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Find all of our reviews of beauty products here. We test the top makeup and beauty products on the market for quality, effectiveness and value for money. From classic red lipsticks to smudge-free mascaras, we've got you covered. You can also find the latest deals on makeup and beauty products here.

Latest Beauty product reviews and deals

<p>Shop discounts on your favourite skincare, make-up, haircare and body brands</p>
Beauty

My beauty writer picks from LOOKFANTASTIC’s early Black Friday deals

<p>Everything you need to know ahead of the November sale bonanza, including the early deals to shop now</p>
Black Friday

Boots Black Friday deals 2024: Best offers to shop right now

<p>Save on your favourite brands like Charlotte Tilbury and NARS</p>
Black Friday

The Black Friday beauty deals I’m hoping for as a beauty writer

<p>It was awarded the title of best powder bronzer in our round-up </p>
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Benefit’s hoola bronzer is as hype-worthy today as it was in 2001

<p>The moisturiser has been chosen as a best buy for acne-prone skin</p>
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This acne-fighting moisturiser ‘worked wonders’ on our clogged pores

<p>We put the budget brand’s hydrating serum to the test</p>
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This £5.25 hyaluronic acid gives dry, winter skin a new lease of life

<p>The products are hugely popular, so you won’t want to miss out on this bundle </p>
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Estée Lauder’s bundle of anti-ageing hero products has 40% off

<p>The designer’s best-selling fragrances are heavily reduced </p>
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Marc Jacobs’s daisy perfumes reduced by 40% – and you’ll get a freebie

<p>With best-sellers including the squalane cleanser and HA serum</p>
Skincare

The Ordinary’s set has five full-size products and it’s now half-price

<p>A unique ‘melasyl’ component works to smooth uneven skin tones and reduce hyperpigmentation</p>
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La Roche-Posay’s Mela B3 serum is a dark spot saviour and it’s 20% off

<p>Retinal can prove quicker than its retinol sibling when it comes to seeing anti-ageing results</p>
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The Ordinary’s retinal is the ‘most affordable and effective’

<p>An expert weighs in on if, how and how much to wear SPF in winter </p>
Skincare

This is how much SPF you should be using every day even in winter

<p>I put a series of big-name brands through their paces, using various razors across multiple price points to remove peach fuzz</p>
Beauty

Best dermaplaning tools 2024, tried and tested for smoother skin

Beauty

Best dermaplaning tools 2024, tried and tested for smoother skin

<p>I put a series of big-name brands through their paces, using various razors across multiple price points to remove peach fuzz</p>
<p>And it’s a complete day-to-night routine </p>
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Three of my favourite CeraVe products are currently reduced

<p>A little of these concentrates goes a long way – a pea sized amount is enough to reap the benefits </p>
Skincare

Best anti-ageing serums that target wrinkles, dark spots and dullness

<p>The gradient eyeshadow trend is peaking over the horizon once more</p>
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Smokey eye tutorial, according to experts

<p>Snap up the bundle and prepare to supercharge your skincare routine </p>
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The Ordinary’s anti-ageing set has been reduced to less than £15

<p>Snap up the bundle and prepare to supercharge your skincare routine </p>
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The Ordinary’s anti-ageing set has been reduced to less than £15

<p>The brand’s hot cloth cleanser is a cult skincare sensation</p>
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This Liz Earle hot cloth cleanser bundle is reduced from £70 to £35

<p>It’s 20 per cent off right now</p>
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Don’t ditch SPF in winter, CeraVe’s £13 moisturiser is just the ticket

<p>It feels weightless on the skin</p>
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This foundation left my skin looking flawless – and it has 70% off

<p>CeraVe’s latest eye cream was, by and large, a success with our testers</p>
Skincare

I’m 40 and this CeraVe eye cream plumped my fine lines

<p>Shoppers can grab it now for just £50</p>
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This viral hot brush is reduced by more than 70% with this deal

