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🎙️ Pamela Anderson talks body image on Dove’s new Spotify playlist. We’re hooked on @dove new @spotifyuk playlist Why2K – especially Pamela Anderson’s brave, beautiful chat with Elizabeth Day on body image, unrealistic beauty ideals, and why she’s ditched make-up for good. The series dives into how early 2000s beauty messaging still affects women today – and Dove’s stats prove just how deep it runs. 🎧 Upcoming episodes not to miss: • Happy Place with Fearne Cotton – Thurs 17 July • A Millennial Mind with Shivani Pau – Tues 22 July Find out more - tap the link in bio 💖 #beautybibleloves #why2k #dove #spotify #pamelaanderson #bodyimage #bodyimagehealing

Jo’s Scent Notes: FLOWER BY KENZO 🌺 As Jo admits in this week’s Scent Notes, when you don’t have a signature scent, it’s easy to forget past perfume loves. At a recent event hosted by The Fragrance Foundation, she was reminded - powerfully - of one: FLOWER BY KENZO. The evening was spent listening to Master Perfumer Alberto Morillas, the genius behind iconic scents like cKOne, Gucci Bloom, and Marc Jacobs Daisy. As Jo and fellow fragrance lovers inhaled his creations, one spritz transported her back to a long-forgotten phase: her FLOWER BY KENZO moment. It’s a cloud of a fragrance - soft, powdery, floral, with a whisper of vanilla and musk. Dreamy but grounded, it’s equally at home in the office or out to dinner. “Honestly,” Jo writes, “rediscovering this was like bumping into an old friend - and remembering how much you love them.” Link in bio to read more 💕 #beautybibleloves #scentnotes #flowerbykenzo

Congratulations to ALL the winners of the @marieclaireuk Fragrance Awards - a wonderful sniffathon celebration of the best in fragrance… Delighted to be there! #josscentnotes #fragranceawards

🌟 Fab Find of the Week: Self-Glow by @jamesreadtan newness 🌟 There were grand ‘hurrahs’ the other day when James Read scooped two Cosmetic Executive Women Awards for the self-tanning range he launched just last year – Best New Body Product (Prestige), for Sunrise To Sundown Tinted Tan Serum, and Best New Brand, for Self-Glow. Amazing accolades for such a young brand – but we raved about it when it first launched, and we’re raving about these two innovations, the first to join the original line. The first is Self-Glow by James Read First Light Tinted Tan Serum – and the photos above really do give a guide as to how much you’ll be transformed with just one application. And yet… it’s a seamless effect, because this is a product that’s glides on easily and blends well, because it’s also moisturising, with ingredients like apricot oil, phyto-collagen and something by the name of Gatuline® Radiance. Link in bio to find out more 💖 #beautybibleloves #fabfindoftheweek #jamesread #tan #selftan

Looking for a great – and affordable – BB cream? 💕 You’ll know that we’re big fans of this make-up format, for evening out skintone and reducing, nay, in many cases eliminating, the need to wear foundation. (Probably the greatest skinnovation to come out of Korea, in our opinion.) Well, @lorealparis Magic BB 5-in-1 really is a bargain. A third to a quarter of the price of many of its rivals, it’s sheer brilliance (in every way), rivalling anythng we’ve tried. Link in bio to read our full review ✨ #beautybibleloves #beautysteal #bbcream

🌟 WIN @persskincare - two skincare sets (worth £249+ each) from the hot Parisian name 🌟 PERS is the name on beauty editors’ lips: a French dermatologist’s easy-to-follow, age-defying regime – and we’re delighted to have two sets to share with our Beauty Bible readers. (PS: Jo’s hooked.) So, the two lucky winners of this PERS prize will receive… 💖 PERS Day-Dissolving Radiance Cleansing Balm (normally £45 for 100ml) ⭐️ PERS 10% Vitamin C Serum (£85 for 30ml) 🫦 PERS Lip & Cheeks Glow Balm (£29 for 5ml) The winner can also choose from one of two brilliant moisturisers to ‘REPAIR’: PERS Rich Intense Moisturising Cream, luscious and comforting and just perfect for dry skins like Jo’s, formulated to be intensely nourishing and skin-quenching. Alternatively, you might choose PERS Light Hydrating Cream (£85 for 50ml) 🫶 Link in bio to enter - prize draw closes Wednesday 30th July ✨ #beautybibleloves #skincare #prizedraw

