skin

It was when I was singing the praises of a certain £6 product that had converted me to eye creams that I took the time to actually take a proper look at my bathroom beauty stash. Upon which I realised just how many other products from the same brand had a permanent home in my skincare rotation. As I’ve mentioned previously, The Ordinary is an affordable beauty brand offering up high-performance formulations with ingredients at their core. Ask any beauty junkie or skincare fanatic about them and chances are they’ll have a couple of products in their bathroom cabinets. Admittedly, if you aren’t already clued about the ingredients you should be putting on your face, The Ordinary can feel a little overwhelming at first. But with a little research into your skin conc...

Everyone’s favourite season is fast approaching and while it’s serving as an unwelcome reminder of just how fast this year is going, there’s some good news. It’s time for autumn skincare (cue applause), and no this isn’t a ploy to get you to spend more money on your face.  I’ve always swapped out my skincare whenever I sense that the temperature is about to decline. There’s nothing like a metaphorical slap in the face courtesy of a gust of wind, to remind me that my light moisturiser isn’t going to cut it.  It’s not just a personal preference either, as rethinking your skincare routine for autumn has some serious skin benefits. First of all, with the sun exposure, sweat, inflammation and dehydration from travelling we pro...

Unlike so many other CBD skincare products of its kind, this stuff doesn’t have an oily texture, meaning it sinks in without a trace of greasiness (in fact, it contains salicylic acid to help bust breakouts so is great for those with oilier skin). Much like all great do-it-all serums, it’s jam-packed with hyaluronic acid for amped-up hydration and plumping effects. However, when it comes the CBD itself, this stuff is wildly different from so many others. Using CBD crystals instead of oils, this serum is without a doubt one of the most skin-soothing we have ever tried. It takes down any hint of redness and irritation almost instantly, leaving skin looking calmed and healthy, without a greasy sheen. However, if you ask us, the real not-so-secret ingredient here is Aurelia’s universally-...

It’s no secret that the skin’s ageing process differs from person to person. While some people might start forming wrinkles in their late twenties, others might remain youthful and wrinkle-free until they hit 50. Skin ageing is a fact of life, and while genetics and lifestyle choices might delay the effects, at some point, it will catch up with you. And for most of us, this happens at some point in our forties. “Unless you’ve struggled with a specific skin condition like acne or psoriasis, during your twenties and thirties, you skin is likely to have been ticking along nicely, living off its own elasticity and hydration,” explains skincare specialist Jane Scrivner. So what exactly happens when we hit our forties? “It’s time to start replacing what your skin is losing during ...

I’m going to be really honest here: I didn’t really think micellar water had a place in my skincare regime. In my mind it was a fancy word for makeup remover, and I was happy with my oil cleanser, thank you very much. Then after everyone, their mum and Rosie HW saying how great it was, I decided to finally give Bioderma Sensibio H2O a go and honestly, it really is great. It removed all my makeup—black eyeliner, mascara, tinted moisturiser, concealer, eyebrow pencil, bronzer and blush (yes, I do wear makeup for Zooms). But it’s not just how well it removed all the dirt on my face, it’s also how it left my skin afterwards: it didn’t feel tight, and it didn’t dry it out. In fact, it felt quite smooth. I did still cleanse with my usual Elemis face wash but I...

We’ve all had those moments when we’ve bought a new dress and unceremoniously ignored all of the other dresses in our wardrobe, upon its arrival. Well, it seems that a lot of us have been doing the same with skincare.  There’s so many juicy, exciting and hardworking products out there. From applying droppers of active packed serums to at-home peels, the options are endless. So, the moisturiser has kind of been pushed to the back of the bathroom cabinet.  With so many affordable skincare brands on the scene who’ve chucked out all of the filler and noise and focus on the ingredients that work–spending tons on a moisturiser isn’t the norm anymore.  Plus, our skin changes quite often and there’s nothing quite like the disappointment of buying ...

Everyone’s favourite season is fast approaching and while it’s serving as an unwelcome reminder of just how fast this year is going, there’s some good news. It’s time for autumn skincare (cue applause), and no this isn’t a ploy to get you to spend more money on your face.  I’ve always swapped out my skincare whenever I sense that the temperature is about to decline. There’s nothing like a metaphorical slap in the face courtesy of a gust of wind, to remind me that my light moisturiser isn’t going to cut it.  It’s not just a personal preference either, as rethinking your skincare routine for autumn has some serious skin benefits. First of all, with the sun exposure, sweat, inflammation and dehydration from travelling we pro...

As far as British perfumeries go, none are more iconic than Jo Malone London. From its elegant glass bottles and gorgeous cream and black packaging to its ever-expanding fragrance library, Jo Malone’s perfumes have become synonymous with our special occasions; cherished moments to which we can return to with just a single spritz. This potent blend of luxury and sentimentality is the reason why Jo Malone has found its way into the hearts of women all around the world—which includes celebrities, beauty editors, and even royalty.  “Our scents are elegantly simple with an unexpected twist; pure and beautiful ingredients that are allowed to shine put together with something that shouldn’t work but does,” says Emma South, Jo Malone London’s fragrance ...

As far as British perfumeries go, none are more iconic than Jo Malone London. From its elegant glass bottles and gorgeous cream and black packaging, to its ever-expanding fragrance library, Jo Malone’s perfumes have becoming synonymous with our special occasions; cherished moments to which we can return to with just a single spritz. This potent blend of luxury and sentimentality is the reason why Jo Malone has found its way into the hearts of women all around the world—which includes celebrities, beauty editors, and even royalty.  “Our scents are elegantly simple with an unexpected twist; pure and beautiful ingredients that are allowed to shine put together with something that shouldn’t work but does,” says Emma South, Jo Malone London’s fragrance and...

A good moisturiser is a skincare staple. Second only to thoroughly cleaning the skin with a great cleanser, a moisturising cream is the most important step in your routine to ensure you’re flooding the skin with hydration and vital antioxidants. Plus, a good one will act as the final step in protecting your skin against environmental aggressors during the day and will help your skin cells recharge and rejuvenate overnight. The problem with many moisturisers, however, is that they can be the most expensive element of a good skincare routine. With clever active ingredients and luxe textures, when it comes to the final step of your routine, you can expect to pay a little more, but that doesn’t mean you should have to. There are now some seriously amazing dupes out there ...

Trying to nail the perfect, natural-looking glow is certainly no mean feat. Trust me, I’ve been trying to suss it out for years. It seems some people are just born with a radiant complexion that oozes luminosity and health. In a bid to replicate this glow, I have tried virtually every single highlighting makeup product under the sun, and I am yet to find a formula that doesn’t give the game away somehow. Whether it’s chunky bits of glitter or my lack of ability to apply it to the most natural-looking places, I have been forced to admit defeat when it comes to highlight. So, with highlighters out of the question, I have had to think outside of the box when it comes to upping my glow game. From primers to serums and cleansers to foundations, I have searched high and low f...

First of all, we want to highlight that by no means are we advocating the concept that anyone has to spend money on new skincare with every birthday. The reality is, although beauty brands would love to have us think that we need a new skincare arsenal every time we hit a new milestone, our skin’s wants and needs remain more or less constant throughout most of our adult lives (with a few tweaks here and there). The issue lies in the fact that all too often, in our younger years, we neglect our skin, leaving us having to deal with the repercussions later on. And sadly, as with most things in life, the best way to deal with skin issues is through prevention. Don’t get us wrong, skin ageing is one of life’s natural processes, but that’s not to say that lifestyle choices don’t have the power t...