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By Carly-May Kavanagh YouTube challenges are nothing new, but one that’s caught my eye recently while on my endless quest to learn how to “cut my crease” and not get eyeliner all over my entire face – involves beautubers doing a full face of makeup using only women owned brands. Pretty cool, right? As women... / READ MORE /

18/03/2018

Fun

TRIVIA: Can you guess the makeup brand with the logos removed PART 2?

MAKEUP QUIZ: Are you a makeup genius? Or not as great as you think? We've made a part 2 and it's harder than ever! It’s not easy to recognise things without their carefully crafted logos and branding. Have a go! / READ MORE /

25/01/2018

Featured, Reviews

Freedom #ProArtist refillables reviewed! – The best, cheap AF eye shadows?

I reviewed Freedom's super budget friendly makeup for two months. Some of it is totally amazing. Some is so-so. Want to know which is which and see some cute swatches? Read on! Nothing in the article costs more than £4! / READ MORE /

24/11/2017

Beauty News, Discounts, Guides

Black Friday Deals Roundup

Black Friday is mental in the UK now. Like, not American mental, but it's up there. Here are some of the best deals we've found so far. / 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 /

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 /

16/04/2017

Featured, Fun

How many of these 155 bestselling beauty products have you tried?

Leah ScottUniversity drop-out, pretend artist, makeup enthusiast. Uses too many brackets when writing. Can’t be stopped. leahscott.co.uk

14/04/2017

Fun

TRIVIA: Can you guess the makeup brand with the logos removed PART 1?

Are you a makeup genius? Or not as great as you think? It’s not easy to recognise things without their carefully crafted logos and branding. Have a go! Leah ScottUniversity drop-out, pretend artist, makeup enthusiast. Uses too many brackets when writing. Can’t be stopped. leahscott.co.uk

12/03/2017

Discounts

Stila foundation for less than a fiver! – TK Maxx March deals

On Stila’s website, a 30ml pot of Stay All Day foundation & concealer will set you back £29.50, at TK Maxx we’ve seen it for £4.99. Not to mention the Stila CC Stick is also £4.99 – Stila currently have this product reduced on their site, from £28 to £14. I know where I’m getting it.... / READ MORE /

23/02/2017

Discounts, Featured

TK Maxx finds February 2017

Missed us? Sorry for the total lack of posts in January everyone, we’ve been busy 🙁 … Anyway, we went window shopping in TK Maxx again – so much good stuff, and we’ll give links if they’re available online, too. Too Faced By the way, apologies in advance for how dusty everything looks in the... / READ MORE /

27/12/2016

Discounts, Featured

Boxing Day sales 2016 roundup

Not bored of shopping yet? Well, you’re in luck, as the Boxing Day/January sales have just kicked off, and you can score some serious bargains if you’re smart enough. Now is the time to stock up on gifts for Valentine’s, Mother’s Day and early 2017 birthdays while everything is half price. Beauty and body care... / READ MORE /

24/11/2016

Discounts, Featured

Black Friday beauty faves 2016 – inc Boots, Debenhams

A selection of our favourite Black Friday deals from some of the greatest beauty brands! / READ MORE /

13/11/2016

Featured, Guides

The secret formula for getting the most Soap & Glory for your money

On Friday I went through the gift bags of Beauty Bay, calculating which of the bags gave a huge discount, and which were barely any cheaper than buying the items individually. Now it’s Soap & Glory’s turn. Gift sets are great, and presented so nicely, but you never really seem to use every single thing included – or... / READ MORE /

11/11/2016

Featured, Guides

How much are you really saving on Beauty Bay Collection sets?

In the lead up to Christmas, chances are you’ve been seeing a fair few gift sets being advertised, but are they really much cheaper than buying products individually? Sometimes, if the saving isn’t much, it’s better to just but each thing separate so you can choose special colours and looks that will suit your friends.... / READ MORE /

23/09/2016

5 women owned makeup brands that deserve your love and support

TRIVIA: Can you guess the makeup brand with the logos removed PART 2?

Freedom #ProArtist refillables reviewed! – The best, cheap AF eye shadows?

Black Friday Deals Roundup

TK Maxx beauty: July 2017

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

How many of these 155 bestselling beauty products have you tried?

TRIVIA: Can you guess the makeup brand with the logos removed PART 1?

Stila foundation for less than a fiver! – TK Maxx March deals

TK Maxx finds February 2017

Boxing Day sales 2016 roundup

Black Friday beauty faves 2016 – inc Boots, Debenhams

The secret formula for getting the most Soap & Glory for your money

How much are you really saving on Beauty Bay Collection sets?

How to avoid paying customs charges on makeup

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