It is estimated that there are approximately 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK alone, with numbers set to rise to one million by 2025. The condition triggers a loss of brain function which is usually progressive and can eventually become very severe. As a terminal condition, symptoms include memory loss, confusion and difficulties with speech and communication. 8 Things You Need to Know About Dementia* There are 850,000 people with dementia in the UK, with numbers set to rise to over 1 million by 2025. This will soar to 2 million by 2051. 225,000 will develop dementia this year, t ..read more

Meghan Markle walked down the Ilse for Prince Harry last weekend wearing her signature beauty look; glowing skin, bold brows, smoky eyes and soft pink lips. Make-up artist Daniel Martin, a close friend of Meghan’s, used a mix of subtle, soft and nude tones to create her make-up look. Meghan wore a smoky grey eyeshadow and bold lashes with perfectly carved, bold brows. Her skin was kept natural and glowing, a common look for Meghan. Her freckles were left untouched and her lips were tinted in a soft, pastel shade of pink with a satin finish. Re-create Meghan’s natural look with Cougar’s Dare to ..read more

That’s right ladies! Snail Slime is all the rage now, so before you get grossed out – Here are 5 interesting facts that will make you think again about using snail slime as part of your daily beauty regime! Snail Slime (or snail filtrate) is filled with some amazing nutrients that are also found in many beauty products such as Hyaluronic Acid and Glycolic acid (which are known beauty enhancers). Snails produce snail slime to help protect their skin from damage, infection, dryness and UV rays. Snail slime is best known for its anti-ageing properties. It stimulates the formation ..read more

We all know it’s important that we get our christmas gifts right, so we have prepared a christmas mini gift guide to help you find the perfect present for a loved one this year! Starting with our Mineral Eyeshadow Trio & Brush Kit, this beautiful little kit comes in 4 different shades such as the perfect Nude Pink, a bang on trend Copper shade, a Blue Smokey shade creating a fuller eye look and a dazzling Emerald shade to really bring out the colour of the eye! This kit includes all natural ingredients and comes with a brush to make sure eye make up application is precise, giving a long-l ..read more

  Lipstick has been used for decades as a form of self expression! Those of us that rock a deep purple or keep it classic with a nude shade, will understand the power of a bold lip. Consistently wear black clothes? Spice it up a with a cherry red lippy and you’re set to walk the runway! (or walk in the office and strut your stuff). From Marilyn Monroe to Dita von Teese, lipstick has always been linked to powerful, successful women. Especially red! We associate the colour with power, but also with elegance and sexiness. Even Queen Elizabeth I, who was known for her piercing red lips, whic ..read more

Applying makeup with a brush is a favourite method of application for many of us. But sometimes we forget that they need a little TLC from time to time. Brushes can attract and build up bacteria that may be harmful to your skin. Read on for a few tips from us… What should you clean it with? It’s important to invest in a good cleaning product, you wouldn’t want to ruin your makeup brushes with an ineffective cleanser. Washing your brushes will make them last longer. If you can’t find a cleaning product, then remember warm water and soap are your friends! What could happen? Putting makeup onto ..read more

Over the counter teeth whitening products can be effective but sometimes you need a little extra help to really see results. If you use a whitening product and use these lifestyle tips, you’ll have a better chance at keeping your teeth pearly white. Brush twice a day Growing up, you’ll of heard this plenty of times from your dentist, but it really is important that you brush your teeth twice a day, some people even brush them every time they have had a drink or something to eat. From all the foods that contain acid or sugar that you may have eaten throughout the day, it is important that you ..read more

Whether you’re a blogger or you just love taking pictures, here are our top selfie tips to make your selfies POP. Since the rise of the Kardashians, the selfie craze has been sweeping across the web! So, we’ve decided to put together our top tips. Are you ready to take the perfect selfie? Au-natural You’ll want to show off your best facial features to all your followers on social media right? If you can, try and stand facing the nearest window to you when taking your selfies, natural light is always the best! Sun Kissed Get out in the sun and use it to enhance your pics. Outside selfies are t ..read more

Have you seen our latest feature in Glamour Magazines Beautylicious list? If so… here’s how to use your exclusive discount code! Grab your copy and enter the code at checkout to get 40% off. Remember – you must select the 5-piece liquid lipstick set for your discount to work. Happy shopping! Offer ends 31st August 2017 ..read more

Here at CB we love our makeup, and we all know how important it is to get your look as perfect as perfect can be for that special occasion or even just for general day-to-day wear.   Saying that, theres nothing more annoying that smudgy eyeliner and running mascara on a busy morning! If you’ve got to go go go, try some of these ideas. Somedays there’s just no chance to create a full face look – but it doesn’t mean you still can’t look a little fabulous.  Mascara Nightmares How annoying is it when you’re trying to pop mascara on your lower lashes and more ends up on your face than yo ..read more