Influencers: unfiltered reality – or still a damaging illusion?
An investigation of the ban on online influencers using filters in beauty product promotion - and of whether the influencer phenomenon is more healthy as a result. To meet Olivia Nazari is to forget everything you thought you knew about Instagram
Limited edition beauty products you need for Christmas 2020
Photo credit: Pexels It is the most wonderful time of year
On the first day of Lushmas my Snow Fairy said to me…
The smell of Snow Fairy is in the air which only means one thing, that the Lush Christmas range has launched and we are so excited about it. Here at Fashion North, we attended the exclusive Christmas event at the Lush
How to succeed in beauty journalism: Annie Whitfield’s exclusive tips
Superdrug's beauty coordinator and edtorial assistant, Annie Whitfield provided us with eight exclusive tips to make it into the beauty industry as well as some interesting advice on how to make a good impression to employers. Annie at Superdrug's Dare magazine University
Tried and tested: Benefit Cosmetics ‘They’re Real!’ mascara
The ‘They’re Real!’ mascara is advertised by Benefit cosmetics' on their website with the description: ‘Lengthens, curls, volumizes, lifts and separates. Our jet black, long-wearing formula won't smudge or dry out. A specially designed brush reveals lashes you never knew you
Beyond Fashion North: Episode 7
Welcome to Beyond Fashion North episode seven. This week Candice Farrow, Lauren Robinson, and Kheira Reeks discuss the music video that everybody is talking about, beauty banks and how you can get involved, the impact of palm oil in our beauty
University of Sunderland launches Cosmetics degree to meet growing industry demands
A new degree has been created by a North East university to connect graduates with the growing cosmetics, personal care and fragrance industry - worth approximately £17 billion to the UK each year. The University of Sunderland has designed its new
Beauty blogger, Sandra Tang, reveals advice on winter skincare products
When it comes to winter time, we all should not only care about glitters and festive make up, but about our smooth and healthy skin too. North East fashion and beauty blogger Sandra Tang (Chicest) knows that when the winter is
Young North East entrepreneurs launch beard care business
Young entrepreneurial couple, Thom and Laura Langlands, plan to grab life by the beard with the launch of Heavy Metal Gentleman, a Darlington based business that produce homemade, luxury beard care products. 2014 may well have been the year of the beard, and
First Impression Friday
This week, Fashion North had two new recruits; Ellie Morkel and Faye Storey. They’ve tried and tested five of the latest beauty must haves for todays first impression Friday… BareMinerals Bare Skin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation: Ellie - I think this foundation
First Impression Friday
This week, Fashion North had two new recruits; Alexandra Craggs and Stephanie Pearce. They've tried and tested five of the latest beauty must haves for todays first impression Friday
Ten beauty buys for under £5
It's horrible waiting for pay day to come round when your itching to buy some new beauty products, but worry not, there's plenty of beauty must haves for under £5. Mascara: Maybelline Great Big Lash Mascara; This little mascara is boasted