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Just a quick note to say that I'm in the process of moving this blog from Typepad to Wordpress, so from now on you'll find me at www.OpposableThumbsBlog.com Please come and say hello at the new address. See you on... Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2016 at Opposable Thumbs

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Fillerup: La Roche-Posay Redermic C10 Correcting Filler review

So. Fillers. Where do you stand on them? Personally, though I recognise the dreaded facial slide south that happens in your forties, I'm not sure I want to deal with it by injecting stuff into my face. Filler creams, on... Continue reading

Posted Apr 21, 2016 at Opposable Thumbs

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Stand up, sit down, keep moving - New metric for Fitbit

I'm such a Fitbit saddo. I get genuinely excited when they bring out a new metric, and the latest one is the 250 steps per hour challenge. You might be thinking that's not very far at all, and you'd be... Continue reading

Posted Apr 15, 2016 at Opposable Thumbs

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Spider Woman Reborn: Remescar Spider Vein treatment review

I'll be honest from the start - when I agreed to review this product, what I was expecting was not at all what I got. I thought that Remescar Spider Veins would be some sort of make up product to... Continue reading

Posted Apr 8, 2016 at Opposable Thumbs

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Perfume review: Miller Harris Vetiver Insolent

London-based perfumer Miller Harris have launched Vetiver Insolent, the fourth in their Editions collection of scents inspired by powerful and unexpected moments in life. It was created by French perfumer Mathieu Nardin and comprises top notes of Italian bergamot, black... Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2016 at Opposable Thumbs

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Exploring Cosmeceuticals with SkinCeuticals

These SkinCeuticals products have been in my skincare queue for a long time, ever since I was given them at the 30 Plus Bloggers' event at Omniya London. To be honest, what put me off was the perplexing way that... Continue reading

Posted Apr 1, 2016 at Opposable Thumbs

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Pore no more - La Roche-Posay Effaclar BB Blur review

One of the many delightful things that happens when we age is that skin pores become more visible. At the same time your eyesight is probably getting worse so at least the good news is that you may not notice... Continue reading

Posted Mar 18, 2016 at Opposable Thumbs

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Seriously silky skin - Jan Marini Body Scrub review

Jan Marini Skin Research is American brand we've looked at a few times before - namely their deliciously-scented holiday facial scrub, and their innovative Bioglycolic Cleanser. I'm still using both of those and still really loving them. So today we're... Continue reading

Posted Mar 16, 2016 at Opposable Thumbs

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Cover version, movie style: ReCover Correct and Conceal Red review

I'm pretty cool with blemishes. I think it's OK to be imperfect, as perfectly imperfect as you are. Imperfections and making mistakes are what make us human and unique, and learning to live with that is a life long work... Continue reading

Posted Mar 8, 2016 at Opposable Thumbs

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Bargain klaxon! The clearance shelf

You know how bloggers often do haul posts about fabulous arrays of goodies that they just had to treat themselves to? Well, here is mine: Three whole quid! As you can tell, I live the high life here in (intermittently)... Continue reading

Posted Mar 4, 2016 at Opposable Thumbs

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Review: Magnitone The Full Monty AKA Head and shoulders knees and toes, knees and toes

Recently we looked at Magnitone Barefaced, the starter brush in Magnitone London's range of facial cleansing brushes, and found it to be a thing of many delights - half the price of a Clarisonic and just as good. Today we're... Continue reading

Posted Mar 2, 2016 at Opposable Thumbs

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Finding a Dior Addict Lip Glow Dupe

Dior Addict Lip Glow is a lovely, lovely thing. It's a lip balm that adjusts to the moisture levels in your lips to produce a glow that's unique to the wearer. The packaging is just beautiful and it's a pleasure... Continue reading

Posted Feb 26, 2016 at Opposable Thumbs

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New stationery alert! Kaweco fountain pen by Pen Heaven

Exam season is coming up, and even if you're not doing any exams yourself, just the fact that it EXISTS is traumatic enough, so of course you need new stationery to get through the stress of it all. Thank heavens... Continue reading

Posted Feb 23, 2016 at Opposable Thumbs

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Review: Magnitone Barefaced! Cleansing Brush - How does it compare to a Clarisonic?

