Beauty

Move over, retinol. There’s a prescription-strength retinoid having a serious moment, and it’s not exactly new!
Skincare brands are borrowing the language of the aesthetics clinic, with serums that promise smoother lines in minutes. We look at what these formulas are actually doing, and which ones
An unusual prickling sensation, very little recovery time and skin I was happy with a week later. Here’s my experience of the spicule-based treatment—and what the science can tell us
Warm spice, soft florals and a few fresh greens to see you through autumn. Our pick of this season's fragrances, with key notes and where to buy them.

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Haircare has moved from repair to prevention. We look at the scalp serums, devices and treatments behind the hair longevity trend, and which ones are worth your money.
What if your lipstick, perfume and skincare were made around you? We tried the personalised beauty experiences turning customisation into something far more interesting.
Recovery creams are everywhere, but are they anything new? We asked two doctors to look inside the jar, from ceramides and cica to salmon DNA.
After having my daughter, my skin lost its bounce. So I tried Sofwave, the ultrasound treatment promising firmer skin with no needles or downtime. My one-month verdict.
The smoky eye is back for autumn, but the A/W26 version is browner, blurrier and considerably easier than the one you gave up on in 2014. Eight products for a
Retinoids, vitamin C, peptides and more: the ingredients with real science behind them, and the affordable formulas worth your money.
Scalp scrubs, acids, masks, resets. Two trichologists on what your scalp actually needs and why it's considerably duller than the marketing suggests
Beauty is finally loosening its grip. Smudged liner, blurred lips and lived-in skin are ushering in the messy girl era and it all looks better after a few hours out.
Summer isn't over yet. Nine fragrances for the golden weeks in between — bright enough for August, warm enough for what's coming.
One sunscreen for the commute, another for the beach — clever formulation or clever marketing? A beauty editor untangles the difference, with eleven formulas worth knowing.
The Buccaneers star on chosen family, the pursuit of seven hours' sleep, and her new chapter with YSL Beauty.