Guess What It Is: Blue Plastic Grills (Hard Quiz!)

On a recent trip to London I went to the Shu Uemura shop (the website selection is poor and so is my local concession) in Covent Garden. It was my intention to pick up some new shades that I don’t already have. Shu Uemura released some new shades in 2009 but since then it’s been [...]

I am interested in contouring and shading – think it makes a big difference to the face if done well and subtly. Was anyone else an 80s child like me and remembers how the Hong Kong or Asian actresses in general used to contour their noses? Extreme. It was extreme. Anyway I bought this Make [...]

…and as we all know, 2 plus 3 plus 5 = 235! I wish math was that easy. Swatches! Before I get to the giveaway there’s a little update to general stuff – the swatch gallery is taking ages so may not be launched properly untill early June.  I have so much make up people! [...]

Curses if you were thinking of not hauling because ELF (Eyes Lips Face) UK are doing a 50% off sale until 30/07/2011 until 1pm GMT. This is only with purchases of £30 or more, so if you think about it, the minimum you will spend is £15 plus £2.95 standard shipping charge (unless your sale [...]

When Shu Uemura had 20% online before Christmas I pointed Mr C towards the Takano Limited Edition Lip & Tint Pots as I wanted the Apricot and Pink versions for Christmas. Later on, I went to the counter and swatched them all and wasn’t keen on Love Apricot or Harmony Pink, instead I liked Passion [...]