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Il Makiage Foundation: Your Full Guide to Shade Ranges and Comparison Colour Swatches

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Il Makiage foundation skin tone match comparison
Il Makiage foundation skin tone match comparison

Il Makiage ‘Woke up like this’ Foundation has 50 shades for several skin tones and undertones. Having so many is great, but it can come with challenges – how do you know which is for you? That’s where the Il Makiage shade matcher comes in which I’ll talk about below. Now into the foundation shades… […]

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Dermatica Skincare discounts and offers in 2025

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Dermatica personalised skincare review 2024 offers and working discount - with Tretinoin Hydroquinone Niacinamide Azelaic Acid
Dermatica personalised skincare review 2024 offers and working discount - with Tretinoin Hydroquinone Niacinamide Azelaic Acid

Ready to get your own personalised skincare? With your first monthly order, it’s discounted to £2.50. That gives you over four weeks with regular check-ins to test the product to see if it’s right for you. To make it last even longer, I’d suggest using less product and 4-5 days a week instead of 7, […]

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Bronzer That’s Fungal Acne Safe (and great for fair skin)

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bronze perfect for those suffering with fungal acne
bronze perfect for those suffering with fungal acne

If you’re suffering from fungal acne but want to look like a bronzed goddess without the acne, look no further. I’ve been using one from Amazon, which I’ll tell you about below. I’ve suffered from fungal acne for around a year. Finding products I want to use that are safe and won’t bring me out […]

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Is Il Makiage foundation and concealer non-comedogenic?

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Beauty blender foundation finish review
I've used a damp blender to get a lighter finish here. I could go over my skin again to get a heavier coverage.

If you’re worried about clogged pores, switching to non-comedogenic products is a game-changer. Steer clear of ingredients like cocoa butter and coconut oil—they’re a recipe for breakouts! I’ve been using Il Makiage products for years—foundation, primer, concealer, the works. As someone with oily, breakout-prone skin, I thought it was time to share my honest thoughts […]

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My Top 10 Favourite Things About Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation

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Il Makiage discount offers and codes - photo of Woke up like this foundation

Imagine a foundation that not only flawlessly matches your skin tone but also delivers long-lasting coverage and a natural matte finish. EVEN on oily and acne-prone skin (like mine). I’ve tried and tested Il Makiage’s Woke Up Like This foundation so you don’t have to. From its cruelty-free and vegan formula to its skin-friendly ingredients, […]

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Facetheory Skincare to the rescue after painful acne – my honest review

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Facetheory skincare review moisturiser vitamin c hyaluronic acid
My full morning staple routine

Facetheory is a UK-based skincare brand; Leaping Bunny & PETA approved. I’ve been using them for years, as being a bit lazy, I love it when a website makes it super easy to choose products right for you. I go for products to support with oily skin, acne and hyperpigmentation. They have a ‘routine builder’ […]

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Il Makiage Exfoliating Power Polish | My honest review

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il makiage power polish exfoliator review
il makiage power polish exfoliator review

I’m always nervous at trying a new exfoliator. They either break me out in spots because they’re too harsh, or make my oily skin worse. What I like about this Il Makiage exfoliator is that you can be as soft or as hard as you like with the scrubbing, depending on your skin. The tiny […]

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Malezia Moisturiser Fungal Acne Safe | My full honest review

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malezia urea 5% moisturiser my fungal acne review

When I was on holiday towards the end of 2022, I had painful, sore acne. Acne I’ve never had before. It was very sore, all over my face, with painful small-to-large bumps that didn’t have a head. I haven’t been diagnosed properly by a doctor, but I’m pretty sure I had fungal acne caused by […]

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Il Makiage Concealer Shade 2.5 and Blending Brush 140 Review

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I’ve been using Il Makiage for nearly 2 years now and still keep going back to it. I’ve tried a few other concealers, including Estee Lauder ‘stay in place’ and Mac ‘Pro longwear’, but I still go back to Il Makiage. On the Il Makiage website, the ‘F**K I’m Flawless concealer‘ is described as: long-wear, […]

