Beauty & Cosmetics

NARS revamped their lipsticks with a new formula and refillable packaging style called the Explicit Lipstick ($40, $24 for the refills). These are satin finish with a lightweight formula that offers medium-full coverage and rich color payoff. The NARS team sent a selection of the bold shades to try and as a neutral-lip lover I […]

Here are the photographs included in the ebook and physical versions of my book, How Not to be a Supermodel. If you have downloaded the audiobook and for some reason cannot access the PDF then you can view the photos below. If you have arrived at this page and have not yet read How Not

Image Credit @ Antoni Ciufo for Porter Magazine One of the biggest perks of my job is receiving all the latest new products to try out. Some of them I just can’t wait to share with you, and this post contains three of them! Lipstick is one of those marmite makeup products that some people

Is there anyone – anyone in the world – who procrastinates more than somebody who has mid-length hair but can’t decide whether to cut it or grow it? Jeepers creepers. It’s like a curse! Catch me with my hair at any length that ends between jawline and shoulder and I am the world’s greatest bore

Chanel launched a new blush formula called the Joues Contraste Intense Cream-To-Powder Blush ($52, available at Chanel.com). It’s available in five shades and the formula is phenomenal. I picked these up my local beauty boutique and fell in love with the soft cushiony texture. These are soft creams that have a nice dry down in

Here’s an extract from my book, How Not to be a Supermodel. It’s taken from a chapter about model castings and the physical/sporting skills I lied about having in order to try and bag some work. Could I play the drums, for example? Sure: Was I a pro-level ice-skater? Er, yes: They were necessary little white

Natasha Denona has done it again. Just when I think she’s created the most beautiful palette, she creates yet another stunning launch even better than the last. Although I do think each palette is beautifully unique and different in their own way. Natasha’s latest is the I Need a Warm Eyeshadow Palette ($69) and it

Image Credit @ Camilla Akrans for Elle France Since I’m known as the ‘master of nudes’ for my signature polished, natural makeup looks, this is my time to shine (or glow)! The ‘polished nudes’ makeup trend is set to dominate the Autumn/Winter 2024 season, offering a sophisticated and refined take on natural beauty. Harking back

Sharing a roundup of what I tested this month from Sephora! I shared a demo featuring some of the new items on Reels here and several asked for more detailed thoughts + swatches. I’ve rounded up 20+ new launches I tested from Sephora in August. Some included are press samples, some are things I picked

Chantecaille launched a few new items for Fall 2024 in their Cheetah Collection. There are three new Cheetah Lip Veils ($54 each) and a Cheetah Eye Trio ($78). Everything is limited-edition. Available now at Chantecaille, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bluemercury and all Chantecaille retailers. Cheetah Lip Veil There are three Lip Veils in this collection and