Smokey Winged Liner…Fast, Easy, Long Wearing & Flattering – For All Eye Shapes

Blog post revisited alert! Yep, those eagle eyed of you who’ve been around a while might have spotted this very post back in October 2019. I’ve made a few little updates, but yeah…I’m still being asked about this signature smoked wing regularly enough, so thought I’d share again while there’s less other exciting/ interesting stuff […]

Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Infinity Power Lash Waterproof Mascara

As a person with long (a positive in this) but poker straight eyelashes, I’m always on the hunt for the holy grail lashes stay lifted mascara. I’m not saying my lashes staying curled/ looking lifted is entirely down to choice of mascara but it definitely helps. I curl my lashes every single day (even on […]

3 Things I’ve Learn’t From A Low Buy Lockdown

Ok it’s been ages! I’ve really missed the blog, so I’m back! If you’ve been here before thanks for sticking around and if you’re reading and are new here, welcome! I’m a 30 something cruelty free/ Vegan professional Makeup Artist, educator and content creator from North Wales, UK and currently on lockdown in Cork, Ireland. […]

Thinking Of Switching To Cruelty Free/ Vegan Beauty In 2020…It’s Easier Than You Think!

Happy New Year everyone! Can’t believe it’s 2020, already well in to January and the start of a whole new decade! Hope you all had the best holiday season, whatever you were up to. We spent a chilled Christmas back home in Wales with my family/ friends and managed to catch up with some friends/ […]

How To Make Sure The Lashes You Buy Are Cruelty Free

I’ll give it to you straight and this’ll only take a minute…if you want to make sure the lashes you buy are cruelty free…DO NOT BUY MINK LASHES! Full stop, end of! As much as some companies would like you to believe that their lashes are made of ‘sustainable/ ethically sourced’ mink hair, fact is […]

Quick How To – Smokey Winged Liner…Fast, Easy Eye Makeup That Suits Everyone And How To Make It Last! (Cruelty Free & Vegan)

You know me…of course I love big smokey grunge eyes (and always will), but I’ve been really enjoying a quick, pared back soft liner and lashes situation recently. It’s fast and goes with everything and has been my go to for pretty much any occasion. It’s probably because I’m getting older as well as changes […]

NEW Catrice Luminice Highlight & Blush Glow Palette Review…Cruelty Free, Vegan & Affordable Glow

Catrice Cosmetics is one of my favourite affordable/ drugstore beauty brands and here’s a few reasons why…the brand is 100% cruelty free and PETA approved, they have a huge selection of Vegan products, they’re trend aware, big on quality and of course affordable…another thing I love is that they seem to try and keep their […]

Bridal Makeup Touch Up Kit – What Do You Need To Maintain Your Look On The Big Day?

With peak wedding season coming to a close, I just wanted to get the start of some wedding makeup related content up in preparation for all you future brides and share some of my pro tips and tricks to make sure you’re ready when it comes to your big day! I say peak because I […]

Anastasia Beverly Hills Luminous Foundation – Worth the Wait/ Hype?? Review (Cruelty Free/ Vegan)

It was a foundation review last week…and here’s another! There’s just been so many new ones launching recently and even with that, you should know that I’m a foundation addict. Base products in general actually, I can’t get enough and am always on the hunt for something better than the last. Along with the Kat […]

NEW – Anastasia Beverly Hills Loose Setting Powder (Vanilla) – Review (Cruelty Free & Vegan)

There’s so many new complexion launches at the moment, even I’m losing track…foundations, powders, concealers and brands all seem to be going down the same medium coverage/ luminous/ hydrating/ non drying route…that bit, I’m definitely on board and happy about! But with the sheer amount of launches, I’m absolutely being picky with the ones I’m […]