With sunnier days comes the arrival of freckles, the little brown spots that decorate faces in the summer months. Some of us love them, others hide them with foundation and a whole load of people – who aren’t genetically-blessed in that department – are creating them with makeup. We’re firmly in the love-them camp (ok, and the drawing-them-on camp). Here’s how to … [Read more...] about How to embrace (or fake) your freckles this summer
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5 surprising things that happen to your skin before your period (and how to stop them)
We all know the annoyance of the period breakout. As if the bloating, cramps and tendency to cry whilst listening to Drivers License (just us?) wasn’t punishment enough. As soon as Aunt Flo takes up residence, so do her unwelcome pimple pals but what about other symptoms PMS (Pre-Menstrual Skin)? The 7-10 days before your period can throw up a whole host of pesky skin problems … [Read more...] about 5 surprising things that happen to your skin before your period (and how to stop them)
Vanilla blonde is already this summer’s hottest hair color
When Selena Gomez, Billie Eilish, and Dylan Sprouse hop on a hair trend, you know it has to be cool. Recently, a bunch of our fave celebs have been ditching their signature colours for the hottest new colour on the block: vanilla blonde. And honestly, although we’ll sorely miss Billie’s iconic green and black ‘do and Selena’s glossy brunette locks, we’re not mad about it. Why? … [Read more...] about Vanilla blonde is already this summer’s hottest hair color
Gua Sha: TikTok’s latest viral beauty trend for natural, glowy skin
If you’ve spent most of your recent scrolling through Tiktok (because let’s face it, what else has there been to do), you’ll most likely have come across 3 things: Addison Rae, *that* feta pasta, and the holy grail of beauty routines; Gua Sha. The technique is a firm fave amongst celebs and influencers, and involves scraping an insanely aesthetic-looking tool across the face, … [Read more...] about Gua Sha: TikTok’s latest viral beauty trend for natural, glowy skin
2021 Brit Awards: best hair & beauty looks
Without being too dramatic, is there anything better than a red carpet? There’s just something so magical about admiring the drama, the fashion, the insanely extra hair and beauty – and all from the comfort of your couch? Winner. And let’s be honest- in a year where the closest thing most of us have had to dressing *up* is putting on clean joggers to pop to the shops … [Read more...] about 2021 Brit Awards: best hair & beauty looks