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Gwyneth Paltrow’s Guide to Exfoliation

19/01/2022

Gwyneth Paltrow describes herself as an “exfoliating junkie,” so it’s no surprise that the latest skincare product under her Goop brand is all about getting that movie star glow. There are already two exfoliators in the Goop family, but Paltrow tells BAZAAR.com why the new GOOPGLOW Cloudberry Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser is like the nostalgic, younger sister of the others. Ahead, the actress/beauty mogul also spills her exfoliating secrets, shares why she’s never tried a chemical peel, and reveals the one Goop product that her…

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Try this Parisian blow-dry trick to get more volume in your hair

18/01/2022

While we love a curling tong and straightening iron, sometimes the best hairstyling tool of all is our dryer. Indeed, the humble hairdryer can do much more than take hair from wet to dry, as anyone partial to a professional blow-dry will know. But even if achieving a bouncy blow-dry isn’t your thing, your dryer can be the ticket to achieving ‘cool girl hair’ that looks more Kate Moss than Kate Middleton. Don’t just take our word for it: during a blow-dry masterclass, veteran stylist…

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How to Stop Your Hair From Getting Greasy

10/01/2022

There is nothing worse than seeing your hair become greasy. Such moments can ruin your day and make you wish your hair becomes invisible. As much as you try to make them look less greasy, deep down you know your hair looks bad. But nothing is impossible! If your hair gets greasy a day after you wash it, there is surely something wrong with your routine. We give you some suggestions on how to prevent your hair from getting greasy.…

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How to over-line your lips in a natural way

06/01/2022

The technique of over-lining lips is nothing new; professional make-up artists have used lip liner to enhance the shape and fullness of mouths for decades – as have the drag community. Now it’s a mainstay look of red-carpet regulars, from Kendall Jenner to Jennifer Lopez, who over-line in a realistic way. However, lip liner can easily veer into fake-looking territory. Legendary make-up artist Bobbi Brown, who recently founded Jones Road, puts it frankly: “Any attempt to use colour and liner to…

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Are you using too many products?

05/01/2022

With the vast array of beauty products available to us now, it’s easy to forget that sometimes the simplest approach is the most effective – particularly when it comes to skincare. If you’re concerned that product-layering might be causing your skin more harm than good, you might be right. However, “it’s not a matter of how many products you’re using, it’s a matter of what you’re using,” expresses Dr Hiba Injibar, consultant dermatologist and owner of Dermasurge Clinic. As a rule of thumb,…

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New Year’s Eve Makeup Tutorial

30/12/2021

For the holiday season I am sharing with you a quick makeup tutorial that is easy to do. First step; Prep + Prime Skin by Mac Cosmetics that evens out skin tone and prepares the skin for any kind of makeup. I followed with Hollywood Flawless Filter by Charlotte Tilbury which is a glow booster, ideal for special occasions like the New Year’s Eve dinner. Then I’ve applied Pro Longwear Concealer by Mac Cosmetics under the eye area…

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Everything You Need to Know About Lip Blushing

27/12/2021

From microneedling eyebrows to tattooed eyeliner and lips, semi-permanent cosmetic procedures are making their way onto everybody’s radars. This is because of the more natural-looking effects that they produce, allowing for an enhancement in the beauties that already lie within our features. Lips have been a particularly talked about topic in the world of beauty, whether it be in the form of fillers or makeup procedures. Lip blushing has been gaining a lot of traction on social media, as it provides an opportunity to…

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6 Simple Ways To Lift & Firm The Neck

23/12/2021

You only have to glance at Bridgerton’s elegant Regency ladies (or Rosie Huntington-Whiteley) to know that the neck is an unheralded erogenous zone. A surprisingly delicate area, the skin here is inclined to age faster than its facial counterpart, but is often neglected. While many of us religiously cleanse, hydrate, and treat our faces, our necks often go without. Why do we need to look after our necks? “The neck lacks sebaceous glands and tends to be less oily than the face,” explains…

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The Skincare Red Flags We Should All Watch Out For

22/12/2021

Dija Ayodele is much more than an (excellent) aesthetician and skincare oracle; the owner of boutique London clinic West Room Aesthetics also uses her position to help break down barriers for people of colour. She does this not only via her social media platforms (do follow!), but with her award-winning Black Skin Directory – which connects women of colour with professionals that understand the unique demands of darker skin – and, now, via her debut book, Black Skin: The definitive skincare guide. A must-read for…

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8 beauty trends that will explode in 2022

21/12/2021

As 2021 comes to an end, the beauty boom continues. Below, Bazaar’s digital beauty director Bridget March takes a deep dive into the overarching themes set to trend for 2022, from how we’ll express ourselves through products, to the progress being made in sustainability and inclusion across the industry. 1) Skincare continues its takeover (and will make cosmetics work harder) Skincare is the frontrunner in beauty’s global expansion, according to industry analysts, and we can expect to see lots of innovation…