Makeup Features on Get The Gloss
Read our columnists as they try and test the latest makeup trends and products, get the most sought-after advice from our expert makeup artists such as Mary Greenwell and Kay Montano, and see what's happening in the makeup industry
The Makeup Maniac
The best makeup for hayfever sufferers
April 9th 2021
Runny eyes and sneezing sending your makeup on its way? Here's how not to let high pollen counts sabotage your maquillage >>>
Beauty
The expert edit: the beauty and wellness essentials this skincare founder buys on repeat
April 7th 2021
Tiffany Salmon founded skincare and wellness brands Glow Hub, Scientia, Soak Sunday and Tiffy and Tallulah, but what does she use on her own skin? She shares her beauty must-haves >>>
Wellbeing
The expert edit: Wellness essentials author and skincare brand founder Niomi Smart buys on repeat
March 24th 2021
From a chic water bottle, an ultra-light yoga mat and a high-end scent, here's what you'll find in Niomi Smart's shopping basket >>>
Makeup
Why statement graphic Euphoria eyes are a fun look for every age
March 22nd 2021
After a year of being bare-faced, we’re going all out when it comes to eye makeup. Rhinestones, glitter and pops of pastel, we’re coming for you >>>
Beauty
Refy review: this fluffy brow kit went viral – but what do our staffers think?
March 17th 2021
Refy has been a constant sell-out since launch but does the bushy brow look translate well IRL or is it best left on Instagram? >>>
Beauty
How to clean your makeup brushes
March 5th 2021
Come clean - how often do you wash yours? Here are the best ways to clean makeup brushes and tools and shower them in the ultimate TLC… >>>
Careers
6 successful women on how they cope with a bad night's sleep
March 1st 2021
From inspiring podcasts to supplements and reinvigorating beauty products, these trusted tips can help stop bad night’s sleep from ruining your working day >>>
Beauty
How to tint your own eyelashes
February 19th 2021
In less than 15 minutes you can achieve dark, fluttery lashes with zero mascara >>>
Makeup
Maybelline Sky High Mascara: we review TikTok's most hyped mascara
February 13th 2021
With more than 112 million views on the platform and repeat sell-outs, online, Maybelline's latest launch was something we had to get our hands on to see if was worth the excitement. This is what 4 GTG staffers think of it >>>
Beauty
The Expert Edit: 20 wellness, makeup and skincare heroes a beauty director buys on repeat
February 11th 2021
Rosie Green worked as a beauty director for two decades and these are the winning items she relies on every day, including a budget eyeliner and a super-luxe serum >>>
Beauty
4 years of Beauty Pie: the brand’s 10 most popular beauty bargains
December 21st 2020
The online beauty buyers club has helped transform the way we shop through its ‘makeup without the markup’ memberships. Founder Marcia Kilgore tells us how she does it >>>
Beauty
The Expert Edit: the beauty essentials fitness CEO and new mum Lucy Mecklenburgh buys on repeat
December 21st 2020
From luxury body cream and scented candles to budget-friendly hair masks and moisturiser, here's everything you'll find in Lucy Meck's shopping basket >>>
Makeup
Meghan Markle rocked lilac eye makeup this week and now we want in
December 15th 2020
Pastel makeup has made a big splash this year – here's how to wear the trend without looking like you're in primary school >>>
Skin
The expert edit: How a Pussycat Doll wakes up, works out and what she spends on beauty
December 11th 2020
Singer, dancer and radio presenter Ashley Roberts fills us in on her beauty essentials and why working out is non-negotiable for her >>>
Wellbeing
Davina McCall does these 8 things every morning
November 27th 2020
How does she stay so darned fit, upbeat and motivated? It’s all in the morning routine. But what made her have a little cry in our interview? >>>
Makeup
The best skin tints to suit every complexion
November 18th 2020
Who needs full coverage when you're barely leaving the house? Instead we're reaching for lighter bases that enhance skin glow rather than masking every imperfection. Here's our edit of the best tinted creams and sheer, lightweight foundations >>>
Makeup
Blue makeup is everywhere RN; here's how to wear it
October 27th 2020
Wean yourself off the black eyeliner and embrace blue makeup instead; once you see the effect on your eyes you won’t regret it… >>>
Makeup
VIDEO: The Insta-friendly neon skull Halloween makeup to try this year
October 24th 2020
Forget drawn on whiskers, this year we all want to be neon skeletons for Halloween >>>
Wellbeing
The Expert Edit: Live like a fitness influencer with these 12 beauty and wellness essentials
October 23rd 2020
Author, presenter and activewear founder Gemma Atkinson explains why working out first thing is key to a good day and how she unwinds of an evening >>>
Sponsored
5 steps to dewy and glowing skin
October 22nd 2020
Dreamt up by global explorers Crabtree and Evelyn’s revamped collections are here to revive summer-ravaged skin and hair >>>
Review
The best easy-to-apply foundation sticks for on-the-go coverage
October 2nd 2020
Looking for flawless coverage on-the-go? These are MUA-approved stick foundations to add to your makeup collection >>>
Review
The best hydrating primers for dry skin
September 14th 2020
Foundation flaking away? Concealer gone patchy? If you’ve got dry skin, getting base to stick around can be quite the feat. Here are the primers that leave skin smooth and silky >>>
Makeup
Colour-flip eye shadow: the striking makeup look that’s perfect for lazy people
August 13th 2020
For makeup that looks like it took hours but in reality took less than a minute, colour-flip chrome shadows need to be on your radar >>>
Makeup
The makeup look that suits everyone
August 12th 2020
Bronze eyeshadow is the holy grail of makeup according to makeup artist Lisa Potter-Dixon. From weddings to work days, here’s why it should be your go-to… >>>
The Makeup Maniac
Why matte eyeshadow looks so incredible on older women
August 5th 2020
Fed up with ageist assumptions in the beauty industry, Tricia Cusden launched her own makeup brand at the age of 68. Five years on, business is booming and she’s a Youtube star. Here she tells us how to create beautiful eye makeup on older faces >>>
