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Archive for the ‘Beauty’ Category
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Hair: To Cut Or To Not Cut?
Last year, I made the pretty huge decision to cut my eternally long hair short. Us models spend years growing up our portfolios, which gradually evolve as our careers do. We tend to find a […]
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Beauty Review: Dermaquest Essential B5 Hydrating Serum
I’ve been home for two weeks to get my body strong for 2018, as that illness really got me whacked. I couldn’t eat or drink, and I fell asleep the second I sat down, so […]
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HD Brows Tamed my Mad Bushy Caterpillars and Made Make Up Simple For Me
Last week, I went to an appointment with HD Brows. I’ve seen them advertised numerous times, and was attracted by the fact that many of their models have thick, strong brows like mine. I’ve documented […]
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Christmas is Early on Modeltypeface and Here’s Why!
OK so, usually, I am that person bemoaning early Christmas displays. But this year, I just got in the mood really early. I bought Christmas cards last week. I bought mugs with wintery scenes on […]
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Fancy Creating your own Beauty Products? Isla Apothecary are Holding a Workshop – and you can get 10% off here!
There’s a particular joy in crafting your own beauty bits. It’s like being back in school and doing a chemistry lesson, except you get to keep the results, you’re not going to be tested after, […]
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Let’s Talk Pigmentation.
Pigmentation is a bitch. I have spoken about dark spots on Modeltypeface before and so many people – mainly women – came forward to talk about their experiences. Pigmentation refers to dark spots found on […]
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By Sarah Organic Facial Oil: A Real Beauty!
I was introduced to By Sarah by Sarah, who created By Sarah. She has formulated the most gorgeous facial oil which will take you through winter and beyond. Firstly, a bit of back story. Sarah’s […]
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A New Modeltypeface Favourite: Dr Bronner
I’ve been aware of Dr Bronner for years. I’ve read rave reviews from columnists in big titles, and they seem like a fun brand. Though I’ve often fancied giving them a go, something was just […]
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Canesten: Not Just For Your Fanny! *Sexy Post Alert*
Anyone who follows the beauty section of this blog will know that I often suffer with a rash that starts at my nostrils and goes to the sides of my mouth, and when it’s bad […]
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Beauty Tuesday: Herb Farmacy’s Cuticle Oil
I’d say that there’s definitely a cooler breeze blowing in the air and the occasional crisp fall of a leaf on the pavement from the trees….But it feels like it’s basically been that way since […]
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Modeltypeface Beauty in ES: Combating Teen Beauty Problems
It’s been a little while but I’m back! Here’s my latest for ES Life & Style, in which I explore how we can combat the beauty problems we associate with teenage years – but which […]
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#ModelCrushMonday: Winne Harlow Who Wants To #BringBackTheBees (On a Tuesday cos we were all P*ssed in a Park Yesterday)
Winne Harlow is this week’s #ModelCrushMonday because, not only is she helping re-shape the way society frames beauty, she also wants to save the bees. I saw the America’s Next Top Model cycle that Winnie […]
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Brilliant Beauty Base for Shoots
My usual beauty routine leaves me with a shiny, slightly red face. I’ll use a cream cleanser, toner then an oil (usually rosehip) followed by lots of moisturiser.The redness is because I massage my face […]
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Beauty Tuesday: The Best Travel Miniatures
It’s not just holiday time: it’s wedding trip time. Lots of my friends are getting wed abroad, plus stag/hen dos and little weekend trips to top up the vitamin D that Britain is providing so […]
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Some New Dr Organic Faves…
Dr Organic are always part of my beauty favourites because their stuff is simple, affordable and effective. Their ranges are SO insanely numerous and the choices are SO enormous that it can be a bit […]
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Bio-Extracts: Customise Your Skincare According to your Daily Needs #Ad
When I first started beauty blogging, I’d try new products and brands every day. It was wildly exciting to discover all these niche labels and fantastic ingredients, and I slapped them on my face with […]
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Shop Skincare has launched: free FULL SIZE products on orders over £40
This is a goodie: Shop Skincare has launched, full of all my favourite sort of brands, and when you order over £40 worth of products you get full sized freebies alongside your bits. I’ve spent […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY: Jasmine Night Conditioner by The Organic Pharmacy
I’ve made a big change to my skincare lately, as advised by The Organic Pharmacy founder Margo Marrone. I’ve always plied my face with rich night potions, but apparently I should be avoiding traditional ‘creams’ and […]
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Heatwave Beauty: Prevent Sun Damage whilst Avoiding Looking Like a Sweaty Mess
Don’t get me wrong: i love summer! The flippy dresses, the vitamin D, Pimms, burnt sausages. But castings in this heat are far from ideal, and now I’m the wrong side of 19 (hehe) all […]
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A True Beauty Hero: Burt’s Bees Lip Crayon in Napa Vineyard
I’ve had some really exciting products to trial recently, but I wanted to let you in on this humble lip crayon that’s been carted round with me in my overstuffed backpack for ages now. It […]
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What I Learned From Organic Beauty and Wellness Week
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of being made up by Lou Dartford in front of an audience who had come to learn about natural and organic make up. I was promplty put on a […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY! Ameliorate’s Famous Body Lotion Now Comes Fragrance Free!
