Because, frankly, by talking beauty looks – as much as we loved them all – we’d miss the point. Last night, actors dressed in black took to the red carpet in solidarity with the #TimesUp initiative that called time on the inequality and abuse of women. It’s safe to say that the power of standing up together, or to quote Oprah in that speech – ‘speaking your truth’ – was well … [Read more...] about 5 reasons we won’t be talking about Golden Globes beauty
Beauty
How to boost your beauty sleep
We could all do with an extra dose of beauty sleep, right? The midnight hour is the time when your body essentially gives itself an MOT – your skin regenerates faster, your memory gets a boost and your inflammatory (AKA aging) responses are curbed. Oh, and then there’s the fact that a good night’s sleep immeasurably brightens your complexion, banishes dark circles and … [Read more...] about How to boost your beauty sleep
7 simple hacks to stop city smog clogging up your skin
It’s that time of year when you’d usually detox your body; put everything you consume through a Nutribullet. Pretend hot water and lemon doesn’t taste like an emptied washing up bowl and tell anyone who’ll listen about your dry-ish (no one ever actually gets to the end do they?) January? But we’re taking a stand against resolutions that make us feel crappy and … [Read more...] about 7 simple hacks to stop city smog clogging up your skin
Five of the best hangover facials
As effective as the holy triumvirate of a couple of Ibuprofen, a bacon sandwich and an original Lucozade (not tropical, we made that mistake once, never again) is on a headache and a churning stomach, some hangover symptoms need professional help. No, we’re not suggesting you check yourself into A and E, we’re talking skin repair. If your excess is showing on your face – … [Read more...] about Five of the best hangover facials
New year, no pressure: 7 resolutions you’ll actually want to keep
It’s a new year and we’ve all mentally drafted a list of resolutions that will turn us into better versions of ourselves overnight. You know, the one you’re banking on to release the yogically zen, chia-seed sprinkling, cook-from-scratch, lunch-break-spin-class life boss inside. Excuse us, but we think that’s bull and, more to the point, we think you’re doing pretty bloody … [Read more...] about New year, no pressure: 7 resolutions you’ll actually want to keep