The British Beauty Blog
by Jane Cunningham since 2008

  • PERS Skincare Review

    PERS Skincare Review

    [unpaid/sample] So many new brand founders have already earned their stripes at one of the big beauty companies. That’s exactly the case for French brand, PERS, which has recently hit the UK shores. Sophie-Lisa Percheur and Quentin Douce have Estee Lauder and Lancome respectively under their belts and are working with the aesthetic doctor, Dr…

  • Shay & Blue Rhubarb Sandalwood EDP Review

    Shay & Blue Rhubarb Sandalwood EDP Review

    [unpaid/sample] What I like about Shay & Blue fragrances is that they’re usually fairly uncomplicated. What the fragrance name suggests is exactly what you’ll get, making them ideal for someone like me who finds nuanced notes quite difficult – I get a bit tired of multi-layered fragrances whose notes are impossible to pick through and…

  • Biossance Pro-Peptide Lip Perfector Review

    Biossance Pro-Peptide Lip Perfector Review

    [unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Give me a lip balm to test and you bet I’m going to test the life out of it. I love lip balms over and above any other beauty product and several years ago, when Biossance entered the UK (2020-ish), I was given a balm. At that time, it came in a little pot…

  • Jo Loves A Fragrance Trio Review

    Jo Loves A Fragrance Trio Review

    [unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] It’s going to be quite a fragrance filled week, one way and another – that seems to be that way that beauty world works: one week it’s all skin care (my least favourite of all testing), the next make-up and of course, everything seasonal as and when. I’ve always loved Jo Loves fragrances –…

  • Friday Treat: GAP Ultra Soft Jeans

    Friday Treat: GAP Ultra Soft Jeans

    [unpaid/purchase/affiliate] As soon as I spotted this pair of jeans on GAP they were in my basket! I love a good pair of skinny jeans (yes, I know…but I can’t give them up completely) and occasionally slip into flare jeans but what I can’t wear, and never have been able to wear, is straights. They…

  • Elemis Pro-Collagen Black Cherry Cleansing Balm Review

    Elemis Pro-Collagen Black Cherry Cleansing Balm Review

    [unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Elemis Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm is one of the first cleansing balms I really fell in love with. I will, nine times out of ten, pick a balm to take off my make up and the general detritus of the day over anything else. The exception is a lazy TV cleanse with a micellar…

  • The What Supp Co Vitamin Patches

    The What Supp Co Vitamin Patches

    [unpaid/sample] I’ve taken a few days to test out the new supplement patches from The What Supp Co. I was going to give the transdermal Dip Out patches at least a week before writing any kind of review but I don’t need to. They’re working for me. Trust me, I’m the biggest cynic when it…

  • Maybelline Super Stay Teddy Tint Review

    Maybelline Super Stay Teddy Tint Review

    [unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Teddy Tint has almost broken the internet in Asia and now it has its time to shine in the UK. Inspired by K Beauty (as most things are now), Teddy Tint is a blurred matte finish and feels extremely lightweight and balmy on the lips. I’m generally not a fan of matte finishes, especially…

  • Pro Body Glow By Armand Beasley Review

    Pro Body Glow By Armand Beasley Review

    [unpaid/sample] It’s great to dip into the world of professional beauty now and again so I was very happy to receive Armand’s Pro Body Glow for review. Armand is a noted make up artist (on the downlow, he’s worked with Goldie Hawn and Nicole Scherzinger, to name but two, and if there is one thing…

  • EPC Layering Candle Set Review

    EPC Layering Candle Set Review

    [unpaid/sample] I’ve taken my time with the new Experimental Perfume Club candles because they’re designed to be layered and experimented with. The set of 3 75g candles features Cardamom Moss, Tonka Sesame and Cedarwood Absinthe. I’ll come clean straight away and say that candle fragrance layering is not for me – I don’t think I…

  • Friday Treat: Boden Newness

    Friday Treat: Boden Newness

    [unpaid/affiliates] I started this Friday Treat off with the theme of red because a splash of colour in this current beige fronted fashion world feels necessary and red goes with all neutrals. But, I have been totally swayed by Boden newness – yes, I’ve ordered the T-shirt that you’ll see – because everything (bar one!) looks…

  • CHANEL Spring Summer 2025 Mix Match

    CHANEL Spring Summer 2025 Mix Match

    [unpaid/sample] There is much prettiness ahead for spring and summer at CHANEL counters – those completely unwearable pastel shades have been given a new twist by Makeup Creation Studio and Cometes Collective member, Ammy Drammeh. A little bit on the Collective because it’s a long title that doesn’t mean anything unless you know that it’s…

  • CHANEL Twin Set in Latte Frappe Review

    CHANEL Twin Set in Latte Frappe Review

    [unpaid/sample] A further adventure with the Mix Match look that CHANEL is advocating for Spring/Summer 2025, brings a second look to show you featuring the Neutral Twin Set pair, Latte Frappe Ombre Essentielle and Brun Pourpre Stylo Yeux Waterproof. However, my heart is completely stolen by the second Rouge Coco Baume I was sent and…

  • Lanolips Hyaluronic Lip Oil Review

    Lanolips Hyaluronic Lip Oil Review

    [unpaid/sample] I love a new launch from Lanolips – they’re still a relatively small brand in the beauty space so their newness is always considered and never about keeping up with other brands. They’ve used their famously lovely Lemonaide Shimmer in the clear oil, called Honey, and I can assure you that the bubblegum pink…

  • Osmo Super Ice Brightening Shampoo Review

    Osmo Super Ice Brightening Shampoo Review

    [unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Since I changed my hair colour, I’m on an absolute mission to find the best shampoos that bring out the greys and brighten the blondes. I have a mix of grey, blonde and brown in very fine layers and it’s an absolute pain to keep the greys sharp. They’re there because I want them…