Beauty and Grooming

Sloaney Beauty includes reviews some of the best latest products, treatments, spas and hair care.

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Beauty Buzz: Rescue your skin during party season with these hero products

Beauty Buzz: Rescue your skin during party season with these hero products

The Christmas party season can certainly take its toll on your skin. Late nights and overindulgence can clog the pores and leave your complexion dry and looking lacklustre. We are loving the skincare products at the moment by Grounded and some of these have been designed specifically to rescue tired skin, which is perfect for […]

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Merry Kissmas! Here’s our pick of festive lipsticks…

Merry Kissmas! Here’s our pick of festive lipsticks…

Cosmetics can make or break a Christmas outfit. At this time of year there is no excuse not to wear a lipstick. For those wanting a statement pout for the festive party season, here are our top lipsticks for your makeup bag… Love Bite by Charlotte Tilbury Red is the colour of the season and […]

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Beauty Buzz: Luxurious lips with Glamfox Fleurissant Lip Glow

Beauty Buzz: Luxurious lips with Glamfox Fleurissant Lip Glow

We have tried countless lip products over the years, from liners, glosses to traditional lipstick. Some impress and others haven’t quite lived up to expectation. However this was not the case when it came to trying the amazing Glamfox Fleurissant Lip Glow (£23.00). This a brilliant product and an essential item for your makeup bag. […]

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Beauty Buzz: The amazing blonde shampoo that really works

Beauty Buzz: The amazing blonde shampoo that really works

There are lots of products on the market that promise to brighten blonde hair and remove brassy tones. However, none work so well as the incredible Super Silver formula that has been created by Osmo. I was first introduced to these amazing products thanks to my hairdresser. I was a little sceptical at first because […]

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Beauty Buzz: Fab.Me is the multi-purpose hair product that will give you fabulous hair

Beauty Buzz: Fab.Me is the multi-purpose hair product that will give you fabulous hair

Here at The Sloaney we love multi-purpose beauty products. It is great when you have something in your bathroom cabinet that you can use when you are in a rush and it does more than just one thing. Fab.Me by Design.Me does exactly this. It is a multi-purpose hair mist that gives your hair a […]

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Tips for creating a blissful bath time experience

Tips for creating a blissful bath time experience

Having a bath is one of the best ways to unwind. Whether you’ve had a stressful day or just need some TLC in the comfort of your own home, nothing quite beats sinking into a tub of bubbles in the evening. Preferably surrounded by candlelight and some delightful bath treats too!   Creating the perfect […]

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Beauty Buzz: An express facial with the Malin + Goetz Brightening Enzyme Mask

Beauty Buzz: An express facial with the Malin + Goetz Brightening Enzyme Mask

Whether you’re a fan of regular facials and don’t have the time to visit a beauty salon often enough, or simply want to have a go-to mini treatment that you can use at home as a pick-me-up, the Malin + Goetz Brightening Enzyme Mask is a product for you. This enzyme mask can be used […]

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Beauty Buzz: The Michael Van Clarke No. 1 Brush is the ultimate detangling tool

Beauty Buzz: The Michael Van Clarke No. 1 Brush is the ultimate detangling tool

If you suffer with knots in your hair, the Michael Van Clarke No. 1 Brush is here to save the day. This is the ultimate detangling tool. It has been handmade with very flexible bristles that are designed using Japanese nylon. This helps to ensure that no breakage occurs when you use the brush. Instead, […]

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Hair Envy: How to get the best out of your hair like the Duchess of Cambridge

Hair Envy: How to get the best out of your hair like the Duchess of Cambridge

The Duchess of Cambridge has always had fabulous hair and it is much admired. As one of the most photographed women in the world, it comes as little surprise that she ensures it is in the best possible condition for every appearance. The Kate Middleton hair obsession started long before her wedding to Prince William. […]

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Diptyque City Candles made available individually for a limited time only

Diptyque City Candles made available individually for a limited time only

For the first time ever, it will be possible to purchase the City Candles by diptyque individually. The collection will be available for a limited time only. Naturally, we love Londres, which has a scent that brings you right to the heart of the Columbia Road flower market. Purchases can be made online or by […]

