• Before & After: We Tried The ZitSticka Hyperfade Patches

    It’s been around fifteen years since I experienced my first breakout, and during that time I’ve gone from having mild teen acne, to full-blown hormonal acne, and everything in between. Thankfully now, I’ve figured out exactly what I need to do and use to keep breakouts under control, and while I’ve come to terms with…

  • 9 Benefits of Taking A Magnesium Supplement

    It’s easy to see why magnesium is the trending super ingredient of the supplement world – it has benefits for everything from our skin to our muscles, and even our mood and our brain function. While our bodies source magnesium from food, they can’t produce their own magnesium. In fact, according to nutritionist Lisa Borg,…

  • The Best Nude Lip Glosses For All Skin Tones

    We know ‘nude’ isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ category, our skin comes in so many different, beautiful tones. Although beige-pink makeup products are often described as ‘nude’, this colour only works as a true ‘nude’ on a small amount of skin tones. We’ve all experienced this before, when your mate is wearing the most…

  • 6 Best Gel Eyeliners

    6 Best Gel Eyeliners

    Striking the perfect balance between the traditional pencil and the (not so easy to apply) liquid, gel eyeliner is the versatile and low maintenance option that every kit needs. Gliding over the lids and waterline, these self-sharpening heroes are silicone based to create a precise line of intensely pigmented colour that applies effortlessly and refuses…

  • These Jouer Lip & Cheek Duos Are Perfect For A ‘No Makeup Makeup’ Look

    When it comes to makeup, Jouer Cosmetics have brought us some of our most coveted products that we turn to time after time. With everything from full coverage bases and trusty concealers, to go-to bronzers and blushers, Jouer have us covered when it comes to nailing your favourite makeup looks. If a no-makeup makeup look…

  • 10 Things We Learned At NikkieTutorials’ Makeup Masterclass

    NikkieTutorials is the best friend we all wish we had. Not only is she one of the biggest beauty influencers and makeup artists in the world (hello 13 million YouTube subscribers), but she’s also the ultimate dinner party guest thanks to her endless makeup tips, celebrity pals, and just being a really, really nice person.…

  • What Does Non-Comedogenic Mean?

    Non-comedogenic: you’ve probably heard the phrase thrown around the skincare space. Although it might sound marginally threatening, it’s just a technical term that could help improve your complexion, as dermatologist Dr Soma explains. What does comedogenic vs non-comedogenic mean? “Comedones is the collective word for blackheads and whiteheads,” she says. ‘“Non-comedogenic’ is a term used…

  • Everything You Need To Know About Dr Jart+’s Vital Hydra Solution Range

    Just as drinking water and taking probiotic supplements has all manner of health-boosting properties, supporting your skin with hydration and probiotics has multiple benefits when topically applied to your skin. Cue, Dr Jart+’s Vital Hydra Solution range – packed with skin-friendly bacteria and powerful hydrators that promise to boost skin health, restore balance, and help…

  • Have you heard? NYX Professional Makeup has landed at BEAUTY BAY and we couldn’t be more obsessed. Bridging the gap between high quality and affordability, you’ll struggle to find a makeup bag that doesn’t have a NYX product in it. From their iconic Butter Gloss to coveted palettes and brow products, NYX have thought about…

  • The Best Wrinkle Treatments, According To You

    If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably filed best wrinkle treatments under ‘things to think about when I’m over thirty’. However, thirty soon comes around, and if you really want to smarten up your skincare game, gradually incorporating products that prevent and treat the signs of ageing is a good idea. To help you refresh…