In the pursuit of radiant beauty, the allure of natural products in skincare and cosmetics has become an enchanting revelation. Nature's bounty, with its botanical treasures, offers a harmonious symphony of nourishing elements. From soothing aloe vera to rejuvenating argan oil, these gifts of the Earth bring forth a holistic approach to enhancing one's glow. Natural products, devoid of harmful...
IntroductionIn the vast landscape of Indian cinema, there are only a handful of actors who have consistently charmed and enthralled audiences for several decades. Anil Kapoor, the quintessential "Jhakaas" actor, is undoubtedly one of them. With a career spanning over four decades, Anil Kapoor has become a legendary figure in the world of Indian entertainment. In this article, we...
As city air becomes more toxic, sales of a new type of product are boomingDemand for anti-pollution beauty products is soaring as Londoners wake up to the impact of toxic air on their complexions. Microscopic particles are second only to the sun in terms of their ageing effect, and there is a growing trend toward skincare designed to combat them.At the...
How to boost your luminosity without breaking a sweatI’ve never seen anyone leave the gym looking anything other than sweaty and exhausted. And yet we’ve been sold (and now covet the lie) called the “post-gym glow”. You can however, as seen at Prabal Gurung SS19, turn the myth into reality. A good facial – try IS Clinical’s Fire &...
Disciple is a brand created by a psychotherapist – and it could work wonders for yourThis week I would like to introduce you to the skin brand Disciple, created by the psychotherapist Charlotte Ferguson. The range has been designed with more in mind than just our appearance, also addressing our wellbeing and mental health by infusing essential oils that...
The discount supermarket’s makeup and skincare range unashamedly apes Yves Saint Laurent, Elizabeth Arden and other labels. We put five copies of cult favourites to the testIf there’s one thing better than a cult beauty product, it is a cheap “dupe” of that high-end favourite. Brands such as Beauty Pie are built on the premise of perfectly replicated designer cosmetics,...
Cream beats powder colour when you’re on the goIt’s nearly as rare as the UK winning Eurovision, but sometimes I leave home without my makeup bag. No great hindrance to most, of course, but a minor disaster for me as someone who invariably leaves the house bare faced (my default setting at home) and gets ready on the...
How to get expressive with colourful eyeshadow, plus easy smoky eyes, and a new mascara that’s caused a sensationWhile bright powder-blue eyeshadow (or any bright shadow for that matter) is a minimalist’s nightmare, for the rest of us it can be an utter dream. Erdem SS19 went to town with it, mixing Victoriana with a 1980s look.There are three...
Defined but natural-looking is the goal for eyebrows. Plus concealers with a light touch, and an artful new fragranceSome people are born with brows so luscious, if reincarnated they’d come back as a Persian rug. They are the ultimate face framers. Brows that are sparse can be fixed (I love beautician Sherrille Riley – nailsandbrows.me – as does the Duchess of...
More and more companies are offering skincare products free from ‘toxic’, ‘nasty’ and ‘suspicious’ chemicals. But are these ingredients really dangerous?Their lids gleam under the shop lights: bottles made of elegant black or vivid green glass stand alongside white tubes with bold, minimalist lettering. These beauty products make many claims: to “defy” age, minimise pores, block pollution, plump...
