BEAUTY

If you’ve ever wondered what the actual difference is between traditional mascara and tubing mascara (beyond one acting like a loyal friend and the other acting like your toxic ex), let’s break it down properly.

Hands up, I was definitely influenced on Instagram to buy this, and though I'd never looked into the brand, the ethos or even the full range of products, I opted for the full essentials kit, go hard or go home right?

After using consistently for 2 weeks, I noticed that my skin stayed hydrated all day, from being outside in the freezing cold, to inside a hot office, my skin never felt dry, or like it needed a drink, which as a serial mister, is for sure a win for me.

(A skincare specialist explains… with love and tough truths.)

Olay’s Super Serum claims to have 5 benefits all in one, texture, tone, firmness, fine lines, hydration, and honestly? It performs better than I expected. It sinks in instantly, leaves a healthy glow (not the fake, silicone-y kind), and layers beautifully under moisturiser and SPF.

Rimmel London - Volume Flash x10 Mascara Final score - 22/30 Price vs Value - 5/5 Formula/Performance - 3/5 Scent & Texture - 3/5 Longevity/Results - 4/5 Packaging & Experience - 3/5 Repurchase Potential - 4/5 If we’re talking value, £7.99 feels very fair for a drugstore mascara. The packaging is quite standard. Though I do have a bone to pick with the security label from hell plastered across the lid, it peels off at the corners and you’re left with a sticky residue that cli

For the uninitiated, Project Pan is basically beauty rehab. It’s the art of committing to the products you already own until you can literally see the bottom of the pan, bottle, or bullet. It’s finishing what you started. It’s holding a mirror up to the capitalism fuelled beauty industry and to your own shameful bathroom shelf. And in my case? It’s more than just using things up. It’s about finally letting go of an era.

(aka: Zapping Myself Hairless So I Can Finally Retire the Razor)