Summer holidays? Exciting. The thought of having to decant every beauty product you own so you can take it all with you? Not so much. Trying to condense an entire shelf worth of beauty favourites into a suitcase – or worse, those little plastic bags that...
Hyaluronic acid may sound intimidating – an acid, for your face?! – but science shows us it’s one of the best ingredients you could use in skincare. Close to perfection; it’s gentle, loves all skin types, pairs phenomenally with other ingredients (even retinol...
These days, we are all wise to the fact that we must start our days with a two-finger dose of SPF. That is a skincare non-negotiable, especially in the summer months. Sun damage creates some of the most visible signs of aging and more importantly, puts you at risk for...
Caveat: I am well aware that this will be helpful to only a small percentage of your, but I often get asked what shade I am wearing in specific products when i am nowhere near my dressing table, so thought this would be a good place to pop it all, for people to refer...
Finding the right SPF has always felt like trying to find a perfect partner. It shouldn’t just do one thing for you; it should be multiple things all wrapped up in one. Daily SPF is a must, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of other skincare...
You might be used to the odd pimple popping up when you’re on your period, but do you know how much of an impact your monthly cycle has on your skin? Once you pay it attention, you’ll notice a repetitive pattern and know how to treat it accordingly eg: you might use a...
You have a moisturiser, right? I mean, I hope you have a moisturiser (please say you do) because if not, what are you putting on your face in the day?! But do you also have a specific night formula? Fingers crossed you do but if not, here’s why you need to invest....
Want to know the secret to thick, fast-growing, shiny, healthy-looking hair? Keep reading…. You need to be focusing on your scalp; not your hair! We spend fortunes on skincare, but just a few centimetres north of our face is one of the most neglected areas of...
We all want the post-holiday tell-tale tan to show off when we land back on UK soil, but do you return home with a few unwanted skincare souvenirs too? Dry, flaky skin and pesky break-outs put a dampner on that apres-sun glow. When you combine the high altitude,...
I’ve been a beauty editor for almost 20 years now (way to make me feel old), I’ve tried thousands of products from countless brands, yet the one brand I find myself recommending over and over and over again, is Medik8. The reason? The products are packed...
Recently, we went on a little trolley dash around the Space NK store in Westfield. It was the most zen, calming atmosphere in which to shop; no mean feat considering outside of the store was the mayhem of a shopping centre. Whenever they do their 20% off weekends, or...
If you were excited by Glossier’s industry-shifting arrival nine years ago, then there’s five new beauty brands in town and you’re going to want their details. What’s more, these game-changing brands are all female founded, vegan and cruelty free…. NEW...
As we edge closer to 40 (we still feel like we’re about 27 but anyhoo) the area around our eyes is in need of a little extra TLC. Skipping eye-cream no longer cuts it, it’s time to embrace the extra step. The right ingredients, deployed in clever...
A luxe, designer make-up bag may not sit at the top of your list of essential purchases, but it will make you feel like you’ve got your sh*t together every time you reach for it. The best make-up cases are both pretty and practical, allowing you get organised...
Intrigued by beauty’s most effective ingredient but don’t know where to start? So many of you want to incorporate this anti-aging wizard into your skincare regime but you’re scared. There are tales of skin peeling and having to stay inside away from the sun for weeks...