<p>The calendar boasts 24 full-size products</p>
Beauty

Sephora’s beauty advent calendar might be the most generous countdown

<p>The hydrating ingredient is nestled within oodles of our favourite skincare saviours</p>
Skincare

Glycerin is the skincare buzzword you need to know

<p>They’re a saviour for tired, lack-lustre skin</p>
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Can this TikTok hack really reduce fine lines? I put it to the test

<p>The calendar boasts 24 full-size products</p>
Beauty

Sephora’s beauty advent calendar might be the most generous countdown

<p>The hydrating ingredient is nestled within oodles of our favourite skincare saviours</p>
Skincare

Glycerin is the skincare buzzword you need to know

<p>They’re a saviour for tired, lack-lustre skin</p>
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Can this TikTok hack really reduce fine lines? I put it to the test

<p>Refresh your smile with this chic-looking tube </p>
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This toothpaste whitened our teeth in a matter of days

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This toothpaste whitened our teeth in a matter of days

<p>Refresh your smile with this chic-looking tube </p>
<p>The highly-anticipated haul has launched with 14 cult hair, skin and make-up products </p>
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This beauty bundle is worth more than £700 but costs far less

<p>TikTokers have hailed the ingredient the key to luscious locks</p>
Hair

The lesser-known haircare ingredient that is going viral

<p>There are savings of more than £100 up for grabs</p>
Prime Day

34 best beauty deals in the Amazon Prime Day sale

<p>There’s a saving of more than 60 per cent to be had on Murad’s serum right now </p>
Skincare

Murad retinol is my anti-ageing go-to – and it’s reduced by almost £60

<p>There’s a saving of more than 60 per cent to be had on Murad’s serum right now </p>
Skincare

Murad retinol is my anti-ageing go-to – and it’s reduced by almost £60

<p>There are reductions of up to 70 per cent to be had</p>
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The best LOOKFANTASTIC beauty deals according to a beauty writer

<p>The festive countdown is proving extremely popular </p>
Advent calendars

No7 beauty advent calendar review

<p>The mask is loved by celebrities and experts alike</p>
Skincare

This is what the CurrentBody LED mask did to my skin in just six weeks

<p>There’s no denying that the spray is worth the investment</p>
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Color Wow’s viral hair product is a favourite – and it has 20% off

<p>The premium-inspired product boasts a more than £15 saving</p>
Beauty

Forget rhode, Aldi’s £2.99 peptide lip treatment is impressive

<p>It’s one of the brand’s first fragrances with a cold-weather slant </p>
Women's Fragrances

Sol de Janeiro’s latest scent is party season ready

<p>From budget buys to salon-quality finishes, we’ve got you covered </p>
Beauty

Best at-home gel nail kits 2024, tried and tested

<p>After testing each water flosser, we used ordinary tape floss to find out if the job was done properly</p>
Beauty

Best water flossers and Waterpiks 2024, tried and tested

<p>There are four full-size lipsticks inside </p>
Beauty

Everything inside the Mac beauty advent calendar

<p>The brand’s retinol may have a premium price, but this deal makes the cult product that little bit more accessible</p>
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Murad’s anti-ageing retinol set has been reduced by a whopping £70

<p>Its a viral K-beauty phenomenon </p>
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Is the Laneige lip sleeping mask worth its viral praise?

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Is the Laneige lip sleeping mask worth its viral praise?