Sarah’s Health Notes: Healthy handbag must-haves 👜💕 This week’s inspiration came courtesy of a woman with an impressively prepared handbag. After a recent incident involving Sarah’s tall husband, a low medieval arch, and more blood than anyone really needed to see, it was a large plaster - produced with superhero timing - that saved the day. It got Sarah thinking: what are the small, smart things we should all carry, just in case? Alongside the trusty plaster (@elastoplastuk Water Resistant, FYI), she now won’t leave home without: ✨ @compeeduk Blister Plasters – tiny miracle cushions for sore feet. ✨ @zambuksa Ointment – herbal magic in a tin. ✨ A fold-up fan – essential when London decides to turn tropical. Sarah recommends heading online to @accessorize and order from their wider selection, like this pretty Palm Print one (above) with a tassel. ✨ @lanolips Tinted Balm SPF30 – lip protection and a pretty tint. ✨ Sheald Recovery Balm – for burns, bites, you name it. Available on @victoriahealth ✨ @4711 Cologne Wipes – refreshment with heritage and heavenly scent. ✨ @rescueremedyuk Spray – this combination of flower essences promises to ‘comfort and reassure‘ (good to have for children and any upset animals you may encounter) Call it the Beauty Bible Emergency Kit. Small things, big peace of mind 😌 Link in bio for more info 💖 #beautybibleloves #health #handbagmusthaves #wellbeing #sarahshealthnotes

How to reset your skin barrier (and why it matters) ✨ There’s been so much emphasis in skincare circles in the past decade about ‘getting your glow on.’ All manner of products to scrub and peel and remove the top, dull skin cells. And while we’re all for an occasional light (LIGHT!) buffing to stop cellular build-up, at Beauty Bible we’ve always maintained that maintaining the skin’s barrier function is absolutely crucial. It’s what stops bacteria and other nasties from getting in. And it’s what helps prevent vital moisture in the skin from evaporating. We have always felt that the skincare pendulum would swing back in the direction of barrier-building, rather than removing its protective layers – and at last, common sense is starting to prevail. Link in bio to read more 💫 #beautybible #skincaretips #skinbarrier

Fab Find of the Week: @connockengland Verdant collection 🤍 There aren’t many scents we come across that you’d feel happy wearing both on your skin, and to scent your surroundings with – but Connock England Verdant is really rather special. Created by Amanda Connock, who founded her British fragrance and beauty collection in 2010, with a fragrance called Kukui: warm, exotic, built around gardenia, with notes of Italian bergamot, jasmine, sandalwood… It was followed by Kukui Noir (a more intense, evening version) – but the just-launched Verdant collection brings it all back home to the English countryside, where Connock England is based. Green, fresh – all cut grass, hedgerows and summer sunshine, bottled – it’s just the scent for right this (overheated) minute. Link in bio for our full review 🫶 #beautybibleloves #beautybloggers #connockengland #fragrance #beautyreviews

Beauty Bible Weekend Steal: Naturally Radiant by @superdrug Ice Globes 💖 Forget ‘Weekend Steal.’ Honestly, these could be contenders for ‘Steal of the Century.’ From the moment ‘icey globes’ first launched, we were hooked, converted, sold. Using them to smooth away puffiness and drain lymph is a true instant (well, couple of minutes) face-waker. Link in bio to read more 🌟 #beautybibleloves #weekendsteal #superdrug #skincare #skincarefinds #iceglobes

Jo’s Scent Notes: From mists to extraits – how to make your scent last longer 💖 💨 Body mists may be the fragrance trend of the moment – but how long do they really last? Jo Fairley, co-author of The Perfume Bible and co-founder of @theperfumesociety revisits a classic chapter to demystify fragrance strength and staying power. From featherlight mists to long-lasting extraits, Jo explores why your scent disappears (or lingers), and how to make the most of every spritz. 💧✨ 🔍 Curious about how your skintype, ingredients and concentration all play a role? This one’s a must-read. 📖 Find The Perfume Bible on Amazon – and rediscover the joy of layering. Read more in this week’s Scent Notes - link in bio ✨ #beautybibleloves #scentnotes #fragrancetips

✨ Fab Find of the Week ✨ We’re officially in our @veroniquegabai era - and trust us, you’ll want in on this glow-up. The Aroma fragrances don’t just smell divine (though they really, really do) - they’re designed to shift your mood. Each one is rooted in aromatherapy and elevated by master perfumery. 🌿💫 🌙 SOUL – grounding & calming, with lavender and frankincense. Perfect pre-yoga. 🌹 BODY – sensual & balancing, with rose and patchouli. Think: fragrance with benefits. ☀️ HEART – citrusy joy in a bottle. Think sunshine and confidence. Plus: the 10ml sizes are travel-ready, and the luxe atomiser? Normally £85, now just £25. ✈️✨ Explore all three - and feel different in the best way. Link in bio 💕 #beautybibleloves #fabfindoftheweek #fragrance #aromatherapy #perfumery

