, and restoring them where possible to clever ways to extend the shelf-life of products! So I thought I would start by sharing a few tricks and tips on how I recycle my own beauty products and try to help the zero-waste cause!
Spring is here and while we may be turning to declutter our wardrobe and generally tidying, our makeup collection can be totally overlooked and actually in dire need of a clean out. So I'm here with an easy 6-step guide on how to spring clean your makeup collection effectively without the stress.
Below, find an easy makeup expiration chart to check if all your makeup is fresh, along with some simple tips and clever hacks on how to clean dreaded makeup sponges and more! I really hope this easy guide helps you get into the spirit of cleaning out your makeup collection and shedding a few unwanted or old products.
Only 8 months ago Revolution Skincare launched, since then it’s become a rival for The Ordinary and most inexpensive skincare brands.
From serums to moisturiser the skincare sister brand to Makeup Revolution has been missing one thing - face masks.
Until now that is!
While the saying "less is more" can be applied to a lot of things, when it comes to beauty products bigger often seems better. After all, you are getting more bang for your buck, right?
But sometimes we begrudgingly buy smaller products to find out that actually a little does go a long way or that smaller can actually mean mighter. So in praise of the small beauty products that have stood tall above other more sizable products I wanted to dedicate an entire post to them.
So here are six small but mighty beauty products I highly recommend...
When a new product launches it seems like it's now only a matter of months that a dupe is released to rival it. So I thought I'd be more on the button this year and bring you the beauty dupes you need to know about.
For most of the below dupes I thankfully have the original product to compare against but when and where I haven't I will be making sure to point that out and tell you exactly why I believe it to be a good dupe!
Below are some amazing savings that I can't wait for you to know about!
Don't get me wrong I love a good impulse beauty buy, who doesn't? But there's been times I've bought some pretty useless products and within a few uses I'm left wondering why I ever thought it would be good. Of course, I've also been sent some questionable makeup products and accessories that simply don't make it onto the blog because while I don't mind giving a balanced review I never enjoy slating a product.
However, I decided without naming any names or highlighting any specific products I would go through what I believe to be the top 5 most pointless beauty products on the market today. As this may get a little ranty please feel free to join me in the comments and add to the list if you can think of any more products that frankly deserve the bin!
Concealer is one of those makeup bag essentials that everyone owns. It's often a multipurpose wiz, used on dark circles, blemishes, pigmentation and is even there to correct makeup mistakes and more. There's basically no denying how invaluable concealer is!
But for that very reason, the beauty industry is awash with every kind of concealer imaginable. From sweatproof to photo proof and industrial strength, in all formulas - we as beauty lovers are spoilt for choice. But as you will likely know, not all concealers live up to expectation - lacking in coverage, blendable, longevity and even shade range.
So today I have one of the lastest concealer launches to share with you that ticks all boxes, being an amazing budget base offering that requires shouting about!
If you didn't know already ASOS have their own beauty box and for the most part, it's pretty good! I've purchased quite a few since they launched over a year ago now and find it's a great way to make a good saving on beauty products I generally want to try out!
In exactly a month's time I will be moving house and while it initially filled me with dread, simply due to the general stresses of moving, I've been able to reduce these negative and unwanted emotions by organising the heck out of my life!
Tidying Up with Marie Kondo has been my motivation and has highlighted that I simply couldn't throw everything into boxes and sort it after we moved in! I will not be featuring in Season two! So I've been on a serious mission to declutter my life over the past few weeks.
One of the main areas I knew I had to tackle was my makeup collection, this is something I've been putting off for years, knowing I could do to streamline and organise everything! So finally I did it, going from a 6 tiered makeup tower, vanity case, multiple makeup bags and a whole lots of dressing table clutter to a single vanity case and storage box. I know, I surprised myself!
Whether like me you have a house move on the horizon or simply want to keep from tidying up every time you do your makeup, I hope the below tips I've picked up from Marie Kondo's KonMari method can help you just as much as they've helped me.
I don't know about you, but I love when I stumble across an amazing product that I wasn't expecting so much from. Be it a drugstore mascara that works better than your favourite premium one or simply discovering a new staple product to add to your makeup bag.
Below I have a few under the radar type beauty products that are all on a budget! These are currently some of my favourite items to use over much more expensive products which definitely says something, so I really hope you find something new here!
They say to never judge a book by its cover, and while that may be true for literature, I've generally found a good looking beauty product to live up to its outward appearance. Of course, you are going to discover some duds, but a brand that goes the extra mile with the appearance of their product often has attention to detail that goes beyond just packaging.
I personally love buying/collecting aesthetically pleasing makeup - it really does bring me joy!
So today I thought I'd walk you through some of my more recent pretty beauty products that not only I've been enjoying the appearance of but also how they perform. From budget brands to premium brands there's something to suit all budgets. But as we are all makeup savvy around here you may want to check out my blog post on really pretty makeup without the price tag sharing my favourite drugstore brands that offer some stunning products to boot.
Come January while everyone minds are generally turning to decluttering and a fresh start, I somehow have a period in which I become obsessed with makeup!
I blame round-up posts and videos of the best beauty products of the previous year combined with January sales, which leave me wanting to try out endless new products and snag some bargains! So as you can see I've picked up quite a few sale buys that I simply have to share as most of them are still available - I also picked up quite a few beauty items that I'm thoroughly pleased with!
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