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Blogger of the Month: Albertine Sarah – Latest In Beauty Blog

Here at Latest in Beauty, we love blogs and thoroughly enjoy looking through all of your fab posts, photos and feedback on our Build-Your-Own beauty boxes. The pool of LiB lovers continues to grow and that’s down to you lovely lot and our collective of beauty bloggers sharing the love and discussing product they’ve discovered through LiB. It’s so exciting when some of our favourite bloggers and influencers share their must-have Latest in Beauty discoveries, therefore each month we like to chat to one of them right here on the blog. We’d like to introduce you to the first Blogger of the Month for 2018; the gorgeous Albertine from Albertine Sarah (previously known as Dippy Writes).

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What’s hot on the blog right now?

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At the moment it’s all about beauty boxes, of all shapes and sizes, and getting more bang for my reader’s bucks! My most read posts are currently about the Soap and Glory Spa of Wonder box and the Latest in Beauty x The Greatest Showman box. Both are great value for money and include amazing products, so I’m guessing that’s why people are so drawn to those posts in particular.

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What’s in your makeup bag for Winter?

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A heavy-duty lip balm (either Dr Lipp or NUXE Reve De Meil), a lip scrub (Lush do great ones), a face mist (Jurlique are my faves for this) and a matte red lipstick (Stila Stay All Day liquid lipsticks are THE best)! Basically, I’m all about keeping my skin hydrated and my lips soft in the winter. And a red lip can fix anything and immediately make me feel put together.

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Favourite discovery from your latest LiB box?

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It has to be the Miller Harris Rose Silence Eau de Parfum sample included in the collaborative box with The Greatest Showman. I’ve fallen head over heels for the heady rose scent and I’m planning to buy myself the biggest bottle I can once I’ve used up my sample! I’m not normally a fan of perfume samples in beauty boxes, but this one was a generous size so I could really get a feel for the fragrance before deciding to buy full-sized.

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What’s your favourite thing about blogging?

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The community, hands down. I’ve met so many lovely people through blogging, and I’ve made some really great friends. Everyone is supportive and helpful, and it’s nice having people I can talk so candidly to about my blog content and how I’m working with brands. I don’t think I would enjoy blogging nearly as much as I do without the community that comes with it.

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SEO – I just find it so boring but it really is necessary for attracting new readers! Adding no-follow links, keywords, image tags etc. can sometimes take me longer than it does to actually write the blog post and I find it really tedious! That said, it definitely has helped my blog to grow, so it’s worth doing.

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What’s your signature scent?

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Ooh that’s a tricky one for me because I do love to test out new fragrances. But right now it’s Elie Saab Girl of Now which is a delicious gourmand scent.

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The blogger/YouTuber made me buy it:

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Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish, and I am eternally grateful for the recommendation because I now can’t live without it!

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Beauty hacks, have you got any?

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If you’ve got annoyingly shaky hands (like me) and struggle to get a sharp winged liner line, then medical tape is your friend. I place it following my natural lower lash line and use it to get a super sharp winged liner line. Once you’re done applying liner you just peel the tape off and go – It’s practically foolproof!

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Oh gosh, luckily I don’t think I have many of these but I definitely get lazy with my skincare routine when I’m really busy, and it definitely shows when I do! I used to be an avid face wipe user but luckily I’ve grown out of that habit and my skin is eternally grateful.

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If you could curate your own beauty box, what would it contain and why?

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This is tricky, but it would have to be a collection of the products I recommend time and time again to my blog readers, friends and family:

Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish
Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist
NUXE Reve De Meil lip balm
Smashbox Photo Finish Primer
Beautyblender classic sponge
Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye mascara
Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eyeliner
Max Factor Colour Elixir Honey Lacquer Lipgloss in Honey Nude

Check out Albertine’s blog and get all the inspiration from her latest selections before creating your own box! Don’t forget to share the love using #LoveLiB!

