The Makeup Maniac
Anna Hunter is positively mad about makeup. In her column she shares her favourite finds, her hoards of cosmetics and her unhealthy obsession with blusher. The best mascaras, foundations and lipsticks get a look in too, as well as new launches and timeless makeup classics.
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Why matte eyeshadow looks so incredible on older women
August 10th 2018
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 >>>
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The best solutions for small and sparse lashes
July 19th 2018
Lacking in the eyelash department? From lash extensions to lash lifts and primers, here’s your cheat sheet for fuller, longer, thicker, glossier, curlier lashes, whether you’ve got cash to burn or not >>>
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How to enhance (not hide) your freckles with sheer makeup
June 29th 2018
The Meghan Markle and makeup artist informed guide to wearing makeup to make the very most of your freckles, whether you’ve got just a sprinkle or a full face >>>
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The best eco glitter makeup, and why you should make the switch
June 8th 2018
61 UK festivals have committed to banning non-biodegradable glitter by 2021, but why wait? From all-over Love Island style body glitter to spangly eye makeup, we’ve got glitz that won’t harm the fish >>>
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How to use a highlighter, and how not to
May 18th 2018
Because there’s a fine line between healthy glow and high vis stripes >>>
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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 >>>
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Is SPF makeup really worth it?
April 27th 2018
Everything from lipstick to mascara now boasts in-built sunscreen. We round up the best SPF makeup and ask whether it’s ever safe to solely rely on SPF in your foundation >>>
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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… >>>
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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 >>>
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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… >>>
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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… >>>
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Decorté: Japan’s best selling makeup has just landed in the UK
February 1st 2018
Selfridges has the exclusive and Kate Moss has been the face (and cheerleader) of Decorté skincare and makeup since 2015. Here’s our take on the J-beauty brand and the latest Brit launches… >>>
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The ultimate base basics for pale skin
January 23rd 2018
From redness to dark circles to enhancing freckles, fair skin comes with its own unique makeup requirements. Here’s how to handle porcelain skin like a pro… >>>
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Do HD Brows live up to the hype?
January 12th 2018
Brows are big news in beautyland, and some people are going to great lengths to out-arch the competition. I checked out a brow service that brings Delevingne definition to the nation >>>
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6 steps to flawless makeup for glasses wearers
January 5th 2018
Life through a lens needn’t be blinkered; here’s how to make eyes smoulder behind your specs a la Emily Ratajkowski >>>
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New makeup to cheer you into the New Year
January 4th 2018
Because if there were ever a time for a fresh and shiny liquid lipstick or blusher modelled on a macaroon, it’s now >>>
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The best glitter makeup for grown-ups
November 29th 2017
Set off a few fireworks in your makeup bag for winter, because shimmery Twilight vampire chic has never been so cool… >>>
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8 ways to fake looking awake
November 29th 2017
The ultimate hangover beauty solutions, in easily digestible list form. The following also work well for fatigue, illness and general busy-ness… >>>
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20 expert makeup shortcuts for flawless application
November 16th 2017
They don’t call it makeup artistry for nothing - makeup application is a skill to master, there’s no doubt about it. Here are some quick tricks to take you from amateur to pro >>>
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The best makeup tricks and techniques for hooded eyes
November 6th 2017
Jennifer Lawrence, Blake Lively and Nicole Kidman - if you were born with hooded eyes you’re in good company. Here’s how to make the most of them with makeup >>>
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Makeup solutions for sallow skin
November 2nd 2017
You’re searching for it, we’re solving it. Here’s how to tailor makeup to olive and warm skintones that tend towards sallowness >>>
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The best makeup for acne-prone skin
October 16th 2017
Don’t let breakouts break your spirit; the right makeup can smooth over skin and self-esteem, not to mention stop spots spreading >>>
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How to clean your makeup brushes
September 27th 2017
Come clean - how often do you wash yours? Here’s how to give your brushes and tools the ultimate in TLC… >>>
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3 SS18 makeup trends that work in the real world
September 21st 2017
And two that really don’t… >>>
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How to look convincingly tanned when you're pale
August 25th 2017
Bronzer for pale skin can be a minefield of muddy finishes and tidelines. Here’s how to get sunkissed skin without the streaks >>>
