When we think of Detox, it’s often in conjunction with clearing out our insides, not necessarily the outside, but with all things beauty in mind, we are brining to you a variety of products to detox your exterior, a slightly less intrusive way of getting you ready for Spring!   Champney’s Skin Resurfacing Mask Charlotte D 40s This is my first time testing for MAF, and it’s a nice product... 

Kicking off Best of British Month is the new kid in town, Marshmallow Blends. I’ve got to know this brand fairly well over the last few months, having been one of the early testers before the products were even able to buy! For me, bathing is either a time of dwelling and reflecting on the day, or a time for having a bit of a pep up before an evening of work. To add in the fun factor, you really... 

Did you hear about The Big Skincare Mystery? We were lucky enough to be part of the crew testing out one of these mysterious pump bottles.  With a minty green colour inside, the product could be used as a daily wash or a thrice weekly mask. It gave a nice ‘clean’ finish to the skin. As in, superclean! Using it as a mask left the skin a touch too tingly fresh, but as a daily cleansing wash,... 

I love a bit of gloss, and a gloss that adds an extra level of shiny oomph is a definitely a real hit! Whilst having a wander around the online world, I popped over to one of my favourite boutique stores, SimpleBeauty to have a look. They are stockists of Lola, old-style Stila, DuWop and Twilight licensed products. I do like Lola, it’s a vastly underrated brand, and remarkably hard to get hold... 

Something for a Mum, any Mum. Doesn’t even necessarily need to be yours (though it would be a good idea..), and no matter who she is, will be beyond delighted to receive this incredible box set of Elemis super products, The Anti Ageing Treasure Trio. The ivory jewellery box, with it’s bright turquoise interior (and super retro union flag) hides a trio of top products that set Elemis apart... 

I love a good brush.  It has to be soft, but not too soft, firm, but not too firm.  Fibrous, but not scratchy, and deliver an effortless application of makeup with the minimum of fuss. Brushes are my thing, I cannot pass by a makeup counter without stopping to buy, and will regularly go virtual shopping for brushes whenever I need to scratch my brushlike itch! ADesign are the epitome of a good brush.... 

Did he propose to you on Valentine’s Day? Did he ask you to move in with him? Did he ask you on a date?! Or did you enjoy being single on a day that is awash with romance and love, pink and red. The official day in the calendar for Romance may have passed, but we fall in love every day of the week, month year. We fall in love with different things, and that love is on many levels. We love our... 

When a new brand comes to market, it’s always with a little speculation as to just how successful that brand will be, and just how long they may or may not last. When BM Beauty, the collaboration between Pussy Cat Doll Kimberley Wyatt and Celebrity Makeup Artist Laura McComiskie, hit the market, no-one was concerned about how long it would hang about. It is a fantastically ethical brand that... 

Are your lips in tip top condition for Valentine’s Day smooching? Here’s 3 of our latest favourite products for getting those lips smoochably kissably ready! Dr Organic Rose Otto Lip Balm Serum With a slightly sweet rose scent and only a mere hint of flavour, this super rich balm is a good one for overnight treatments if you layer it a little heavier than normal. But equally great to carry... 

Amy Jones We love a bit of Marks and Spencer.  Could be a lipgloss, could be a body lotion, but no matter what it is, it’s a nice little treat that you can slip in your basket while you shop in the food hall. Or at least, this is my excuse… This caught my eye last week, but I’d already put rather a large collection of makeup brushes in my basket, so when Sam asked me to write up... 

This Valentine’s Day falls on a Tuesday. Midweek. You could go out for dinner at the weekend, but the 11th doesn’t really feel all that Valentiney, well, except for the bill at the end of the night… they’re always hiked up for these ‘special’ days…  So most of us will probably be heading out for a Romantic Night Out (yes, capitals, for a lot of people, it... 

Do you ever wonder what happens to ex-candidates from The Apprentice when Lord Sugar says you’re fired? Meet Adele Lock a shrewd, savvy, straight talking and self-made businesswoman who showed Lord Sugar that you don’t need to win The Apprentice to become a cut above the rest. Adele Lock was on the first series of The Apprentice in 2005, she was known as a feisty, self-confessed workaholic with...