How To Make Sure The Lashes You Buy Are Cruelty Free/ Vegan In 2020

This is something I’ve spoken about before on here, something I’m passionate about and I know so many of you are too, for many obvious reasons but mostly because…it’s 20 god damn 20, why is this even a thing anymore?! I’ll give it straight and again for those at the back that are still ignorant […]

West Barn Co Soap Brows

In the world of makeup, the (old Hollywood inspired) using soap to achieve a brushed up natural brow trick is definitely nothing new. Although I have used regular soap the odd time in the past for more creative/ editorial looks, before the wave of all these new brow products that do it too became available…I’ve […]

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. […]

Inexpensive, Easy Eco Beauty Swaps – Simple Sustainable Beauty & Perfect Christmas Gift Ideas!

It’s the little changes we make individually that are going to make the biggest impact as a whole…it can seem like all we’re seeing in the news is never ending doom and gloom about the current and potential future state of our planet, but it’s not too late if you’re not already to start making […]

5 Things I Couldn’t Be Without – Cruelty Free Makeup/ Skincare Favourites

These are some of my all time favourite makeup/ skincare things, not the most exciting things…but things at this stage I can’t live without. I’ve spoken about all of these on here before at some point, but in my opinion they’re well deserving of another mention and if you haven’t tried them…you might want to […]

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 […]

Throwing It Back…Quick Halloween Makeup Ideas To Take The Pressure Off Costume Hunting & Using Your Regular Makeup (No SFX Needed)

As you can see from the blog title, this week I’m throwing it back to this time last year’s pre Halloween blogpost. It’s actually the first Halloween in I can’t even remember how long (maybe 16 years??), that I’m taking off and not doing makeup for (up until now haha, you never know)…who even am […]

Not A Travel Blog

Yeah, fear not…I know this picture has nothing to do with makeup but I’ve had a few tech issues so it’s holding the fort this week while I get things sorted and I’ll be back with a fresh new post next week! No new venture in to travel blogging here. This place is so beautiful […]

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 […]

Mmmmitchell X Beauty Bay Me, Myself And Mmmmitchell Pressed Pigment Palette…Worth It? Review

I picked up the Me, Myself And Mmmmitchell Pressed Pigment Palette* when it first launched back on 1st September…I was intrigued more than anything else! Although not an avid follower I’m obviously familiar with Mmmmitchell‘s work, he’s unreal at what he does…he’s all about the bold colour, blinding glow and high impact ‘Insta Glam’ which […]