When it comes to Christmas shopping, you can’t go wrong with London’s West End and its festive offerings. From beauty meccas to long standing independent stores, here’s your definitive gift guide for festive shopping in the capital’s beauty heartland.
The result of a backlash against harsh, multi-step routines that can cause irritation or sensitivity, skin barrier repair is now high on the beauty agenda. Let’s talk about the skin barrier—that unsung hero keeping your face plump, fresh, and glowing.
If you’re craving a sustainable, spa-worthy facial without leaving your bathroom, this skincare lineup from LUSH is what you’re looking for. I’ve put together the ultimate 4-step routine with some of the brand’s new playful but effective skincare launches.
Oils have had a bad rep, especially with oily, combination or acne-prone skin types. We’ve been conditioned to fear oil-based products, but the truth is they can be incredibly beneficial for all skin types – yes, even oily skin. The key is to incorporate the right ones into your beauty routine.
Whilst you can quite easily get hold of shampoo bars and of course the classic soap bar, skincare in a bar was a rarer find – until now. With efficacious solid exfoliators, serums and eye balms, it’s never been easier to build a simple but well-rounded skincare routine purely with solid beauty.
Retinol has consistently remained in the most searched for skincare ingredients in the last 4 years. And with good reason: retinoids have become popular for their powerful anti-aging and skin-enhancing effects. But what exactly are they, and how do they differ from one another?
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