I’ve spoken about Ameliorate before. They are wonderful at transforming so-called ‘chicken skin’, i.e. when it feels like you have permanent goosebumps on some parts of your body, into smooth skin. For some people this […]
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My Sign Make Up: The Perfect Birthday Present
I’ve been meaning to write this post for ages but I wanted to wait until I could sit down, concentrate and write the best post in the history of blog posts. And finally, I’m… *Wanders […]
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Beauty Tuesday: Trilogy’s Latest Products
I’m a big fan of Trilogy. I’m never without their famous Rosehip Face Oil, which gets rave reviews across the board and is always in my skincare arsenal. Their CoQ10 Booster Oil got me through […]
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Dominyka’s Green Report: Spring Clean Your Makeup Bag!
Oh the Good Old Spring Clean has arrived. I bet you started sorting out your closets: winter woollies packed away, spring summer floaty dresses untucked from the depths of the cupboards. Well at least you […]
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Modelling for the Delamar Academy
You never know what roads will lead to which locations! Metaphorically speaking of course, we have Google Maps these days. As you may know, I frequently (religiously) attend dance classes, where I happened to make […]
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Beauty Tuesday! Weleda’s Aknedoron Purifying Lotion Gets Rid of Your Spots!
I dedicate this week’s beauty review to model Tamsin Carter, who has been on MTF many times. She saves me Weleda goodies from the Model Hangout over fashion week to either review or do giveaways […]
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Truly Worth the Hype: Caroline Hirons’ Double Cleanser with Pixi
I think any regular reader of Modeltypeface will know…I’m a fan of Pixi. I basically credit them with my skin looking glowy, as their Illuminate Tint and Conceal has been in my (very sparse) make […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY! Super-Smooth Skin with Ameliorate Bathing Powder
I’ve written before about wonder product Ameliorate, who banished the so-called ‘chicken skin’ (these are like permanent goosbumps on upper arms etc) forever. Their cream is fabulous, their shower gel a must-have but I left […]
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The Organic Pharmacy’s Carrot Butter Cleanser: It’s a Best-Seller for a Reason…
I knew that as soon as Dominyka began writing her Green Report, my bank balance would suffer… Last month, Dominyka waxed lyrical about this Carrot Butter Cleanser by the Organic Pharmacy. There’s an Organic Pharmacy […]
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Dominyka’s Green Report: DIY Luxury.