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Enjoy the benefits of top class health and wellness treatments at Cosmetech Chelsea

Enjoy the benefits of top class health and wellness treatments at Cosmetech Chelsea

By Katie Ann Wiseman Nestled in the Chelsea Courtyard just off the renowned Kings Road, is Cosmetech Chelsea Private Clinic. This is an impressive state-of-the-art facility that provides some of the most advanced health, wellbeing and anti-ageing treatments on the market. The brand, founded in 2006 in Northern Ireland, is committed to the highest level […]

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Beauty Buzz: A shampoo and conditioner duo that will extend the life of your Brazilian Blow Dry

Beauty Buzz: A shampoo and conditioner duo that will extend the life of your Brazilian Blow Dry

If you are a fan of intensive salon treatments such as the Brazilian blow dry and Japanese straightening, WNt London have released a couple of brand new products that will give your hair the aftercare that it deserves and also ensure that you get the most from your treatments. The new WNt London Shampoo and […]

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Jo Malone London launch the Poppy & Barley Collection

Jo Malone London launch the Poppy & Barley Collection

The Jo Malone London Poppy and Barley Collection will be available nationwide from tomorrow. It is part of the limited edition English Fields Collection. Poppy and Barley have been plucked from the harvest and combined to create a beautiful floral scent. The fragrance is lively and enhanced by scents of rose and violet, with juicy […]

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Beauty Buzz: Support Breast Cancer Awareness with your next beauty buy

Beauty Buzz: Support Breast Cancer Awareness with your next beauty buy

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is about six weeks away, but here at The Sloaney we don’t think you have to wait that long to show support for the initiative. Especially when you can combine helping the Walk the Walk Charity with your next beauty purchase. Nourish London has collaborated with the UK’s largest grant making […]

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Beauty Buzz: The Makeup Hand Palette makes blending products easy

Beauty Buzz: The Makeup Hand Palette makes blending products easy

One of the secrets of talented make-up artists is their creativity when it comes to mixing products. They have been doing it for years in order to get the best out of different brands and achieve the perfect look. Whether it is mixing foundations, eyeliners, lipsticks or even self-tanning products, blending is big in the […]

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How to avoid common bronzing blunders

How to avoid common  bronzing blunders

It may be sunny and warm outside, but protecting your skin is one of the top priorities nowadays and many people turn to bronzers for their summer glow. While bronzers are great for imitating a natural sun tan, International Makeup Artist Ariane Poole often sees basic mistakes with how the make up is used. She […]

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Beauty Buzz: Hershesons ‘Almost Everything Cream’

Beauty Buzz: Hershesons ‘Almost Everything Cream’

Beauty buzz recommends the best new releases or longstanding hero products If you have a busy lifestyle and always find yourself pushed for time when getting ready for the day or an evening out, the Hershesons ‘Almost Everything Cream’ is a new haircare essential. Rather than having to sort through oodles of sprays and oils […]

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Prepare your skin for the barefaced beauty look with Nourish London’s Antioxidant Multi-Tasking Super Balm

Prepare your skin for the barefaced beauty look with Nourish London’s Antioxidant Multi-Tasking Super Balm

If ever there is a time to embrace a barefaced beauty look, it’s now. Last week’s Royal Ascot was a bright reminder that summer has definitely arrived. Temperatures are set to soar this week and a fresh complexion, minus too much heavy face makeup, will surely be preferable in the humid weather conditions. Nourish London […]

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The new MONAT moisture masque will revitalise tired hair

The new MONAT moisture masque will revitalise tired hair

MONAT has unveiled two fabulous new haircare products for spring. The cruelty-free brand has a new clarifying shampoo, which has been created to help remove impurities from the hair. MONAT also has a fabulous conditioning product and this comes in the form of the MONAT Super Moisture Masque. In fact, the Super Moisture Masque is […]

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Chapped Lips: How to fight the winter beauty hazard

Chapped Lips: How to fight the winter beauty hazard

Urggghhh! Chapped lips are such a pain at this time of year. If your pout is suffering, we have some tips to help your recover… The NHS advises covering your lips with a scarf when you’re outside in cold weather as this will help to protect your lips from the elements. We have also sampled […]

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The giant Molton Brown Advent Calendar is back!

