The British Beauty Blog
by Jane Cunningham since 2008

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye) is one of the very few celebrities that I’ve countered at events that I’ve felt compelled to have my picture taken with for fear that my children would never forgive me if I didn’t. The other one was James Buckley (Jay from the Inbetweeners – who someone then mistook…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] The first time I came across AHAs in body care was in Gatineau’s AHA Body Lotion. It was – this over used word, but – a game changer. Now, it’s normal to include acids in body products and for the most part our skin is thankful for it. Smoother, softer and more receptive to…

[unpaid/sample] A friend gave me this set as a gift and I’m so impressed with it – a tea light discovery set is such a good idea to help you decide if you want to upgrade to full size although I must say that I have so enjoyed all the different fragrances. Inside the box…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate] I know everything is awash with Black Friday (I thought it was last week anyway so I’m realllllly over it…) but I use my Dyson every single day – I LOVE it. I bought it myself (after being gifted one that lasted over 8 years) and there is a particular attachment (which sneakily, they…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Oh yes we are. In the land of extra-large glam, that is. Look at this giant of a palette so beautifully embossed and designed. I think it’s a Sephora exclusive (and it’s discounted – very unusual) and it’s for face, eyes and décolleté. I’m just going to say that it’s a powder that’s an…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’ve had much merriment from the Netflix Christmas Movie, Hot Frosty. I haven’t even seen it but the name just sends me into peals of laughter every time I think of it. How I would have LOVED to be on the creative team for naming that one. Apparently, it’s about a snowman who comes…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] A break from all the gift sets for my (and your) sanity’s sake! As someone with almost permanently dry lips (my husband likes to say it’s because they never get a break from a glass of wine.. not true by the way, I promise!) any balms, salves and scrubs fall immediately into my basket.…

[unpaid/sample] With the news that Marc Jacobs make up is coming back very soon (ish), I thought I’d refresh my memory on Marc Jacobs fragrances. I loved Marc Jacobs make up – I still have some key pieces that I can’t quite let go of – and I liked the fragrances too. The fragrance licence…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] REN is one of my favourite skin care brands – their Evercalm range is so reliable for dry and sensitive skin. I’ve given this to so many friends with dry/unhappy/reddened skin and it works like a charm. When you see things working in front of your very eyes, it’s so much easier to recommend…

[unpaid/sample] I’ve known Jenni, founder of Willowberry Skin care for a long time – way before Willowberry was even a twinkle in her eye! But, as soon as knew it was under construction, I knew it would be great. And it is – all the formulas are made to give nutritious, natural ingredient based care…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Oh my – can you name a teen who doesn’t want a ride on the Charlotte Tilbury glamour train? It’s not just teens though – Charlotte Tilbury sold the majority stake of her brand in 2020 to Spanish fashion and beauty company Puig for £1.3 billion and that stat alone tells you that everyone…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Everyone knows that shampoo and conditioner don’t have to cost a fortune. I’ll be straight to the point on the beautiful Oribe gift sets – they actually do cost rather a lot of money. There’s a difference, I think, between expensive hair care and luxury hair care – the two aren’t always hand in…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] I’m not going to bother with a Friday Treat this week – it’s Black Friday so the whole of the internet is full of treats! I can’t compete. I’ve got mixed feelings about Black Friday – it’s really, really tough on small brands and retailers who feel they have to compete but will struggle…

[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] So, as promised, I’m back with the beautiful L’Occitane gifting options – urgh, I can’t believe I called these presents ‘gifting options’ – I’ve been here too long! My family loves L’Occitane – from my 89 year old dad to my sister to my kids so from over the years, I feel like I could sit…

[unpaid/purchase/affiliate] It’s not the first time I’ve posted on Instagram about Victoria Beckham Satin Kajals and a couple of people have said theirs crumbled or broke or they simply just didn’t understand it because it was smudgy and not precise. I’ve got several of the Satin Kajals, some of which have been press samples and…