Dear February, Thank you for being over. Even though you are one of the most fun months of the year, gosh you’re crazy. With the fashion weeks, castings, heels, make up, studies, social life and… […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY: Coming Up Roses with Odylique
Rose is a funny one. People seem to either love it or hate it: the latter often associate it with ‘granny’ and old-fashioned smells. I fall in the former camp: firstly, I like the fact […]
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Energy Slumps? Get Blooming With Matcha Tea…
Modelling is surprisingly tiring, isn’t it. You’d think that a job involving sitting and having your face stroked for hours, then looking pretty for pictures, would be a walk in the park. So why is […]
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Beauty Tuesday: Oh Sesame Oil, Let Me Count The Ways…
I know, that must be the sexiest title for a blog post ever. But sesame oil is an awesome beauty product. Let me list why: 1. It’s a great overnight hair treatment. Run a small amount […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY: Dr Organic Dead Sea Mineral Face Cream
This has rapidly become one of my favourite, reliable all-rounders: a great night cream as well as a fabulous base under make up. I like the smell: it’s very fresh, with elements of seasalt spray. […]
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Clean & Care for Your Make Up Brushes With Weleda
Be honest with me. When was the last time you washed your make up brushes? Have you ever washed them?* Bearing in mind that before I was ten I knew what mascara, blushes, foundation, powder, […]
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A Balm For All Seasons: Dr Lipp’s Nipple Balm
Don’t worry, I’m not about to wax lyrical about nipples. I already did that here. This is Dr Lipp’s famous nipple balm, which may have eased the sore nips of many a breastfeeding mother, but […]
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Gentle & Nourishing Shampoo For Coloured Hair – and it’s Cruelty-Free
My hair has always been the one thing I can rely on to just sit there, being well-behaved. I can wash it, dry it with my Aquis towel and boom it’s shiny and lustrous and […]
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Oil Pulling: Worth the Faff?
Tuuli has shown up numerous times on Modeltypeface. She’s the lady who got me the interview on the BBC news a couple of years ago, we’ve modelling for Manuka together and even showed off our […]
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Formulated by a Top Dermatologist, Vivderma’s Comforting Gellee Cleanser is a Must-Have!
I’ve been using this cleanser since early December and it is It’s got a very thick, sticky jelly-like texture, which you massage all over your (dry) face and neck for a whole minute. NB I […]
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Beauty From The Inside Out? O’HISA Supplements for Hair, Immunity and Skin
There is a dizzying array of supplements out there, not to mention a healthy dose of cynicism directed towards the effectiveness of ingestible beauty. And I’m not just talking Dr Christian Jessen’s Twitter feed, but […]
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The Green Report by Dominyka G: Christmas Edition!
As introduced yesterday, here’s Dominyka’s Green Report with some fab ideas for Christmas gifts! Before the new year resolution madness why not to start your natural beauty journey here and now. Especially with the gifting […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY! My New York Face Rescuers
My NY trip was a mad dash of a 48 hours, with two long haul flights, a hell of a lot of rushing round the city and one or two Old Fashioneds thrown in for good […]
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Introducing a new Modeltypeface Columnist: Dominyka Gajauskaite
I have a new columnist for Modeltypeface that I’d like you all to meet. You all know I love my green beauty, and I’m learning the science along the way – but I have a […]
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Simple. Kind. Versatile. Affordable. The Perfect Moisturiser for Models…
Have I talked to you about Lavera’s All-Round Cream? I know I’ve raved about their Basis-Sensitiv Shampoo, which is still my absolute favourite – and I can’t believe I haven’t shared this little number as […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY! Congrats to Burt’s Bees for their Award-Winning Cleansing Oil!
Congrats to Burt’s Bees for their award-winning product! Their Cleansing Oil with Coconut and Argan Oils won Gold for the ‘Best New Natural Face Product’ at the Pure Beauty Awards and well-deserved it is indeed. […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY: Weleda Almond Facial Oil, Fabulously Nourishing and Versatile
Had to share this little beauty with you because it’s such a versatile, gentle oil that I’ve been carrying round with me everywhere even if it is in a glass bottle! Weleda are one of […]
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Last Week a PR Saved My Skin!
