Now that the goody bags have been won, we will be featuring the successful testers every month. And since so many of you have been testing lucky dips and also sending in reviews; we thought we’d mix and match the views. Great advice – you can’t beat reviews from readers.   Doreen McKay, Scotland Age: 40s Hair: brunette Eyes: blue Skin: combination     Champneys age excellence ultimate repair night cream, £25 Being a busy child minder with a grown-up … [Read more...]

Clean and clear It's spring cleaning time again and that includes your make-up bag. When was the last time you had a good old clear out? We're all guilty of having our favourites - and so we use them time and time again until we run out -but you should be updating and renewing your products keeping an eye on sell-by dates the way you would food; which will keep you skin healthier. With this in mind, I cleared out. It was quite hard. I had grown attached to my 'favourites'. And in their place I … [Read more...]

  After months of hiding under layers, we want to embrace this season's fresh new looks - and No 7 has done that - it's the skin care range everyone's talking about. Healthy, radiant skin is the perfect accessory for this spring’s nude and pastel hues, but No7 have come up with a range to fit into our busy lives. That’s why  No7 Beautiful Skin range has been launched - it's a unique two-step regime that gives you healthy looking skin effortlessly. Dr Mike Bell, Boots Scientific … [Read more...]

MAC eyes Ed's blog Win a voucher for Transform FEATURES Spring nails Star beauty - Abbey Clancy, Gwyneth Paltrow Tana Ramsay - All about the girl Make-up de-tox Pregnancy tips - health Morning sickness - advice Get the Look - celebrity fashion   m m Chapped lips - guide Spring eyes - Jeepers peepers Spring tones for fingers No 7 Beautiful Skin     Regulars Beauty Box - night creams Tried before you buy - eye creams Travel - Amalfi Yummy mummy of the … [Read more...]

She's fresh, floral and fruity and a darling - so it's only right her fragrance would be called Delightful; because she is. The girl-next-door with the fabulous grin, talks exclusively to yummymummybeauty on juggling motherhood with a busy career, revealing what inspired her scent and, of course, her beauty regime. What was your inspiration for Delightful? I love to smell nice. It gives me so much more confidence. I wanted a fragrance that was sweet, fresh and clean  and one that you could … [Read more...]

Want to be a tester? We are always looking for testers. We want to know what real women think of the products out there. So all you have to do is give us your email details (we don’t pass them on to anyone - ever) and the kind of thing you would like to test. We’ll have a steady selection of products for you to choose from every month, but we also want you to tell us about new products you’ve heard of.  Send an email to info@yummymummybeauty.com - with your details; clearly marking … [Read more...]

Besotted Heart Gift Set by Katie Price, £19.95 This is a nice one for Valentine's Day - and while Katie Price isn't everyone's cup of tea, she does have a sparkling love life - and I think she's done this Valentine's gift set really well. Sparkles, pink, crystal bits, heart shapes - yes it's all there. I could say you'll love this scent - but I do feel fragrance is so personal; we all have different noses - so all I'll say is if you like Amber and Sandalwood, you'll like this. I do like it - I … [Read more...]

Want to be a tester? We are always looking for testers. We want to know what real women think of the products out there. So all you have to do is give us your email details (we don’t pass them on to anyone - ever) and the kind of thing you would like to test. We’ll have a steady selection of products for you to choose from every month, but we also want you to tell us about new products you’ve heard of.  Send an email to info@yummymummybeauty.com - with your details; clearly marking … [Read more...]

Want to be a tester? We are always looking for testers. We want to know what real women think of the products out there. So all you have to do is give us your email details (we don’t pass them on to anyone - ever) and the kind of thing you would like to test. We’ll have a steady selection of products for you to choose from every month, but we also want you to tell us about new products you’ve heard of.  Send an email to info@yummymummybeauty.com - with your details; clearly marking … [Read more...]

No time to look good for the school gates? Struggle to look presentable for those early breakfast meetings? Worry no more - we have some brilliant quick fixes which will have you looking more human than you feel. (And all trace of those sleepless nights will be between you and the bathroom mirror.) Move over 'dragged through the hedge' mum, here comes 'fresh as a daisy' mamma!   Darphin's Cleansing Azahar Floral Water, £23 It’s that time again when the holidays are becoming a … [Read more...]