Tag: Skincare
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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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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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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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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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