No one likes having to deal with acne but for many, it’s just a part of life. While it’s nothing to be ashamed of, we’ve all experienced the embarrassment of having a zit the size of Jupiter on your chin. You end up spending half...
Is it just me or does cool weather instantly make you feel like giving up on your healthy lifestyle to instead snuggle up on the couch with a bowl full of chocolatey treats? Winter is synonymous with comfort food and without the need to be in...
While choosing the perfect dress for your big day might be your focus, we think no gown is complete without the perfect beauty look to go along with it. Winter weddings lend themselves to beauty looks that are a little bolder and more creative than...
With Winter just around the corner, there’s no time like the present to prepare yourself for the oncoming battle that is frizzy hair. It’s something a lot of people suffer from and Winter’s harsh winds and the constant jumping between cold air and heated rooms...
Winter is the enemy of smooth, soft and kissable lips with dry, cold winds competing against dry, artificial heating tossed in with rainy days. The back and forth of the weather can be a total nightmare, and our lips are often the first place to...
Cobalt blue may have been the stand-out colour of 2018 but this year it’s time to tone it down a bit without losing the wow factor. From lilac to violet, lavender to plum – purple eyeshadow is having a moment and the easy-to-wear shade is...
As a beauty writer, I get to test and write about a lot of really fun things. Makeup, skincare, fragrances...
What could be more perfect for an Autumn inspired shake up to your hairstyle than to take on red hair? While it hasn’t always been a most-wanted colour, red hair is having a serious moment thanks to celebrities who are proving the colour is versatile...
Bronzed and glowing limbs are a girls’ best accessory for any special event so it goes without saying that you’ll want to look like you’ve just gotten back from your honeymoon before your wedding day. You may be a regular at your local tanning salon but...
Intensely hydrating masks are a year-round must-have whether you suffer from dry skin or just need that extra boost after a long flight or busy weekend. They’re particularly essential though, as we head into the cooler months and both atmospheric and lifestyle changes start to...
Anyone who prescribes to a ‘less is more’ approach to their makeup routine will probably admit that it takes the same amount, if not more makeup and effort to achieve the effortless look. And just to be clear, I’m not talking about ‘no makeup’ makeup....
Once a little-known step in Korean beauty routines, now a staple in many mainstream skincare regimes, cleansing oils are continuing to rise in popularity and could be just the thing your skin needs to restore a youthful, and clean, glow. If you’re still a little unsure...
The chaotic start to the year that is awards season and fashion month brings with it a host of breakout fashion and beauty trends, but few have made a bigger impact this season than the ‘cool-girl’ bob. If the start of a new year or change...
There’s not much we love more than a buzzy new beauty tool that promises to add a wonderful new element to our beauty routines, so when we first heard about Konjac sponges, we were intrigued! Konjac sponges first popped onto our radars in 2017 when the...
We all want to look our best when walking down the aisle and usually that comes down to a meticulously planned series of beauty treatments that polish up our edges to send us on our way with that signature glowing bridal look. Planning ahead is key....
She may have been on the arm of an Oscar winning actor but all eyes were on actress, Lucy Boynton, this awards season with the anticipation of what buzzworthy beauty look she would be sporting next. The up and coming actress played Mary Austin alongside Rami...
Our nails can often be a forgotten part of our beauty routines and when left unkempt it’s painfully obvious. A great manicure on a set of healthy and strong nails can make a great first impression. But looking after our nails isn’t always easy, especially if...
Anyone who prescribed themselves a drug store skincare routine in their teenage years will recognise toner as the second step in their three-step, cleanse, tone and moisturise system. There’s a good chance you picked up all three products from the same brand thinking you were...
Inventive ways to use eyeliner has been a breakout beauty trend this season with multiple NYFW beauty looks putting their own spin on the fun makeup technique. Applying a brightly hued eyeliner in a creative way is the new statement eye, and perfect for any season....
The start of a new year tends to be the time when we all evaluate our lives and begin to put new plans into action. One of the most common of plans, is to get our health and fitness on track. Hiring a personal trainer is...
Just like our skin, our hair tends to fall into one of a few categories that indicate the thickness of your hair follicle, the density of hair follicles on your scalp, your natural texture and the condition or health of your hair overall. So, it...
There’s nothing quite like a strategically placed hair accessory to make a bad hair day seem like a distant memory. Whether you’re suffering a frizz flair-up brought on by humidity, are overdue for a shampoo, need to hide your dry ends between trims or your...
Taking 20 minutes out of your day to relax with a face mask was perhaps the ultimate symbol of self-care for 2018. But modern masking is much more powerful than an excuse to slow down and take a break from life. With the trend ever increasing...
People who suffer from dry skin understand the eternal struggle to combat flakiness and unwanted texture and the frequent disappointment of waking up with tight and cracked skin no matter how many moisturisers or masks you’ve slapped on. It seems that no matter how much time,...
Perfect for those days when you want a lighter look or only need a bit of help evening you skin tone, BB and CC creams are becoming must-have products and thanks to their skin loving ingredients, are quickly replacing foundations all-together. BB creams, aka beauty balm...
With so much advice circulating the internet, reading article after article in pursuit of the perfect bridal beauty look for your big day can quickly add to the already stressful planning process. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be so complicated and you can forget about adding...
Celebrities love a dramatic chop and losing your lengths is one of this Summer’s hottest hair trends. From the pixie cut to the famed lob with a heap of variations in between, if you’ve always wanted to go short but never had the perfect picture...
We’re smack bang in the middle of the era of self-care and while sipping champagne in a bubble bath with a face mask on is one approach, caring for ourselves from the inside out is paramount. Nutritionists are one of our best resources when it comes...
Is there anything worse than spending an hour doing your makeup, nailing your winged liner and perfecting your contour only to have it all fade away a few hours later? It is notoriously hard to maintain a great makeup look in Summer let alone adding late...
It’s not uncommon to experience extra oily skin in the Summer and unfortunately, a shiny forehead doesn’t make a great accessory! Due to heat and humidity, the oil glands in our skin are triggered to overproduce sebum causing shine, blocked pores and acne. Extra oil...