It has been a very busy time for Modeltypeface. Loads of shoots, lots of blogging, a tonne of writing work and my bestest friend having a baby mean there’s been far less daytime yoga and far more […]
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Beauty Tuesday: My Latest Beauty Column for ES Life & Style
Check it out! I came back from holiday feeling all glow-y and happy and healthy and sunkissed and was determined to keep it up. I’ve done my best with these beauty discoveries outlined in my […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY: Evolve Beauty
I wanted to introduce you to this brand I’ve been trying out over the last couple of months: Evolve Beauty. They are all handmade in Hertfordshire using some really interesting ingredients like raw cacao (that […]
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Saving Stressed, Sore and Spotty Skin With Sukin Face Masks | Ad
As you can see from the below pics, I had rather a lot of fun with Theo creating some (literally) fierce looks with Sukin face masks. You might remember last week I spoke about this […]
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Sukin Launch in Boots! A Vegan, Planet-Friendly Brand That’ll Transform Your Skin | AD
Rather excitingly, one of my favourite beauty brands has just launched in Boots. They’re green, they’re ethical – and they’re flipping great! I was first introduced to Sukin on a chilly winter’s morning before a job. […]
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Read My First Beauty Column for the Evening Standard!
Hear Ye Hear Ye! I’ve written about my favourite sort of beauty for the Evening Standard, green beauty. Rather predictably, it’s about bees. Click on the picture below to see the article…And if you like […]
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Try a Skin Laundry Facial at Liberty’s – The First One’s Free!
Yesterday, I headed to my casting and had the very great pleasure of meeting up with my dear buddy, Tessa Maye. Gahd that girl is beautiful! As opposed to my habit (decried by Theo) of […]
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Revive Tired Skin with Pai Rosehip BioRegenerate Rapid Radiance Mask
Face masks. I do rate them for giving your skin an intense boost of whatever it needs (cleansing, oil absorption, hydration), but it’s hard to find a good one. A lot of them are too […]
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Spots? I’ve Got a Great Cure…
So three weeks ago, I headed to the Herbfarmacy ACTUAL FARM to see the flowers and leaves being cultivated for use in their balms. I’m already an enormous fan of their Mallow Beauty Balm for […]
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Irregular Periods? Give This A Go…
A lot of models I know suffer with irregular periods. In fact, a lot of women I know suffer with them, and it can really affect your life, your relationship and your well-being. Especially when […]
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My Current Beauty Heroes
Hello! I just thought I’d write a little roundup of what I’m obsessively using at the moment. I’ve made some really exciting new discoveries this year, many of which I’ve written about on here but […]
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Fighting eczema with Cetraben
I’ve always had random outbreaks of eczema. My scalp, my face, my legs – I can go without suffering for years and then KABLAM! That dry heat, the itching, tightness and redness that comes with […]
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Get Sunkissed Skin…Even in Our British Summer….
So I’m looking out the window and I’m seeing…raindrops on glass. Grey sky about to drop some fresh water on the heads of commuters. Trees rustling in a rather chilly breeze. Welcome to July in […]
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Model Multi-tasker: The Jojoba Company Jojoba & Rosehip OIl
Fun fact: the other day my skin’s hydration, pH and elasticity were tested. Having heard that after 27 you face starts falling backwards into your head and your journey into prune-hood fully begins, I was […]
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The Place to Go for a SERIOUS Bit of R&R: Sense Spa
Bruised. Scratched. Knotty. Sore. Tight hamstrings. Tension headaches. Nope, that’s not the result of a boxing match with Tyson or a tennis match with Venus Williams….It’s how us models can feel after a serious patch […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY: Clarins Beauty Bar Express Treatments
I had no idea these existed, but they’re absolute genius! Clarins, one of my favourite huge skincare brands (because they are really into plant extracts) have an express beauty bar in 4 of their flagship […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY: Cherry Woods Facial
Wow. I just had the best facial I’ve ever had in my life. I’ve enjoyed a few over the years, from mega pricey ones to the sort you get as part of a ‘hen do […]
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Beauty Tuesday…Patisserie De Bain (Plus giveaway!)
Hello all! These shower gels have been brightening up my spring something wonderful! Every now and then it’s nice to just go a bit fun and nostalgic with your scents, and these Patisserie De Bain […]
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Modeltypeface Meets the Bamford Spa…
I just wanted to share with you the incredible day I had last Wednesday. I was taken to Daylesford Farm (where I had previously completed a beekeeping course with Tania of Therapi Beauty), to experience […]
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Should We Eat Our Avocado Pips?
I’m sure many of you will have seen the video of someone drying out and grinding up an avocado seed. Immediately I jumped on the bandwagon. I LOVE this stuff. So I rinsed them, dried […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY: Get Bikini POLAROID Body Ready!