🌟 Beauty Bible Weekend Steal: @faithinnature_uk Body Washes (in aluminium packaging!) 🌟 Aluminium is the most commonly and easily recycled packaging material in the world. So here’s to pioneering naturals brand Faith in Nature, who have switched from plastic to aluminium for their brilliant Body Washes. Refills are available (Faith in Nature offer mahoosive five litre sizes!). Simply remove pump to refill, pour in replenishments, and put the pump back on. And ultimately, if you need to, simply rinse out the bottle and throw it in with your other cans. (That day will be some way off, we predict.) They are, in fact, infinitely recyclable. Link in bio to read more 🌿🫶✨ #faithinnature #sustainableproducts #bodywash #weekendsteal #beautybibleloves

Sarah’s Health Notes: Find your own ‘growlery’ Ever heard of a growlery? 📚 Years ago, Sarah read Charles Dickens’ Bleak House and made the delightful discovery of a ‘growlery’ A special room for retreating when life got overwhelming – a place to think, grumble, or simply be alone. Sarah created her own version – a grumpery, first a small terrace during the time she lived in London where she’d go to let off steam (husband wisely knew to stay clear). Later, it became something deeper: a sanctuary. Sarah then realised that a growlery/grumpery can also be a sanctuary. For 23 years her beloved horses provided just that - brushing, riding, mucking out – always present, never distracted. They gently demanded it. When the horses were gone, she realised she missed more than them. She missed that space. So now? It’s a spare room no one uses. A long, aimless train ride with a novel. Lying in a field, staring at clouds. Even grump-digging buttercups in the garden. The point isn’t the place. It’s the pause. The self-kindness. The decision not to snap or spiral – to soothe instead. And to come back a little more whole. 🌀 Whether it’s a spare office, a locked bathroom door, or five quiet minutes in your car – maybe it’s time to find your own growlery. #Growlery #MindfulMoments #HealthNotes #EmotionalReset #WellbeingSpace

✨ Win @the_littlesoapcompany Eco Warrior Family Set (12 to be won, each worth £30) ✨ We’ve long loved this all-British, B Corp-certified brand for their skin-kind, planet-loving soaps – and this bundle has something for everyone (yep, even the baby and the dog 🐾). With bars for body, hair, face, and even a genius little storage tin – it makes the perfect treat or gift. 💝 You could win: 🌿 All Over Body Bar – creamy, shea butter-rich & multi-award-winning 💆‍♀️ Nourishing Shampoo Bar – soft, shiny hair (and multi-award-winning too!) 🧔 Men’s Edit Body Bar – balancing, anti-inflammatory + smells amazing 😊 Sensitive Facial Bar – gentle enough for the most delicate skin 🌙 Relaxing Bedtime Hair & Body Bar – dreamy 2-in-1 for babies & beyond 🧼 Soap Storage Tin – perfect for keeping your bars fresh and tidy Enter now via the link in bio 🫶 ⏰ Closes Weds 16th July 2025 #SoapGoals #EcoWarrior #LittleSoapCompany #BeautyBibleLoves #NaturalBeauty #PlasticFreeLiving

We 💚 our job! Especially when it means a morning of smelling gorgeous new fragrances @kga_beauty_pr ‘Scent Market’ summer showcase, several of which are coming to Jo’s Scent Notes soon… So summery and beautifully styled - loved the fresh juices, the colours, and being given a green string bag and told: fill it with fresh fruit! 🍎🥑🍋🍏🍊🥝🍌🍋 Fave new discoveries: the cutest bottles for @mcmworldwide , with their animal heads (the rabbit is just the freshest, most summery Cologne) ⭐️ @tocca Disvovery Set - the whole range in one gorgeous tin (and bonus scents) ⭐️ both the new @kenzo Indigo fragrances (missed taking a pic!) ⭐️ the MOST stunning bottle for @themerchantofvenice - Harrods exclusive (where else?) ⭐️ the new ‘Pop’ from @katespadeny Smells like summer - and it certainly felt like that, on a perfect June day in Fitzrovia… 🍌🍊🍎🥑🍋🍏🥝🍋‍🟩 #kga #fragrancelaunches #summerscents

