Lifestyle
Beauty
How much should you really spend on perfume?
Lush, best known for its hot pink bath bombs, has entered the luxury perfume world selling fragrances for $400. So, what exactly elevates a scent to luxury status?
- by Benjamen Judd
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Skincare
Are cleansing oils the secret to great winter skin?
Whether your skin is dry, dehydrated or oily, experts agree swapping out your regular cleanser for an oil-based one in the colder months brings many benefits.
- by Bettina Tyrrell
Opinion
Wellbeing
The power of red lipstick in moments of self-doubt
It’s not often you find yourself talking to a psychologist about the positive influence that a lick of red lippy has on your emotional wellbeing, but there we were.
- by Dilvin Yasa
Trends
It's time for some self-care. These luxury beauty treatments can help
A detox facial for your puffy skin or a massage for your sore, stressed muscles? Ahead, where to go and what to ask for when bookings are few and far between.
- by Alexandra Whiting
Trends
The hair serum trick that boosts shine between treatments
Just had your first professional hair colour since lockdown? Here's how to keep dyed locks in peak condition until your next visit.
- by Stephanie Darling
Retail
Sephora US signs '15% Pledge' to carry more black-owned brands
The idea behind the 15 per cent Pledge is to move beyond one-time donations and to create longer-lasting change at retailers.
- by Sapna Maheshwari
Trends
After three months, suddenly a fortnightly manicure feels ... wrong
Lockdown put an end to regular nail and hair appointments. Now that we've seen the other side, will we care less about beauty?
- by Annie Brown
Trends
There are benefits to brushing your skin every day
It's an ancient ayurvedic practice and it helps your skin feel heightened and tightened.
- by Stephanie Darling
Sleep
An expert gave me a new sleep routine to follow. And it works a treat
A book, chamomile tea and a lavender-scented candle all form part of the new night ritual to signal to my body: I am getting ready for sleep.
- by Stephanie Darling
Fragrance
Yes, there is a right (and wrong) way to burn a scented candle
If you don't want to risk losing half your candle, make sure you follow the timing rule.
- by Melissa Singer
Skincare
Screen time isn't great for your skin, but these tips can help
The simplest intervention is to limit the amount of blue light emitted from your devices, but there are products that can also help prevent skin damage.
- by Crystal Martin