Strawberry Blonde Beauty Blog

Face Oils: Pai Age Confidence & Bodhi Neroli Luce

noreply@blogger.com (Nic StrawberryBlonde) — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:18:57 PDT

Pai Age Confidence & Neroli Luce It's taken me a couple of days to write this post as Windows Live Writer isn't loading for me so I'm writing this in Blogger, prehistoric style... hopefully...

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The Skin Brighteners: Blue Plasma, Pepta Bright & Illuminate

noreply@blogger.com (Nic, Strawberry Blonde) — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:17:29 PDT

Post Winter skin can appear a little dull from exposure to cold weather, central heating, lack of fresh air and Vitamin D. Over the past few months I’ve been trialling three skin brightening...

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Paul & Joe Beach Baby Lip & Eye Duo: Review & Swatches

noreply@blogger.com (Nic, Strawberry Blonde) — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:27:20 PDT

What’s impressed me most about my recent foray into Paul & Joe Beauté is that the brand is not just a pretty face. The packaging and presentation is as gorgeously girly as it gets, yet I’ve been...

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SkinCeuticals Redness Neutralizer

noreply@blogger.com (Nic, Strawberry Blonde) — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:46:21 PDT

In the past six months or so I’ve developed a skin condition which causes occasional hot, red flare ups, mainly around my nose and cheeks and usually after coffee or wine. I’m not sure if it’s...

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Paul & Joe Beach Baby Nail Enamel: Caribbean & Rio

noreply@blogger.com (Nic, Strawberry Blonde) — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:50:48 PDT

Caribbean (aqua) and Rio (orange) are two of the new nail polish shades launched this month as part of Paul and Joe’s Beauté’s new Beach Baby collection. Aren’t the bottles gorgeous?! I’ve...

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Meet the Beauty Experts at Liberty: Brushes with Greatness

noreply@blogger.com (Nic, Strawberry Blonde) — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:34:25 PDT

This is one of the numerous occasions when I wish I was in London to avail of great events like this one, but since I can’t make it, maybe some of you can! Starting today, head to Liberty for a...

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Paul & Joe Summer 2013: Pressed Powder in Summer Sand 004

noreply@blogger.com (Nic, Strawberry Blonde) — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:09:38 PDT

Paul & Joe’s Summer 2013 Collection includes some of the prettiest make-up of the season - and this leopard patterned Pressed Powder compact is the hero product. Finely textured, it...

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Beauty Steal: DuWop Lip Venom Offer

noreply@blogger.com (Nic, Strawberry Blonde) — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:06:22 PDT

A real beauty steal to share with you today… this little set of mini DuWop Lip Venom products (worth £40) is free with any DuWop purchase at Cloud10Beauty - just don’t hang about as they’re running...

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Hair Helpers: Herra, Tigi On The Rebound, Alterna Overnight Rescue

noreply@blogger.com (Nic, Strawberry Blonde) — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:58:27 PDT

Sometimes (usually!) my hair needs a little extra help to look its best and three products have stood out for me lately: Herra Hair Perfume, Tigi Bedhead On the Rebound and Alterna Caviar Overnight...

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Everyday Make-up Look with Pur Minerals CC & Atelier HD

noreply@blogger.com (Nic, Strawberry Blonde) — Sun, 12 May 2013 08:16:33 PDT

Just as I was starting to feel a bit disillusioned by the whole CC cream craze, Pur Minerals’ new release arrived on my desk - and suddenly I get it. It’s creamy; it applies smoothly and with ease....

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Kure Bazaar Macaron: Baby Pink Nail Polish

noreply@blogger.com (Nic, Strawberry Blonde) — Sat, 11 May 2013 12:28:47 PDT

Kure Bazaar nail-friendly polish combines fashionable shades with an eco-natural formula based on wood pulp, wheat, cotton, potatoes and corn. The four-free range (no Formaldehyde,...

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Cute Cosmetics rECOnsider Beauty Bag: 100% natural

noreply@blogger.com (Nic, Strawberry Blonde) — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:33:47 PDT

Bored of beauty boxes? Online natural beauty retailer, CutECOsmetics, has come up with a first: an eco beauty bag featuring make-up and accessories as well as skincare, presented in a fairtrade...

