Beauty

Find all of our beauty product reviews here, with top picks from the likes of Lookfantastic, Bobbi Brown and Charlotte Tilbury. Whether you're after a new lipstick or the best shampoo and conditioner for your hair, our writers have you covered. You can also find the latest beauty deals, expert advice and more.

Latest news and advice

<p>No one necessarily needs designer mascara or a luxury label body oil but, for some of us, they’re pick-me-up perk </p>

The best luxury beauty products under £50, from Chanel to YSL

<p>We tested for consistency and absorption</p>

13 best moisturisers for dry skin that offer instant hydration

<p>Look no further for a do-it-all haircare hero </p>

Kérastase’s elixir ultime hair oil is a favourite for a reason

<p>One tube has lasted me a year </p>

This Aesop facial exfoliator leaves my skin glowing and soft

Skincare

Whether you’re looking for advice on how to use retinol within your routine or want to add hydration with a moisturiser or hyaluronic acid, you’ll find expert opinion and answers to all your skincare questions and queries here.

<p>Can you use hyaluronic acid, niacinamide or salicylic acid with retinol? We asked the experts </p>

Retinol benefits and how to use it in your skincare routine

We asked not one, not two, but four experts to answer all your burning questions about the in-demand ingredient

Best retinol eye creams 2024, tried and tested

<p>The skincare ingredient works for every skin type </p>

What is hyaluronic acid? Benefits and how to use

7 best hyaluronic acid products: Serums for hydrated, dewy skin

<p>We tested for consistency and absorption</p>

13 best moisturisers for dry skin that offer instant hydration

<p>Retinol can boost collagen production which in turn helps with hydrating the skin and targetting fine lines </p>

Best retinol creams 2024, tried and tested by a beauty expert

Make-up

From expert guides on how to apply foundation and concealer to recommendations on tinted moisturisers, mascara, cream blushers and so much more, find all the latest make-up news, reviews and advice.

<p>How you apply your foundation can make all the difference to your finished make-up look </p>

How to apply foundation, according to a make-up artist

We spoke to make-up artist and beauty journalist, Rose Gallagher, to find out her top tips

<p>Our testers certainly qualify as brow experts, having experimented with every possible brow look over the years</p>

15 best brow gels 2024, reviewed by a beauty expert

<p>Our testers considered the price, performance and ingredients of each concealer </p>

11 best concealers for covering blemishes

<p>Keep up with the best and buzziest products, often for a more competitive price </p>

Best beauty subscription boxes 2024: Make-up, skincare and more

Haircare

Looking for a solution to dandruff? Or perhaps you're after a sulphate-free shampoo, new hair oil or an upgraded pair of straighteners? When it comes to haircare it pays to seek advice from the experts, and we’ve got you covered.

<p>We considered how well each style held, the number of attachments and more </p>

The best Dyson airwrap alternatives that are worth your time

For salon-worthy results without breaking the bank, these are the tools to know

<p>We tested a range of products, to find out which would hydrate and nourish hair, leaving it looking and feeling healthy</p>

12 best shampoos and conditioners for good hair days

<p>We’ve tried and tested products from Bread, Gisou, Kérastase, Morrocanoil and more for this review </p>

13 best hair oils for shiny, soft and smooth locks

<p>The Spitalfields-based salon offers styling, braids, locs, and chemical treatments</p>

Amazon’s hair salon review: The best I’ve found for my coily hair

Nail care

A good manicure can make you feel more pulled together, and while a trip to the salon is a firm favourite pastime, doing it yourself can save you both money and time. Why not invest in one of the best gel nail kits or a selection of great nail polishes?

<p>We’ve even found a dupe for the polish that only professional nail techs can get their hands on</p>

Hailey Bieber has brought glazed doughnut nails back yet again

<p>From budget buys to salon-quality finishes </p>

Best at-home gel nail kits 2024: Tried and tested

<p>Keep your claws looking fresh, with our tried-and-tested favourites </p>

These are the best nail polish brands to know

Must-have beauty buys

<p>Since using this nifty tool we’ve avoided any patchy toes or hands </p>

This fake tan applicator is the answer to a streak-free finish

<p>The 20% offer is running until August </p>

Lookfantastic says SPF should be VAT-free – so is offering 20% off

<p>LookFantastic is a key shopping destination for savings on beauty, skincare and fragrance</p>

The perfume deals to shop at Lookfantastic

<p>Hide dark circles and discolouration with these expert tips </p>

The best concealer for mature skin, according to a make-up artist

Longer beauty reads

<p>‘“Instagram Face” is very much an offline reality, and one so deeply embedded into our culture that it doesn’t even feel strange anymore’ </p>

Are we all going to end up with the same face?

<p>Elj Abid suffered from a skin condition that affects one in 100 people </p>

Health and Wellbeing

I’m a man who wore make-up every day – I was too scared not too

<p>Georgie Purcell (left) and Yoko Kamikawa were both at the centre of sexist rows recently</p>

Why are female politicians still subject to sexism about their looks?

<p>The Body Shop is struggling to make ends meet </p>

Ode to the Body Shop: Can the cosmetics icon survive?