THE BEST: Highlighters (swatches & reviews)!

A friend of mine (hey Phoebe!) recently asked me to recommend her my favourite highlighters.  I thought instead of just reeling off a list, I would do a blog post complete with pictures and swatches! I pulled together pretty much…

REVIEW & SWATCHES: Illamasqua Glamore Nude Lipstick!

When I think of Illamasqua, I think of incredibly bright colours, pale foundations, experimental, innovative makeup and eye catching shades, so when I heard they were bringing out a nude lipstick range I couldn’t wait.  I trust the formulation, pigmentation…

HOLIDAY PACKING: Makeup!

If you follow my Instagram (@katesnooks) then you will have seen that I recently went on holiday!  I visited Portugal with my family and boyf for a week to celebrate my gorgeous Mum’s 50th birthday (big holiday blog post to follow)!…

REVIEW: Testing the Tarte 12-Hour Makeup Range!

When Tarte launched in the UK in March via QVC I couldn’t wait to get my hands on some of the products.  It’s been a range that I’ve always wanted to try so I’m very happy they’re now available for…

REVIEW: Benefit’s Hoola Bronzer Review

I’m a ghostly shade of pale (bullies in school used to call me casper, no joke) so I find it dreadfully hard to find bronzers that don’t make me look like I’ve been tangoed or smeared dirt up my cheeks.…

TUTORIAL: How To Gold Glitter Party/Prom Makeup!

It prom season coming up and I was feeling inspired to create a standout-ish party makeup look!   I’m going to say now, this is possibly my favourite tutorial that I’ve ever done (as well as this one).  It’s a…

Save or Splurge: Mascara, Lipstick & Concealer!

It’s always a big dilemma for me when beauty shopping – to go for a product which is affordable but a little plain, or something expensive and extravagant which makes me feel sophisticated when pulling it out of my makeup…

Top 5: My Favourite Makeup Brushes!

Makeup brushes are so important for application to create a flawless face of makeup.  I’ve found my five perfect brushes that I use daily for my signature look.  If I’m without one of these brushes I do feel a panic…

2013 Favourites: Face & Base Products!

At the start of every year I try and write a list of my favourite products from the last.  I’m not gonna lie – it’s a difficult job as I’m the world’s worst decision maker and have so many favourite…


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