Glossier has always gone by the mantra of ‘skin first, makeup second’ but from extended makeup shade ranges to the jazzy introduction of Glossier Play, cosmetics have been high on the brand’s beauty agenda so far this year. It seems, however, that with the arrival of spring, skin is once again in, a mood confirmed by the arrival […]
WHY A HYDRA-FACIAL IS THE FACIAL YOU NEED TO TRY IF YOU HATE FACIALS
Despite the fact that I’ve been a beauty journalist for a going on a good seven years now, I can count on both hands the number of facials I’ve had in that time. Give me a thorough rub down or hoove shaving pedi any day, but thus far I’ve either found facials far too ‘blah’, significantly uncomfortable […]
What’s The Deal With a Chemical Peel
Getting a chemical peel can sound like a daunting prospect, but it doesn’t have to end with a red, swollen face and peeling skin. There are more gentle, but still very effective, peels that allow you to carry on with your day straight away. A chemical peel involves an acid solution being applied to the […]
Guide To Giving Yourself an At-Home Facial
You don’t need to splash the cash to look a millon dollars. Pamper your skin in your own four walls with these 3 steps to an at-home facial. Taking care of your skin and treating it to regular pampering sessions is essential if you want to keep it looking its best. When it comes to […]
How Much Exfoliation Is Too Much?
To scrub or not to scrub – that is the question. We all know that exfoliation is the key to maintaining smooth, radiant skin, and yet, it’s a topic that inspires fervent debate. Some espouse the benefits of nearly-daily scrubbing, others swear by a chemical combination of fruit acids, and some will tell you that […]
Nail Polish for Autumn
Whenever a change of season comes around I’m always on the lookout for new nail polish colours to add to my collection – but on a budget. Left to right – Orly Flagstone Rush 99p HERE, Orly Close Your Eyes 99p HERE, Essie Leggy Legend £2.75 HERE, Ciate Oil Slick £1.50 HERE, Ciate Beach Hut £2.49 HERE First up I […]
Long-Lasting Liquid Lipsticks & Crayons
“In the summertime, when the weather is fine, you can stretch right up and touch the sky…” The sunshine and warmer weather brings with it not only open toed sandals, light jackets and basket bags, but the need to turn those nude shades into something bolder and brighter. When your eyes are mostly covered by sassy […]
Streamlined Skincare
Ok, so when I say ‘streamlined’, I mean ‘beauty blogger streamlined’! These are the products I reach for when I don’t any specific concerns that need addressing (with a mask or treatment), that I just can always rely on to do the job. They’re the essential steps to my routine that I wouldn’t cut out […]
When Sunscreen Meets Makeup – 6 Tinted SPFs
Coverage + Hydration + Protection in one – great for busy mornings, perfect for minimal makeup and even better for streamlining your summer suitcase! Here are five tinted SPFs that we’ve been using at the #houseofeldridge… Heliocare Gel cream Color SPF50I discovered this last year and have used and recommended it a lot since then. It’s […]
The Advantages of a High-Carb/Low-Fat Diet
It’s entirely possible to lose body fat while eating a high-carb/low-fat diet. As long as you’re burning more calories than you’re consuming, you’re going to lose weight. It’s also definitely possible to lose weight on a high-fat/low-carb diet, though the reason isn’t that there’s something magic about fat or evil about carbs: high-fat/low-carb diets just […]