The giant Molton Brown Advent Calendar is back!

Molton Brown are celebrating the festive season and the launch of their exciting new Muddled Plum Collection with their super-sized, sparkling purple Giant Advent Calendar of Surprises. Behind every door on the Molton Brown Advent Calendar is a complimentary indulgent surprise for everyone who takes part. Following the success of its debut last year, The […]

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A new Liz Earle hero product hits the shelves

A new Liz Earle hero product hits the shelves

Regular readers of The Sloaney Beauty pages will know that we are big fans of Liz Earle. The Cleanse & Polish must be one of the most successful skincare products on the market. It is easy to use, delicately scented and provides utterly excellent results. If you have never tried it before, we recommend it […]

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Frances Prescott TRI-BALM: A convenient all-in-one cleanser, exfoliator and moisturiser that delivers results

Frances Prescott TRI-BALM: A convenient all-in-one cleanser, exfoliator and moisturiser that delivers results

Life is hectic and often the best beauty products combine great results with convenience. The Frances Prescott TRI-BALM ticks all the boxes when it comes to skin prep. This product is a luxurious 3-in-1 skincare solution that cleanses, exfoliates and moisturises all in one go. The Frances Prescott TRI-BALM stick is ideal for those with […]

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Protect your skin from winter sun with Fade Out Advanced Even Skin Tone Eye Defence Cream

Protect your skin from winter sun with Fade Out Advanced Even Skin Tone Eye Defence Cream

The intense summer rays of sunshine may be a distant memory, but that doesn’t mean that we should pack away the SPF. In fact, SPF is helpful throughout the year for protecting your skin. The new Fade Out Advanced Even Skin Tone Eye Defence Cream contains SPF 25 and it brings lots of benefits in […]

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Mum-to-be Diary: The luxurious Unity Beauty range

Mum-to-be Diary: The luxurious Unity Beauty range

By Katie Ann Lamb You should definitely spend some time during pregnancy taking care of yourself and spoiling yourself. I have recently discovered the luxurious brand Unity Beauty, which was founded by Parvathi Nair, who identified a lack of choice for luxury pregnancy beauty products and so created Unity Beauty. Unity by name, unity by […]

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Roaring through autumn: Animal print is among our top trend tips for the coming months

Roaring through autumn: Animal print is among our top trend tips for the coming months

Autumn has arrived and while many of us may feel a little bit sad to see summer go, there is so much to look forward to at this time of year. Cold, crisp mornings are matched with cosy evenings by the fire. The shooting season is in full swing for those escaping to the countryside […]

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The Restora Treatment returns the gloss to your hair, with results lasting up to six weeks

The Restora Treatment returns the gloss to your hair, with results lasting up to six weeks

If your hair needs a pick-me-up, here at The Sloaney HQ, we are loving the Restora Treatment Set. This is like rehab for hair and it helps to revive it and also brings the shine back. Whether you have been over bleaching during the summer months or using too much heat with curling tongs and […]

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Studio 10 Make Up is great for ageing skin

Studio 10 Make Up is great for ageing skin

By KATIE ANN LAMB Studio 10 is an iconic British beauty brand that has been created with mature skin in mind. However, in my opinion, it suits all skin types. Studio 10 offers an award-winning range of skin correcting and age perfecting quick-fixes. It has a number of problem solving products that are enriched with […]

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Our step-by-step guide to glossy locks this autumn

Our step-by-step guide to glossy locks this autumn

Autumn has arrived and glossy, healthy hair is very much in this season. Whether you’re meandering down the King’s Road and enjoying a spot of shopping, heading to the country for a shoot with friends or looking ahead to the winter party season, the Neuro range has you covered. While daily styling can help you […]

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Is the heatwave playing havoc with your hair? Here’s how to get the best beachy waves…

Is the heatwave playing havoc with your hair? Here’s how to get the best beachy waves…