A few years ago, facial cleansing brushes were the hot new innovation in vibrating devices for your person. So I totally fell for the hype and bought myself a Clarisonic. It's by some way the most expensive facial cleansing brush... Continue reading

Posted Feb 17, 2016 at Opposable Thumbs

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Review: Hope's Relief Therapeutic Skincare - Yes, I noticed the goat

When you go in the bathroom, don't be put off by the goat Okay I won't This is not really that unusual a conversation in my house. Since I started my adventures in skincare with weird ingredients, the homesquad has... Continue reading

Posted Feb 11, 2016 at Opposable Thumbs

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Review: Eloquence Beautycare featuring Sacha Inchi Oil

Has your skin been like sandpaper recently? Mine has. I think it's a combination of being ill and run down, plus the storms and cold weather, plus the central heating being on. It's not really a recipe for happy skin.... Continue reading

Posted Feb 8, 2016 at Opposable Thumbs

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Review: Avene PhysioLift - Super-sensitive types queue up here

Lots of people have been asking me for recommendations for extra-sensitive skin recently and there is one brand I always send them to - Avene. This French pharmacy range (pronounced Ah-venn and not Ah-veen) has a great range of modestly-priced... Continue reading

Posted Feb 4, 2016 at Opposable Thumbs

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Review: Fillerina Night Cream Grade 2

Sometimes a product comes along that really confounds your expectations in a good way, and this is one of those times. I was given Fillerina Night Cream to try at the 30 Plus Blogs event last year, and I was... Continue reading

Posted Jan 29, 2016 at Opposable Thumbs

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Korean beauty products you need to try in 2016

Anastasia Beverley Hills recently released their new Brow Definer (AKA eyebrow pencil) which is apparently all special and new and innovative on account of its triangular nib. Er...except it's not all that innovative at all because it looks very much... Continue reading

Posted Jan 27, 2016 at Opposable Thumbs

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Free beauty gift offer from SpaceNK

I don't normally post stuff like this but I love a bargain, especially in the unbearable bleakness of cash-squeezed January and wanted to let you know about a great beauty offer. Luxury beauty specialists SpaceNK have a really good referral... Continue reading

Posted Jan 22, 2016 at Opposable Thumbs

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Review: La Roche-Posay Toleriane Eye Make-up Remover

Eye make-up remover - I know, it's a bit boring, right? Not this one. How cool is this: What you're seeing here is the Toleriane Eye Make-up Remover from La Roche-Posay. Little individually sealed vials of eye make-up remover, like... Continue reading

Posted Jan 19, 2016 at Opposable Thumbs

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Review: Jan Marini Bioglycolic Face Cleanser

Before Christmas I introduced you to the lovely special edition Holiday Exfoliator from Jan Marini Skin Research and today, we're looking at a year-round classic from the brand, their Bioglycolic Face Cleanser. This cleanser has a secret up its sleeve... Continue reading

Posted Jan 14, 2016 at Opposable Thumbs

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My FitBit birthday - What happens when you use a FitBit for a year?

It's my FitBit birthday - a year to the day since I started using the daily fitness tracker to monitor my every day activity. And here are the scores on the doors: Over 5 million steps! Over two thousand miles!... Continue reading

Posted Jan 11, 2016 at Opposable Thumbs

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How I went to the gym last year - 2015 stats

Happy New Year and I hope 2016 is treating you kindly so far. I have no New Year Resolutions to share with you, though feel free to suggest something you think I should crack on with. I've bought a Nutribullet,... Continue reading

Posted Jan 6, 2016 at Opposable Thumbs

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Space pirate invasion as Hotter Shoes opens in Brighton

The trouble with being self-employed at this time of year is that the Christmas parties are lonely affairs. Luckily for some of us in Brighton, Hotter Shoes recently arrived in town and invited lots of local bloggers to help celebrate... Continue reading

Posted Dec 21, 2015 at Opposable Thumbs

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