Twelve years of blogging
Feb 18th marked 12 years since I started A Beauty Junkie in London. But the first thing I have to acknowledge that fact that new blog content has been...
22-02-2021 21:51
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So long Summer – a catch up
I started this post back in August 2019, just over a year ago yet feels like many more than that. Thanks for that 2020, you’ve done quite a number o...
01-09-2020 22:24
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Jo Malone Lavender Collection 2020 – Lavenderland
In the spirit of the current climate, a collection with calming lavender is a welcome dose of normality in a funny old world. The new limited edition ...
01-04-2020 21:58
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Estee Lauder Act IV Collection 2020
When I first saw this collection launch it really caught my eye. Ticking all the Instagram-friendly boxes packaging wise and it felt like a fresh depa...
30-03-2020 21:54
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Boots No7 Full 360 Ultra Mascara
Earlier this year I launched something that I’m very proud of – a nice little Facebook community for my fellow beauty junkies – the goal of this...
28-03-2020 21:52
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Clean Space – Home Scents from Clean Reserve
Post contains PR samples
One of my absolute favourite things about the beauty world is products that smell good. It’s amazing how fragrance has s...
28-03-2020 21:52
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Small acts of self care with Palmer’s NEW Vitamin E ra
Sponsored by Palmer’s – I am part of the #PalmersSquad
The idea of this post was originally all about Spring and changing up your body care rou...
24-03-2020 21:50
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Five ways to make social media a positive place
Right now we’re living through an unprecedented experience and whilst social media can be a real negative, it also has potential to keep us sane in ...
18-03-2020 21:52
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MAC Loud & Clear Collection Spring 2020
I knew as soon as I saw this collection on Instagram that it was going to be ‘a bit of me’ as the kids of today say (said in semi sarcastic old pe...
12-03-2020 21:51
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Two year toddler update
A slight cheat as Eleanor’s not quite two yet, but in a week and a bit she will be so close enough. I actually haven’t done an ‘update’ since ...
09-03-2020 21:51
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Five plans for 2020
I should probably call this five plans for the (rest of) 2020 and I can’t believe we’re in March already. I felt like it was only the new year a w...
04-03-2020 21:54
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Protecting your skin from the city with Jurlique
AD – Post sponsored by Jurlique
One of the biggest things I?ve learned about skincare over the years I?ve been a blogger is how it?s not a o...
27-02-2020 21:50
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Shopping beauty at Very
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The beauty industry on the whole is a busy market place. There are retailers left right and centre who want your at...
18-02-2020 21:50
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The best budget skincare
I love skincare, at the moment it’s very much by beauty junkie obsession of choice. With the reason being that if my skin is looking good then I can...
12-02-2020 21:50
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Clarins Spring 2020 Collection
Clarins have a new collection out for Spring 2020 and it’s like a little breath of fresh air after a long winter. The focus of the new collection is...
27-01-2020 21:52
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New beauty launches January 2020 you need to know about
New year, time for a flood of new beauty launches"! In terms of testing them out it is early days but as a little preview I wanted to share some info ...
25-01-2020 21:51
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Jo Malone Vetiver & Golden Vanilla Cologne Intense
Around this time every year, Jo Malone launch a new addition to their Cologne Intense fragrance range. For those who aren’t familiar, the Cologne In...
21-01-2020 21:56
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London facials – three recomendations
Treatments marked with * provided complimentary as PR experiences.
When I first got into the world of beauty it was ALL about makeup. Things to ma...
14-01-2020 21:52
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Winter Body Care Tips
Post sponsored by Palmer’s as part of my work as part of the #PalmersSquad
In the middle of winter it?s all too easy to just wrap up under laye...
08-01-2020 21:52
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Goodbye 2019
I always love a little cathartic blog writing to round out the year and this time around – the decade. Which I guess I probably did back in 2009 too...
01-01-2020 21:50
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The last minute Christmas gift guide
So technically this was due to be a bath and body focussed gift guide and it was due to go live last week. But a couple of curve balls have been throw...
19-12-2019 21:51
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Under £25 Beauty Gift Guide
Once I’ve calmed my excitement over all the pretty things in my ultimate gift guide I am back with another to share. This time with a focus on all t...
12-12-2019 21:50
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The ULTIMATE Beauty Junkie Christmas gift guide
It goes without saying that I have more than a bit of an obsession with beauty. Ten years as a blogger and I still can’t get enough of the pal...
06-12-2019 21:52
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Obsessed With Skincare Christmas Gift Guide
Christmas is fast approaching and whilst I’ve totally missed my goal of finishing all my Christmas shopping by the end of November I am slowly but s...
04-12-2019 21:50
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Shay & Blue Black Tulip QVC TSV
There are three reasons I wanted to share the details of this offer with you today. One, it’s the time of year when gift ideas are needed.The post S...
