All articles - Beauty
Monsoon launches fragrance
We love Monsoon for its unique clothing, inspired by cultures from across the world, and we can now enjoy that same bohemian spirit with its new signature scent - Monsoon Fragrance...
Plump it up with Bare Escentuals' Buxom Lip Polish
This high-shine gloss is a fantastic natural plumper. Infused with 100% pure bareMinerals, it leaves lips looking and feeling both fuller and smoother, with no plastic surgeon...
Sunbeds
If you're deprived of sun with no hols planned, you’re depressed about your whiteness and you want a golden tan whatever the weather, you might be tempted by the tanning salons...
Eyeshadow
Want to know the secrets of perfect eyeshadow? There's an art to colouring your eyelids! Here's our guide to getting starry eyes without going over the top. The right tools Use...
The risks of cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic surgery can be a solution to saggy breasts, wrinkles and wobbly thighs! Today surgery is very accurate, more accessible and even commonplace, but it should be thought...
We love: Ted Baker Body Soufflé
Summer and sun exposure calls for rich body moisturiser, and we've found our dream cream that hydrates without leaving you with that 'greaseball' feeling that your pores are clogged...
Editor's pick: Nivea SPF face cream
Our skin needs lighter moisturisation in summer, so we're huge fans of Nivea's new ultra-light day cream. It's light as a feather, contains anti-wrinkle Q10 formula (our levels...
Home remedies for perfect skin
To get beautiful skin, you're spoilt for choice in terms of products. But if you want something other than manufactured cosmetics, natural home remedies can work wonders for your...
Remedies for heavy legs
Heavy legs have many causes (such as cellulite and bad circulation) and can often make life difficult. Here are a few easy-to-make, low-cost home remedies to ease them. Herbal...
Home remedies for beautiful hair
Do you want to take care of your hair with simple and natural household products? There are tons of natural beauty recipes that are really easy to whip up - check out our favourites...
Caring for and styling dry hair
If your hair is dry, dull and breaks easily, it's often down to excess sebum, bad habits and lack of the right care. To help you rectify these problems, here’s how to care for...
Choosing and applying lip gloss
Gloss makes your lips dazzle and shine, and can also hydrate and care for them. Here's all about gloss! > In the 70s, gloss first came out, adding neutral or coloured shine to lips...
Naomi Watts is the new Angel face
Naomi Watts has signed up to be the new face of Thierry Mugler's iconic Angel fragrance. The Aussie actress will replace Jerry Hall in the ad campaigns, produced by Dreamgirls'...
How to Get Beautiful Boobs In 5 Simple Steps
If you want to show off a pert cleavage, your chest requires care! Discover our natural homemade beauty treatments to maintain a toned chest and firm breasts. The Science Behind...
Home treatments for beautiful hands
It's time to take care of your hands and to pamper yourself a little. You do not need to buy expensive cream Reviews another though. Take inspiration from your gran and make your...
Looking after frizzy hair
Is your hair impossible to untangle? Too thick? Too dry? Frizzy hair is often difficult to style, however with the right products and care, your hair will reveal all its beauty...
Slimming creams
Are slimming creams a con or do they really work? It all depends on your expectations: in reality these creams can never make you lose weight, but they can smoothen the skin and...
Anti-ageing creams and pills
Noticed a few wrinkles? Does your skin lack radiance and firmness? Don’t panic! A combination of nutritional supplements and anti-ageing cream can help you. Here’s our advice...
Tri-Aktiline Deep Wrinkle Filler, #1 at Boots
New anti-ageing Tri-Aktiline is currently tracking as the number one selling SKU in premium self select skincare at Boots. The Deep Wrinkle Filler is a lightweight cream containing...
Which Perfume Suits You?
There's a fine art to choosing the right perfume for you. Here's our guide to helping you choose the fragrance that best reflects your personality. The perfume you wear is your...
Bleaching unwanted hair
Bleaching is one way of covering up embarrassing hair, particularly on the face. It's quick and effective, but there are a few precautions to take note of. Here's our guide… Facial...
From Eek To Sleek: All Your Greasy Hair Questions Answered
Isn't it so annoying when hair wash days don't match up with social events? Yep slicked back, greased-up hair may have a firm place on the catwalk each season, but IRL there's...
Where to buy Pout cosmetics at 80% off!
The bad news for beauty junkies is that cute cosmetics brand Pout are closing their UK store. The good news is that those in the know can still pick up their range of gorgeously...
Nose job (rhinoplasty)
Your nose defines who you are and if you don’t like it, (if it’s too long, too big, hooked or badly aligned) it can cause you to consider surgery. But are you sure you want to...
What you need for a hammam
Pamper yourself by plunging into a 50°C steam bath. A hammam is a place entirely dedicated to relaxation and well being, where you escape to pamper yourself. Here are the essentials...
Shower gel
Little used 15 years ago, shower gel is now widely popular and the choice of fragranced, relaxing, toning, moisturising and exfoliating products is vast. Here's our guide to shower...
How to choose sunscreen
The choice of sunscreen is vast, so here’s some information to help you make an informed choice and choose the right one for you. Sunlight gives you a warm feeling and a healthy...
Choosing your hair colour
After a new hair colour? Although it’s technically possible to go from black to platinum blonde, think about it carefully as this is obviously a radical change and there’s no...
Essentials for your bath
A bath is a moment of relaxation for both body and mind, so don't forget your candles and soft music to create a calming atmosphere! Here are the essentials you need to get the...
