Superdrug favorite MUA (Make Up Academy) have released a new foundation called Pro Base, which is available in 24 shades at a cost of just £5. The products are cruelty and paraben free, and as they have quite a wide range of shades for paler and deeper skin tones, I thought I’d give both the
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British pharmaceutical chain Boots is to consider closing 200 of its stores, it has been announced today. In what has been a tough time for the high street, the closures are being considered as a cost cutting measure by it’s American owners Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA). As someone who spends an awful lot of money
As someone who suffers from chronic pain (Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Bladder Pain that I have to take medication for, GERD, constant neck and skull pain… take your pick!) well, it’s fair to say that I have to work hard to take care of myself. For me, going for regular massages is not just an indulgence
For me the pre-holiday beauty ritual is sacred. Once all the planning and packing has been done, it’s time to give yourself and that chipped pedicure some love. After all, this our time to kick back and relax and we want to be looking our best! One of the easiest ways to book beauty treatments
One of the great perks of any trip to America (aside from all you can eat frozen yogurt) is of course a visit to Sephora. In the UK we have a variety of beauty shops such as Boots and Superdrug, but nothing quite lives up to Sephora – the makeup, skincare and haircare dedicated metropolis.
It was brought to my attention this week that the cult beauty product Sunday Riley Good Genes has been discontinued from the UK and French market. The product is currently being reformulated and will now contain glycolic, as opposed to lactic acid. Sunday Riley has said on the issue: “As we continue to grow and
Thanks to my Irish heritage I measure a 1 on the Fitzpatrick scale (very pale, never tans only burns). Combine this with a trip to Los Angeles and it could only mean one thing – I needed some heavy duty sun protection, stat! I had initially hunted around Boots in Meadowhall for Ambre Solaire, based
Welcome to my first post of a new series I am bringing to the blog and channel called Palespiration – Aka inspiration for pale skin! (Btw, although Emma is #1 this doesn’t mean she is “the number one” so to speak, it just means the first person I am featuring!) I want to do this
Firstly, allow me to give you a little overview of my skin. Apart from being rather pale, it is often quite dry, and sensitive to alot of products and ingredients. It’s also got a tenancy to be incredibly spot prone, especially during hormonal times or if I have used something my skin doesn’t agree with.
Let’s be honest, the biggest pet peeve when it comes to buying foundation when you have pale skin, is finding shades that are light enough. Strictly speaking, there isn’t an awful lot you can do to find *ultra* light shades (as in darker that white yet lighter than NC15 in Mac). The best way