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National Lipstick Day: Seven things you didn’t know

Every day should be a celebration of the joy that comes with adorning one’s lips with a pop of colour.

From velvety matte red to shiny pink, everyone’s got their favourite shade, but did you know there’s a long and interesting history behind the lippies we use today?

Here are seven fascinating facts about lipstick…

1. The earliest lipsticks were made from gemstones...

Beauty products better for environment

Four ways to cut down plastic waste in your beauty routine

We’re coming up to Plastic Free July (plasticfreejuly.org), an initiative designed to encourage us all to work towards a world where plastic waste is a thing of the past.

The campaign asks people to sign up to a challenge to reduce their plastic consumption during the month, be it commit to cutting down single-use plastic items, target takeaway items like carrier bags, straws,...

When should you let your kids wear make-up?

At what age should you let kids start wearing make-up?

Parents have been saying that for decades – but in 2020, when kids are so grown-up they’re leading the climate change movement, running a hectic social life and constantly surrounded by imagery on TV, social media and the internet, wanting to look a certain way can start seeming important at a young age.

I’m a fan of fashion and beauty, but I’m also keen on slobbing around in my...

'I am often critical of my skin' – Lisa Faulkner on coping with rosacea and wedding make-up plans

What do you think about when you're in the shower? Do you blissfully relax as you lather up – or are you plagued by negative thoughts?

New research from Dove reveals that 70% of women believe they are too critical of themselves and that these worries often bubble up in the shower.

It's a feeling familiar to Lisa Faulkner, who has partnered with the brand on the Don't Be So...

8 money-saving ways to make your beauty products last longer

These expert tips and tricks will help you cut costs and make the most of your favourite cosmetics.

As any beauty lover knows, curating a decent make-up and skincare collection doesn’t come cheap. From Fenty foundation to Murad moisturiser, high quality products are worth investing in, so you want to get the most out of your purchases, right?

That’s why it’s wise to follow a...