Tag: Skincare

  • What is double cleansing and why is it so important?

    We all technically know that double cleansing is essential to truly clear our skin- not just to remove stubborn makeup, but also to get rid of everything else that builds up throughout the day: pollution, grease, sweat, and all the other invisible impurities hanging in the air. Still, it’s one of those skincare steps that’s…

    double cleansing
  • I ignored my chicken skin for years – until I found this

    There’s a strange hierarchy in skincare: your face gets all the attention, your hands get at least a special hand cream, and your legs get whatever’s left over. But in my mid-twenties, I realised my legs were the part of my body I overlooked the most and felt the most insecure about. I always had…

  • This high-tech treatment gave me a seriously good skin day

    Facial treatments used to be something you did before a wedding or after a breakup. But somewhere between the rise of clinical skincare and the collective fatigue with DIY everything, they’ve taken on a new role. Now, it’s much less about indulgence and much more about targeted, technical intervention. But if your skin is already…

  • 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…

    Naked Sundays SPF
  • 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…

    tata harper superkind fortifying moisturiser
  • 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…

    Palmer's brazilian coco cream
  • 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…

  • 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…

    Klira review
  • 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…

    Future renew night serum
  • The ultimate spring clean checklist for your beauty routine

    The first signs of spring bring a sense of renewal and an irresistible urge to declutter. While many of us instinctively start clearing out wardrobes and kitchen cupboards, our beauty routines often get overlooked. But your skincare and makeup need a seasonal refresh, too: it may be time to wave hasta la vista to heavier…

    spring clean your beauty routine