Makeup & nails
Burn, baby, burn: Do lip-plumping beauty products actually work?
They certainly make the lips tingle and burn, but do they actually work, and how safe are they to use? Let’s ask the experts.
- by Nell Geraets
Latest
Spoilt for manicure options? Why you should stick with the most classic of all
This is why the French polish has timeless appeal.
- by Stephanie Darling
‘You look better with less make-up’: Beauty tips for those over 50
Menopause brings skin challenges, but there are products that will help.
- by Stephanie Darling
How long can you keep nail polish on without it causing damage?
There are dangers to keeping your nails near-constantly polished, but they’re not what you might expect.
- by Erica Sweeney
Inspired by Pamela Anderson, I went to a glamorous event not wearing any makeup
What rocked my world was realising how out of date my attitudes were around how women should look in high-stakes social environments.
- by Kate Bell
Lipstick on your collar? Here’s how to clean up a make-up mess
Don’t panic! You haven’t ruined your favourite shirt forever.
- by Stephanie Darling
The dodgy nail salon practices fuelling a surge in fungal infections
Podiatrists estimate there has been an 80 per cent rise in cases of fungal nail infections linked to poor hygiene practices as pedicures and manicures become a beauty staple.
- by Henrietta Cook
The difference between dry and dehydrated skin
The two conditions are often confused because they have similar symptoms, but they have varied underlying causes.
- by Stephanie Darling
This makeup trend might be hard to master, but it’s worth the effort
How to nail the “sunset blush” technique that is going viral on TikTok.
- by Stephanie Darling
The best tools to boost your skincare routine
A round-up of the gadgets that are worth the splurge.
- by Stephanie Darling
Opinion
Parenting
Renowned for their stench, teen boys are now experts on designer fragrances
It used to be that the pungent and distinct waft of a teen’s body odour would be covered by overly generous sprays of Lynx. Now, tween boys are turning to Dior to mask their B.O.
- by Shona Hendley
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