Beauty Features
The latest in-depth features on beauty, makeup, skin care, hair care and all things cosmetic. Browse here for longer reads on your favourite beauty topics
Skin
Your sunburn coping strategy
12 hours ago
Applied SPF liberally but still been caught out? Here’s how to deal with sunburn in the short and long term for maximum damage limitation >>>
Skin
Everything you need to know about fake tan for sensitive skin
17 hours ago
Do you react to fake tan? Anna Hunter shares her tanning tales of going from pale to bronzed, with top tips on the best self tanners for sensitive skin >>>
Skin
A top derm answers all your SPF and sunscreen questions
1 day ago
We ask a dermatologist and skincare expert to answer our burning questions around sun protection, from how it works to how to use it effectively >>>
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 >>>
Review
The Gloss Report: Eye creams
April 13th 2018
In this week's Gloss Report the glossy posse do their best to look wide awake as they review eye creams and serums - but which ones actually work? >>>
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 >>>
Makeup
5 budget but brilliant concealers
April 13th 2018
Camouflaging shadows and blemishes needn’t cost the earth >>>
Review
The hair care 'cheat sheets' to have on standby for those SOS moments
April 12th 2018
For a speedy way to tackle greasy roots and rain-induced frizz, look no further than these pint-sized hair heroes >>>
Beauty
10 ways to make your wedding a stress-free success
April 12th 2018
Take the worry out of your wedding and follow these ten steps to make your big day as easy, breezy and beautiful as possible >>>
Skin
The new fake tan textures making getting a glow easier than ever
April 12th 2018
Move over mousse: fake tanning waters and oils are causing a splash in tan land. Here are the fresh face and body tanners to add to basket, even if you’ve not previously been a fake tan fan >>>
Review
Prebiotic skincare: the best ‘good’ bacteria-boosting beauty buys
April 11th 2018
Prebiotics - they’re not just for your gut. Feeding your skin with these barrier and bacteria-enhancing foods can help skin become stronger, smoother and softer >>>
Skin
The dos and don'ts of exfoliation
April 11th 2018
Scrub, brush, sponge or acid tone? Effective exfoliation can be a minefield, so we asked an expert to clear a few things up... >>>
Beauty
10 fake tan tips everyone needs to know
April 10th 2018
From pre-tan prep to finding your perfect formulation, here's your expert's guide for creating a gorgeous faux glow and how to apply fake tan properly >>>
Skin
The natural ingredient promising to get rid of your spots
April 10th 2018
It smells far from subtle, but many swear by its zit-shrinking abilities. We weigh up whether sulphur is a hero skincare ingredient for treating acne and how you should be using it >>>
Skin
The best moisturisers for dry skin
April 9th 2018
Which dry skin face creams are the best in the beauty business? Here's our pick of the day creams that work their magic for dry, flaky and dehydrated skin >>>
Beauty
The insider beauty edit: cashmere designer Marielle Wyse
April 9th 2018
She’s known for her cashmere with an edge – her rainbow stripes and star motifs. Her makeup, on the other hand, is pared-back French chic. Here's what's inside her beauty bag >>>
Skin
How to deal with hormonal skin, whatever your life stage
April 8th 2018
From puberty to menopause via pregnancy and periods, our skin always gives the hormonal game away. Consultant Dermatologist Dr Anjali Mahto explains how to manage flare-ups at any age >>>
Review
Is this the ultimate anti-pollution facial?
April 8th 2018
Ayesha Muttucumaru headed over to House of Fraser’s spa to test out Murad’s high performance facial designed to brighten and strengthen stressed out skin suffering from the effects of a fast-paced lifestyle >>>
Sponsored
Paula’s Choices: the ‘Cosmetics Cop’ shakes up our skincare routines
April 7th 2018
Paula’s Choice and Beautypedia founder Paula Begoun, casts her expert eye over our current regimes and recommends the switch-ups that could make a world of difference >>>
To Buy For
To buy for: this drastically cuts the time it takes to fall asleep
April 7th 2018
This self-heating eye mask has gained a cult following among the sleepless, the anxious, the stressed - and the hungover. Victoria Woodhall tries the power nap in a packet >>>
The Makeup Maniac
Be your own pro: how to do your own wedding makeup
April 6th 2018
It’s your ‘big day’, and yes, you can nail your own makeup. Here’s what a bridal makeup artist keeps in her kit, and why doing your own makeup could make you more, not less, chilled… >>>
Skin
Why you should add retinol to your body care routine
April 5th 2018
It can help fade pigmentation, boost skin’s firmness and even reduce stretch marks. From how to incorporate it into your regime to what to look for in your products, here’s your go-to guide >>>
Hair
7 beautiful short bob ideas that’ll have you speed dialling the salon
April 5th 2018
The following women wear them well: whether you’re considering a bleached blonde bob à la Selena Gomez or are after curly bob inspiration, it’s right here >>>
Skin
High sugar, high stakes: the truth about how sugar affects your skin
April 5th 2018
Glycation: the process you never knew was wreaking havoc with your skin. We spoke to the experts to find out about the not-so-sweet facts about sugar and how to best prevent and slow down its ageing effects >>>