Fab Find of the Week: @reia_store Handcare and Bodycare 🥰 We applaud the actions of beauty brands – and there are plenty of them – to embrace sustainability. But Reia, which we recently encountered at 2025’s Chelsea Flower Show, are making it easier than any other we’ve seen. Reia make truly gorgeous all-natural handcare and bodycare, with a small collection thus far, free from SLS/SLES, parabens and mineral oils. The products smell LOVELY – FEN is lime leaf, amber and vetiver are the key notes listed, with a scent that is designed to be ‘reminscent of the tangled hawthorns and rich flora found in British hedgerows’, we’re told. SILVA, meanwhile, blends juniper, petitgrain and rose geranium, for ‘a restorative experience with lasting warmth and depth.’ For bodies, there is VERDE – green leaves and grasses (we get vetiver), to send ‘your senses into fields dappled with sunlight.’ To us, they’re all just beautifully aromatic and natural-smelling. Link in bio for the full review 🌟 #fabfindoftheweek #naturalbodycare #naturalproducts #beautybibleloves

Beauty Steal - @ceraveuki Travel Sizes 🤍🛫 Sure, their packaging might not win design awards - but when it comes to soothing sensitive, dry, or overworked skin, this brand delivers every time. The Hydrating Cleanser and Moisturising Cream are two of the most dependable go-tos for anyone dealing with dryness, eczema, or post-sun irritation. This handy travel duo (£13.50) is ideal for holidays: the cleanser gently removes sunscreen and daily grime without stripping skin, while the cream gives a much-needed hydration and barrier boost. Both are fragrance-free, ceramide-rich, and gentle as anything - perfect for skin that’s easily thrown off by heat or active ingredients. Created by dermatologists, CeraVe’s mission has always been about strengthening the skin barrier, and it shows. Sexy? No. Effective? Absolutely… 🧴 Hydrating Cleanser (88ml) 🧴 Moisturising Cream (50ml) 💸 £13.50 #CeraVe #SensitiveSkin #SkincareThatWorks #TravelBeauty #DermApproved #BeautySteal #BeautyBibleLoves

💖 Win the shortlisted entries for the CEW/Givaudan Responsible Beauty Award (worth over £450) 💖 This spring, Jo once again joined the expert judging panel for the prestigious CEW Givaudan Responsible Beauty Awards, celebrating excellence and innovation in sustainable beauty. Alongside a dream team of industry pros – including Wren Holmes, Lisa Oxenham, Aisling Connaughton, Amarjit Sahota and Teresa Flint-Rojas – Jo tested, sniffed, and sampled her way through some of the most exciting products in natural beauty, all under the guidance of Givaudan’s Maxine Canham. ✨ And now, YOU can experience the magic. ✨ One lucky Beauty Bible follower will win the entire curated collection of shortlisted products – yes, even the top-secret winners! – from this year’s judging session. This prize includes standout stars like: 🌸 @paiskincare barrier-boosting in-shower duo 🌿 @nealsyardremedies iconic Frankincense Serum 💧 @trilogyproducts glow-getting Vitamin CL Super Serum 🛁 @rehabyourhair clever, travel-friendly Shampoo Sheets 🌹 @nyitacollection ultra-luxe, cleaner-burning Rose Candle 🍃 @beautykitchen ultra-pure Aloe Vera Gel An exceptional edit of sustainable, effective beauty at its best. 🤩 To enter, tap the link in bio. Entries close Wednesday 9th July 2025 – don’t miss your chance! @cew_uk @givaudanperfume #beautybibleloves #prizedraw #skincare #responsiblebeauty #win #sustainablebeautyproducts

Jo’s Scent Notes: @cologneandcotton Cinna 🤍 Slipping between crisp, clean sheets is one of life’s simplest pleasures — and long before The White Company was even a sparkle in Chrissie Rucker’s eye, Cologne & Cotton was already delivering bedlinen dreams from its charming spot on Kensington Church Street. To this day, their linens remain utterly sublime (don’t miss the hand-embroidered collections), but the magic doesn’t stop there. Step into a Cologne & Cotton store and you’ll discover a world of beautifully curated scented treasures — think Fragonard, Goutal Paris, Lalique, Durance, and the iconic Wiberg’s Pine Bath Essence (now sporting a chic Art Deco makeover). Recently, there was a long-overdue return visit - this time to their Marylebone store. The linen cupboard may be well stocked these days, but the draw was Cologne & Cotton’s newly relaunched and beautifully packaged fragrance collection. And what a joy to be introduced to the brand’s founders: sisters Vicky Shepherd and Jenny Deeming, who launched the business back in 1989 and remain very much at the helm. Link in bio for the full review ✨ #beautybibleloves #scentnotes

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