The smoky eye is back and it’s softer than you remember
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 softer, deliberately undone take.
The 5 skincare ingredients I’d never skip for collagen
Retinoids, vitamin C, peptides and more: the ingredients with real science behind them, and the affordable formulas worth your money.
Does your scalp actually need a detox? We asked the experts
Scalp scrubs, acids, masks, resets. Two trichologists on what your scalp actually needs and why it’s considerably duller than the marketing suggests
The Clean Girl Is Dead. Long Live the Messy Girl
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.
The Last Days of Summer: Fragrances for the Golden Weeks
Summer isn’t over yet. Nine fragrances for the golden weeks in between — bright enough for August, warm enough for what’s coming.
Everyday SPF vs Holiday Sunscreen: What’s the Difference and Do You Need Both?
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.