Lauren Hutton makes a case for just ‘soap and water’ at 78
So why is a simple bar of soap, which has been used for skin and bodycare for centuries, deemed so old-fashioned? The industry turned away from the…
The 25 best beauty buys for spring, from £6
For many, springtime shares the same sense of renewal as the new year. So if you’re planning a new season cleanse this bank holiday weekend, we think…
Five of the best anti-ageing products for a more youthful neckline
The closer I get to 50, the more I find myself scrutinising my face for signs of ageing. And I’m not alone. According to cosmetic doctors,…
The best gifts for Mother’s Day 2022: for mums, grandmothers and mothers-in-law
A Sunday roast and a bouquet of flowers is a failsafe option for a Mother’s Day gift (depending on your skills in the kitchen – or whether…
Five of the best products to use for a more youthful neckline
The closer I get to 50, the more I find myself scrutinising my face for signs of ageing. And I’m not alone. According to cosmetic doctors,…
How to prep your skin like an A-lister
A week before a red carpet, Sherill often books clients in for the body treatment EMsculpt, where electro-magnetic waves are used to tone muscles. One 30-minute treatment…
Best Valentine’s Day gifts for her: last minute present ideas for the woman in your life in 2022
Last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts have a bad reputation. Fair enough, a hastily-wrapped box of chocolates picked up on a last minute supermarket dash on February 14th is…
Finally, allergy-friendly skincare that really works
If you’ve developed sensitive skin in adult life, or ever had an allergic reaction to a beauty product, you’re in the company of Scarlett Johansson, Dita Von…
Why ‘skip-care’ should be your new beauty mantra
On the whole, beauty writing is not a controversial sport. But I’m going to let you in on something that might be considered a little against the…
Five of the best products for a youthful neckline
I recently celebrated my 48th birthday. It’s irrelevant apart from the fact that the closer I get to 50, the more I find myself scrutinising my face…
How eco-friendly is your make-up bag? The beauty refills to invest in
As much as we reluctantly think it, there is usually an assumption that for beauty products to be sustainable, there must be a payoff. It won’t be…
Inside the new generation of luxury beauty products which aim to ‘spark sustainability joy’
As much as we reluctantly think it, there is usually an assumption that for beauty products to be sustainable, there must be a payoff. It won’t be…
Five of the best collagen products that actually work
Is anyone else confused about collagen? There are ingestible elixirs containing it, plus creams and serums that promise to boost our cells’ capacity to produce it. But…
Have fillers gone out of fashion? Why celebrities are turning away from the needle
Written in her trademark refreshingly frank way, Schumer’s fans loved her honesty. Because as much as filler can be used to great effect in lifting a jowl…
Emily in Paris just reminded us why this £13 skin cream is so good
Before French Pharmacy brands landed on British shores beauty editors like myself would hoard Parisian skincare on trips to the French capital. Why? Because the French do…
The plant-based beauty heroes that are just as good as ‘tweakments’
1. Intense Overnight Mask – Rosehip and Hyaluronic, £85, Votary; 2. Angel Balm, £55, Alexandra Soveral; 3. Rosa Centifolia Cleansing Gel, £22, Ren; 4. Water Meadow 3-in-1…
The best dry skin advice we’ve ever been told
According to cosmetics education site Tajmeeli, dry skin is the second most searched for skin problem on TikTok with over 300 million views, following winter skin with…
How to fake a good night’s sleep with skincare
It is a well known fact that getting a good night’s sleep is one of the best defences for overall health, but as it turns out the…
The best eye creams to make tired eyes look ten years younger
Despite the warning signs, I have managed to get to my forties without having consistently worn an eye cream. Even though experts have always insisted that the…
From primer to powder, here are 8 steps to mastering winter make-up
Clockwise from left: Clarins Double Serum, £78; Vitamin Enrich Face Base by Bobbi Brown, £46.50; It Cosmetics CC Base, £26; Terry Hylauronic Setting Powder, £33.60 Skincare prep…