How to use essential oils
Essential oils are powerful concentrates of herbal energy, true essences of well being. They are good for the heart because of their beneficial scent, good for the body and the skin...
Face masks
Face masks provide concentrated all-in-one beauty care and pampering. They eliminate impurities and restore radiance and freshness to your skin. Here's our guide to choosing and...
Dealing with dandruff
Dandruff is an embarassing problem and is distinctly unattractive! Around 1 in 10 people suffer from it, but there are easy solutions to flaking, itchy scalps. Read up on them here...
Essential beauty rituals for gorgeous skin
True beauty may come from the inside, but for beauty on the outside you do need to take care of your skin! If you want to look gorgeous, you have to take care of yourself every...
Electrolipolysis
Want to get rid of cellulite, orange peel, excess localised fat, a slight tummy bulge or thunderthighs? Electrolipolysis could be a solution... Who is it for? Electrolipolysis...
Collagen
Although facing stiff competition nowadays from hyaluronic acid, collagen injections remain an interesting method of wrinkle treatment, particularly for fine or delicate skin...
Deodorant
It's important to use a good deodorant to keep you fresh and smelling sweet. Here's how to choose the right one for you from the huge range of deodorants and anti-perspirants...
Choosing nail varnish
Clear, red, pink or glitter varnish: which to use? No panic - here are our hints and tips on choosing varnishes that suit you and make your nails look sublime. The golden ruleMatch...
Gel, mousse or spray: which is best for styling hair?
It's a jungle of gels, sprays and mousses out there in the styling aisles. It's easy to get lost, but each styling product has specific characteristics. Here's how to choose products...
Shampooing your hair
Your hair is your crowning glory and perfect hair starts with perfect washing! Here's how to take care of your locks so that they breathe, shine and look impeccable when styled...
How to conceal spots
On the odd (or frequent) occasion, a monstrous spot in a particularly prominent place can make you want to run away and hide. You want to get rid of it as fast as possible, but...
Black Up shop opens in London
Hip and happening ethnic beauty brand Black Up has set up its first boutique in the UK. Black Up make-up and beauty products are mainly aimed at Afro-Caribbean women, with black...
Removing make-up
Make-up removal is vital if you want your skin to stay smooth and soft. There's just no avoiding it if you want a shining, radiant complexion. Here’s how to choose the right remover...
Facelifts
It’s inevitable that wrinkles appear as we get older. Inevitable, but not irreversible: it's possible to fight these signs of ageing with facelifts. Here's our guide to facelift...
Waxing
Waxing has been borne by women throughout the ages. Hot wax removes hair from legs, armpits and bikini line. It hurts, but it works! Here's our guide... How it worksHot wax is...
DHEA
Have scientists found the secret of eternal youth? DHEA is a hormone the body produces naturally, in reduced quantities as we get older. To fight the ravages of time, experts...
Hyaluronic acid injections
Along with collagen, hyaluronic acid is the other big product used in the fight against wrinkles. It makes signs of ageing disappear, but lasts longer than collagen and causes...
Sugaring
No time to hit the salon and sick of shaving? Sugaring could be the gentle de-fuzzing method you're looking for. It's an ancient Oriental hair removal method that's becoming incre...
Palpate and roll massage
In the battle against the dreaded orange peel, massage can help melt fat and improve lymphatic and blood circulation. Here's our guide to palpate and roll massage. How it works...
Thread lifts
A thread lift (also called a feather, silk, contour or Russian lift) is a non-evasive surgical procedure that reduces wrinkles and sagging but isn't a face lift and doesn't require...
Depilatory cream
Quick, considerably less expensive than permanent hair removal, less painful than waxing and longer-lasting than shaving, depilatory creams provide a good compromise amongst the...
Laser hair removal
Getting rid of unwanted, unsightly hair is possible with laser epilation, a procedure that’s both long-lasting and practically painless. Here's our guide to it. How it worksLaser...
Permanent hair removal using electrolysis
Electrolysis is the most effective method of hair removal in terms of getting rid of unwanted hair for good. Here's our guide to it. How it worksElectric epilation (electrolysis)...
Eyebrow shaping
The time when having thick eyebrows was fashionable is well and truly in the past. These days, eyebrows are shaped more naturally and proportionally. Discover the steps to take...
Spray tanning
Fake tan gives you golden skin without the health risks associated with sunbathing, but you can easily end up looking a touch ridiculous if you put a foot (read knee, or elbow) wrong...
Teeth whitening
If you dream of an A-list smile but you're so hung up about the colour of your teeth you daren't open your mouth in public, tooth whitening could come to your rescue. How it works...
Hair Removal With Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
Intense pulsed light (IPL) uses light to eliminate hair more effectively and for a long period of time. Here's our guide to how it works, plus the advantages and disadvantages...
Looking after your nails
Strong nails make for stunning hands. Here are some simple steps to take to ensure your mitts are nothing short of marvellous! Nail beautyCheck out the essentials for obtaining...
How to apply fake tan
Fake tan is a gift from the gods on those days when you want to get your arms and legs out without looking like a milk bottle, even though they haven't seen the sun in months...
Caring for your perm
Looking after your permed curls, waves and crimped locks ensures they remain light and bouncy. Here’s a reminder of how to look after your curls and flaunt a perfect perm! What...
Colouring your hair
If you’re a lady who likes a change, dyeing your hair is probably right up your street. You can go from stunning blonde to sensual brunette in just a few minutes and change your look...