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Bourjois Cream Blush: Nude Velvet & Rose Tender Review & Swatches

noreply@blogger.com (Nic, Strawberry Blonde) — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:55:49 PDT

I’ve been excited to try Bourjois Cream Blush since the day and hour I heard about them - and they really don’t disappoint - light as air, easy to apply and in four Summer swoony shades. I have...

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Thoughts on ageing…

noreply@blogger.com (Nic, Strawberry Blonde) — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:42:35 PDT

I’ve never forgotten my perma-tanned (22 year old) friend’s justification for using sun beds as we strolled through town one carefree afternoon, full of the joys of, well, youth… “So what if it...

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Butter London Posh Bird: Now in Boots

noreply@blogger.com (Nic, Strawberry Blonde) — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:14:07 PDT

Butter London has released a UK exclusive, Posh Bird to celebrate its launch at Boots. One of my favourite nail polish brands, I’m really happy this is now available at Boots where I can peruse the...

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Travel Size Beauty: Must Have Holiday Minis

noreply@blogger.com (Nic, Strawberry Blonde) — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:51:39 PDT

Despite my love of beauty products I’m emphatic about travelling light and for me holidaying is all about a pared back, simplified routine. I don’t suggest bringing all of this little lot away...

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New: Six Summer Scents for Spring Summer 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Nic, Strawberry Blonde) — Mon, 06 May 2013 04:26:37 PDT

I love perfume all year around, but brighter days, more time spent outdoors and a little more skin exposure, all seem to heighten my longing for new scents that wave goodbye to winter. Here are...

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Beauty products to put a Spring in your step!

noreply@blogger.com (Nic, Strawberry Blonde) — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:02:09 PDT

We all have days when we need a little extra spring in our step, whether it’s due to work stress, partying too hard or just feeling under par. Here are a few of the products I reach for to give...

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Spring Hair with Tigi Bed Head Superstar

noreply@blogger.com (Nic, Strawberry Blonde) — Thu, 02 May 2013 10:59:47 PDT

I’ve been enjoying a little fling with Tigi Bed Head recently, using this little selection of products to add some oomph into dreary post-winter hair. After cleansing with Dumb Blonde Shampoo &...

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Bare Minerals 12hr Flash Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Nic, Strawberry Blonde) — Thu, 02 May 2013 03:12:21 PDT

Bare Minerals is having an online flash sale today only. There’s not a lot, but the items are well reduced with up to 60% off. I’ve never tried Bare Minerals before, but may have just...

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Peppermint Nails: Rimmel Salon Pro

noreply@blogger.com (Nic, Strawberry Blonde) — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:09:24 PDT

I’ve wanted to get minted for quite a while now, but despite a plethora of mint polishes around this year, I’ve struggled to find The One. After a recent swatchathon, I opted for Rimmel Salon...

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Ol’ Blue Eyes is Back…

noreply@blogger.com (Nic, Strawberry Blonde) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:17:35 PDT

They say if you remember a fashion or beauty trend from last time around, it’s best to skip it, but I beg to differ - so I’ve rounded up my favourite blue eyeliners and a few tips on how to wear them...

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Vichy Normaderm Giveaway: 5 products inc new Hyaluspot

noreply@blogger.com (Nic, Strawberry Blonde) — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:49:33 PDT

To celebrate the launch of Vichy’s new on-the-spot hero, Normaderm Hyaluspot, I’ve teamed up with Gordons Chemists to give away five products from the Normaderm skincare range, designed to...

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Make-up Atelier Correcting Concealer Palette CAPC2

noreply@blogger.com (Nic, Strawberry Blonde) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:37:12 PDT

Ever find that using your under eye concealer on blemishes highlights rather than concealing them; or that holy grail concealer which works magic on blemishes, draws attention to nose redness like...

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What’s in the first Beauteco Box?

noreply@blogger.com (Nic, Strawberry Blonde) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:40:05 PDT

Meet the latest Beauty Box on the block, Beauteco Box, launching 3 May 2013. I don’t have a lot of experience of beauty boxes, but this one seems to offer two things that a lot of regulars...

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