Is an oily complexion once again your main skin concern? Leyla Tabaksert investigates what’s making us so shiny, and reveals the new products that can put it right – not a teen range in sight… Oily skin is down to overactive sebaceous glands secreting too much sebum (natural oil). And, naturally, it’s our busy lifestyles … Read more
Happiness… it’s something we all strive for and if for only a moment we can grasp it, we cherish it and hold it deep within our memories to relive again and again. What if there was a way you could have a little extra happy boost? Wouldn’t you want it? Many scientific researchers throughout the … Read more
John Frieda Sheer Blonde Colour Renew Tone Correcting Mousse, $8.5, contains an optical brightener and lavender to help reduce brassy hues in blonde hair and revive the lighter tones. John Frieda Sheer Blonde Colour Renew Tone Correcting Mousse Add Shine To Sun-Crackled Hair Just two pumps of Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine Spray, $27.99, delivers nourishing argan … Read more
The weather this year has been anything but normal. As I write, the sun is only just starting to make an appearance, so I’ve been scouring my desk for bronzing products to fake a glow instead. After buffing on powder bronzers and smudging on skin tints I’ve found that, when it comes to faking a … Read more
Kaffir lime For an invigorating yet indulgent way to prep the skin for beach, look no further than this new scrub ritual, which harnesses the power of this most bitter Asian fruit to slough away dead skin cells. Kaffir lime is traditionally used in herbal remedies to aid digestion but Ushvani uses its body benefits … Read more
It’s chilly, the heater’s on and your skin’s dry, itchy, cracked or inflamed with eczema. To banish the winter skin blues, read on 1. Where we live… ‘In winter, in areas such as the Highveld, there’s so little water in the air that moisture’s practically sucked out of our skin,’ explains Dr Bradley Wagemaker, dermatologist … Read more
Must-Try Styles From the slick, swinging tennis ponytails seen at Nicole Farhi to the loose, post-yoga braid at Ashish, this summer’s hottest looks all had a sporty spin. To get the look, start by running Bumble and Bumble bb. Texture Creme, $32.5, mixed with a dad of Mark Hill Cover Up! Protection Spray, $8.99, through … Read more
You wouldn’t hit the beach without suncream on your skin, but what about your hair? Bella Blisset reveals the latest products, ingredients and styles that’ll guarantee a sleek summer look Holidays are a tough ask on hair. The pool, sun and sea may be relaxing for you – but they’re all seriously challenging for your … Read more
Patyka absolis foaming spearmint cleanser What do we look for in a cleanser? We look for more than a cleaner! Why? Because today just clean, is just not good enough! This soap free cleanser is suitable for all skin types and made from 99% natural ingredients. The secret behind the effectiveness of this product is. … Read more
Three products that are making a claim for beauty immortality Barrel of fun If you make it playful, the masses will come. In the minimalist white space of London’s grandiose Philips de Pury & Company Gallery, Lynne Greene, president of Clinique, addresses a crowd of international media from as far afield as China, Australia and … Read more
Take four looks, mix up a couple or do each one alone – make-up has never been this effortless. Right now, there’s a return to brows, lips, liner and all things sculptural: make-up that naturally defines you. Think of these key make-up looks as essentials – experiment and wear them with ease. So here you … Read more
17. Best new high-street men’s grooming product The Real Shaving Co Advanced Spf15 Moisturiser, $7.49 If he’s looking more weathered and weary than rugged and handsome, it’s time to introduce a little SPF sun-damage prevention with his easy, no-fuss day cream. 18. Best new high-street brand Manuka Doctor Skin Treatment Serum, $28.49 This skincare range … Read more
9. Best new luxury men’s fragrance Boss Orange Man Edt, $70.5 This hit perfume for men isn’t shouty, brash or overly complex; just gentle, comforting and sexy – exactly how we like its wearer. 10. Best new luxury make-up product: face Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus All-Smooth Makeup Spf15, $40.5 Joining its sell-out Repairwear skincare range, … Read more
Roll up for the biggest event in the beauty calendar: the annual CEW Awards Take a good look at the products on your dressing table. What’s really doing the job? What’s worth all that hard-earned cash? Chances are, there are barely-touched jars of moisturizer in the back row and cakey foundations that make your skin … Read more
Born rich Bow down, newcomers. This iconic body moisturizer has been a cult favourite since the ‘70s – and it’s not going anywhere. Step one to becoming an icon? Don’t be modest. Despite Keihl’s Crème de Corps’ unassuming packaging, its label lets you know that this is no ordinary body lotion. Promising “a skin texture … Read more
Shampoo Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy Total Care Shampoo ($5; drugstores) This super-sudsy wash removes buildup as it nourishes strands with sheen-inducing vitamins and oils. Curl Enhancer Fekkai Perfectly Luscious Curls Curl Shaper Cream ($25; fekkai.com) When you’re after defined, bouncy curls without the crunch, reach for this effective. Ultralight styler. Fekkai Perfectly Luscious … Read more
Ready to make the cut? Find your perfect fringe (and keep it looking fabulous) with these pro tips. Blunt Talk about making a statement without saying a word! Whether snipped in a sharp line from temple to temple or tapered on the sides, heavy, eyebrow-grazing bangs equal instant drama, says New York City hairstylist Creighton … Read more
Scrubi Nivea Touch of Renewal Lathering Body Scrub ($6: drugstores) Feel better in the buff! This nonabrasive exfoliator gently sloughs away dry patches. leaving skin silky to the touch. Nivea Touch of Renewal Lathering Body Scrub Lotion Vaseline Total Moisture Lotion ($4: drugstores) Talk about working around the clock—the oat extract in this rich formula … Read more
Women’s Scent Versace Yellow Diamond ($67; sephora.com) This blend of crisp citrus and warm musk makes us feel as feminine and sexy as a curve-hugging dress. Versace Yellow Diamond Antiperspirant/ Deodorant Secret Outlast Invisible Solid ($5; drugstores) Wetness won’t be a worry with this stick, which also contains odor absorbers that trap BC and release … Read more
Fuzzy peaches Whether you’re after a Manzilian or a Between the Cheeks (if you have to ask, you can’t handle it), business-savvy duo Jessica Frampton and Florence Gaven encourage customers to walk in and strip. As owners of Fuzz Wax Bar, the first full-service, unisex walk-in wax shop in Toronto, Frampton and Gaven want to … Read more