Beauty

Is it true that … starting Botox in your 20s will stop you getting wrinkles?

Yes, says Dr Afshin Mosahebi, a professor in plastic surgery at University College London: injecting botulinum toxin (commonly known as Botox) into areas of the face before fine lines start...

Low-key eyeshadow for a modern look

Back in the day I never understood eyeshadows. That was when people would use a million shades and...

The best beauty Advent calendars

Lately, most conversations I have – be it with Uber drivers, colleagues or solo (ie me shouting inanely...

Skincare for tweens is booming. But they already look perfect… | Eva Wiseman

I didn’t see the aurora, but I tried. At 10 or 11pm, I looked out of my bedroom...

On the lash: mascaras to transform your eyes

Recently, I read that gen Z is no longer wearing mascara. This, I’m sure, is simply a headline-grabbing...

‘People think that looking better means you will have a better life’: why gen Z spends so much on beauty

For Hazel Wood, getting a beauty treatment is not just an occasional treat. The 28-year-old influencer spends about £500 a month on grooming appointments,...

Victoria Beckham losses shrink as sales soar 50% at fashion brand

Victoria Beckham’s fashion and beauty business narrowed its losses last year as sales soared by 52% to £89m. The company said sales rose online, at...

Which hot brush would you recommend?

There has been a lot of development in hair tech since GHD first launched its hair straighteners in the 00s. Back then we balked...

Essences: 10 of the best

Essences – pioneered by Korean beauty companies – are some of my favourite beauty products in the world. But most people I know, outside...

Mushrooms are magic in the tussle with frizzy hair, says Dyson

Mushrooms are the wellness trend du jour, turning up in coffee, supplements and even beer. Now, we are being told to slather them on...