21-11-2019 21:52
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Glossier Future Dew Review
Glossier is one of those brands I have to put into the ‘there’s just something about it’ category. The selection of brands I have a big ol...
20-11-2019 21:51
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Neom Skincare
When I think of Neom my first though is candles, in particular the Happiness Candle which is one of my all time favourites. A scent that fills a...
14-11-2019 21:50
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BeautyPie Review – 6 months of membership
BeautyPie has been around for a while now and when it first launched it sparked my interest but in all honesty, I couldn’t get my head around ...
11-11-2019 21:54
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Long weekend in Chicago
Earlier this month Ollie and I escaped on a lovely long weekend in Chicago – BABY FREE!!! The whole reason for the trip was because Ollie had ...
06-11-2019 21:48
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Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge Ruby Cream Lipstick – Lim
Lancôme have a luxe new range of limited edition lipsticks out. With jewel shaped bullets, rich colours and deliciously creamy textures I just h...
31-10-2019 21:52
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NARS Motu Tane Palette – Private Paradise Collection
NARS has long held a place in one of my favourite brands for makeup. A collection filled with iconic products along with a perfect blend of qual...
28-10-2019 21:58
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Does Zitsticka work"
There’s a heck of a lot of beauty products out there these days and ultimately the biggest question around ANY product is DOES IT WORK" With s...
25-10-2019 21:48
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A simple Autumn skincare routine
My immediate caveat on this is that what I call simple, others will call long winded and excessive. But then other will also call it basic and n...
04-10-2019 21:50
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Let’s Talk Stretch Marks
I?ve been working with Palmer?s as part of the Palmer?s Squad for most of 2019 and have loved sharing their products with you. But there?s one p...
03-10-2019 21:48
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Summer keepers – The beauty products I’m stickin
I’m a creature of habit, so a lot of my beauty routine does tend to stay consistent as the seasons change. But then there are some things I te...
25-09-2019 21:48
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The new Givenchy Le Rouge Lipsticks
In case you didn’t guess, I love a little bit of lipstick. In particular beautifully packaged lipstick like these from the Givenchy Le Rouge c...
24-09-2019 21:50
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Jo Malone Poppy & Barley Cologne
Back in early 2018 when I was getting towards the end of my pregnancy with Eleanor I attended a launch for the Wildflowers & Weeds Jo Malone col...
18-09-2019 21:56
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The hunt for the perfect nude lip
As a true beauty junkie, one of my many ongoing quests is the hunt for THE PERFECT NUDE LIP. You know, the one that looks like ‘your lips but ...
16-09-2019 21:49
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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation Review
Charlotte Tilbury has another new launch and it’s a big one. The newest base launch for the brand is the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless F...
11-09-2019 21:49
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Summer shopping SpaceNK
I have a little thing for beauty shopping as you probably guessed. So losing myself in SpaceNK is one of my favourite past times.The post Summer...
02-08-2019 21:50
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Meet Memoize Perfume
Perfume is probably one of the hardest products to blog about, yet it’s still one of my absolute favourites. Trying to accurately describe a f...
28-07-2019 21:51
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Heatwave Helpers
Post features some PR samples and affiliate links
Today is anticipated to be a record breaker as far as temperature goes in the UK. Unlike ot...
25-07-2019 21:50
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Paris weekend beauty bag
Post features gifted products and affiliate links.
Ok, so I am NOT claiming to be some sort of stylish Parisian woman based on spending a...
23-07-2019 21:47
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Three new brands you need to know about
Post features gifted products and affiliate links.
I love a big-name brand, but at the same time I love discovering smaller/new brands.Th...
18-07-2019 21:50
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Maybelline TattooLiner Pencils
Post features gifted products and affiliate links.
When it comes to makeup and the choices between budget friendly or splurge options there a...
17-07-2019 21:54
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skinSense QVC TSV
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15-07-2019 21:51
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A visit to Jo Malone London Townhouse
Post features gifted products and affiliate links.
Over the years of blogging I’ve been fortunate enough to be invited to lots of wonde...
11-07-2019 21:51
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Giorgio Armani Rouge d’Armani Matte Lipstick
Post features gifted products and affiliate links.
I love a good lipstick, but one texture I am extremely fussy about is a matte one.The ...
09-07-2019 21:49
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Mugler Cologne Collection 2019
Post features gifted products and affiliate links.
I’ll kick this post off with a bit of a confession.The post Mugler Cologne Collectio...
20-06-2019 21:52
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Charlotte Tilbury Glowgasm Collection
Post features gifted products and affiliate links.
If there’s one thing that Charlotte Tilbury is known for as a brand I’d probably have ...
13-06-2019 21:52
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