In the Kit - Cleansers

I carry two types of cleanser in my kit; a misceller water to remove make-up quickly and clean up after application and a lovely balm to prep the skin properly before application and to give whoever is in the chair a bit of a pamper too.

My misceller water of choice is Bioderma Sensibo H20. In all my years of using this, from back in the day when you used to have to bulk it when in France, I've never found anyone who has had a bad reaction to this. It removes make-up really well and dries quickly making it the perfect thing for ensuring your flicks and lips are really precise and any drop-down from shadows or glitter is removed. If you don't have time to cleanse with a balm cleanser this will get every scrap of make-up off the face without you having to scrub - it's also great for waterproof mascara. Would I use this on myself everyday? No, although I do have some for tough make-up removal and a quick first cleanse but repeated use causes irritation on my skin (that's when I use it every day for years...)

Quick Review Bioderma Sensibio H2O Miceller Solution - Friday Video

I love this for my professional work and for those days when I need to bring out the big guns to remove my eye make-up but I wouldn't use it every day anymore as it irritates my skin (I used it every day for about four years... ). There are other cheaper options out there which I'm going to try out but this is a great product

Christmas Giveaway Day 15 (and the Winner of Day 14) CLOSED

THE PRIZE: Bioderma Solution Micellaire is a water-based cleanser that is used by make-up artists all over the world. It removes make-up really easily, even waterproof mascara (hold a soaked cotton pad to your closed eye for a minute) and used on the end of cotton bud you can correct any make-up mistake and sharpen edges.

HOW TO ENTER: Leave me a comment under this post. I'm afraid this can only be open to UK residents.

YESTERDAY'S WINNER: Is Erika - congratulations. Please email me your postal address x

Bioderma - Product of the Week

An oldie but a goodie. Staying at my father-in-law's cottage in Norfolk which can, at best, be described as rural. We've been here for ten days due to the illness and sadly death of my father-in-law. Although I'm a big fan of a proper skincare routine but when time is short and utilities are functional at least Bioderma gets all your make-up off, whatever you may do next, re-cleanse with a balm or just wash and moisturise.

Spending Ban

I am on a self-imposed product buying ban. We are thinking about moving at the beginning of next year and it has been brought to my attention that our bathroom is heaving with beauty and make-up stuff and I really don't need to be buying anymore. So I thought I'd share with you my bathroom cabinet and a few of the things in it. Bear in mind this is just the front row of things - there are about five rows in most places. And I have two big plastic boxes of other things and none of this is make-up... please excuse my terrible writing...

Nightime Routine - Friday Video

I have to say my night time routine changes quite a lot - I always seem to be trying out new things but this is it at the moment...

Products used:

Bioderma Crealine TS H2O Micelle Solution 500ml
Emma Hardie Amazing Face Cleansing Balm
Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic
Liz Earle Superskin Concentrate
Yu-be Moisturiser

7 Days Worth of Make-up - Friday Video

I thought having a baby would make me a more concise packer... it didn't. This is everything I took home to my mum's for a six day stay. OK I was going to be doing some videos and trying out some products but even I think this may be a little excessive.

Nail varnish - Tart Deco by Essie
Dior Gel Top Coat
Peter Thomas Roth Ultra-lite Oil free SPF 30
Bioderma
Emma Hardie Amazing Face Cleansing Balm
Avon Quick Dry Spray
Revlon One Perfect Coral nail varnish
Tangle Teezer Brush Original Professional Detangling Hairbrush Pink
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser
MyFace MyMix Foundation
Nars Sheer Glow
Chanel Vita Lumier Aqua
Real Techniques Brushes
Clinique Chubby Stick Eye Shadow
Urban Decay Naked
Liz Earle Signature Eye Colour
Jemma Kidd Face Highlighter
Clinique Chubby Sticks for Lips
Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer
Bobbi Brown Corrector
Clinique Colour Surge Duo
Cover FX Bronzer in Pink Topaz
Clinique Blusher in Innocent Peach
Collection Cream Puff

Halloween Green Eye Make-up - Friday Video

I always seem to be buying green eye makeup and then never wearing it because it's often a bit full on for me everyday. This year for Halloween, however, I will be wearing a bright green smokey eye instead of a proper costume... no one wants to arrive at the labour ward in full on fancy dress but a bit of bright eye makeup is probably fine. Right?

Bioderma Cleanser
Pro Makeup Shop Brush Cleaner
Origins Make a Difference +
Sleek Makeup Primer Palette
Collection Colour Intense Solo (in 15 Love and Money)
Barry M Fine Glitter Dust (in 2)
Benefit Shimmer Powder (in Pistachio)
Prestige Cosmetics Let Loose Shadow (in Show Off)
MAC eye shadow (in Green Smoke)
Barry M Super Soft Eye Crayon (in No 3)
L'Oreal Superliner (in black)
Smooch Mascara (in black lash)
MAC eye kohl (in Tarnish)
Sleek Makeup Contour Kit (in light)
Chanel Vitalumier Aqua (in 10 beige)
Benefit Sugarbomb
Cover FX Setting Powder (in light)
No 7 lip liner (in Nude)
Nuxe Lip Balm
Butter London Nail Varnish (in Snog)