skin

Back in the day charcoal was the go-to ingredient for oily skin. I remember growing up seeing adverts with smiling women with their T-zone coated in a rich black paste promising to halt breakouts and minimise pores. Since then, skincare has moved on leaps and bounds and there are dozens of newer ingredients that help calm oiliness and improve skin texture such as salicylic acid and niacinamide. And while nothing can actually make your pores smaller these wonder ingredients do help to declog and even out texture. Saying that, I really do believe that a good charcoal mask is a quick-fire way to pull oil and grime from pores and prep the skin pre-makeup if you’re an oily/combination skin type like me. I’ve tried loads that have dried out my skin as I have a combo skin type but the below ...

And while shopping for beauty has always been difficult, over the past few years, things became even trickier. The pandemic closed physical retailers (some for good) and online shopping now reigns supreme. The trouble with this is that the success of our beauty choices relies heavily on in-person interactions. Without physical stores, we can’t test products before we buy them and there’s no salesperson on hand to call on for advice. Instead, we blindly click add to basket and keep our fingers crossed until it arrives. I’ll be honest, I used to hate shopping for beauty online. Brands simply weren’t providing adequate resources to ensure we, the customer, were making the right decision and refused to be any more lenient when it came to refunds. On top of that, even as a beauty editor, I stru...

As my skin became gradually more troublesome and my acne began flaring up more regularly over the years, I started feeling increasingly more lost when it came to my skincare routine. As a beauty editor who knows the ins and outs of every skincare product and ingredient out there, even I couldn’t get my routine right–so how the hell was anybody else supposed to? When I reached out to skincare experts, their solution was always the same: reduce the amount of products I was using. But how can I? I thought. Surely my skin needs all of these vital ingredients? And the truth, I have learned, is that yes, my skin does benefit from all of the ingredients, just not in separate formulas. You see, I’m going to let you in on a very big secret: layering your skincare products isn’t nearl...

Let me preface this by saying I knew Farfetch’s new beauty launch would be next-level. (It’s one of our all-time favorite destinations for fashion, after all.) I just didn’t know how next-level. So cue my utter excitement and credit card–grabbing once I arrived at the site’s product-studded landing page, where you can now shop over 100 leading beauty brands. The offering includes leading names like Charlotte Tilbury and smaller, cult-loved indie brands like Vintners Daughter. “Farfetch Beauty is the destination for celebrating the transformational nature of beauty as a mode of identity in contemporary culture while championing the emotional connection of how modern beauty makes you feel and not just how you look,” a press release...

Not everyone has found ‘the one’. After all, finding a signature fragrance takes time. You’ll most likely have graduated from your first fragrance as a teenager (Lacoste Touch of Pink was mine, anyone else?) and have curated a couple of staples in your fragrance collection as your tastes developed. Most have their go-to fragrances for summer, which they’ll switch up for the warmer, cosier winter scents, and then there are those expensive perfumes that might await their turn for special occasions and evenings. And don’t forget those affordable perfumes that smell way more expensive than their price tag might suggest. But for a perfume to reach ‘signature fragrance’ status, it’s a pretty big deal. You Deserve to Make Mo...

Not everyone has found ‘the one’. After all, finding a signature fragrance takes time. You’ll most likely have graduated from your first fragrance as a teenager (Lacoste Touch of Pink was mine, anyone else?) and have curated a couple of staples in your fragrance collection as your tastes developed. Most have their go-to fragrances for summer, which they’ll switch up for the warmer, cosier winter scents, and then there are those expensive perfumes that might await their turn for special occasions and evenings. And don’t forget those affordable perfumes that smell way more expensive than their price tag might suggest. But for a perfume to reach ‘signature fragrance’ status, it’s a pretty big deal. You Deserve to Make Mo...

I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention a few other BeautyStat products I’ve been using in conjunction with the vitamin C. Even though I just recently started using these as well, I’m a big fan. Let’s start with the Universal C Skin Refiner’s companion. Just like the serum, this eye cream contains vitamin C. But don’t worry. It’s not included at such a high percentage. (That could prove too irritating to the delicate eye area.) This time, it’s included at 5% concentration. The formula also contains green tea, hyaluronic acid, and anti-inflammatory hemp oil. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people...

Given the miserable, cloudy nature of our climate, do we need to wear SPF in the UK every single day, rain or shine? No. Is it highly, highly recommended? Absolutely. The truth is, although UVB rays (the ones responsible for skin burning) can’t penetrate clouds or glass, UVA rays (the ones responsible for an acceleration in skin ageing) can. So although we might not require the daily application of SPF to the extent that other countries with higher UV indexes might, if you’re serious about preventing premature skin ageing, applying an SPF to exposed skin is the single best thing you can do for it. And no area of skin is more exposed to the sun than our faces. While the majority of our body remains protected underneath clothes, our faces lap up all of the damaging UVA rays that co...

What you want to avoid are overly aggressive mechanical exfoliants, which can cause damage no matter your skin type or age. “Any scrubs with large particles like apricot pits should be avoided, as they can cause micro-tears in the skin at any age,” Chilukuri says. “Anything that is too drying or used too frequently should also be avoided.” As for how to use these exfoliants at home, not much prep is needed—just make sure your skin is clean and makeup-free. “Do not use a washcloth to apply the exfoliating product,” Chilukuri says. “Use your fingertips and after rinsing off the exfoliating agent, immediately apply a hydrating moisturiser. When using the proper exfoliating product, you should not have to stop your retinol. Always use an excellent...

“There is nothing that compares to finding skincare that actually works for your skin. One brand, I always find, I can rely on to deliver the goods is Allies of Skin.  Everything that I’ve tried from the brand I’ve been seriously impressed with. My skin has a complicated history with vitamin C, the Allies of Skin 20% Vitamin C Brighten + Firm Serum is seriously impressive stuff. Expect glowing radiant skin within days. And of course, I have to mention the almost always sold out Allies of Skins Promise Keeper Blemish Facial. This is what skincare dreams are made up of, as someone with pesky breakouts, this product has helped to keep them at bay and trust me, I’ve tried heap loads of breakout products. It works to nourish problematic skin, unclog pores, tackle old blemishes, refin...

Profhilo is another treatment that you are likely to have stumbled across before on social media. “Profhilo is a glow-giving injectable moisturiser that hydrates the skin. It utilises a high concentration of 100% pure hyaluronic acid and is a completely natural injectable,” says Dr Demosthenous. It works to deliver hydrating, plumping moisture under the surface of the skin to boost radiance and plumpness, with results lasting up to 6 months.  Again, in terms of pain, you can expect to feel a sting at the injection site, but the pain soon passes. However, it’s worth noting that Prohilo isn’t for everybody. “Although it is a natural and safe product, some patients should avoid it, especially if you have bleeding disorders or a severely compromised immune system. Also avoid if you are al...

Rhian explains that toners should be used after cleansing, and before applying serums, moisturiser or SPF. “Alternatively you can tone in the mornings rather than a big cleansing ritual, especially if you’ve thoroughly cleansed the night before.” she says. Simply pour a little on to a reusable cotton round and swipe over the skin. So, if you’re on the the hunt for the best toner for your skin type, what should you look for? “If you have a sensitive, dry skin type, perhaps an alcohol-free flower water might suit your skin. Or if your skin has excess oil, I would recommend a salicylic-based toner to nibble away at the dead skin cells and clear congested skin,” she says. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagi...