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 newlipstickor thebest shampoo and conditionerfor your hair, our writers have you covered. You can also find the latest beauty deals, expert advice and more.

Latest news and advice

<p>The Elemis pro collagen rose cleansing balm is reduced by 27% this Prime day </p>

This cult Elemis cleansing balm is reduced for Amazon Prime Day

<p>Whether it’s stocking up on cleanser or moisturiser, we’ve got you covered </p>

These are the CeraVe products we’re buying on Amazon Prime Day

<p>The product doesn’t leave my skin feeling heavy nor have I had issues with breakouts </p>

I don’t leave the house without this Urban Decay setting powder

<p>The mattescreen has become a mainstay in my skincare routine </p>

Sun Care & Tanning

I tested this SPF in the country with the world’s highest UV index

Skincare

Whether you’re looking for advice onhow to use retinolwithin your routine or want to add hydration with amoisturiserorhyaluronic 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 onhow to apply foundationandconcealerto recommendations ontinted moisturisers,mascara,cream blushersand 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 asulphate-free shampoo,newhair oilor an upgraded pair ofstraighteners?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 thebest gel nail kitsor a selection of greatnail 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>Whether you prefer a lotion, spray or oil, Sol de Janeiro Rio radiance SPFs have you covered </p>

Sol de Janeiro’s new Rio radiance SPF trio review

<p>Sol de Janeiro perfume cheirosa 48 review Indybest</p>

Is this Sol de Janeiro’s best scent yet?

<p>There’s no denying that the spray is worth the investment</p>

Is Color Wow’s dream coat the answer to glossy hair?

<p>This Rimmel liner has been one of my make-up-bag staples for years </p>

The £6 liquid eyeliner I rely on for the perfect cat eye look

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?