An introduction to The Secret Beauty Blogger Blog by the Secret Beauty writer - The Secret Beauty Blogger is basically just that! I'm a beauty journalist but keep my name confidential (hence the 'Secret' bit!) as I am lucky enough to be sent products on a daily basis but cannot be as honest as I'd like within my magazine, which is why I started this blog. I am a complete beauty addict and before I was in 'the industry', I believed the hype about any product I read about, which is why my make-up bag is full of nearly new products I have bought and then been disappointed with. So here I am, trying to point fellow bloggers in the right direction with all things beauty!
If I gave you $100, what beauty items that you don't own would you buy?
I'd buy anything Creme De La Mer, I've sampled this and LOVE it, but I never get sent proper samples and can't afford this amazing range.
What are two beauty blogs we should check out, and why you love them.
Well, I've heard TheSecretBeautyBlogger.Blogspot.com is great (!), otherwise Beauty and the Dirt and Poppy Loves Lipgloss is a really nice site.
Share three skin care tips with us.
- It's an old 'un but a good 'un: DRINK WATER!! It makes such a huge difference to everything, I promise.
- Regular exfoliation for face and body keep the skin glowing, and moisturizing all over keeps you looking gorgeous.
- Another old one but so important: Always take your makeup off at night!
What four skin care or beauty steps do you religiously take time for?
My daily skincare routine goes something like this: Cleanse (I double cleanse in the evening religiously using Dermalogica Pre-Cleanse once I've removed my make-up to get rid of all the nasties), exfoliate (Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant once a day), Moisturize (with separate creams for morning and evening and moisturize body too) and Prime (before I put my make-up on).
What five fantastic products do you use now, and why do you love them.
- Dermalogica Pre-Cleanse - a gorgeous oil to massage in after I've taken my make-up off and before I use my regular cleanser to get rid of all traces of dirt and make up.
- Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant - a gentle rice powder which lathers up with water to exfoliate every day without stripping the skin too much but still removing dead skin cells.
- Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream - I realize this product is over 80 years old, but it's so great for so many things, I love mine as a night-time cream when my skin feels like it may break out and I have clear skin in the morning, it's a true miracle product!
- Mac Studio Fix Concealer - I feel like I've spent my whole life on the lookout for the perfect concealer, and found it in this wonder product. There are so many shades to match the skin perfectly and the coverage is great and lasts all day, I can't live without this now!
- Murad Energizing Pomegranate Lip Protector SPF 15 - I am a lip balm addict and love Murad's lip protector. It smells gorgeous and leaves a lovely glossy finish, whilst caring for the lips and lasting for hours.
Thank you so much Secret Beauty Blogger. Great tips and some products that I know I'll need to check out! Find more from our secret beauty at secretbeautyblogger.blogspot.com.
