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So what are men booking in for? Not surprisingly, a relaxing massage came out as the top treatment, followed closely by a beautifying facial with 25-34 year old’s voting this their favourite, while a manicure was chosen as the go-to spa treatment by 16-24 year old’s. Interestingly, just as women can feel intimidated by the weight

Apply moisturiser everywhereby Bobbi BrownMake sure you moisturise your neck and hands as well as your face. And don’t forget the eyes. If you are over a certain age, you have to use eye cream before applying any make-up to hydrate that area. Next, you want a concealer to even-out your skin, so focus on

Microclimates. Micromanagers. Microbrewers. Doubtless, you know what all these are. But how about your skin’s ‘micro-biome’? It refers to the millions of bacteria, fungi and viruses that, together, impact how skin functions.Living in harmony, they keep skin in tip-top shape. With knowledge about this microbiome progressing at speed, supporting it is one of the biggest

But, as with all hair choices, it’s not really up to anybody else how you cut yours, and as Adam Reed, hairdresser and founder of Arkive Headcare says: “The joy of this sort of fringe is that you can wear it however you like – it looks good both straight and curly. The real key

Indeed a recent study by market analysts Mintel found that 27% of UK consumers would be interested in purchasing beauty products that encourage relaxation, while 25% of those are interested in products that reduce anxiety and stress.”The dynamic around wellbeing is changing too, it’s being embraced as preventative, and a key to ensuring your body

I’ve bought loads of foundations over the years and most of them looked great… in the dressing table drawer. On my face, not so much. Some were the wrong shade; others had no staying power. So they got filed under ‘failed’.In fairness, finding the right foundation isn’t straightforward. Sure, there are now a zillion options

In fact this phenomenon has become so prevalent, there’s now a name for it – ‘perception drift’, coined by Dr Sabrina Fabi, a Californian cosmetic dermatologist. This refers to when your brain adjusts to your face after a procedure and you start seeing the adjustment as your baseline. Instead of sticking with what might be

Irwin’s final tip is to invest in a good hairbrush and keep it in your handbag. She’s a fan of the beautifully crafted La Bonne Brosse, £95, which a friend gave her as a present, but Mason Pearson hairbrushes, from £62, are also good. “I remember my mum would always take out her hairbrush and

If we were ever in doubt about the power of perfume, the lifting of lockdown in the summer cemented just how seriously we take our fragrance as a nation. This summer, Boots saw the sales of fragrances grow by 482 percent in the space of six weeks. The reason? They put it down to the

Eldridge insists smoky eyeshadow not only hides a multitude of sins, but gives the eyes more impact. Still, for a seamless effect she suggests building up in layers beginning with a neutral base followed by a mix of brown and black. “Always begin with a shade similar to your skin colour which you can then