Yes, this is the same Rebecca who rallied against Protein World’s ‘Bikini Body Ready’ posters. Yes, this is the same Rebecca who will say, “In order to get bikini body ready, put a bikini on […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY: Spot Saviours
I hope you’re grateful for my endeavors. When he goes to get ready for bed, tired after a long day, I make my faithful guinnea pig boyfriend, Theo, test out the fancy skincare aimed at […]
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Beauty Tuesday: Hair Heroes!
Taking good care of your hair, when you’re a model, can feel like something of a losing battle. I remember a (rather nasty) hair stylist saying to me, “Why will models spend hundreds on skincare […]
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GIVEAWAY TIME!
Well we here in the UK have just enjoyed a wonderful 4 day weekend. It’s amazing what you can pack into 4 days, isn’t it – I visited best friends, I celebrated my 5 year […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY! Trilogy’s CoQ10 Booster Oil
Thsi is one of my favourite new discoveries. Trilogy’s CoQ10 Booster Oil. I put off using it, because it seemed to be aimed towards mature skin and therefore struck me as very rich. I have […]
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Dealing with A Hangover! (My Vlog For When You Feel Like the Scream Emoji…)
OK, we’ve all done it. Met someone for an early dinner, with intentions of eating light and sticking to sparkling water. Then, the olives come out and it would be rude not to have a […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY! Weird Science: Diatomaceous Earth. Fossils You Eat. Yup.
So – don’t think I’m weird. But, on another model’s recommendation, I bought fossils and started adding them to my morning smoothie. Since doing so, my nails and hair are growing at a rate of […]
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NO MORE CONTOUR: Modeltypeface Gets on Her Soapbox PLUS GIVEAWAY!
Right MTFers. I’m ANGRY! I’m SICK of an Instagram full of strange, beige, 2-Dimensional faces. If I see one more tutorial featuring a young, fresh-skinned freckley face gradually layering her (or his) face with a […]
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Laura Geller Goodies: Trying Out my US Mama’s Make Up Range…
So, I told you earlier this year about how I basically fell in love with Laura Geller and got informally adopted by her. Laura is worshipped in the States, where she is QVC’s biggest seller […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY! Protect Hair (& Speed Up Drying) Aquis Towels
So last week, I had the pleasure of seeing my favourite people Fluorescent PR in Soho. They had organised a fun event, ‘Blow Before The Show’ at Billy & Bo, for Aquis. I wore my […]
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Angela Langford’s Beauty Recipes
So! Yesterday i waxed lyrical about the beautiful products Angela Langford concucts. Being a chef, she also has some delicious, complexion-boosting foods, too! These are ridiculously easy. Don’t be put off by the number of […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY: Angela Langford
Now, I’m always saying that beauty comes from the inside – that the more antioxidant-rich, vitamin-laden food we eat, the more our skin will glow. I’m also an advocate for raiding one’s larder when you’re […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY! The Most Beautiful Face Oil I’ve Ever Used
Putting on Inlight Facial Oil is a genuine treat to the senses. I found this unassuming bottle of oil in my (ever-growing) arsenal of samples to try. I had pretty low expectations – a fairly […]
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Beauty Tuesday: Colladeen Visage
Oooh, it feels nice to be back to normality, with all the right posts going on all the right days! Today is a short and sweet post about Colladeen Visage. These are supplements I’ve been […]
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Latest Huffington Post, Post: Modeltypeface Meets Make up Legend Laura Geller!
You HAVE to read this piece on me, the cynical Londoner, falling for Queen of QVC, make up maestro Laura Geller. I basically want her to be my Mum. Click on the pic to head […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY! Ameliorate Skin Smoothing Shower Cream
I hate exfoliating in the wintertime. It requires me to be naked for too long, as I rub the stuff all over my body whilst shivering in the freezing bathtub before getting under the water, […]
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My Top Beauty Finds of 2015!
Oh God – I can’t believe that 2015 is nearly over – that’s shocking! I think God/Allah/Yoda missed out a couple of months, which is the only way i can explain time moving as swiftly […]
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Beauty Tuesday: Last Minute Gift Guide!
