Editorial obsession
By Madelyn Herrera
Editorial Obsessions is a weekly round-up showcasing our team’s latest obsessions – from our favourite late-night snacks to the most binge-worthy shows to life-changing beauty products.
MINA COLOR PEN EYELINER
The Mina Color Pen Eyeliner is confirmed to be long lasting by one of our reporters who uses it religiously. It stayed 100% intact through sweat and tears at the Taylor Swift concert. In addition to having a range of colors and holding all night, it is vegan and cruelty free, too! And if you struggle applying eyeliner, this brand has a sharp, fine point which allows for a precise application. The MINA pen glides nicely on the skin and reduces smudging for a perfect all-day makeup look!
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BRIDGERTON SEASON 3
If you haven’t seen the newest season of Bridgerton, add it to your watchlist immediately. After a long two years of waiting, we finally got the highly-anticipated Polin season on Bridgerton. Part one came out on 16 May and part two came out on 13 June, but we are still thinking about the carriage scene in episode four. Nicola Coughlan does an exceptional job playing Penelope Featherington and made all of us obsessed with her. We were not only invested in her story with Colin Bridgerton, but also enjoyed the aesthetic cinematography of the sets, the wardrobe and makeup, as well as music. It was so fun to watch and we will probably repeat the occasion soon. Now we must sit patiently and wait two years for the next season, but at least we can rewatch season three in the meantime.
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MOISTURIZING SNAIL MUCIN BY COSRX
This product has been trending on TikTok for months but continues to be an obsession for our team. Used in the morning and night after washing your face, the moisturizing snail mucin leaves your skin looking dewy and hydrated – not to mention it feels super refreshing. This product will make it look like you’ve had a peaceful eight hours of sleep when you actually binge watched two seasons of Narcos, as one does, but no one will ever know. The easiest way to get it is by ordering it on Amazon and it will be an essential part of your skin care routine by the next day.
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DOVE BODY SCRUB: POMEGRANATE SCENT
Our reporter Madelyn has not stopped talking about how soft her skin feels after using this Dove body scrub. It smells amazing and is perfect to use before shaving to minimise annoying ingrown hairs. Unlike other body scrubs, this one isn’t rough and is perfect for those with more sensitive skin. You can find it at your local Boots or Superdrug or order it online. If you want your skin and shower to smell like fresh pomegranates, this product will soon be your new obsession too!
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THE EUROS
The team at Girl Dinner Magazine has been keeping up with England's football team in the Euros this year. While the weather gets warmer and the sun sets later, it’s the perfect time to go to the pub with your friends and watch the match. Many pubs are streaming the games and have the game schedule posted so keep an eye out and plan your next night out to watch the game. The next England game is today at 20:00, versus Slovenia and you can watch at Pop Brixton, which is hosting outdoor screenings of the UEFA Euros 2024, but you should get your tickets in advance before they sell out!
Other popular locations where you can find the game in Central London are BrewDog Waterloo, Peckham Arches, or Brick Lane Taproom.
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