Top Five: Australsian Eco Brands

Last month I began a series of Top Five posts on the best eco make-up brands from around the world. Having kicked off with my Top Five brands from Germany, I am now heading down under to explore the make-up brands that Australia and New Zealand have to offer...

Natural Beauty Yearbook 2016

This week saw the return of one of the most anticipated events in the natural beauty calendar and the one in which we get to find out who has made it into the 2016 Who's Who - yes, it's time for the launch of the Natural Beauty Yearbook!

Bookshelf: A Consumer's Dictonary Of Cosmetics Ingredients by Ruth Winter

An ingredients list can be a utter minefield. Not being particularly scientifically minded (much to the disgust of my father who taught Physics for well over thirty years - sorry Dad!) I am not ashamed to admit that I do struggle to remember, decipher and certainly pronounce, a paragraph of long latin or near un-pronounceable chemical names that make up the ingredients list found on the back of many beauty products.

Weleda Insight Day 2015 - Part 2

Last week I shared the first part of my recent visit to the Weleda headquarters in Derbyshire. Without further ado, here is part two...

Has REN Sold Out?

A week or so ago I came across an article that made me feel more than a little disappointed.  Ren Skincare; pioneers of affordable luxury natural skincare and cult beauty favourite have been acquired by the international giant that is Unilever.

Bookshelf: The Green Beauty Bible by S. Stacey & J. Fairley

Back in September (doesn't that seem an age ago?) I began a somewhat short lived series on eco-beauty books. After a slightly longer than planned hiatus (I was initially thinking every couple of months), I am back with another post... 

Fairtrade Fortnight 2015

Welcome to my (now) annual deviation from make-up writing and to the beginning of Fairtrade Fortnight!

Pantone: Colour of 2015

With the new year upon us we say a fond farewell to the vibrant Radiant Orchid and open our hearts to a warmer, softer hue; Marsala...

Indian Animal Testing Ban

It has been over a year since India announced it plans to ban laboratories in the country from using animals in cosmetic testing. The ruling, which came into force at the end of May this year was the first stage in a two phase plan which would potentially spare hundreds of thousands of animals from unnecessary suffering each year.

Last week the second phase of the ban was introduced, so what does this mean for the Indian beauy industry?

The Lush Prize 2014

The Impressive Art Deco building of The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in London's Marylebone played host on Friday night to the 2014 Lush Prize; the award ceremony which celebrates the achievements of some of the world's most pioneering individuals and organisations engaged in putting an end to animal testing.

Bookshelf: The Little Green Book Of Beauty by Sarah Callard

I recently re-read this book after discovering it on a recent sort out of my make-up books and remembered how great a little book it is.

Organic Beauty Week

Today heralds the start of Organic Beauty Week 2014

20 Years Of Jane Iredale

This year the Doyenne of natural beauty Jane Iredale celebrates the 20th anniversary of her make-up line.

One Small Step...

On the 30th June 2014 one small step was made towards ending animal testing for cosmetic purposes in China... 

Let's Connect

We all need a little change from time to time...

Weleda Insight Day 2014: Part Two

Last week I began sharing my thoughts on my recent visit to the beautiful Weleda gardens in Derbyshire, so here we are... part two.

What's On Your High Street?

One of the joys of living in London is that you are never too far (as the crow flie - not if you use public transport!) from a shop that is rich in natural and organic beauty products: Wholefoods, Content, Essentials Pharmacy, The Organic Pharmacy, Planet Organic, As Nature Intended... Not to mention the plethora of health food stores, pharmacies and salons that stock some of the delightful products that we know and love.

Weleda Insight Day 2014: Part One

Today I was lucky enough to visit the Weleda Headquarters in Ilkeston, Derbyshire to attend one of their annual Insight Days. An opportunity to understand more about the company and to be shown around their biodynamic gardens, I had been hankering to take a trip ever since last summer when I read about the visit taken by fellow Make-up Artist Lou Dartford.

World Environment Day 2014

I warn you this is not a make-up based post...

This Thursday is World Environment Day 2014; an worldwide event celebrated on the 5th June annually. Run by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), World Environment Day (WED) is the UN's principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide environmental awareness and promoting action.

Education, Education

Make-up is ever evolving and I am a big believer in the old adage you never stop learning. I am always looking to update existing skills, learn new techniques and find out more about products and brands. This week I had an education double bubble and took part in two training sessions - on the same day!