Tag: Skincare
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February 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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The era of express facials: How to achieve glowing skin in minutes, not hours
Back when glass skin first caught our attention in the Western world (2017 – the year of Instagram stories and Beyoncé posting that now-iconic floral portrait to announce her pregnancy, for context), it came packaged as a meticulous 10-step routine we were meant to follow to the T. Remember those days? We still all want…
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All about My Skin Feels, the food waste skincare brand that made an impression on Dragon’s Den
We have seen a handful of skincare brands trying their luck on Dragons’ Den over the years – names like Faace, which scored investment and grew into a stocked‑in‑retail success story, and NINI Organics, which helped propel organic beauty into the spotlight with its pioneering natural formulations. What we haven’t seen on the Den is…
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This month in beauty: the most exciting launches to know
January might be the month to slow down in our personal lives, but guess who’s working around the clock at any given time of the year? Beauty brands, of course. Now is actually the perfect moment to take a good look at your skincare and makeup shelves and do a little winter cleaning. Are there…
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Sol de Janeiro just launched its new Rosa Charmosa line, and it works like a charm
If any brand can make rose scents feel appealing again, it’s Sol de Janeiro. Overused, often powdery, and usually tied to a more mature clientele (very much the opposite of Sol de Janeiro’s young crowd), rose isn’t an obvious choice for a brand best known for pistachio, caramel, and summer-coded body care. And yet, Sol…
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The best rich creams for winter, from £14 to £200, tried and tested
Come the colder months, and suddenly your face is drier than your least favourite aunt’s personality on Christmas Eve (that one). Dry patches start to appear, and what was once bouncy, fresh, glowing skin is now desert-dry and lacklustre. Your usual moisturiser gets soaked in about 1.1 milliseconds, and unless you’re religious about reapplying, you’ll…
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Here are the under-eye patches you need to revive tired, post-festive season eyes
Anyone who claims they emerge from the festive season glowing, well-rested, and brimming with energy – ready to smash an over-ambitious (borderline delusional) list of New Year’s goals – is welcome to retrain as a professional liar. Between the late nights, the cold, the gloom, and the sheer weight of an entire year catching up…
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For her: These are the coolest beauty gift sets under £50 this Christmas
By the time December rolls around, it feels like 80% of our brainpower is spent on one thing: gifts. Who still needs one? What will actually impress the mother-in-law? And does that third cousin you only see once at Christmas lunch really need a present this year? Finding the right gift can be deceptively tricky…
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Winter lashes 101: What really happens to your lashes during cold months, and how to keep them healthy
Did you know your eyelashes have a life cycle just like the hair on your head? Or that they respond to winter weather in ways most of us never even notice – until a rogue lash lands on your cheek every other day or your mascara stops behaving? Most of us obsess over hair oils,…
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SOS: These are THE products that will soothe irritated skin
We’ve all been there – that moment when your skin suddenly feels red, tight, or unusually sensitive for no clear reason. Maybe it’s a reaction to a new product, a little too much exfoliation, or even stress taking a toll on your skin’s balance. Whatever the cause, irritation can throw off your whole day. The…
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