Our Expert Skincare Advice
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Beauty is escapism. It’s always been that way. Think of how lipstick sales spiked after the 2nd World War. And how many of us have sought solace in the comfort of our beauty routines as a balm f...
My Effortless Work From Home Morning Routine
I haven’t done a recent make-up routine, largely because I’ve been wearing very little and the emphasis has been heavily on my skincare routine. But when I’m doing clinic from home and seeing a lo...
Autumn Empties 2020 - Beauty and Haircare I’d Repurchase
I’m spending carefully right now. It just seems appropriate as we enter a 2nd week of our 2nd lockdown. But that also means that I’m looking at the way I care for myself again, which is no bad th...
Maskne - My Approach to Cosmetics
So the question is this - should we even be bothering with make-up? For me (and for many of my patients) the answer is yes. To remove cosmetics from every day life would be to remove a little of ...
So as a girl with big pores, what are my rules for make-up? When I think of make-up choices in any given situation, I think of it as a continuum with skincare, rather than a distinct entity. So t...
The Best Primer For Make Up? SPF
People have a lot of love for primer. It tends to be a step that promises a lot. And yet I think the concept is fatally flawed. Does that surprise you? It’s such a common step in beauty mantra, ...
SURRATT DEW DROP FOUNDATION - Does It Last and Is It Worth It?
I knew this recent discovery would invite a lot of questions - so here's my in-depth review covering shade, finish, durability, and value. Would I buy it again? Watch and find out! Dr Sam xo
My Everyday "Real Skin But Better" Makeup Look!
I had a sudden urge to share my new everyday make-up routine as I haven’t done one of these in forever. A few new products + tools have quickly become indispensable. Not to mention an utter pleasu...
My Updated Everyday Nude Make-Up Routine
Today’s video is a little demo of my latest make-up loves for an easy everyday look – all within the flattering, dewy-finish nude family to emphasise the natural tones of my skin. This is a look in...
Desperately Seeking: The Perfect Nude Lip
In the pursuit of effortlessly undone beauty, finding the perfect nude hue for lips has to be a fairly high priority. It’s certainly one I’ve enjoyed exploring from the first days of face painti...
Is Your Make-Up Bag Ruining Your Skin?
A woman’s make-up bag is the cornerstone of handling the ‘no-time’ trend – whether its about finishing lipstick application ‘dans la tube’ or transitioning from a day-to-nighttime look in the of...