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Did someone say detox? – Latest In Beauty Blog

If you’re anything like us, Christmas was all about overindulging (cheese board every single day? Guilty) – it’s inevitable and something we shouldn’t feel too bad about, because, well, that’s just the joy of the festive season. With that being said, as January rears its ‘back to reality’ head, it’s common to feel the need to embrace a detox – whether that be a full-blown lifestyle overhaul (Veganuary anyone?) or small changes to help you look and feel your best again. Here at LiB, we’re sharing with you some of our simple and easy tips for a January detox, focusing on cleansing inside and out.

DETOX BODY

An obvious but necessary one? Yes, you guessed it – drink more water. Six to eight glasses a day is recommended for optimum hydration levels and the flushing out of toxins. We suggest getting yourself a super cool water bottle for keeping on your desk, allowing you to monitor how much you’re drinking throughout the day. This one is great for your skin too, because what you put inside really does affect the outside.

Cut down your caffeine and alcohol intake. Wait, hear us out. Before you drive yourself crazy with the thought, we’re definitely not saying you have to go teetotal; cutting down on stimulants slowly is a more effective way for maintaining your detox without the symptoms that come with avoiding them entirely. How about starting your day with hot water and fresh lemon? Similarly, herbal tea is a great alternative, or if you really can’t break away from your morning coffee, opt for decaf instead.

Choose one ‘naughty’ thing to eliminate. Cutting out one specific thing is much more manageable and realistic than banning the entirety of your guilty food pleasures. We’re avoiding processed foods, starting with biscuits. This makes elevenses a struggle, but you’ve got to do what you’ve got to do…

Move more. So, we’ve pledged to go to the gym more than once this year (even that would be an improvement on last year) but if that’s not within your means, simply make an effort to move more. That could be as simple as going for a walk on your lunch break, or doing 20 star jumps in the office every day (much to the amusement of your colleagues, of course).

Getting enough sleep. Yes, that means putting down the phone in good time before hitting the hay. A bath using Lavender Epsom Salt can work wonders at detoxing both body and mind while improving the quality of your sleep. This isn’t just an old wives’ tale either, we’re talking real therapeutic benefits here, ladies – try it for yourself!

DETOX SKIN

In the words of Blu Cantrell, we need to let it breathe. We’re not going to lie, the amount of makeup that’s sat on our face over the festive period is akin to the contents of a cement mixer; thick and heavy – but may we add, flawless? The benefits of giving your skin a break is second to none, and no makeup days will allow your skin to breathe, ensuring the efficacy of subsequent skincare steps. If you’re sat in horror at the thought of temporarily parting ways with your foundation, try a light tinted moisturiser, BB or CC cream.

✖️ Start with the inside. As we’ve previously mentioned, what goes inside really does affect the outside. For a total skin detox, ideally you should adapt your diet according to your skincare goals. Processed foods, dairy and refined sugar all contribute to the clogging of pores, therefore opting for alkaline-rich fruits and vegetables, as well as healthy fats like avocados and nuts, keep skin flawless and glowing from the inside out.

Invest in the double cleanse. OK, we know that sometimes it’s hard enough to wash your face once, but doing it twice really ups your game. The first cleanse should always target the removal of makeup products, while the second – and most vital – allows your cleanser to reach and clean deep into the pores. Double cleansing is especially beneficial to those of us living in big cities, to first remove the pollution and daily grime, then to properly clean.

Give skin supplements a try – no really, give them a whirl. Want to reset your biological clock while giving your skin a good seeing to? An anti-ageing marine collagen drinkable liquid supplement is just what the skin doctor ordered. This one by Absolute Collagen is one of our favourites and works from the inside out to hydrate and plump the skin for fewer lines and wrinkles. It’s the year to be the best version of you, naturally. Add it to your next box!

Discover the wonder ingredient that is charcoal. This detoxifying ingredient works to draw out impurities from the skin, great for skin that is acting up after too many late nights and parties. Products harnessing charcoal control oil while working to tighten pores, thus improving the overall look of your skin.

Detox your beauty regime by browsing our build your own beauty box selection!

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