Beauty Columns
Read our columnists' take on the latest beauty innovations, trends and treatments
Sense and Sensitivity
Life’s an itch: one eczema sufferer on why she’s ditching topical steroids
August 3rd 2018
Could steroid creams be making your skin worse? Judy Johnson talks to vlogger Zainab Danjuma about her lifelong eczema and why she’s gone cold turkey >>>
Who, What, Hair
5 surprising things that could be making your hair tangle - and what can help
July 27th 2018
Knotted up? Here’s why and the best detangling tools and products for keeping matted hair and unwanted snags at bay >>>
Not Fair
Why the myth that darker skin tones don’t need sunscreen needs to stop
July 21st 2018
Yes our melanin protects us a little, but not enough. Here’s why every skin tone needs to be vigilant about SPF >>>
Who, What, Hair
Why everyone needs to own a set of hair rollers - and the best ones to buy
July 6th 2018
Providing volume, curl, movement and body, these old school gems are a styling staple. Spotted in Fashion Week kit bags as well as airport lounges(!), here are the best ways to use them and the best ones we've tried >>>
Sense and Sensitivity
My Trusty: the clinically-proven budget sensitive skin range that supports the NHS
June 22nd 2018
Forget your aqueous creams and paraffin-based pharmacy skincare - this sunflower oil range created by NHS scientists nourishes sensitive skin in a way that doesn’t feel clinical >>>
Budget Beauty
5 natural ingredients that will change your skincare routine
June 5th 2018
Stock up on these low-cost, all-natural beauty remedies for super-glowing, radiant skin, including easy DIY recipes you can whip up in your kitchen >>>
Sense and Sensitivity
The 10 sensitive skin travel commandments: what to do (and not to do) on holiday
June 1st 2018
With no access to your entire skincare collection or local GP a holiday can be stressful rather than relaxing for those of us with over-sensitive, problem skin. Stick to your comfort zone and avoid holiday nightmares with these 10 dos and don’ts >>>
Who, What, Hair
9 reasons why your hair’s getting greasy - and what can help
May 25th 2018
Hair weighing you down? Here’s why and the best ‘slick fixes’ for keeping excess oil at bay >>>
Hair
Sarah Vine: losing it - my hair loss struggle
May 21st 2018
Hair loss is distressing, writes Sarah Vine, but it's not about vanity >>>
Makeup
The best long wear wedding-proof makeup
May 18th 2018
Whether you’re the bride, mother of the bride, or just a cryer, finding wedding makeup that stays put can be a challenge. Achieve wedded bliss with the following beauty picks >>>
Sense and Sensitivity
The best sun creams for sensitive skin
May 11th 2018
SPF and sun lotions for sensitive skin needn't be a hassle - you just need to know which sun creams play safe with their ingredients. Here are Judy Johnson's top picks, including natural and mineral sunscreens that look after hypersensitive, reactive or allergy-prone skin >>>
Sense and Sensitivity
The ultimate guide to sun cream ingredients for sensitive skin
May 4th 2018
From physical and chemical filters to minerals and preservatives, here's all you need to know about choosing sun cream for sensitive skin types >>>
Who, What, Hair
Hair breaking off? These products and treatments can help
May 4th 2018
When fragile locks need a little extra love, these are the strengthening shampoos, leave-in conditioners and in-salon treatments that can get them back to feeling their best >>>
Sense and Sensitivity
How to stop prickly heat and heat rash from ruining your summer
April 20th 2018
If heat rash is making life a living hell, read on for the experts' (and sufferers') advice on what causes prickly heat, how to get rid of heat rash and how to keep your cool with these remedies and treatments >>>
Not Fair
The 12 best powder foundations for all skin tones
April 17th 2018
Powder foundations have come a long way over the past decade. Meet the best powder compacts that are leaving their predecessors firmly in the dust >>>
To Buy For
To buy for: the facial oil that will make your skin behave
April 14th 2018
It's the super-facialist's elixir that Sarah Vine buys on repeat and recommends to friends to fix adult acne. But you don't need problem skin to love Vaishalay's Night Nourisher >>>
Who, What, Hair
10 ways to deal with post-partum hair loss
April 13th 2018
Panicked about hair shedding following pregnancy? Don’t be, it's completely normal and extremely common. Here's how to deal with the fallout while it grows back >>>
Sense and Sensitivity
Tried and trusted: the best facials for sensitive skin
March 30th 2018
If facials terrify you on account of your sensitive, unpredictable skin, fret not - here are three that even our most reactive columnist Judy Johnson got along with >>>
Who, What, Hair
8 ways to treat a dry and itchy scalp
March 23rd 2018
Scratching your head wondering what to do about a dry and flaky scalp? Here’s what you need to know >>>
Sense and Sensitivity
Irritant-free: the skincare buzzword that can't promise anything
March 9th 2018
It’s the word to watch for 2018 according to trend forecasts, but while ‘irritant-free’ sounds great on paper, it might not mean much when it comes to what we’re putting on our sensitive skin. Judy Johnson reports >>>
Who, What, Hair
How to keep your hair longer for longer
March 2nd 2018
Age is just a number when it comes to your hair; it needn't mean going for the snip. As more and more women are embracing longer locks at any age, here are the secrets to keeping it growing and looking healthier than ever >>>
To Buy For
To buy for: the pretty spring lipstick that suits everyone
February 24th 2018
In our new 'To Buy For' column, Victoria Woodhall ends her relationship with nude lipsticks and takes up with a sophisticated modern classic >>>
Skin
How cannabis is becoming skincare's hottest new ingredient
February 14th 2018
As more countries legalise cannabis for medicinal use, it's also becoming big news for the beauty industry with cannabis compound cannabidiol or CBD said to be a powerful soother for problem skin. Susannah Taylor investigates >>>
Who, What, Hair
Is exfoliating your scalp the answer to better hair?
February 6th 2018
It can help manage greasy roots, calm flaky skin and boost hair growth >>>
Who, What, Hair
How to re-energise your hair colour in between appointments
January 23rd 2018
Whether you’re looking to tackle brassiness, dullness or root regrowth, here are the best products for giving your hair colour a new lease of life >>>
