Category: Product Review

• A Smashbox Full Exposure 📷 Palette Look!

  Hey Everyone, In yesterday’s post the focus was on gem detailing for a fun and simple Carnival inspired look. I did not want to do too much in terms of eye shadows and opted for a very neutral eye look. A look that you can rock should you dance all the gem stones you applied off.…

  The Beauty Holder!

  August 6, 2014

  Make-up!, Product Review

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• Straight… No Chaser! Philip Kingsley Elasticizer!

  Hey everyone! Long time! At least a couple of weeks. I always miss blogging and certainly wish I blogged more but my life is a crazy mesh of family, work and whilst I wouldn’t have it any other way, I am trying to find time for it all. I hope that you all are happy…

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  May 12, 2014

  Hair, Product Review

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• Straight…No Chaser! Mary Kay Skin Care Review!

  Hey Everyone! I sometimes am reluctant to do product reviews because I don’t want people to rush out and purchase (or not) items based on what I say. A lipstick, fine but skin care products are a different ball game. I receive some very lovely comments and emails from people asking what I use on…

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  March 5, 2014

  General!, Product Review, Skin Care

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• Loves and Loathes! Wet n Wild Vanity Palette!

  Hey everyone! Here’s another one just because you deserve it. Will you Love it or Loathe it! The very coveted Wet N Wild Vanity Palette. Cheat Sheet! This is the palette that everyone needs to own.  Affordable, drug store palette of 6 neutral shadows of beautiful browns and gorgeous golds. Can’t afford to pay for…

  The Beauty Holder!

  March 4, 2014

  Make-up!, Product Review

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• Loves and Loathes! Benefit Brow-Zing!

  Hey everyone! Welcome back to my super short reviews! Short! Honest and holding nothing back on a product I either LOVE or LOATHE! Giving it to you straight off the cuff… this product according to the company website is the number one brow product in the UK! This week! Benefit Brow- Zing! Cheat Sheet! Benefit…

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  March 3, 2014

  Make-up!, Product Review

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• NYX Butter Lipstick!

  Hey Everyone! I am a straight sucker for lipstick and these new joints from NYX are seriously feeding the addiction. When Revlon launched their lip butters I practically bought out the whole drugstore. The colour payoff on some of them was disappointing ,however, NYX’s Butter Lipsticks do not have that issue. Just look at the…

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  February 6, 2014

  Make-up!, Product Review

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• Pout Along! Sleek Pout Paint!

  Hey Everyone! Had a couple of friends here in the UK tell me they could not get their hands on the OCC Lip Tars! So here is an affordable dupe! Sleek Pout Paint. Just like the lip tars a little goes a very long way. Available at Superdrug (where I got mine) the colour payoff…

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  February 6, 2014

  Make-up!, Product Review

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• Loves and Loathes! LA Girl Pro Conceal!

  Hey Everyone! I love reviewing products and being able to give you my honest opinion on what I think of a product. My Straight! No Chaser series is where I tend to do a full review. It is very in-depth and I wanted to explore doing something quick and easy for you. So, welcome to…

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  January 13, 2014

  Make-up!, Product Review

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• Coming Soon…

  Hey everyone! Want to know what you can expect from me in the coming months? Read below to find out more! Below is some of the exciting things that are coming soon! Friends and Family Appreciation Make-overs and Consultations! Top 5 Favourites Videos (Foundation, Blush, Lipstick and more) The Beauty Holder on Location Update on…

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  January 9, 2014

  General!, Hair, Haul, Make-up!, Nails, Product Review, Reader Request

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• Straight…no chaser! Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask!

  Hey Everyone! I let this review run on a little longer than the original 6 week deadline as I wanted to give it a real chance with my skin. For my intro to this product, click here. Not sure if it is down to the fact that I have been wearing more make-up lately or…

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  October 23, 2013

  Product Review, Skin Care

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