Soaking in a bath isn’t about getting clean, it’s about putting the world to rights. Here’s why you need to slip beneath the bubbles
Fall for your perfect autumn scent
Find a trusted, go-to fragrance that will add a memorable top note to every occasion
‘Real men’ don’t do grooming. Or do they?
For years all men had to do to show up was brush their hair and smell good. But that’s all changed now
Has the cost of beauty maintenance gone up?
Has the price of beauty become a tax we accept for the privilege of presenting ourselves in public?
I love oud, but friends say I use too much. How can I stop overdoing it?
Scent is a very personal thing, but some fragrances are more divisive than others…
Are there any products that can help reverse hair loss in your 40s?
Losing hair can equal losing one’s confidence, but thankfully there are treatments to battle it
Do I have to stick with one makeup look forever?
And if I’m allowed to try something new, how should I go about it?
There’s an infinite range of red lipsticks. Do we need another?
There seems to be an infinite range of red lipsticks. Is there any reason for another one?
How to tell your teenage daughter you’re getting Botox
Perhaps this should be your secret. But as my doctor says, if they’re old enough to understand, then tell them…
‘My partner's vanilla perfumes make me feel sick’
Beauty therapy: ‘My partner's vanilla perfumes make me feel sick'
Deodorants: 10 of the best
Deodorants had always been about function – but this everyday essential has been given a glow-up
For bare skin with benefits, try tinted SPF
Eye creams: 10 of the best
No lotion is going to cure tired eyes, but the ritual of a good eye cream is still one that makes us feel better
Feeling tired? At least you don’t have to look it
A poor night’s sleep leaves its mark on your face, but with clever brightening and light-reflecting products you can look – and feel – a little fresher
10 of the best… overnight masks
Rehydrating and repairing your skin is a job that can’t be rushed. These products will work their magic while you sleep
Don’t believe what they say about mascara
10 of the best… pink blushers
For the right effect it’s important to find exactly the right product for your type of skin
In a rush? Get makeup-ready in zero time
10 of the best... products for stressed-out skin
Stressful lives lead to stressed skin. Soothing, calming products can help
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