Because my skin is slightly sensitive, slightly dry and slightly red, it can be quite challenging to find a face scrub that successfully slews away dead skin without causing too much irritation. Alas, I've found something that's almost perfect! Bliss's Pore-Perfecting Facial Polish (£24) is gentle on my skin and it gives me the opportunity to do a mini-at home facial without having to break the bank. 
Now the jury's out about whether most of you prefer to use a separate eye makeup remover or not. I always used to remove my makeup with a creamy cleanser, regardless of whether I was wearing just a touch of mascara or going for full-on smoky eyes. Recently though, I've been noticing that the older I get and more time I spend in front of a computer, the more sensitive my eyes are. 
Well at least I have one thing in common with Uma Thurman. Like the long-limbed actress I share a love of skincare brand Ren and am a true devotee of their shower creams and body lotions in particular. As a complete body lotion addict anyway, it's no surprise then that I'm head-over-heels about Ren's Damask Rose Body Cream, (£24.50). 
It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Dermalogica, and their new MediBac range is really fantastic to help clear up bouts of adult acne.
I regularly use the Overnight Clearing gel, (£34), on break-outs, or when I think my skin is getting greasy and clogged up. The clear gel is an overnight treatment, that you apply on freshly washed skin. I moisturise first, and then dot it onto blemishes, but you can also apply a thin layer all over the skin (and skip the moisturiser if you have very greasy skin).
Here in San Francisco, I typically feel like we're "in between" seasons. It's too cool for tanks, but too warm for puffy jackets. So, on those indecisive mornings when I'm getting dressed, I'm often faced with the choice: tights or no tights?
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Butter London is one of those beauty brands that is fast becoming cult property. Although the company is actually based in Seattle, it offers a thoroughly British experience with quirky names such as Old Blighty and Chimney Sweep. Their creative director, Nonie Creme has worked on numerous A-list nails, including Kate Moss, as well as creating looks on campaigns for Vogue, H&M, and Jimmy Choo. 
The weather is starting cool, considerably in some parts, and that means wearing more layers — sometimes even indoors. I don't like feeling cold, but so many sweaters, jackets, and hoodies are just too bulky, so I have been looking for something form-fitting, cozy, and thin. I put on my new Danskin X-Training Jacket ($76) a couple of days ago and have yet to take it off.
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I've always wondered if men's razors were better than women's. While ours may need to be used around our more (ok, most) sensitive areas, theirs ought to be more user friendly and have less margin for error, as many men shave every day and can't hide any shaving mishaps simply by keeping their pants on. So when I saw Gillette's new battery-operated Fusion Power Phenom Razor, which not only has five blades and a built-in precision trimmer but also a low-battery indicator light (what is this, a razor or an iPod?), I had to give it a go.
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This product has mojo — I mean, it literally became the center of attention on a recent Saturday night outing whilst Mr. Bella and I looked on in amusement. After dinner, my friend, knowing all too well that I'm a nut for products, asked what beauty goodies I had on hand.
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It's rare to find a product that is inexpensive and yet still tops the essentials list of professional makeup artists. Vaseline is one such item, and now Barbara Daly's Glow Up (£6) is set to be another. Whether you're cutting back on your beauty budget, or you're looking for better value on your cosmetics, this is the latest must-have product that won't break the bank. 
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