While we may be enjoying a fantastic summer in the UK, our hair is probably not best prepared for the prolonged hot spell. With London feeling ultra muggy at times, this can cause limp and lifeless hair. It can be frustrating to deal with and interfere with your styling products. It seems that a lot […]

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Get a golden glow during the heatwave without damaging your skin

Get a golden glow during the heatwave without damaging your skin

While we may be enjoying a wonderful summer this year in the UK and many of us are desperate to make the most of the brilliant sunshine, it is also important to look after our skin. The prolonged hot spell is giving us the opportunity wear summer dresses and shorts. However, you don’t have to […]

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Summer kisses with the new Charlotte Tilbury lipstick

Summer kisses with the new Charlotte Tilbury lipstick

A brand new, limited edition lipstick has been released by Charlotte Tilbury just in time for summer. Whether you are jetting off for some fun nights out with friends, or getting ready for wedding season, we love the new shade that has been released. This creamy Charlotte Tilbury lipstick has a matte finish and it […]

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Interview: Poppy Delevingne on her new ‘Queen of Pop’ range for Jo Malone London

Interview: Poppy Delevingne on her new ‘Queen of Pop’ range for Jo Malone London

Poppy Delevingne is the perfect ambassador for Jo Malone London. The elegant and stylish British model has worked for many leading international fashion houses and is a long term muse for iconic brands Chanel and Louis Vuitton. Poppy has recently explored her passion for design and, by partnering with the provider of some of Britain’s […]

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Jo Malone London welcomes summer with The Blossom Girls Collection

Jo Malone London welcomes summer with The Blossom Girls Collection

With summer arriving soon, we are patiently waiting for the release of a new collection of scents by Jo Malone London. The Blossom Girls Collection will be available in May and this flower power range is packed with delightful fragrances. The limited edition floral scents will be perfect for the warm days. The collection will […]

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SKEYNDOR launches new pollution-tackling range at The Peak Health Club & Spa

SKEYNDOR launches new pollution-tackling range at The Peak Health Club & Spa

By KATIE ANN LAMB I was recently invited to the Peak Health Club & Spa at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Knightsbridge. It is a stunning health club, which is located just a short distance away from Harrods. I have to mention the outstanding views! Spas in London tend to be very enclosed and often underground; […]

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Essential pamper products for your skin and hair

Essential pamper products for your skin and hair

The wintery weather can play havoc with our hair and skin but, don’t worry, we have some star beauty products that will help you through the long dark days… Blustery spells do nothing to help our hair. But glossy locks aren’t reserved exclusively for the summer months and you can help your hair generate some […]

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Protect your skin with Previse

Protect your skin with Previse

Not only has my skin been exposed to the perils of the Christmas party season, with late nights and overindulgence, but I now have a raging cold! It is even more dehydrated than usual and my nose is starting to become sore from tissues.   It is unpleasant to say the least, but there is […]

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Braving botox at Regents Park Aesthetics

Braving botox at Regents Park Aesthetics

Considering botox but have concerns? Clare Turner tried the popular cosmetic procedure for the first time at Regents Park Aesthetics… The party season has arrived and everybody wants to look their best entering 2018. I was invited for a consultation at the award-winning go-to clinic Regents Park Aesthetics. I have always been intrigued about cosmetic […]

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Go golden for autumn: Hair and makeup tips to help you shimmer

Go golden for autumn: Hair and makeup tips to help you shimmer

With the leaves changing colour and winter sunsets creating a stunning soft light as evening arrives, it is the perfect time to embrace your inner golden goddess for evenings out. This is the time of year to subtly shimmer. Forget about super sparkly diamonds – we can save those for party season – and think […]

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Ministry of Waxing launches the pain free Strawberry Wax

Ministry of Waxing launches the pain free Strawberry Wax

By Katie Ann Lamb When it comes to hair removal, we all have our preferred method. Personally, waxing works for me and I have been doing this for as long as I can remember. A lot of people are waxing virgins due to pre-conceptions that it is painful. Thanks to Ministry of Waxing that could all […]