We have to admit, the word ‘acid’ doesn’t exactly sound inviting when we’re talking about things to put on our skin but we swear it is. It’s actually somewhat of a hero. From fruit acids to retinol and hyaluronic acid, we’ve broken down what they actually do. What does glycolic acid do for your skin? Glycolic acid is a type of alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps remove dead … [Read more...] about Every skincare lover needs to know about these 5 acids
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6 superfoods to brighten your skin, reduce breakouts and slow ageing
Every time a new spot appears – uninvited may I add – on my face, I can guess with about 99.9% accuracy what caused it. That big, painful, under-the-skin one on my chin? Time of the month. The angry ones around my mouth? Maskne, thanks COVID. Diet is another big one (don’t worry, we’re not about to go all ‘you are what you eat’ on you). Eating too much red meat, … [Read more...] about 6 superfoods to brighten your skin, reduce breakouts and slow ageing
6 treatments for an effortless summer – the ultimate guide to streamlining your beauty routine
Okay, so a *real* Summer holiday might be off the cards for most of us at the moment, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t make the most of the warmer weather when it does (eventually) roll around. In fact, when sunny days are so few and far between, it’d be rude not to squeeze every bit of joy out of them that we can. For me, that means that I have zero time for my (usually … [Read more...] about 6 treatments for an effortless summer – the ultimate guide to streamlining your beauty routine
How to make your eyebrow tint last a really (really) long time
You’ve tinted your brows. Everything is fuller, sharper, all-round preened. You’ve seen a world of ‘perfect’ brows and can’t imagine one without. Fear not, tinters, there are simple tricks that’ll keep that dye lasting long beyond your nightly makeup removal. From where to go, to how to care for ’em, here are the four things you need to … [Read more...] about How to make your eyebrow tint last a really (really) long time
Everything you need to know about the modern mullet : 2021’s coolest (and most surprising) hair trend
If you’d have asked me a couple of years ago to name three styles I would have put money on *not* coming back into fashion, I would pretty easily have chosen juicy tracksuits, crocs, and (most definitely) the mullet. Juicy tracksuits are a fave of every insta baddie from Kylie Jenner and Addison Rae to Bimini Bon Boulash. Crocs are a summer staple of Justin Bieber and Post … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about the modern mullet : 2021’s coolest (and most surprising) hair trend