By Hannah Powling Tarte Cosmetics was originally created as a brand that carried glamorous style yet still maintaining pure and powerful ingredients. Tarte is a cruelty-free brand, offering eco-chic products infused with invigorating … [Read more...]
FRESH ROSE FACE MASK
By Hannah Powling Fresh. A brand I hadn't heard of until I visited my friend in the US, and during my trip spent many hours getting way too excited and trying literally every product I could on at Sephora (as you do) and I actually came across … [Read more...]
LAUNCHING TOMORROW: Sleek Barekissed Illuminator
By Hannah Powling Sleek MakeUP are bringing their new addition to stores tomorrow - the Barekissed Illuminator. This is a cream for contouring, highlighting and strobing. It comes as a lightweight fluid to allow for a sheer finish, … [Read more...]
Kiss Cosmetics Colour Switch Review
By Hannah Powling Kiss Cosmetics Colour Switch, the white lipstick. - I recently got to try out the Kiss Cosmetics Colour Switch white lipstick. And what a lovely little addition to your makeup bag it is. It is basically a lipstick that is … [Read more...]
NARS Liquid Gold Face Set
By Hannah Powling Oooh. NARS have introduced a new make up travel-sized set; and anyone who hasn't been away on their hols yet will love this. NARS Cosmetics introduces the Liquid Gold Face Set for Summer 2015. A beautifully packed … [Read more...]
CIATÉ LONDON X OLIVIA PALERMO FALL COLLECTION
By Hannah Powling Ciaté London have unveiled an exciting new Fall collection, featuring a stunning array of both limited edition cosmetics and nail polishes. Guest Creative Director and American Socialite Olivia Palermo proudly introduces her … [Read more...]
#DGLovesFall Harrods Collection
By Hannah Powling Exclusively available at Harrods and online; the new Autumn 2015 collection from Dolce &Gabbana, called #DGLovesFall - and don't we all! No need to worry about getting those post-summer blues; D&G have it … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: THE EMJ COMPANY
By Hannah Powling Are you looking for make up bags, belts, holders - but something to be proud of whipping out at your latest makeup job? Look no further. The emJ Company have it sorted. As a make up artist, I am bored of seeing boring brush … [Read more...]
BEAUTY ROUNDUP: The Ultimate 2-in-1 Products
By Hannah Powling Who doesn't love a product that can do more than one thing? There are so many innovative products out there - and here are just a few we have recently come to discover, and think they're a real treat. Save some space in your … [Read more...]
ILLAMASQUA: New Sculpting Palette Launch
By Hannah Powling Illamasqua have launched their new Sculpting Palette containing six versatile powder shades for the most harmonious contour and highlight. Nope, it's not what it might look like, it isn't an eye shadow palette - this is an array … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: The Best BB Creams
By Hannah Powling During the hot summer days a lot of us don't like to wear too much makeup/foundation on the skin in the weather, especially during the humid London days we have going on. So our foundations take a temporary place in the drawer … [Read more...]
BOBBI BROWN: New Telluride Collection
By Hannah Powling "Inspired by the late afternoon sun in Telluride, this collection is all about a gorgeous glow." Influenced by one of her favourite destinations in Colorado - Bobbi Brown has introduced her newest collection, named the Telluride … [Read more...]
Life-Saving Fake Tan Hacks
By Hannah Powling Fake tan is the quickest way to get a summer glow without going abroad or baking yourself in the sun's powerful rays - it is the best way to get a little colour, and fast. Fake tan can sometimes be tricky to apply and there … [Read more...]
REVIEW BOBBI BROWN SKINCARE: For Men, Too!
By Hannah Powling Bobbi Brown Skincare. Not something I had used much of - or even heard a huge amount about if I'm honest! I think for makeup brands that do skin care as well - the focus is so strong on the makeup that the skincare … [Read more...]
CHARLOTTE TILBURY Filmstar Bronze & Glow
By Hannah Powling Of course Charlotte Tilbury's recent collaboration with Norman Parkinson has us all excited after months of anticipation; but there has also been an extra addition to her sculpting range. There will be a new shade added … [Read more...]
OPI & COCA-COLA Team Up For Centennial
By Hannah Powling OPI and Coca-Cola team up to celebrate 100 years of the Coca-Cola bottle with their Icons of Happiness Collection. A limited-edition summer collection of nail lacquers are released, including two new shades, in honour of the … [Read more...]
GUCCI: Makeup Review
By Hannah Powling Gucci Beauty debuts their first colour collection for Spring/Summer 2015, taking inspiration from the mood, fabrics and colours of the runway show to create a beautiful colour-rich palette. It is eccentric, bold and … [Read more...]
BOURJOIS MAKEOVER: New SS15 Collection Products
By Hannah Powling The Beauty and the Dirt office was Bourjois-filled yesterday. They have a selection of new products out for summer, so I was thrilled to get my hands on them and create an everyday look using some of their newest additions … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: D&G Summer Shine Collection
By Hannah Powling Dolce & Gabanna Summer Shine Collection is inspired by the sun-drenched hues of Sicily; the pink of the flowers, the nudes of the sun-kissed skin, the blue of the sea, and the paintings on the ceramics. It just … [Read more...]
FRIDAY FIVE: Transforming One Lipstick With Five Liners
By Hannah Powling I have had a lot of queries about liners, and which-one-goes-with-what-lipstick questions in my time.. And the answer is well, there isn't just one lipstick to go with one lip liner. It really depends on what kind of … [Read more...]
LA SPLASH: Waterproof Lipstick Challenge
By Hannah Powling Liquid Matte Lipsticks. Something I saw progressively growing in trend on my Instagram recently, and I have been intrigued by them ever since I laid eyes on them. I think its the novelty of spreading on a lipstick with … [Read more...]
TREND: LOVELY LACES
By Hannah Powling Lots of lovely lovely lace floating about, and my eyes can't cope with how pretty it all is. Laces of all sorts - from structured & straight line to delicate organic floral lace. Printed lace too for an added bonus. … [Read more...]
REVIEW: FOUNDATION BRUSH HAUL
By Hannah Powling So I went on a mission to find the perfect foundation brush... I tried many, and loved many! There are plenty of different brushes that all have individual features of their own..so which one do you pick? … [Read more...]
RECREATE Julianna Margulies’ Sophisticated Make Up Look
By Hannah Powling In the cover story of this week's issue of The Edit Magazine, The Good Wife star Julianna Margulies talks equality and her dedication to her philanthropic work, as she was snapped in elegant pieces from … [Read more...]