Category: Beauty
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Are LED face masks safe and do they really work? All your questions answered
Remember when you saw a LED face mask on your Instagram feed for the first time and wondered “what on earth is that?”. We’re fairly confident you’re not asking that anymore. These smart, slightly ludicrous-looking devices (we call it like we see it!) have become your neighbour’s and friend’s and partner’s beauty bestie. So, how…
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Here are the most common myths about SPF, debunked by professionals
The UK is not a particularly sunny country, and yet around 2,600 people die from melanoma skin cancer here every year. That is more than seven every single day, according to Cancer Research UK. And the trend is moving in the wrong direction – incidence rates are projected to rise by another 8% between now…
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New in beauty: the spring skincare and body care launches we’re loving
Spring and summer are arguably the seasons when we pay the most attention to our skin – perhaps because they’re also the time we’re itching to swap full-coverage foundation for a lighter, skin-friendly CC cream and let our natural glow do the talking. Even men are more exposed; there’s no hiding beneath scarves and beanies…
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Let’s talk scalp health: Top 6 scalp savers you need to know, according to trichologists
Scalp care is having a moment – and unlike most beauty moments, this one has the receipts to back it up. In March 2025 alone, “scalp treatment” generated 24 million Google searches and 12 million TikTok views, which translated into a growth of 19% in sales of leave-in scalp treatments across Europe, as well as…
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Oh my gloss: these are the best hair oils for 2026, tried and tested
Few things give you the same instant confidence boost as a trip to the hairdresser’s. Even if it’s just a trim or a blow-dry, there’s something about that final flourish – when they rub a silky, gorgeously scented oil between their palms and glide it through your hair – that makes you feel like you’re…
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Top picks for spring: These 10 scent-sational spring scents are guaranteed to lift your mood
Spring is about new beginnings in every sense and scent. There is something about the first warm day – when you leave the house without a coat and don’t regret it – that makes everything you wore, sprayed and reached for in winter feel suddenly, completely wrong. Scent is perhaps the most immediate way to…
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Want to do skincare à la française? The French Skincare Bible has all of France’s best kept secrets
Need a new face wash? Wander into your nearest Boots and take your pick from the crowded aisles. And if you’re dealing with a skin condition and need something more targeted, the beauty counters are aglow with premium treatments, all too eager to make a dent in your wallet. There’s nothing inherently wrong with that…
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These foundations will give you the most beautiful, natural-looking coverage for spring
We’ve all been there: standing in front of the mirror, baffled at how the foundation that looked flawless in-store now clings to every dry patch in daylight. Finding the right one is a never-ending quest – which explains the graveyard of half-used bottles most of us have stashed away. Come spring, our makeup needs shift…
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This month in beauty: New skincare and makeup we’re loving
February truly is the month of love in all its forms. Whether you’ve spent it coupled up or flying solo with a wild Galentine’s night (plus Saturday recovery), this month tends to remind us that a little bit of pampering is always needed. And if you haven’t treated yourself yet, these new launches are guaranteed…
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MATIERE PREMIERE unveils its striking flagship store in Covent Garden
We all have two things in common when it comes to fragrance: a weakness for French luxury and an appreciation for a scent that actually lasts. MATIERE PREMIERE brings both to its newly opened flagship in Covent Garden. Located at 31 King Street, the 708 sq ft boutique opened its doors on the 17th of…
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