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Get the Halloween look: Lydia's black lips
Yesterday, we shared our three favourite vampy lipsticks. Then TOWIE's Lydia hit a Halloween party with black lips and we were smitten. Maybe not a look for everyday but definitely one for this weekend. Pick up Barry...
Sleek MakeUP and PPQ create the Me, Myself and Eye palette : Review
Readers of this site all know what a big Sleek MakeUP fan I am, so news of their collaboration with PPQ was very exciting to me. What better time to share their palette with you than during London Fashion Week? Exactly!...
BuyaPowa: a solution to our bulk-buying beauty quest?
We're kind of relieved to tell you that our campaign to start getting cheaper beauty products by buying in bulk looks like it might be settled sooner than we anticipated - we didn't much fancy a sit-in in Selfridges, to be...
We're starting a campaign to get discounts when you bulk buy on beauty - are you in?
Our feature on our guilty beauty addictions earlier this week got everyone in the Kiss and Makeup office talking about how much money we spend on makeup (it's a lot, and we feel bad). I mentioned before that I was thinking...
Guilty beauty must haves, as confessed by YOU!
We had a great response to our post the other day about the most expensive beauty products you guys have become dependent on, even though the price makes you wince - I'm happy to know I'm in such great company whenever I feel...
What's your beauty indulgence?
Today readers, my YSL Touche Eclat ran out. It's a moment I always dread, when the exciting little click that distributes that amazing highlighting fluid turns into a dull thud of nothing. I dread it because I hate buying...
Benefit Cha Cha Tint Review
I'm a big fan of Benefit Lip and Cheek stains, and have fallen deeply in love with Cha Cha Tint. It's a pretty mango coral-ish shade that falls inbetween the red Benetint and the pink Posie Tint in their line up. Easy to...
Gwen Stefani Super G Harajuku Lovers fragrance
We're huge fans of Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Lovers scents at Kiss and Makeup and after falling in love with G of the Sea ( looks like a mermaid. A MERMAID!) early this year we're back to show you a great new addition....
Benefit Cha Cha Tint is mango-licious
I'm a big fan of the Benefit range of tinted lip and cheek stains, with Posie Tint my favourite (hey, I have a fair complexion). Benefit Cha Cha tint is another in the same vein, a lovely mango coloured lip and cheek...
Product Review: Benefit Bella Bamba Blusher
A big fan of Benefit makeup products I received the Bella Bamba blush with some trepidation. I love so many of their other blushers I wasn't sure Bella Bamba would be able to find a place in my collection. Was it a daytime...
Benefit Cosmetics get involved with the Mad Hatter's Couture parties
What could be nicer than an evening full of wine, nibbles, and makeup? Why millinery of course , especially when you have someone on hand to take you through the steps that create a fascinator. Benefit is getting involved...
Givenchy Phenomen'eyes mascara: Was it worth the hype?
Back in 2008 Givenchy released their Phenomen'eyes mascara , with a groundbreaking spherical brush made from elastomer to help it glide over lashes. The idea is that the wand reaches all of the lashes from root to...
MAC Cosmetics to release Nicki Minaj Pink Friday limited edition lippie
Have you heard about Nicki Minaj? No, me neither. Happily the Daily Mail has the scoop on her! She sounds like she could be the next Lady Gaga in the making, so it's good to take note. She also has the backing of MAC...
Paul and Joe Spring Wildflowers Collection 2011: GALLERY
Paul and Joe is known for their pretty products, with sweet textures and adorable package designs. I recently feasted my eyes on their Spring/Summer 2011 Wildflowers Collection and saw many, many pretty things. From pretty...
Bella Bamba blusher from Benefit
A new product from Benefit is always exciting, as I am totally in love with one of their recent launches, the great Porefessional. They will be launching a '3D blusher' in February 2011, called Bella Bamba. The shade is...
MAC ChamPale collection a lovely neutral affair
MAC has been making headlines recently with its exciting Disney collection, and lovely take on tartan, but we're getting excited about its new ChamPale collection. Inspired by the glittering gentle shades of champagne,...
MAC 'A Tartan Tale' Collection coming soon
Any new MAC collection gets me squirming with excitement, and the latest one that I've just seen images for has a very delicious theme. Called 'A Tartan Tale' there are many nods to Scotland, and the designer tartan...
NARS Vinatge Nail Polish Collection to be surefire hit
Nail colours continue to be a big trend, and the bright hues of summer are now turning into something rather more dark and delicious. You don't need to totally forsake any type of bright for the next few months, just allow...
Limited Edition Marc Jacobs Lola and Daisy jewellery for Christmas 2010
I'm in the mood for some limited edition loving this lovely Monday morning, and what could be better than new editions from my favourite fragrance family. I'm a huge fan of Marc Jacobs Daisy, and adore the look of the...
Chanel Khaki Collection is yawn inducing
The Chanel Khaki Collection, a.k.a Les Khakis de Chanel is set to be the NEW next best thing in nails. Hang on, didn't we just have that with Chanel Paradoxal? Yes, I think we did. Still trying to hog the varnish cult...
Benefit Girl Meets Pearl : New Product Alert!
Benefit is a cult brand for a good reason-they deliver consistently high quality products (love Thrrob, Dallas, Pore Professional) in the prettiest packaging. One of my friends loves their boxes so much she keeps her...
Topshop Heavy Duty Makeup Range for Autumn 2010
Topshop has just released some images of its Autumn/Winter range and it's rather lovely. A delectable selection of shadows sit side by side deep aubergine lipsticks and inky eyeliners. The line is called Heavy Duty and...
Hello Kitty Makeup range ( and no, it's not MAC)
The eponymous Hello Kitty somehow transcends all generations, with women of all ages finding the furball rather cute and charming. This means that any sort of makeup collaboration tends to do pretty well, but since the...
Product Review: Pommade Divine
For years I've been a diehard devotee of Eight Hour Cream. I've stuck with that delicious gloopy gloss/fix all despite every other innovation, and though a couple of creams have made me pause ( notably by Shizen products)...
Givenchy A/W 2010 Blooming Collection Preview
I do love a good Givenchy collection, as the brand really seems to pick up on what are the wearable catwalk trends and transmute this into a selection of lovely colour palettes and wearable shades. The Blooming collection...
Topshop Makeup: First Thoughts
Yes, we can finally reveal to you, the not so well kept secret that our favourite high street store- TOPSHOP!- is releasing a makeup range. The range will be in stores and online from May 5th, and boasts an almost...
Benefit New product alert! Two lush new goodies coming to you soon
I'm a big fan of Benefit products so the news that there would soon be two new additions to the range filled me with glee. One is the delightfully named 'Bathtina, Take a Picture... it lasts longer', and one is a kit...