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Il Makiage Foundation Blending Brush #100 – my full review

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I’ve been using Il Makiage’s foundation and concealer for over a year so I decided to treat myself and purchase the rest of the set – including the foundation brush. It’s £38, so it’s a premium brush, up there with others such as IT Cosmetics (Heavenly Luxe is £36), Bobbie Brown Brush (full coverage, £36) […]

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Lacura Aldi Pink Clay Mask to detox for clean skin – my review

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After using Sand and Sky’s Australian pink clay for some time (which is around £36 per 60ml – see my blog here) I decided to give this a try after spotting it in Aldi for £2.99 for 60ml. I’ve recently been suffering with fungal acne (I think – not properly diagnosed) on my forehead and […]

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How does Il Makiage Foundation Shade 35 look on a lighter skin tone – Before after photos and full review

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Il Makiage 'woke up like this' foundation shade 35 - powermatch shade matcher

What shades are available from Il Makiage, and how do you pick the right one for you? After completing their tool, POWERMATCH, I was matched to 35, which is one of the light colours. Shade 35 is for lighter skin tones. I tested it on my acne-prone skin, dark circles, oily forehead, and hyperpigmentation! They […]

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Simply Effective Natural Deodorant – my month-long experience

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I’ve tried lots of natural beauty products – from haircare, to deodorant – I wanted to try this because it only contains natural ingredients. I’m trying to move away from supermarket-sold products that contain lots of nasty things that aren’t good for your body, including aluminum. From coconut oil to Jojoba oil, it’s vegan and […]

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Carbon Theory | Charcoal & Tea Tree Oil Break-Out Control Facial Cleansing Bar | My honest review

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At the time of updating this article, the bar has over 6k reviews on Carbontheory.com website. The bar claims to prevent breakouts by using charcoal to draw out bacteria & excess oil; tea tree to reduce inflammation plus other benefits. See how I get on using it on my acne-prone, 30-something, oily skin. I was […]

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Beauty Pie Luxury Beauty Subscription Including Popular Makeup Products – My honest review

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Beauty Pie sell luxury beauty products at a fraction of the price of high-end products on the market. I first saw them on Facebook as I was targeted with one of their ads. I didn’t buy straight away but kept a note of their brand and decided to try them once I’d run out of […]

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Aurelia Natural Probiotic Skin Care – Deodorant, Moisturiser & Miracle Balm – My honest review

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I’d never heard of Aurelia before, until I saw Emma Watson in a live Insta video showing the contents of her bag (don’t judge me). She said how much she loved the deodorant so I decided to look myself. I hadn’t been looking for a new deodorant but getting pretty tired of having to wait […]

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Function of Beauty – Personalised Vegan and Cruelty-Free Subscription Hair Care – My honest review

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I saw this advertised on Instagram and was immediately drawn to it. You put in your hair care problems and they send you personalised shampoo and conditioner that helps sort those problems. They are called Function of Beauty and they are based in New York. What I like is how everything is personalised and tailored […]

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What is the difference between vegan and cruelty-free makeup?

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There’s a difference in Vegan and Cruelty-Free products: Vegan is when a product doesn’t contain any animal ingredients Cruelty-free is when the product hasn’t been tested on animals Facts about China With the amazing efforts of the Humaine Society International, China changed their laws in 2014 to the following: Foreign imported ordinary cosmetics – still require […]

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How I protected and nourished my hair on the beach with coconut oil

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Did you know coconut oil can do wonders for your hair, especially if it’s dry? No, me neither! I only found out on holiday when I used it to keep my hair smooth and sleek in between swims in the sea.  Being in the sea so much, it causes my hair to go extremely dry […]

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Mabel + Meg Lumilixir Serum review

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Mabel and Meg Lumilixir Serum
Mabel and Meg Lumilixir Serum

I first found Mabel + Meg Lumilixir Serum through a beauty blogger on Instagram. She put a few blobs on her makeup brush, along with her foundation, and began sweeping it across her face. It blended perfectly and gave her a dewy glow.  Now I’m not sure about you, but I always think…. “do you […]

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