Still guessing which moisturizer your face needs? Stop it. Combination skin is common, not complicated. You have oily spots and dry patches. You need a moisturizer that handles both without making one worse. Most creams are too heavy. Most lotions are too light. You need a gel. Period. This isn’t up for debate. Let’s get …
I saw a twelve-year-old girl at Sephora last week holding a $70 bottle of firming serum with polypeptide chains and I almost staged an intervention right there in the aisle. Her skin was perfect, aside from two tiny hormonal spots on her chin, and she was about to incinerate her moisture barrier because a girl …
Stop trying to make almond shapes happen for everyone. It’s been three years of everyone pretending their fingers look like elegant willow branches, and I’m over it. By the time we hit 2026, we’re going to look back at the ‘clean girl’ aesthetic—that whole milky white, perfectly manicured, quiet luxury vibe—and realize how incredibly boring …
Roughly 80% of women report wearing makeup while sick, according to a 2026 survey by the American Academy of Dermatology. But here’s the problem: most of the products they reach for — heavy foundations, matte lipsticks, powder blushes — actively make cold symptoms worse. That foundation settles into dry patches. The matte lip cracks and …
As I’m not hugely experimental with my make-up, the only festive effort I’ll make is perhaps a red lip…I steer away from glittery eyeshadows and any of the artistry that you see on Instagram. The one thing I always make an effort with, however, is my nails. (Maybe because this is pretty foolproof, unlike winged …
Autumn is the season of decay. I know everyone wants to talk about the ‘crisp air’ and the ‘changing leaves,’ but let’s be honest: we are watching the world die in slow motion. The sun in October is like a flickering lightbulb in a hallway you don’t want to walk down. It’s weak. It’s fading. …
Americans spent roughly $6.4 billion on home fragrances in 2026. A single Jo Malone candle retails for $70. The raw materials inside it cost about $4.50. That gap — between what you pay and what the ingredients actually cost — is where marketing lives. Aldi recently launched a line of reed diffusers that smell strikingly …
Insta Conceal & Correct (Colour Correcting Palette, £6.49) I’m kind of over colour correctors, having tried a couple of palettes when they first started being launched by more affordable brands about two years ago. I think I used them for a little while and then got bored and stuck to my usual concealer. It was …
I’m pretty sure that Eylure have previously done a limited edition ‘Enchanted’ range, but, regardless, a new one has been launched (or at least new styles). Originally boasting 7 unique styles, I got hold of a new addition to the range, a style called ‘Lily’. The romantically girly-named collection is a gorgeous variety of soft, …
Hydroponics—the practice of growing plants without soil—has surged in popularity among urban gardeners, sustainability enthusiasts, and even home cooks who want fresh greens year-round. While commercial setups can cost thousands, a functional DIY system can be built for under $100. This guide walks you through the essentials, from choosing a system type to nutrient management, …