Looking around at other bloggers, their aspirational sites have been showing perfectly curated Christmas Trees, well-planned gifts and fancy present-wrapping styles. Sorry guys. I bought the reject tree I felt most sorry for, which, like […]
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Beauty Tuesday….HIVES!
Hello everyone! I had a really bad skin week last week – an attack of hives all over my face! I felt so self-conscious and physically uncomfortable. I think it was caused by me not […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY! Calm Skin During Times of Travel, Stress and Fatigue
Here’s my latest vlog on how to keep your skin nice and calm. I’ve got friends at the Clothes Show, others with growing families and yet more who, like me, have travelled a lot lately. […]
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Beauty Tuesday: Get Magnum Advert Ready!
Not that I’ve once been requested for a casting, but I live in fear of going up for a Magnum commercial. Obviously it’s a huge job and I couldn’t say no….But I have horribly sensitive […]
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Beauty Tuesday: my Latest Vlog on Skincare in Freezing Climates!
Well OK, maybe not freezing, but I just got back from Copenhagen and it was pretty bloody nippy out there! The wind stung my skin and dried it out, sending it into a frenzy of […]
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Beauty Tuesday: Chyawanprash
Errrrrr….WHAT?! I hear you ask? Yes, not very well-known and lacking a catchy, Westernised name, Chyawanprash doesn’t seem to be on most people’s must-have beauty lists… This isn’t to smear on your face or body, […]
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Beauty Tuesday: Modeltypeface & PIxi on….QVC!
I got a lovely message from my fave make up artist, Amanda Bell, asking me to come on QVC with her while she talked all about Pixi’s Glow Tonic. My first response? Uh-oh! QVC! In […]
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Beauty Tuesday: My Vlog on Looking Beautiful on NO SLEEP!
Here we have my latest vlog. It was inspired by a shoot I did recently, when I had to get up stupidly early. I used to get really stressed about the lack of sleep I’d […]
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Beauty Tuesday: The Top 3 Dry Shampoos
Let’s all take a moment to say a little prayer of thanks for dry shampoo. It’s great for… Festivals, where the luxury of hair masks and warm showers feels light years away. Period days, where […]
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Massage Your Way to Glowing Skin: My Latest Vlog!
So! Today’s vlog is all about how to optimise your beauty regime. It’s fine to spend £50 on a moisturiser but if you only whack it on after sleeping in your make up, it’s gonna […]
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Beauty Tuesday: My Top 3 Luxury Organic Products
Like many models, I have to be careful with my money: one amazing job might be followed by a total dearth of work and cash, because clients are so blimmin’ slow to pay. However, everyone […]
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Beauty Tuesday: Therapi Rose Otto Toner
Now we all know I love the bees, and that I’m desperate for us to look after them better. If the bees go, we go – eco systems are destroyed, flowers aren’t pollinated so fruits […]
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My Top 3 Ways to Combat Season Changes…Vlog Time!
OK! So it’s time to really look after yourself, cos this time of year is for COLDS, FLU, DRY SKIN, SPOTS and FEELING REALLY RUBBISHY! I don’t know if you can tell, but I’m a […]
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French Model Seriously Upstages The Other Girls…& How to Talk to Camera!
Dear God, my worst fears realised! I always have this feeling that my voice isn’t really terribly sexy or effective at selling product. I have a bit of a middle-class-with-a-Souf-London-twang that just shrieks suburbia, and […]
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Beauty Tuesday: My Top 5 DIY Beauty Secrets
Was there ever a better indicator that I don’t write sponsored beauty posts than this? All my favourite skin and body treatments that can be found in my storecupboard and fridge. Us models can find […]
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BEAUTY: The Top 3 Holiday Must-Haves You Shouldn’t Travel Without…
Hello! So as you know, I have been away in beautiful Greece for ten days. I’m not sure what you’re like on your holidays, but for me it’s all about being as low-maintenance as possible […]
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Beauty Tuesday: Liha Idan Oil
This post will take me ten times longer than usual to write, because every five seconds I have to stop typing and smell myself. This is oil truly, truly divine: a luxurious treat on the […]
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Beauty Tuesday: How to Battle Eye Crinkles, with Antipodes Kiwi Seed Oil Eye Cream
Oooh this one’s a goodie! Last winter, I really noticed fine lines around my eyes forming (AAAAH!) I have to accept that I am expressive, I have big deep-set eyes, and I’m gonna get laughter […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY: My Top 3 Tips for Beautiful Hands
When you’re younger, you often hear people say, ‘look after your hands, they’re the first things to age!’. Well it is true, though you have to strike the balance between living your life and sitting […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY: Letting You In on My Biggest Secret to Date.
