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18/11/2017

How to make a DIY beauty Advent calendar

One of the things Beauty Markdown is most well-known for is our big annual Advent calendar comparison post. However, shop bought beauty Advent calendars aren’t for everyone; they can be quite expensive, and some of us don’t need or want lots of tiny little samples of loads of different products. We’ve written in the past... / READ MORE /

15/10/2017

Featured, Reviews

Holy grail beauty products – all under £1

Yes, you read that right, these are our absolute favourite beauty bits for pound shop prices. There’s a lot of nail things on here, but when we say holy grail we really mean we don’t think more expensive products are any better, which is hard to say for most makeup that’s under a pound. Cotton... / READ MORE /

30/09/2017

Beauty News, Featured

We’ve started a beauty group!

Yes, it’s true! We really want to build a community around Beauty Markdown – we’ve been here for a whole year now and it’s all going so well, we’ve gained thousands of fans on social media, had hundreds of thousands of visits to the site and had lots of fun sharing all the best beauty deals,... / 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 /

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 /

24/06/2017

Featured, Reviews

7 days of Liz Earle skincare vs problem skin

As some of you may know, I've been trialling Liz Earle this month, and documenting the effect this has on my skin. I'm a fantastic test subject: I have whiteheads, blackheads, milia, and the ability to grow a rockin' beard should the need ever arise. / 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 /

14/06/2017

Featured, Reviews

Skincare test: Will Liz Earle products make a difference to problem skin?

This month I'm conducting the most expensive test we at Beauty Markdown have ever attempted. I am going to be using exclusively Liz Earle skincare products for 28 days and document the difference to my skin. I will be posting every week with updates, and I will review the products as I go. / READ MORE /