Fancy Lipstick Review – La Bouche Rouge

I got lucky at a sample sale and bought some fancy lipstick from French brand La Bouche Rouge I have been intrigued by La Bouche Rouge for a while now, unsurprising given my fondness for red lipstick, and any bit of passing ooh-la-la that allows me to indulge in a #BeMoreFrench moment. Imagine my delight […]
Tiger Balm Muscle & Tension Lotion – review

There’s a new tiger in town! The Tiger Balm range now includes a Muscle & Tension Lotion. I was so excited to spot this on the shelf at my favourite independent pharmacy. Whilst the box isn’t as beautiful as those that contain Tiger Balm Red and Tiger Balm White, it does a good job of […]
‘History in Your Handbag’ on show at the House of Eldridge Pop Up Studio
Any make-up lover will lose their mind with joy and envy over the vintage make-up treasures on show in the ‘History In Your Handbag’ museum-element of the House of Eldridge Pop-Up Studio in Covent Garden. What do masks, a telephone dial, and a small, sad monkey have in common? Read on to find out! Make-Up Expert […]
NARS Charlotte Gainsbourg collaboration review

NARS Charlotte Gainsbourg collaboration is in stores now, and I advise you to grab your wallet and head to the shops as soon as you can, if you’re in the mood to be tempted by a versatile collection of sheer, subtle, shades. This year, NARS wins the crown for persuading me to part with my hard-earned cash. I’ve been […]
Natural & Organic Products Europe 2017

The Natural & Organic Products Europe 2017 show rolled into Excel London at the beginning of April this year, and for the first time ever, I was in attendance. What got me off the sofa and down to Excel was the knowledge that one of my favourite companies, AllergyCertified, had a stand there this year – and […]
Perfectly Packaged Pommade Divine

I have only recently noticed the heritage skincare product Pommade Divine, and it was the beautiful packaging that caught my attention. I love products with provenance, and Pommade Divine’s goes back centuries. Wrap all that history in a little glass jar, with a lid embellished with the sweetest ‘Start-Rite’ shoe style illustration of two little children, and an […]
Daniel Sandler INTENSE VOLUME Pro Mascara Review

I was very excited to be offered Daniel Sandler INTENSE VOLUME Pro Mascara to try, prior to its recent launch. Daniel Sandler is a brand – and a lovely person – that I only discovered through blogging. It’s probably the most valuable discovery I’ve made! Once you try Daniel Sandler products, you’re pretty much hooked, as the products are innovative, […]
Rodial instaglam Review

Rodial instaglam is the range of face make-up offered by a brand famous for its (sometimes outrageously named) luxury skincare. Rodial offer the thrill of feeding our faces with Snake Venom and Dragon’s Blood – making skincare feel exciting and something that a Bad Girl can go in for. This particular Bad Girl likes junk food, late nights […]
Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré – the Ultimate Moisturiser

Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré, the most well-known of the products in the Embryolisse Laboratoires range, was created in 1950 by a dermatologist working in a Paris hospital. This suits-all-skins moisturiser is celebrating its 65th birthday, and has re-packaged for the occasion in deep, shiny gold. Although Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré has been around for generations, my first encounter with […]
J’aime Bien Le Shopping! French Beauty Haul

It might have been a short holiday; it might have been a family holiday; but we were in La Belle France, so obviously, there was going to be le shopping! Allow me to present: the French Beauty Haul … Never get a migraine in Disneyland Paris: you can’t find painkillers for love nor money! The upside […]