I’m reluctant to share my big secret, and apologies to anyone who doesn’t live in my city as this post is very London-centric. I’m gonna tell you who waxes my bikini line. When it came […]
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Achey Limbs? Work it Out with Temple Spa!
Sprinting up and down escalators. Dodging idiot fellow commuters. Standing up for hour-long train journeys. Running to and from castings. Castings on the 5th floor (no lift). Jumping in heels on shoots. Wearing heels for […]
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Announcing the Winner of my Collection Giveaway!
The winner is announced…. Do take a look at the entries – a really wonderful collection of reasons you love yourself. Vicky, get in touch with your email and this lot is coming to you…! […]
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Barre Move of the Week!
Can you believe it – my month’s trial of Barre at Triyoga is nearly at an end! I went for a bit of a scarier move this week – I’m not great at being upside […]
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BEAUTY TUESDAY: Skin Saviour for Breakouts: Avéne Cleanance Mask…
This is one of my all-time favourite products. It works, it’s reliable, and it’s inexpensive. I actually got it for my boyfriend, as he gets very oily problem skin. It is something of a miracle worker […]
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The Most Beautiful Wedding in France!
Hello all! It was all a bit quiet on the blog over the weekend because I was at one of the most incredible weddings I’ve ever been to. Now, I don’t rate weddings high because […]
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GIVEAWAY TIME! Win This Entire Makeup Collection….By Collection.
Look at these beautiful, summery colours! Perfect for festivals, parties and holidays. I’ve tried all of these products and they’re absolutely great: flattering, easy to apply and long lasting! So I’m doing this giveaway hand-in-hand […]
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Triyoga Barre Trial: Week 2
My Triyoga trial, in which I attempt to go to 3 Barre classes a week for a month is going swimmingly! I look forward to every class and I already feel different in my body. […]
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My Triyoga Barre Move of the Week!
So: I haven’t mastered it yet, but I really enjoyed this move! It combines a Pilates roll up with a press up, the balance of ballet, leg toning and, as you can see…I really am […]
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My Triyoga Barre Trial: DAY 1!
Hello! Very excitingly, I have started a month’s trial of Barre classes at Triyoga and I’m going to be telling you all how I get on. I’m feeling great about my body at the moment as I’ve […]
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Dry Skin? Burt’s Bees Have Your Back with their Clary Sage Range!
Dry skin is a really common problem amongst us models. Face wipes, long days of make up, travel and acne treatments can leave us with skin that might be on the spectrum from slightly dry […]
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Modeltypeface Bravely Tries SNAIL GEL by Dr Organic!
I know right? Snail slime in your face cream sounds a bit…grim. My boyfriend screwed up his face when he saw the packaging and I pretended like I was never gonna use it. ‘Weirdo beauty […]
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The Yoga Production – a Model-tastic Yoga Class!
Like a lot of my fellow models, I’ve been going to Hollie Holmes’ yoga class every Saturday for a few weeks now, and I love it. Now I know what you’re thinking – Saturday?! Exercise?! […]
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The Body Balance Diet Plan
So, here is how I’ve been feeling about my diet and exercise lately: FRUSTRATED! Why? Well – my diet has felt pretty spot on. Homemade buckwheat granola for brekkie, homemade dips and crudites for lunch […]
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Every Model’s Handbag Essentials: Modeltypeface’s Latest vlog!
Hello! So – when I started modelling, all these models seemed to be carrying around hefty bags containing mysterious necessities that I never seemed to possess. Through getting it wrong time and time again, I’ve […]
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Problem Skin: My Best Tips for Beauty Week on Modeltypeface!
