Your handbag is your lifeline throughout the day, carrying everything you need to navigate life’s challenges with grace and style. When it comes to beauty, having a well-stocked handbag can ensure you’re always prepared to look and feel your best, no matter where the day takes you. Here are nine beauty essentials you should always have in your handbag. Of course, not everyone will want/ or need everything, but this is a great checklist to see what you might need. A spritz of fragrance can instantly lift your mood and leave you feeling refreshed and confident. Keep a travel-sized bottle…

An old school beauty favourites post feels like a real throwback at this point, but 2023 was a significant year for exploring new products. I spent a solid 18 months or so trying to use up my non-cruelty free makeup, then a while trying to find CF replacements. 2023 feels like the first time in a while I haven’t been rushing to finish something or quickly find an alternative and I’ve actually had time to play with my products and find solid favourites. So, my 2023 beauty favourites are all things I’ve genuinely loved that I’ve tried for the first…

When it comes to finding the best beauty products, it can be tough to know where to start. With so many different products on the market, all claiming to be the best, how can you figure out which ones are right for you? The key is education! By educating yourself on different types of beauty products and their benefits, you can make informed decisions about what works best for you. This blog post will discuss the different types of beauty products available and provide tips on educating yourself. THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF BEAUTY PRODUCTS AVAILABLE There are a variety of…

When I think of autumnal make up looks, they always seem to be heavier and extremely warm and, well, time consuming. And this look looks like it took a while too, but by using about 90% cream products, this quick cruelty free autumnal makeup look can be done in around 15 minutes. QUICK CRUELTY FREE AUTUMNAL MAKEUP PREP Apply moisturiser, SPF and lip balm before starting makeup. I was born with dry lips, so they need extra attention in the cooler months. The lip balm I’ve been using recently is a very affordable one by Essence, but it has small…

I’ve done a what’s in my travel makeup bag once before, and that was in 2019. That was also my last time leaving the country. I recently went away for the first time since the pandemic began and packing for the first time in what feels like forever feels like a daunting task. Since then, I also made the decision to go CF with my makeup/ beauty, so what’s in my cruelty free travel makeup bag? HOW I PACK Last time I did this, I packed a lot of stuff. That was partly down to the ambiguity of how my…