Bronni Hughes, Author at Beauty Markdown

If you’ve been paying attention to the beauty blogging world over the past year or so you’ll have definitely heard of Glossier by now (pronounced, somewhat pretentiously, to rhyme with dossier). It’s a beauty and skincare line from the team behind uber cool beauty site Into the Gloss. Glossier is an online store, pretty much... / READ MORE /

Boots advent calendar no7 sleek soap & glory 2017

23/09/2017

Beauty News, Featured, Guides

Boots beauty Advent calendars 2017 first look

Last year our Boots Advent calendar sneak peek went down an absolute storm, Beauty Markdown wasn’t even a month old, and it’s STILL one of our most visited pages. So obviously we had to get another invite to the Boots Christmas show. This year we brought along a real camera to take high quality pictures,... / READ MORE /

02/09/2017

Beauty News, Discounts, Featured

Save 28% on Tarte Shape Tape – rare Tarte free delivery offer this weekend

For this weekend only (so if you’re reading this after the 4th of September this offer has probably ended) Tarte are offering free shipping on ALL orders – no minimum spend. That means you can try out their cult concealer Shape Tape for a fraction of the price. Every YouTuber and blogger seems to LOVE... / READ MORE /

29/07/2017

Fun, Guides, Reviews

Mini Beauty Markdown – coming soon

As a beauty blogger I’m lucky to be given lots of free makeup to review on here – and I usually try out at least one thing from every box but there’s always something that is the wrong colour, or I’d never normally use. I try and give my excess products to friends and family,... / READ MORE /

28/07/2017

Featured, Guides

Primark Christmas preview – inc. Advent calendar & new skincare

Yesterday I was lucky enough to be invited to the Primark Christmas show for 2017… and yes, I know it’s July! There were quite a few beauty products on display, including some that you’re probably going to be quite excited by. I’ve split this into two halves, makeup and skincare, so it should be easy... / READ MORE /

26/07/2017

Featured

Urban Decay Naked Heat palette is available NOW

Guess what, readers – there’s a new Urban Decay Naked palette and we think you’ll be as obsessed with it as we are. LOOK AT HOW BEAUTIFUL IT IS! Where to buy it It’s been pre-released to UD email subscribers on the Urban Decay website and it’s £39.50 with free delivery. Luckily, this is the UK Urban Decay... / READ MORE /

13/07/2017

Discounts, Featured

TK Maxx beauty: July 2017

So, we’re back at TK Maxx once again, checking out what’s on the shelves in July. We’ll include the real RRP for everything (not just the one they put on the label), so you can see where the real bargains are. Too Faced There were three shades of Too Faced Melted liquid lipsticks in my... / READ MORE /

29/06/2017

Featured, Reviews

The vegan foundation with the best packaging EVER?!

I’m definitely become more interested in going cruelty free with my makeup recently, and I’ve decided to start tagging my posts with it to help anyone who is looking for new CF options. And a few weeks ago I was lucky enough to be invited to the relaunch party for Superdrug’s vegan and cruelty free B... / READ MORE /

22/06/2017

Freebies

Free Estee Lauder skincare

Another quick freebie for you – click here to get a free Estee Lauder sample sent out in the post. You can claim a free mini sized Pore Purifying Cleansing Jelly, Pore Minimizing Shake Tonic or HydraBalancing Fluid Lotion. Just click to claim, then get the verification code from your email to complete your request.... / READ MORE /

22/06/2017

Featured, Freebies

You can now buy IT Cosmetics in store in the UK – plus a freebie!

Exciting beauty news! The first IT Cosmetics counter in Europe has opened in Selfridges London – it’s only been open for a week, and according to the staff there, it’s permanent! If you’re not in London, don’t worry as it’s all available online, too. The products (for the most part) are slightly cheaper than on... / READ MORE /

21/06/2017

Discounts, Featured

Jo Malone ‘Just Because’ offer (free candles, colognes…)

I honestly think Jo Malone is the best place to buy an understated but luxurious gift; you really can’t go wrong with giving someone a nice candle or a carefully chosen cologne. I know spotting their iconic black and cream packaging in a pile of presents is a real treat for me, at least. With... / READ MORE /

14/06/2017

Featured, Guides, Reviews

The Ordinary Glycolic 7% vs Pixi Glow Tonic vs Alpha-H Liquid Gold

Why use an acid toner? I don’t know if you realise that Beauty Markdown is run by two people, one of us is a skincare novice whereas I use a frankly terrifying number of products each evening. I’ve always had okay-ish skin, sometimes it’s a bit dry, sometimes a bit spotty, but the one product that... / READ MORE /

10/06/2017

Discounts, Featured

Where to buy e.l.f in store at Superdrug (full list)

e.l.f has been a favourite amongst YouTubers and bloggers for years, not only is the whole line (including brushes) vegan and cruelty free, it’s also a total bargain and has some incredible formulas. However, for a while now, the only way you’ve been able to buy e.l.f makeup in the UK and Ireland has been... / READ MORE /

04/06/2017

Featured, Guides

How to (actually) make your nail polish last a whole week

Now, as I’ve mentioned before, my true beauty passion is definitely my nails. I’ve read hundreds of articles and seen tonnes of YouTube videos on this topic, but none of them really have the same routine as me (although this might be because most nail bloggers change their polish at least 3 times a week!)... / READ MORE /