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May 7, 2020

Hourglass Create a Soft Focus Skin Filter With Extended Veil Collection

A silk slip for the skin, light-reflecting powder particles and an ultra-fine mist designed to blur the complexion. Hourglass Cosmetics have extended their now-cult Veil..

December 3, 2019

Beauty Gift Guide 2019 Part 2 | Gifts $40 – $80

Part 1 of the 2019 Glow Journal Beauty Gift Guide detailed the very best beauty “stocking fillers”- gifts priced roughly $35 and below that don’t..

December 1, 2019

Beauty Gift Guide 2019 Part 1 | Stocking Fillers

Earlier this year, I said “We might make the Gift Guide a little smaller this year.” We did not. The 2019 Glow Journal Beauty Gift..

August 27, 2019

Beauty News | New Arrivals from Hermès, Ellis Brooklyn and NARS

Fragrance inspired by the harvest, a capsule collection from a private island and a reincarnation of a 1990s handbag essential- these are the biggest beauty..

Makeup

February 15, 2019

NARS Extends Shade Range so You Can Perfect Your Sheer Glow

For as long as I’ve had a vested interest in beauty (that is, an interest beyond Johnson’s Holiday Skin and whichever free eyeshadow palette came..

Body

February 9, 2019

Is The Elle Effect Tan Mousse Worth The Hype?

I am usually reluctant to buy into celebrity or influencer branded beauty products. It’s becoming increasingly more difficult to find truly impartial beauty reviews. When..

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Skin

December 18, 2018

Your Last Minute Guide To Holiday Gifting

Christmas is now a mere 7 sleeps away, so in the spirit of sheer urgency, I am presenting to you a watered down alternative to..

Skin

December 6, 2018

Cult Product | Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask

A product launched as recently as March of this year would rarely be deemed worthy of “cult” status, however Summer Fridays’ Jet Lag Mask may..

Skin

November 15, 2018

Is SILVER The Secret To Beautiful Skin?

There is nothing that upsets my skin more than a combination of stress, poor sleep and overindulgence. With this in mind, I spend the lead..

Hair

October 11, 2018

I’ve Stopped Using Conditioner – Here’s Why

There are certain elements of a beauty routine that are instilled in us before we even have an awareness of what beauty really is. We..

Makeup

October 4, 2018

This Foundation Has Changed the Way I Apply My Makeup

I will readily admit that I am nary a fan of 2-in-1 products. Not to be confused with multitaskers, I’m specifically talking the age old..

Makeup

June 25, 2018

Cult Product | Nars Orgasm Blush

What garners a product its “cult” status? What elevates a product from being deemed “popular” to deserving of a cult following? Sali Hughes counts “influence..

Makeup

May 28, 2018

Video | Rodin Olio Lusso Lipstick

Rodin Olio Lusso. COLOURTEST01. Red Hedy, Heavenly Hopp, Berry Baci. Video by Darryl Ephraums and Andrej Morgan of The Visual Economy. CategoriesMakeupTagsglow journal editorialMAKEUPmecca..

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May 28, 2018

Beauty News | Erdem for Nars ‘Strange Flowers’ Collection

Nars’ artist collaborations have historically been very well received. This season’s capsule collection comes in the form of Strange Flowers, a collaborative effort between Nars and..

Makeup

March 29, 2018

Beauty News | Nars Spring 2018 Colour Collection

Controversial as they may be, Nars makeup really is some of the best. This month sees the Spring 2018 offering from Francoise Nars’ eponymous brand..

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