Category: Beauty
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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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Stick to it: The best stick foundations, tried and tested
Stick foundations are having their moment, and for good reason. These compact, versatile wonders are perfect for busy mornings, quick touch-ups, or travel. They combine the convenience of a stick with the performance of liquid or cream formulas, delivering buildable coverage with just a swipe. But not all stick foundations are the same. Some offer…
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More than meets the eye: These are the best mascaras for 2025, tried and tested
Your favourite mascara works harder than Kris Jenner did when launching Kim Kardashian’s model career. And it should. It’s the final flourish to a full face, an instant eye enhancer that defines, volumises, and lifts our lashes, and often the only product we’ll apply when time is tight. Because they have been a beauty staple…
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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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MAC must-haves: The iconic products we love the most
MAC is the backstage staple, the makeup artist’s first love, and the counter we wandered up to in our teenage years, praying the assistant wouldn’t clock our £12 budget. Founded in Toronto in 1984 by Frank Toskan and Frank Angelo, MAC (Make-up Art Cosmetics, if you didn’t know) was built for pros. Literally. It started…
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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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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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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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