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Christmas with LUSH Ltd: The Best Fresh and Handmade Gifts of 2014
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town £33.90 This is probably my favourite gift; for £33.90 you get so much! Plus, even if you’re grown up, will enjoy the stickers and pin badges included. There’s also a letter from Santa – aww! [su_row] [su_column size=”1/2″][/su_column][su_column size=”1/2″][/su_column][/su_row] Product-wise, you’re getting the whole kit and caboodle with 8…
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World AIDS Day 2014: The UK HIV Myths & Facts #HIVFACT
I’ve worked with many HIV charities before including Terrence Higgins and the Manchester LGF as well as kickstarting a campaign within The Body Shop a few years back. I remain HIV negative through proper condom use, regular testing and being aware of the dangers around me. It’s really not that difficult yet we’re on the…
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Pantone 426C Friday
Black Friday is such a morbid name for something so glorious; the name reminds me of a funeral, wake or memorial. So instead Pantone 426C Friday seemed more modern and contemporary. Because we’re so bloody Americanized in this country (yes, the ‘Z’ was on purpose), we now have Black Friday, a day of incredible sales…
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Christmas with Aesop: The Guild of Artisans Gift Kits
If you’re yet to try Aesop products, this Christmas is your perfect opportunity by adding them to your wish list. Despite their increasingly smug and violently pretentious marketing (seriously, you don’t have to read their press releases but their Twitter account will give you a rough idea of what I’m on about) the products stand…
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Welcome to Estée Lauder Companies
You’ll have likely heard about the recent acquisition of Le Labo, Rodin Olio Lusso and just three days ago, Frédéric Malle Editions de Parfums, by Estée Lauder Companies, the cosmetic giant; but what do you really know about this billion dollar business? As a side note, I’ve called this article Welcome to Estée Lauder Companies…
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Superdrug Tea Tree Exfoliating Cream Wash & Tea Tree Nose Strips
Just as how so many people buy skincare, I saw and bought these Superdrug Tea Tree products because: the packaging caught my eye; the price was good and it was on offer. An often lethal combination. Remember, always ask yourself: why is it cheap and why are they trying to sell it quickly (on offer)?…
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Stepping into the fray of luxury: The Merchant Fox Flannel Candle
Maybe I’ve been doing this job too long, but do you ever smell something so gorgeous that you growl with pleasure? When you’re sniffing, spritzing and sampling products 24/7, the novelty wears off fast – trust me; but The Merchant Fox Flannel Candle was something that really set my spark alight. An introduction to The Merchant…
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The Candy Perfume Boy Fragrance Guide for MANFACE
I’m rather excited to share that Thomas Dunckley – The Candy Perfume Boy, has written a comprehensive fragrance guide for MANFACE taking you through the key fragrance families including: Fougère, Citrus, Floral, Leather, Oriental and Woody. Tom shares some of his favourites (as well as some of my own) in this easy-to-read and incredible insightful…
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How To Brighten Skin with VMV Hypoallergenics Illuminants+ Treatment Exfoliating Toner
How to lighten skin I often receive questions asking for my recommendations and tips on how to lighten skin discoloration. Now there’s an almost underground side to skin care focusing on asian (south, east and west) and black skin where lighter and brighter is more desirable (in the same way a tan is more desirable in western…
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Introducing Le Couvent des Minimes: The New Brand from L’Occitane
L’Occitane is not only it’s own brand but is in fact the L’Occitane Group; owning L’Occitane, obviously; L’Occitane Au Bresil, unfortunately; Erborian and the widely celebrated Melvita. So allow me to introduce the new brand launching last week exclusively in Boots stores – Le Couvent des Minimes. Humble beginnings In 2004, Olivier Baussan – the founder of L’Occitane,…
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