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Laura
Welcome beautiful people! I am Laura, a beauty lover and chocolate addict. I love to share my thoughts on the best (and of course the worst) of all things beauty related.

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Treat Your Skin : Esmi Skin Minerals



We all struggle with skin concerns. You all know about my struggles with acne throughout the past couple of years and I struggled finding anything that would work and actually help my skin. Evette found a similar problem amongst her clients. Out of this, Esmi Skin Minerals was born.

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Why I'm Banning Drugstore Hair Care From My Life



About two months ago I dyed my hair for the first time ever. As soon as the wedding was done I planned my 'dramatic' change and off came the hair and in came the colour. Since then, my hair care regime has dramatically changed. After a bit of a lecture from my hairdresser (the beautiful Kate Lily Dressing Hair) I made some dramatic changes to my hair care and I honestly haven't looked back.

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Everyday Make Up for the Busy Woman


Recently, I have had a number of people request to see what I do for my everyday make up. While I'd love to say I am experimenting with new, exciting products everyday, that's basically the opposite of what I do.
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The Foudation Files : Benefit Hello Happy Soft Blur Foundation



There have been so exciting foundation releases recently, one in particular caught me eye and I had to grab one to test out myself. Curious about the new Benefit Hello Happy Soft Blur Foundation? Read all about it now.

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Unpacking Exfoliation: Physical vs. Chemical



Exfoliation is the key step to getting gorgeous clear and glowing skin. By adding an exfoliant into your routine once or twice a week, your skin can make dramtic improvements. But exfoliation can be a little bit scary if don’t understand skincare. So I thought I’d put together a bit of a guide of what exfoliants I use regularly. 

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YSL Fusion Ink : My new favourite or a complete fail?

A foundation files with a bit of a twist today. A few months ago I picked up the Yves Saint Laurent Fusion Ink Foundation. A luxe, high end foundation that claims to perfect the look of skin. Is it as good as it sounds? Or has it been a bit of flop? You'll have to keep reading to find out.

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The Book Wrap Up : July



As another month ends, it's time for another book wrap up. July is over and we are officially only just over four months away from Christmas (sorry to scare you!). July was a big month, so let's get going!

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The Foundation Files : Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear



It's been a little while since I've done a Foundation Files, but I thought it was about time that I jumped back on the foundation review train. Today we are going to be talking about the Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear*. 

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