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Fresh yet intoxicating perfumes made by a Yorkshireman in Paris. James Heeley’s scent inspiration ranges from Buddhist temples to Japanese baths.
Along with Roja Dove and Azzi Glasser, perfumer James Heeley is keeping the British tradition of independent fragrance houses alive – albeit from Paris…
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“The eco solid-bar conditioner left my colour-treated locks surprisingly soft”. The zero-waste beauty products from New Zealand brand Ethique are impressively effective…
I am more aware than ever about the amount of plastic packaging that is part and parcel of my beauty regime…
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Vitamin C: skincare’s new wonder ingredient. Game-changing research has unleashed the power of vitamin C in a wave of new skincare products.
With every skincare company researching and developing the latest “miracle” formula, it may come as a surprise...
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Saving Face. “Toxic avengers” are the beauty industry’s new buzzwords. Beatrice Aidin reports on skincare products tackling air pollution.
Early one April morning this year, environmental activists climbed Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square...
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Rise of the Insta-facial. From celebrity-endorsed sheets to hi-tech gadgetry, social media has gone face-mask mad. But which ones really work?
Time was when some steam, a spot of extraction and a good massage made for an effective facial...
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The 5,000-year-old secret to looking your best. From resolving breakouts to glossing up lacklustre hair, Ayurveda is revolutionising today’s beauty industry.
Skincare trends come thick and fast these days – and seem to evaporate just as speedily...
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Is this the future of your face? The 8 Point Lift is being hailed as the new non-surgical filler treatment that can turn back the clock safely – and subtly.
Four weeks ago, I found myself on a couch in a Harley Street clinic, a doctor marking up my face with a Sharpie...
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Genius in a bottle. Want to look as peachy as an A-lister?
The frazzle fixer London-based cosmetic and dermatological surgeon Dr Luca Russo says the key to keeping skin youthful is SPF...