Oil Meets its Matte!

We’ve been on the mission for smoother-than-smooth skin with POREfessional for years now, and every time we think our skin can’t get any more #flawless, the makeup wizards at Beauty Central prove us wrong.

We recently became acquainted with POREfessional: license to blot, and it’s safe to say that we’re already besties. We LOVE the primer’s velvety-smooth finish & shine-resistant power, but we are one seriously sparkly Benebabe—we’ve got what we like to call the two o’clock curse. We look perfectly gorg all day long, and then we wander past a mirror around 2pm & BAM! Shinin’ bright like a diamond! Pretty sure this isn’t what Rihanna meant. :/

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Thankfully, our new bestie comes in the form of a six hour oil-blotting stick. One quick application over our makeup, and we can rest assured that we’ll be shine-free for the rest of the day! The best way to apply is in short, quick strokes all over oil hot spots—forehead, nose, chin & wherever else you find a little shine sneaking in. The triangle tip is easy to fit in hard to reach places, like the corners of your nose, and it’s super easy to clean—just wipe off on a tissue like you would with a concealer stick. One of the best things about license to blot? It’s anhydrous, meaning doesn’t have the capacity to grow bacteria!

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From the first time we used POREfessional pro-balm & experienced the sensation of our skin transforming into velvet right underneath our fingertips, we were totes hooked on PORE. Whether we’re wearing it alone or underneath our foundation, POREfessional primer is the cornerstone of our makeup routine. Then came agent zero shine, the purse-friendly anti-shine powder with a built-in brush, which totally changed the game again. Now with license to blot on our shine-fighting team, we never have to worry about shine sneaking its way onto our skin again! Oil has met its matte! 😉

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L’Oreal Paris Dream Legs BB Cream

L'Oreal Paris Dream Legs BB Cream

L’Oreal Paris Dream Legs BB Cream is such a great idea! Similar I guess to Sally Hansen Airbursh Legs, it gives skin a blur and a tint as well as moisturising. Personally, I hate showing my legs – summer is … Read more

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Full Moon Double Wing

Mercury is finally out of retrograde and a full moon is upon us tonight. After all the ups & downs of our horoscopes (& feelings) this past month, we’re ready to start the new cycle of the moon with a fresh beauty step. We’ll be channeling our inner winged-out goddess tonight using our they’re real! push-up liner. This daring look is all about attracting [the right kind of] attention, and its matte-black formula gives this look an instant artistry touch. We bet you can fool everyone into thinking you’re a makeup artist!

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Dare to Go Double?

 1. Draw a thin, even line along the lower lash line, angling the tip up & out at the outer corner of your eye.

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2. Draw a thick line along the upper lash line

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3. Wing it out at the exact same angle as the lower lash line.

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4. Ooh la la! A daring double wing in no time.

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Now get out there and knock ‘em dead… figuratively speaking, of course 😉

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Bilou! Fun & Foamy Vegan Body Care For Your Sweet Tooth

That moment stood under the hot water of your morning shower can make or break a day. Get it right and you’re invigorated, energised and ready to face the world; but get it wrong and you can be left feeling dreary, lethargic and in need of a double espresso. We totally underestimate the power of that morning cleanse and the product we use to set us up to win, but the scents and textures that greet us first thing could be the secret to a day-long smile! I’m always one to embrace new textures and uplifting scents in the bathroom (hello chocolate hand wash and strawberry bubble bath,) but with Bilou my sweet tooth has gone into overdrive: this new brand to hit UK shores is completely vegan and full of sugary sweetness to kick off your day in the right way, whatever your age.

Created by German blogger Bibi of Bibi’s Beauty Palace, Bilou is a capsule range of foaming shower gels and body creams (as well as a couple of body sprays which are too young and sweet for my personal tastes – think Body Secrets x Impulse) that takes sweet treats to a whole new level. Available in Pink Melon, Tasty Donut, Fizzy Berry, Cotton Candy and Coco Cocktail, they smell exactly how you’d anticipate – apart from the donut variety which is more pink icing than anything else. The foaming textures are incredibly lightweight and a pleasure to use, creating something a little different in your morning shower; I remember when shower foams first became a thing and I’ve never tired of the format, even if they don’t seem to be as popular as they once were.

The shower foam cleanses gently but effectively, without irritating or overwhelming the senses, leaving skin feeling supple and delicately scented; I adore the creamy texture and the way it envelops my limbs for those few morning moments! Additionally the body cream is lightly moisturising without causing stickiness (it absorbs within a matter of seconds,) which makes these a real treat for only £3.99 a pop. It’s no hardworking body cream, but it is a simple and effective way to add a quick hit of hydration first thing. I love everything about Bilou… They could’ve easily gone down the sickly sweet teen route and ended up with something OTT and quickly naff, but instead the whole range is elegant and simple while keeping things fun.

Now available in Superdrug, I’ve no doubt these will be incredibly popular with their customers – and even drive some new ones into store!

Which flavour are you tempted by?

The entire Bilou range (including shower foam, body cream and fragrance spritz) is available from Superdrug, priced £3.99. Five scents are available, although not all scents are available in all variants. More info on their website.

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