Columns
Read the latest from our award-winning columnists, including Sarah Vine, Imogen Edwards-Jones, Christa D'Souza and more, on topics ranging from anti-ageing to sensitive skin to motherhood and beyond
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 >>>
Elle Macpherson
Elle Macpherson: “After 50, I couldn’t rely on my genes for wellbeing”
April 15th 2018
Our columnist talks everything belly-related from bloating to gut feelings and why, at 54, a flat stomach involves work but not punishing yourself. Chocolate mousse for breakfast is involved... >>>
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 >>>
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… >>>
A Healthy Curiosity
6 surprising reasons to stick to a healthy lifestyle
April 3rd 2018
Ready to fall off the health wagon? Peta Bee has six unexpected reasons why you shouldn't >>>
Wellbeing
Why the way you eat is causing your stomach issues
April 3rd 2018
According to Ayurveda, how you eat is just as important as what you’re eating. Jillian Lavender shares her five tips for improving both your digestive and emotional wellbeing >>>
To Buy For
To Buy For: the clump-free vibrating mascara that's less than the price of your lunch
March 31st 2018
A mascara for under a tenner with a three-speed vibrating wand? Dismiss it and miss out says Sarah Vine >>>
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 >>>
The Makeup Maniac
The best makeup for hayfever sufferers
March 28th 2018
Runny eyes and sneezing sending your makeup on its way? Here's how not to let high pollen counts sabotage your maquillage >>>
To Buy For
To Buy For: the concealer that feels like completely new skin
March 24th 2018
Victoria Woodhall is sold on a new beauty innovation for dark circles and pigmentation >>>
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 >>>
To Buy For
To Buy For: the saint/sinner fragrance that's impossible to resist
March 17th 2018
When you catch a whiff of it on a scarf or jacket, you just have to ask what it is. Sarah Vine is in love with Frederic Malle's Carnal Flower >>>
The Makeup Maniac
Your post-eyelash extension rehab plan
March 16th 2018
If you’re taking a break from the lash bar to save your cash or reacquaint yourself with your natural lashes, we’ve got coping strategies for you. From how to deal with brittle, stubby eyelashes to primers and mascaras to ‘grow your own’, extension addicts pay attention… >>>
Doing It All
10 sleep rules for new mums - from someone who's been there
March 16th 2018
Sleep deprivation is as debilitating as being drunk. Whether it's insomnia or a baby keeping you awake at night, sleep expert Dr Guy Meadows has given Emma Bartley some tips on coping >>>
To Buy For
To buy for: the shampoo that’s Botox for hair
March 9th 2018
For healthy age-proofed hair this shampoo is your life insurance policy >>>
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 means little when it comes to what we’re putting on our sensitive skin. Judy Johnson reports >>>
A Healthy Curiosity
Is bacon really going to give you cancer?
March 5th 2018
Processed meat has been classed as a Group 1 carcinogen - but are bacon sandwiches really going to give you cancer? Peta Bee reports >>>
Elle Macpherson
Elle Macpherson: 'We're in a fresh new chapter of change for women"
March 4th 2018
Ahead of International Women’s Day, the supermodel, entrepreneur and GTG columnist interviews 9 women who inspire her and discusses changing times for women >>>
To Buy For
To Buy For: the face powder that’s like your own lighting technician
March 3rd 2018
Since discovering this genius complexion-smoothing finishing powder, Sarah Vine has said goodbye to foundation >>>
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 >>>
The Makeup Maniac
Nars Orgasm Lip Balm is coming, and other Fashion Month sightings
February 23rd 2018
The beauty launches of the future are often road-tested backstage. Here are a few things that we’ve spied in the experts’ kits, and when you can get your hands on them… >>>
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 >>>
Elle Macpherson
Elle Macpherson: lessons I've learned about love
February 11th 2018
Our columnist shares her experiences of tough love parenting, finding your career soulmate, listening to your partner and why self-care is where it all starts. Check out her glow-getting product edit too >>>
