Ten Reasons Love Makeup Should Be on Your Radar

When it comes to make up stockists, there's a lot out there. Let's make no mistake in that. You can buy make up from corner shops these days, and while you're at the supermarket too. There's no shortage of places to pick up a new product or two. So in order for specialist and dedicated stockists to stand out, they have to really up their game. As a beauty blogger who is OBSESSED with make up, I'm forever finding and searching out new places to buy my favourite brands. I like to shop about, what can I say! And sometimes, just sometimes I stumble upon an absolute gem. The recent of which is Love Makeup.

Benefit Gold Rush: World Exclusive at Cult Beauty!

No quicker had this arrived in my hands, than I had fallen in love with it. It's been a while since I tried a new Benefit powder - sticking to my trusting Hoola as a creature of habit, I've been waiting for something like this. I just didn't know it. So when it arrived, it set my heart ablaze, which is coincidental because it looks like actual fiery gold...

Too Faced Peaches & Cream Top Picks

When Too Faced released their Peaches & Cream collection last year, I swooned. No, actually I didn't swoon, I fell head over heels just at the sight of the range. I am a HUGE Too Faced advocate and I have SO much from them in my make-up collection. In fact, I probably have more Too Faced than any other brand in my whole hoard. Yes, I'm a hardcore Too Faced fan. So, anyway, when I saw the new Peaches & Cream range, I couldn't wait to try it out.

June Favourites

How is it that another month - a whole month - has flown by? June seems to have barely greeted us and now it's already bidding us farewell. Scattered with some horrific stories, the country overall hasn't had the best June, so for that reason I'm glad to see the end of it. Plus that heat-wave last week was just a big old no-no for the pregnant among us. However, June has been pretty special for me, in that I've tried, and found, some amazing new products this month. Some which I've loved using and wish I'd known about sooner. 

Clarins Limited Edition Mother's Day Collection

If you're looking for a Mother's Day gift this year that will out-do the rest, then I highly recommend checking out the new Clarins Tender Moments Limited Edition Collection. In fact, even if you're not thinking of make-up for your Mother's Day gift, then it's worth checking out just as a treat for yourself because the range is just so lovely. And totally versatile too, so it will work for all skin types and tones.

Estee Lauder Genuine Glow - Top Picks

When it comes to make-up, Estee Lauder is the Lady of the House.

You know you can't go far wrong with Estee Lauder make-up, skincare or perfume. Put simply - they're one of the best: one of the ultimates in beauty. Their Genuine Glow collection is no different. Plus it's housed in pink casing, so naturally I loved it from the get go.

Lipstick Queen Frog Prince Collection

This post is one I've been seriously excited to write because I can honestly say that I've not discovered another beauty range like this. At all. It's unique, quirky and fun - exactly the sort of beauty discovery that makes me want to tell you all about it straight away.

Smashbox Favourites - L.A Lights Blush & Highlight Palette and Be Legendary Lipstick

I've been a big fan of Smashbox since I tried their products nearly ten years ago after a visit to the States. They're one of those brands who's products never disappoint and they always seem to be introducing innovative must-have's that I for one can't resist. Their primers and their Photo Finish products have inspired lesser brands to try and create dupes - but these are still by far the best. They also pull out all the stops with regards to quality - I feel like a make-up pro when I use their products. So to share in my current Smashbox adoration, I wanted to tell you guys about the two products I'm loving most at the moment...

IT Cosmetics

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: this year has been amazing for beauty in the UK. It feels like we've been delivered some awesome new products, witnessed some fantastic new launches and seen the arrival of many foreign brands as they finally step foot on UK soil (or rather, on a beauty counter near you.) It's been a fantastic year for beauty, and from my perspective I've loved trying all these wonderful new beauty ranges. I've really enjoyed trying brands from overseas as you'll have noticed recently, and IT Cosmetics has been a big one...

KIKO Milano Limited Edition Trend Collection

There are some brands out there that I wish I'd tried sooner. Some which grace my wish-list for far too long before I finally try them and fall head-over-heels, and wonder why I waited so long. I then usually float into a state of make-up euphoria, and make sure I tell everyone about them as well. After all, that's what you do when you're in love isn't it?! My latest make-up obsession, the one I wish I had tried years ago is KIKO Milano, because my first impressions of this brand and their gorgeous products have been so high I'm kicking myself for not picking up some of their goodies sooner.