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When it comes to celebrity beauty and celebrity beauty lines, we usually take them with a little pinch of salt. It feels a little inauthentic when a celebrity launches a line and proclaims that it’s all that they use. Sure, the products might be good, but behind the complexions of stars is usually a team of top facialists, expert dermatologists and experienced doctors who help them look their very best. Not to mention that they have access to the very best skincare products no matter the price tag. I usually find it difficult to believe when a celebrity credits only their skincare line for their glowing skin. But when Hailey Bieber‘s TikTok video came up on my For You Page recently, I was pleasantly surprised by her skincare advice. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are l...

According to Dr Anita Sturnham who founded her brand Decree after years of successfully treating skincare issues in her London clinic, it’s also having real knowledge, expertise and accreditation in their respective field. “Most doctor-led brands are based on the founder’s clinical experience and have a strong focus on efficacy and using active levels of ingredients that have been clinically proven to create change at a cellular level in the skin,” she explains. “We see patients day in, day out, and understand how ingredients can impact skin health.” Keep scrolling for the best doctor-led skincare brands to invest in – and ones that I use every single day. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with gi...

The bodycare category has been booming since the pandemic, but now it’s evolving beyond a ‘skincare-as-selfcare’ mindset, and into something much more functional and targeted. Traditionally the preserve of ‘medical’ over-the-counter brands, previously ‘taboo’ concerns such as body acne, keratosis pilaris (chicken skin), dermatitis, and pubic care will be tackled head-on and given the same treatment that facial skincare concerns have been getting for years.  “I think the interesting thing with this movement is that it’s been completely bottom-up,” says culture and trends analyst Alex Bee. “Built on the foundation of ‘body positivity’, which has now, quite rightly, morphed into body acceptance, consumers themselves have been demanding that brands start to talk openly about t...

“A common mistake people make with their skincare products is applying them in the wrong order,” says Heather Wish, skincare expert and education specialist for Paula’s Choice. “Applying your products in the wrong order can impact the way your product absorbs and ultimately the performance of the product,” she adds. “For example, if you ever apply a skincare product over your SPF, or worse mix another product in with your SPF before application, you are diluting your SPF, and your skin will not be fully protected.”  Likewise, if you were to apply a serum on top of your moisturiser, the thicker and creamier texture of the moisturiser would buffer the serum, preventing it from properly absorbing. “I see clients making this mistake frequently,” says skin expert and director at ...

Stop everything because Sephora has launched Cyber Monday deals, and we could not be more excited for some savings on our favourite beauty products. Beauty lovers nationwide were delighted at the news that Sephora was launching in the UK last month, and it’s already become one of our favourite places to shop online for beauty. (A store will be coming in London next year, with further store rollouts expected, too, so watch this space!) The retailer is known for its expansive brand offering and beauty deals in the lead-up to the festive season, so it’s safe to say that when we heard that Sephora had launched Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, we got our cards ready. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a...

This year, more so than ever, I have been thinking carefully about where and how I spend my money. In the past, I have been known to splurge in beauty halls on the prettiest-looking products. However, over the years, I have learned that the buzz I got off buying beauty in this way was always short-lived. More often than not, I was left with shelves of products that just weren’t quite right for me.  To avoid repeats of years gone by, this Cyber Monday, I’m shopping smart. I have spent the last few weeks compiling a list of the products I actually want to purchase, and I’m promising to stick to it. While it’s highly unlikely I’ll be purchasing everything on the list, I certainly won’t be straying from it. Following weeks of careful consideration and a whole bunch of research, ...

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There’s a misconception that makeup can cause acne, and those with acne-prone skin are often told that makeup will make acne worse. “I definitely don’t think we should be shaming people for wearing makeup, as long as they are guided on the types of products they should be using and the application process,” says Dr Mahto. “There is clinical trial data which shows that wearing makeup will give acne sufferers more confidence. Make up alone doesn’t cause acne, likewise, going make up free won’t stop excess oil, bacteria or dead skin cells shedding in the pores or control the spot-causing bacteria.” If you want to wear makeup, then you can. Dr Mahto has a few pointers on how to make your makeup work best for your skin. Firstly, ensure your hands are clean an...

The basic gist is that short contact therapy reduces the potential for active ingredients to irritate your skin, but it also means you can reap their many skin clearing benefits. “For those prone to breakouts or moderate acne, short contact therapy can be really beneficial,” says Perry. “Ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid can sometimes dry out or irritate skin if used too frequently, so this is a great to way to tap into their acne-fighting properties.” And of course, if you have sensitivity, this is a great technique to try if you’re previously found that active ingredients trigger redness and inflammation. “A notorious side effect of topical retinoids is irritant contact dermatitis,” explains Perry. This condition occurs when skin is repeatedly exposed to a...

‘Tis the season for festivities. The party season is here, our calendars are being booked up and the temperature has well and truly dropped. However, as much as I love this time of year, it can be a busy one. The end of the year can be hectic as we scramble to wrap everything up (both literally and figuratively), and if you’re anything like me, your calendar is jam-packed with socialising. As an introvert, I like to carve out time to recharge in between work and festivities, and that’s where my love of beauty and self-care rituals comes into play. Taking time to treat ourselves is essential for our well-being, and this time of year, you can really go all-out on the indulgence. With the sun virtually disappearing by 4 p.m., now is the ideal time to hunker down in the eveni...

‘Tis the season for festivities. The party season is here, our calendars are being booked up and the temperature has well and truly dropped. However, as much as I love this time of year, it can be a busy one. The end of the year can be hectic as we scramble to wrap everything up (both literally and figuratively), and if you’re anything like me, your calendar is jam-packed with socialising. As an introvert, I like to carve out time to recharge in between work and festivities, and that’s where my love of beauty and self-care rituals comes into play. Taking time to treat ourselves is essential for our well-being, and this time of year, you can really go all-out on the indulgence. With the sun virtually disappearing by 4 p.m., now is the ideal time to hunker down in the eveni...

‘Tis the season for festivities. The party season is here, our calendars are being booked up and the temperature has well and truly dropped. However, as much as I love this time of year, it can be a busy one. The end of the year can be hectic as we scramble to wrap everything up (both literally and figuratively), and if you’re anything like me, your calendar is jam-packed with socialising. As an introvert, I like to carve out time to recharge in between work and festivities, and that’s where my love of beauty and self-care rituals comes into play. Taking time to treat ourselves is essential for our well-being, and this time of year, you can really go all-out on the indulgence. With the sun virtually disappearing by 4 p.m., now is the ideal time to hunker down in the eveni...