Cold and flu season has officially arrived. But COVID-19 cases in the UK are still steadily increasing. And all three illnesses have incredibly similar symptoms. I sense confusion ahead. “The challenge is that there is so much overlap between the cold, influenza, and COVID,” Lauren Bryan, RN, infection preventionist and epidemiologist at […]
The best thing about a gel manicure is that it comes with travel insurance. Whatever shellac polish you pick — your go-to neutral or something more elaborate off the nail-art menu — it’s locked in for a good three weeks, and you don’t have to be precious when opening your […]
Credit: Samir Hussein / Getty Kate Middleton is known to be one of the most relatable royals, whether it’s because she is happy to openly discuss how she disciplines her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, or simply because she decided against an expensive makeup artist for […]
This is important. Read guidance from the experts now. We’d be lying if we said it wasn’t a worrying time for many. As we head into winter, coronavirus rates are rising rapidly across the world, with new local lockdowns being imposed across the UK. Tiered restrictions mean that, if your […]
Not heard of azelaic acid? Turns out, you’re not alone unless you’ve done some Google sleuthing. Normally salicylic and glycolic acids are the hero ingredients for exterminating whiteheads, blackheads and whatever other heads may appear. But that’s also where azelaic acid swoops in. For the unfamiliar, it pretty much does […]
Inside year’s best beauty advent calendars including Glossybox, Charlotte Tilbury and MAC It’s October, meaning it’s very nearly time to crack open our beauty advent calendars. And, trust us, this year’s are nothing short of mega. In our opinion, getting make-up, skincare or a scented candle every day of December […]
We’ve been advised to wear face coverings and wash our hands for 20 seconds to stop the spread of coronavirus but now scientists are warning that the virus, which has killed over a million people worldwide, can survive up to a month on our mobile phones. A study by Australia’s […]
Picture this: You’ve psyched yourself up for a Zoom interview and you’re sitting directly across from a hiring manager you just met. Things are going great — the conversation is easy, the wifi connection is clear and you’ve prepared enough that you’re able to confidently recount all of the reasons why […]
When I was 21, I found a tube of matte red lipstick under my bed, which my sister must have dropped the last time she’d visited. It was MAC’s Ruby Woo, the shade she always wore. My sis — a tall, blonde and beautiful creature — looked so powerful with […]
In tense times like these, we all need little moments of calm to get us through the day. That can take the form of something quite involving like meditation, or exercise, or your skincare routine. It can also be something shorter, which requires less effort or concentration but still eases […]