I see myself as very lucky these days to have (on the whole) soft, blemish-free skin. Make up artists always comment on it, and generally guess my age at younger than it is (they’re the […]
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The Skin SOS You ALL Have to Try!
This tip has been the SAVIOUR of my skin countless times. Regular readers of Modeltypeface will have seen me allude to it on a previous vlog on stressed show skin – it’s using Manuka Honey […]
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DERMALOGICA: Bringing out the Big Guns
Most make up artists have Dermalogica in their kit. You know why? Because their products work. They’re not my every day products. I favour either natural and organic, such as Burt’s Bees and Therapi, or […]
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The Skinny Bitch Collective: Worth the Hype?!
Hello, I write to you gingerly with aching arms and even more aching buttocks: this morning I was indoctrinated into the cult exercise class ‘The Skinny Bitch Collective’, founded by Russell Bateman. Written about in […]
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Behind The Scenes on my Video for Pixi
Hello! So yesterday, I filmed a little video for Pixi Skincare, focusing on their wonder product, Glow Tonic. It’s amazing. Getting the Pixi Glow ‘Make Under’! I’ve been using it for about a year now, […]
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Caring for your Skin during #LFW : A Vlog
Hello all! Here’s my vlog on how to care for your skin during THE most stressful part of a model’s career: Fashion Week. Of course I know when FW is amazing. When you’re out on […]
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MODELTYPEFACE GIVEAWAY! Courtesy of the Pre-Fashion Week Retreat…
I was lucky enough to get an invite to the ‘Pre-Fashion Week Retreat’, by Scout Cast Produce, which was held at the Red Bull Studios in London Bridge. And it was so welcome! Before we’ve even […]
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You Beautea: Collagen Tea For Modelley Skin!
I love my tea. I’m British, after all, plus my Mum’s side of the family are from India where they worked on tea plantations – so I definitely think that tea love is in my […]
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The Great Face Wipes Every Model Needs, from Burt’s Bees!
Face wipes get a bad press – lots of leading brands’ ones are loaded with alcohol and other nasty chemicals, and can really dry and stress your skin out. They’re also not a one-step cleansing solution as they […]
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“I’ve learned to love my curls,” Top Model Rudie McCree Talks Tending Her Hair with Boucléme!
You always want what you don’t have, and I would LOVE to have curly hair! I love the way it announces the wearer’s entrance when arriving in a room, the fact that it’s an instant […]
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Modeltypeface Beauty: Battling Acne with Avene
Believe me – I take problem skin really seriously. Having had acne three times in my life so far (at 16, 19 and 21), I realise what it’s like to walk around feeling ashamed of […]
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Modeltypeface Beauty: My Top 3 Hair Products For Sad And Mangled Tresses
I remember a really arsey hair stylist getting annoyed at me a couple of years ago. “What do you use on your hair? It’s not in great condition.” (FYI I thought my hair felt lovely!) […]
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Ballet: The Exercise ALL Models Need to do!
When I started modelling, the only exercise I did was walking to bus stops. I was, by now, in sixth form, so the weekly hour of humiliation and torture that others like to call PE […]
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Removing your Make Up…Kindly!
Before modelling, I hadn’t been allowed by my mum to wear make up, except for a dab of natural lipstick for special occasions, concealer on my (many) spots and a bit of a play with […]
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LEAVE THOSE EYEBROWS ALONE!
This, perhaps, seems like an even weirder body part to focus on that than my post on ‘Nipples’. In fact, my previous two posts on nipples and, if you consider I’ve only done about ten […]
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#whatnormalfeelslike BOOBS! Come to the Coppafeel! Pop Up Next Week and Celebrate your BOOBS!
How prescient – I chat about boobs on my blog, and the brill charity Coppafeel! get in touch that day to tell me about their exciting pop-up in association with bath, body and beauty brand […]
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Looking Like a Model…#1: Look After Yourself
The number 1 rule of looking like a model has to be…. LOOK AFTER YOURSELF! People often seem to think that there’s a magic silver bullet to looking like a model: that we’re always using expensive […]