Author: Mariana Almeida Marques
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Yes, hair perfume exists – and ARKIVE makes it worth trying
When was the last time you deliberately spritzed perfume into your hair? I mean an actual scent made just for your hair? Exactly. I didn’t think I was the kind of person who needed hair perfume either. It always felt like the kind of extra reserved for people with colour-coded wardrobes and Diptyque candles they…
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Naked Sundays’ new SPF line is here to give you the summer glow-up of dreams
Sometimes I have to give products the benefit of the doubt. I hold on to the premise that “it will get better” because I can’t come to terms with the fact that a £60 product has just given me a rash and now I need to pile on my foundation like I’m layering a birthday…
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Can the Tata Harper moisturiser fix my dry skin? I tested it to see
I’ve always been suspicious of moisturisers that claim to be both “lightweight” and “fortifying.” In my experience, you usually have to pick a lane. Either you go for the kind of rich, heavy cream that sticks to your face like butter, or you opt for something light and silky (which usually vanishes on contact). Tata…
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I’m going coco-nuts for Palmer’s new Brazilian Coco Cream
If I could bottle up the smell of a beach holiday, I’d probably bathe in it twice a day and still spritz it on my pillow at night. There’s just something about the smell of coconut that takes me back to my favourite summer trip (Playa del Carmen, 2024). Here’s a little disclaimer: I am…
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Here comes the sun: We tested the latest face sunscreens, and the winners are here
In beauty, most rules are made to be broken. You can skip your hair wash day, wear lipstick as blush, or go foundation-free and still feel pulled together. But if there’s one rule you just can’t bend, is wearing SPF. Face sunscreens protect against premature ageing, sun damage, and the kind of fine lines that…
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10 thrilling new London theatre picks for Spring/Summer 2025
London theatre season is going to boil over this Spring and Summer — in the best way possible. We’re seeing huge stars make rare returns to the stage (Cate Blanchett, anyone?), fresh writing that asks all the big questions, and reimaginings of Shakespeare that might just make you fall in love with the classics all…
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Klira says your SkinSize matters, and it’s time you knew yours
My skincare routine looks deceptively polished: a mix of pharmacy staples, cult serums, and the occasional newcomer brand. While I’m the first to admit that I take pleasure in the aesthetics of my overly organised beauty shelf, the sheer volume of products does give off a concerningly chaotic vibe. Are these products even the right…
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How to train like a marathoner, according to world record breakers
Last weekend, the London Marathon proved once again why it’s one of the world’s most captivating sporting events. Among the many highlights, we witnessed the Ethiopian athlete Tigst Assefa shattering the women’s-only marathon world record with a time of 2:15:37. But behind the glory of the finish line is something far more interesting: the training…
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Can you reverse skin damage in your sleep? Trying the new No7 Future Renew night serum
It was the frown line that did it. You know the one — perched unapologetically above the brow, etched deeper every time I squint at my phone. It wasn’t there a year ago and now, it feels like it is practically waving back at me in the mirror. Most of us are told that signs…
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Why cryotherapy is the coolest health treatment to invest in
“Why would you do that?” is the reply I got from a friend when I texted her that I was on my way to a cryotherapy session. I shrugged, suspecting that’s a fairly common reaction from those that have never tried cold treatments. Think what you will about standing naked in a -85°C chamber for…
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