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Best crime novels to read in 2022

Put your detective cap on and help these much loved detectives solve the crime

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Summer scents to keep you fresh (even on a heatwave commute)

Zesty, delicious and sophisticated — Melanie McDonagh presents the season’s hottest colognes

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Glow-getters: How to get juicy golden hour skin

Summer 2022’s most-wanted look? Glazed doughnut skin. Rosie Fitzmaurice on the glossy new products to add to basket

Men’s grooming

Best shampoos for men tried and tested

From thickening to moisturising, we’ve rounded up a selection of shampoos to suit every hair type

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2022 CEW Beauty Awards: The best body and skincare products to buy now

In need of a skincare switch up? Let CEW be your guide to the crème de la crème

Men’s grooming

Best hair removal creams for men

You’ll be feeling like a Love Island lothario in no time

Wellness

So, do you need to upgrade to a wellness fragrance?

Anti-stress scents and essences to boost zen — functional fragrance is the new frontier of wellness. By Rosie Fitzmaurice

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Cult classics and buzzy new brands: the skincare to know now

From allergen-neutral skincare to the green juice for your skin and blemish-fighting powerhouses. Let us introduce you to the insider-favourites

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S’able Labs: Idris and Sabrina Elba launch genderless skincare

Everyone’s favourite power couple venture into the world of wellness, with a focus on inclusivity

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30 under £30: the affordable products a beauty editor swears by

Skincare SOS! Inflation is set to hit the world of cosmetics. Here a beauty editor picks the feel-good elixirs that won’t break the bank

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Your party season MOT: the in-salon treatments to try now

You’ve got the sequins — now for a festive glow-up. Team ES roadtests the treatments to transform you (even if the bash is on Zoom)

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Best pre-party grooming treatments for men

Depuff, detox and destress — gents, consider this your festive MOT

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Inside the hair-raising pages of Guido Palau’s new book

When the world stopped, workaholic hair genius Guido Palau couldn’t. So he created a brilliant book, finds Paul Tierney

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How to get Rich Girl Skin (no trust fund needed)

The dewy, off-duty supermodel look is the new no-make-up make-up. Rosie Fitzmaurice gets the glow on a budget

Insider

Verdict on the Harry Styles beauty line? Perfectly serviceable

The singer has launched a ‘life brand’ complete with nail varnishes and rollerball serums. Does it live up to the Harry hype?

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Caroline Hirons on the problem with retinol and her new skincare line

The straight-talking skincare supremo has a new book. She talks to Rosie Fitzmaurice about the menopause, the challenges of launching her own skincare line and the biggest beauty mistakes we’re all making

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The new wave of skincare acids you need to know

From succinic to tranexamic (and don’t forget azelaic), Rosie Fitzmaurice on the new-gen acids to add to your beauty bag

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Caroline Hirons on the skincare products you should never use

The no-nonsense beauty guru doesn’t hold back on the skincare you should never waste your money on

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Pleasing: what you need to know about Harry Styles’ beauty brand

The Watermelon Sugar singer is coming for your beauty cabinet

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The Kourtney or the no-lob: which bob tribe are you?

The noughties chop is back, but which style is for you? Joanna Taylor breaks it down

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Statement bags! Why it’s all about the under-eye this party season

Glitter, shadow and electric liner — turn your dark circles into a canvas, says Rosie Fitzmaurice

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How the worlds of beauty and gaming are colliding

From Balenciaga to Gucci, more and more brands are putting gaming at the heart of their beauty campaigns. Jessica Benjamin reports

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Byredo founder Ben Gorham on the iconic fragrance brand’s next scent

Fifteen years on from its inception, Byredo remains as unique a proposition as it has always been. Joanna Taylor talks to its extraordinary founder about where he’s headed next

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Ultimate autumn beauty guide: the products to buy now

Cometh the colder months, cometh a revamp of your beauty regime. Allow Ingeborg van Lotringen to navigate you through the new season ahead

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2021 CEW Beauty Awards: The best body and face products to buy now

In need of new hair and makeup products? Let Cosmetic Executive Women help you decide

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Everything you need to know about Jennifer Aniston’s new haircare line

The Hollywood star is building her beauty and wellness empire, so is she the new GP?

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Skinny eyebrows are back. Yes, really

It’s the Nineties style you hoped would never be revived but don’t be alarmed — it’s surprisingly flattering, says Joanna Taylor

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British Beauty Week kicks off with an appearance from Rishi Sunak

The Chancellor gives a show of support to the beauty industry in Covent Garden

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Forever young—how to get that JLo glow

The star celebrated her 52nd birthday by looking flawless — so just how does she do it? Joanna Taylor shares her secrets

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I gave Marc Jacobs a $50k ‘plane’ facelift

As the designer goes viral documenting his surgery, his doctor tells Joanna Taylor about breaking taboos around male beauty

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Finally, a natural deodorant that works (even in a heatwave)

After years of trying (and failing) to find a natural deodorant that worked, Rosie Fitzmaurice has finally cracked it

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All hairdressers must now learn to cut Afro hair—but is it too late?

The UK regulations have been updated, but many black women have been treated too badly to trust mainstream salons, explains Natasha Mwansa

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Is this the most sci fi beauty treatment in London?

Once only available in LA, this cult body-sculpting treatment has landed at the new NoMad hotel. Laura Craik has the first try

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The youth-giving jab we all want (no, not that one)

In need of a re-entry glow up? Anne McElvoy checks into Dr Pradnya Apté’s Harley Street clinic

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The beauty spritz: what your skin should be drinking this summer

From a silky SPF to the skin-protecting blue light beater, freshen up with Joanna Taylor’s pick of the facial mists to know

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10 beauty bag essentials everyone should own

From probiotics to peels, put your best face forward with the ultimate toolkit of cult basics

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TikTokers are drinking chlorophyll for better skin—should you?

For clearer skin and a slimmer waistline Gen Z say plant pigment is the way forward. Joanna Taylor investigates

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Jennifer Lopez’s ex Alex Rodriguez launches concealer for men

The latest male makeup line is from J.Lo’s former fiancé A-Rod, but he’s by no means the first chap ready for a glow-up