<p>Its a viral K-beauty phenomenon </p>
<p>We turned our bedroom into a hair salon, testing different products to find out which performed best </p>
Hair

11 best hair dryers for beautiful blow-dries

<p>The show’s lead make-up artist divulges everything from Lily Collins’s concealer to her eyeliner</p>
Make-up

Lily Collins’s beauty looks revealed by Emily in Paris make-up artist

<p>And it only launched last month</p>
Skincare

Kim Kardashian said she loves this £4.65 lip balm, so I tested it

<p>It’s an at-home professional facial for a fraction of the price</p>
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Forget NuFace’s £385 microcurrent device, this £39 tool delivers

<p>It’s an at-home professional facial for a fraction of the price</p>
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Forget NuFace’s £385 microcurrent device, this £39 tool delivers

<p>You can currently save on the scent too </p>
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This new Marc Jacobs perfume is daisy but with an autumnal twist

<p>The hair treatment is a fan-favourite for reviving lack-lustre locks</p>
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Cult hair favourite Olaplex no.3 has 22% off with this deal

<p>After using self tanners for over 10 years now, it’s safe to say our tester is an expert </p>
Skincare

Best fake tan 2024: Tried and tested for a golden glow

<p>From lightweight to tinted to SPF formulas, our tester tried balms for every budget </p>
Skincare

Best lip balms for 2024, tried and tested

<p>The rare offer sees shoppers saving 22 per cent on the fan-favourite formula</p>
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Armani’s foundation ‘will show you in the best light’ and has £10 off

<p>I put 13 of the brand’s best-sellers to the test </p>
Skincare

COSRX skincare review: Does the Korean brand live up to the hype?

<p>It’s a perfect daily dose of skin-calming hydration </p>
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Biossance squalane and vitamin C rose oil review: A dry skin saviour

<p>It made my hair feel 10x thicker even when it *really* wasn’t.</p>
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Hard water left me with rapidly thinning hair – this shampoo fixed it

<p>It smells like holiday in a bottle</p>
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Forget Sol de Janeiro, this is my new go-to summer scent

<p>Founded by Jess Hunt in 2020, Refy is now one of the biggest brands in the beauty space </p>
Beauty

Get a free full-sized gift in the biannual Refy sale – here’s how

<p>There’s a £39 price difference between the two cream products<em> </em></p>
Make-up

This bronzer beats Charlotte Tilbury’s £45 cult favourite

Make-up

This bronzer beats Charlotte Tilbury’s £45 cult favourite

<p>There’s a £39 price difference between the two cream products<em> </em></p>
<p>From budget-friendly sprays to more advanced formulas infused with hair-loving ingredients, you’ll find ones that work for your budget and hai</p>
Hair

11 best heat protection sprays to keep hair healthy, tried and tested

<p>The new product has left our beauty writer’s skin all the better for its mushroom-infused formula</p>
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Glow Hub’s £12 mushroom toner is unlike anything else I’ve tried

<p>These 11 affordable formulas are luxury brand rivals</p>
Beauty

11 best skincare products under £15, according to our beauty writer

<p>Collins flaunted a blue-green metallic eye and bold lip</p>
Beauty

Lily Collin’s exact eye shadow and lipstick from S4 E4 Emily in Paris

<p>Collins flaunted a blue-green metallic eye and bold lip</p>
Beauty

Lily Collin’s exact eye shadow and lipstick from S4 E4 Emily in Paris

<p>The character of Sylvie is renowned for her Parisian style</p>
Make-up

Emily in Paris’ Sylvie wears these two make-up items for her chic look

<p>The French brand’s lip mask is only £4 and is stocked on Amazon</p>
Skincare

Lily Collins used this £4 product on the set of Emily in Paris

<p>OPI funny bunny made an apperance during Sofia’s wedding weekend </p>
Beauty

Sofia Richie Grainge’s manicurist reveals the key to bridal nails

<p>The products have been said to rival luxury brands including Elemis and Sol de Janeiro</p>
Beauty

The Aldi beauty products that are (and aren’t) worth your money

<p>The fridge has made summer skincare a welcome respite from the heat</p>
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Why a skincare fridge should be top of your wishlist this summer

<p>It has a light, hydrating and refreshing-feeling formula</p>
Skincare

Thank You Farmer sunscreen review: My favourite Korean SPF

<p>The calendar is available to pre-order now</p>
Advent calendars

A look inside the Harrods beauty advent calendar as pre-orders open

Beauty

This teeth whitening powder gave me results within two weeks

<p>Brighten your smile at home, with these top-rated teeth whitening kits </p>
Beauty

