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New A-list smile is all about yellow canines and elegant crookedness

The chic set’s new look is all about imperfection, says Annabelle Spranklen

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The best new fragrances for spring 2023

As the days become sunnier, so should your scent

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The rise of the celebrity make-under

The stars are dissolving their fillers and shunning the Botox. Amy Francombe on a new era of ‘natural’ beauty

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Should you be skin fasting?

Pesky breakouts? Dry spots? Desperately seeking The Glow? The solution may be far simpler than you think, says Ellie Davis

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What is Ayurveda and how can you incorporate it into your lifestyle?

Our beauty columnist explains the term and reveals her top oils for the lifestyle

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Anita Bhagwandas: ‘Why I refuse to feel ugly anymore’

New book Ugly untangles society’s toxic beauty standards. Here, the author writes about the struggles she faced being plus size and dark skinned as a beauty journalist — and how she learned to love herself

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Best blonde hair products 2023

They say “blondes have more fun” but that’s a statement that doesn’t always ring true when it comes to haircare.

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Barbara Sturm on skincare, vulva sculpting and her new London summit

As she opens the doors to her first Goop-style festival in Covent Garden, the German skincare supremo gives Chloe Street a few pointers

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Here’s what to buy a beauty addict this Christmas

We all know one, we all love one, we might even be one. This is how to impress the hardest to please beauty and skincare snobs this Christmas

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Starting to flag? How to survive the Christmas party season

Late nights and cold weather are no friends to your complexion. Martha Alexander on the treatments to get you through

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The only five party hairstyles to know this season

From the modern Sixties beehive to fluffy hair (yes, really), Amy Francombe on how to give your tresses a festive spin

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Your new season skincare survival guide

As the days get colder, your skin needs more TLC. Amy Francombe has some solutions

Fashion

The top beauty trends from fashion month so far

From ‘I woke up like this’ hair to mythical eyes, Sarah Gatenby-Howells rounds up the makeup looks to experiment with this season

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Bring on the bleach — this is fashion’s new It-brow

From Kim to Kendall, they’re all at it! Amy Francombe on how to pull off this season’s vanishing act

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New season beauty — the best new buys for a September reset

Time for an autumn reboot — Juliana Piskorz picks the skincare and wellness launches to help you recover from the excesses of summer

Fiction

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

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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Beauty sticks: the best way to streamline your summer routine

Forget the bronzer smash and the perfume spills, stick-ify your beauty bag for stress-free summer preening on-the-go

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How to get the glow from head to toe—high tech skincare for your body

Bodycare is the new skincare. From scrubs to serums, Rosie Fitzmaurice has your guide

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The new celebrity beauty launches actually worth your cash

From Rihanna to Rosie Huntington-Whiteley — everyone’s at it, but some are better than others. Add these tried and tested beauty products to your basket now, says 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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The vegan haircare brands to have on your radar in 2022

The plant-based must-haves for tamed tresses. Rosie Fitzmaurice has a guide

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London’s new £500 facial — is it worth the hype?

The stars can’t stop raving about Shane Cooper’s face-tightening treatment, but does it really work? Kerry Potter takes one for the team

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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

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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