Beauty

Nigella Lawson reveals the £3.30 beauty product she can't live without

Don't you just love it when a celebrity declares their love for a cheap as chips make-up product?

It's so gratifying to know that you don't have to be a millionaire or have your own personal make-up artist to get the A-list look.

The latest famous face to share their favourite sub-£5 beauty buy is Nigella Lawson, who says she can't be without Essence Lash Princess False Lash...

Should we all be using vegan beauty products?

Maybe you've been considering going vegan, or maybe you've already started cutting down on the amount of meat and dairy products you eat, whether it's for environmental or animal cruelty reasons.

But have you considered that it's not just your diet that needs attention if you want to avoid animal-derived products?

Your bathroom shelf or make-up bag could be full of animal...

Meghan brings the bouffant back: Here's how to create her elegant up-do

The Duchess of Sussex made her latest stylish appearance wearing head-to-toe red while attending a roundtable discussion on gender equality at Windsor Castle – but it wasn't just Meghan's outfit that got people talking.

The royal is known for her signature messy bun, but today she debuted a gorgeous bouffant up-do with a few loose tendrils to go with her V-neck jumper, leather Hugo...

These are the skincare steps you should never skip, according to an expert

Ever since the K-beauty boom happened a few years ago, we've seen a flood of new skincare products on the market inspired by the infamous 12-step routine that many Korean women are said to diligently complete twice a day.

Essences, ampoules, sheet masks and lotions (nope, not the body kind) are just a few of the words we've had to add to our beauty lexicon, with brands claiming that...

Strictly's Dianne Buswell talks self-acceptance and backstage beauty tips

Watching her waltz, tango and jive expertly every week on Strictly Come Dancing, beaming away and never putting a foot wrong, you would think Dianne Buswell was born with boundless confidence – but that wasn't always the case.

"As a dancer, there are so many issues, you know? Underarms was one of them, for sure," says the 30-year-old, who partnered with Dove on the #ArmsUp campaign...

These are the skincare steps you should never skip, according to an expert

A dermatology pro sets out the essentials of your morning and evening skin routine.

Ever since the K-beauty boom happened a few years ago, we’ve seen a flood of new skincare products on the market inspired by the infamous 12-step routine that many Korean women are said to diligently complete twice a day.

Essences, ampoules, sheet masks and lotions (nope, not the body kind)...

You can now recycle contact lenses: What other cosmetics can you recycle – and how?

The UK's first contact lens recycling scheme has been announced, offering the nation's 3.7 million lens wearers the chance to dispose of their lenses at public drop-off points, or via home collection.

The initiative, launched by Johnson and Johnson Vision in partnership with TerraCycle, aims to reduce plastic waste in landfills and waterways – currently 20% of wearers report they...

The 4 types of wrinkles and what you can do about them – according to an expert

There’s been a shift in the beauty industry in recent years, away from the concept of ‘anti-ageing’. Women no longer want to stop time, they want to optimise their skin health and look the best version of themselves, whatever their age. It’s a change we thoroughly support, but when all’s said and done, who doesn’t want a bit of help where wrinkles are concerned? Understanding how and why...

Thinking about getting some ink? 7 things you must consider according to Ed Sheeran's tattooist

Getting your first tattoo can be really exciting, especially if you've been thinking about it for a long time.

But even if you think you're 100% ready to go under the needle, having planned and contemplated the design for months – or even years – there might still be some factors you haven't considered.

"I've been getting tattoos for over 27 years now and I regret a lot of...

Over 50? These are the 7 things you must do to look after your skin, according to Liz Earle

After three decades in the world of beauty and wellbeing, there are few people better equipped to dole out skincare advice than Liz Earle (pictured).

Starting out as a beauty writer, before going on to co-create her hugely successful eponymous skincare brand – the brand's Cleanse & Polish has been a cult hit for years – Liz later sold the business and has now founded Liz Earle...

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