Best teeth whitening kits, tried and tested

<p>The foundation has more than £20 off today</p>
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It Cosmetics your skin but better foundation is reduced by 60%

<p>It makes my hair ultra smooth and glossy </p>
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This £10 shampoo and conditioner set is my favourite

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This £10 shampoo and conditioner set is my favourite

<p>It makes my hair ultra smooth and glossy </p>
<p>It’s more affordable than tools from the likes of ghd and Dyson </p>
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Babyliss air wand review: Our beauty writer’s honest thoughts

<p>I’ve had the same tube for eight months – and it’s still going strong </p>
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I’m a beauty writer and this mascara is a game changer

<p>These are our editor’s favourite Traditional Chinese Medicine tools</p>
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The benefits of gua sha, plus our favourite picks to shop

<p>I’ve never found an SPF formula quite this light (Lucy Smith)</p>
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This Garnier SPF is our favourite for oily skin – and it’s only £12.99

<p>I’ve never found an SPF formula quite this light (Lucy Smith)</p>
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This Garnier SPF is our favourite for oily skin – and it’s only £12.99

<p>Pastes can be safer than at-home whitening kits </p>
Beauty

10 best whitening toothpastes for brighter teeth, tried and tested

<p>It gave my roots volume and made my mid-lengths and ends glossy (Lucy Smith)</p>
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Experts recommend this Olaplex mist and our beauty writer’s on board

<p>I couldn’t believe how quickly I was seeing results (Lucy Smith)</p>
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This £7.70 toner is the key to baby-soft feet

<p>It works as an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial </p>
Skincare

What does salicylic acid do? Benefits explained by the experts

<p>Menstrual cups generally come in two sizes: A and B </p>
Beauty

12 best menstrual cups for a more eco-friendly period

<p>The budget buy boasts a cooling silk-effect design </p>
Beauty

Can this product really protect my sheets from fake tan stains?

<p>Eyelash serums have more than 200 million views on TikTok </p>
Beauty

Do eyelash serums work? The experts weigh in

<p>It’s lightweight, non-drying and easy to apply </p>
Make-up

I’ve tried so many red lipsticks but this one is my all-time favourite

<p>The budget buy boasts a cooling silk-effect design </p>
Beauty

Can this product really protect my sheets from fake tan stains?

<p>Eyelash serums have more than 200 million views on TikTok </p>
Beauty

Do eyelash serums work? The experts weigh in

<p>It’s lightweight, non-drying and easy to apply </p>
Make-up

I’ve tried so many red lipsticks but this one is my all-time favourite

<p>I gave this a go on one of the hottest days of the year to see how it fared under my make-up during a normal day</p>
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I’ll be using this £11 moisturiser all summer – and so should you

<p>LOOKFANTASTIC’s saving is not to be missed </p>
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I’m a beauty writer and this is what I’m buying in the Nars sale

<p>You can expect some of the biggest and best brands stocked at the new store </p>
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Everything to know about LOOKFANTASTIC’s first-ever shop

<p>There’s five full size and six deluxe size formulas </p>
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This £45 beauty box is brimming with £130 worth of summer essentials

<p>The product took the top spot in our review of the best, so it’s one you can trust </p>
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Christophe Robin’s scalp scrub is a game-changer for oily hair

<p>Common non-vegan ingredients to look out for could include keratin, beeswax and collagen </p>
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The vegan and cruelty-free beauty brands at LOOKFANTASTIC

<p>The shampoo and conditioner have been reformulated with a new scent and both are vegan-friendly, too </p>
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Revitalash’s shampoo and conditioner is my go-to for fuller hair

<p>Lookfantastic is here to save you from last minute supermarket dashes </p>
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The beauty essentials you need for summer 2024 festivals

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