No ingredient has a hold on the skincare market quite like hyaluronic acid. These days, you’d be hard-pressed to find a product that doesn’t have it in its formulation. But what is hyaluronic acid exactly? And why is it so commonly used? As the ingredient is known to “hold 1000 times its weight in water,” … Read more
Injecting moisture into dry skin can be as easy as finding a product with the right ingredients. Those suffering with dull or dry skin following the colder months can get a high-end skincare product for a much cheaper price in a deal right now. Clinique’s Moisture Surge range is one of the brand’s most popular, … Read more
Whether sheâs reaching for the mermaid-blue dye or trying XXL lengths, no one could accuse Helen Mirren,78, of resting on her laurels in the hairstyle department. Instead, she has fun. âI donât think there should be any rules and luckily there are less and less,â she previously told Vogue of her approach to her image. … Read more
The Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat is a Belle Epoque relic positioned on its own private peninsula—jutting into the Mediterranean somewhere between Nice and Monaco. Over cocktails and appetizers just off the lobby (seated in a room designed by Gustave Eiffel of Eiffel Tower fame), the hotel manager informs me that Emily in Paris filmed much of … Read more
It’s never too late to have a truly fabulous haircut. Yes, hair changes as we age, and you may not have the same thick and healthy tresses you sported when you were 18. But that’s no reason to resort to what some stylists call a “granny haircut.” In the old days, it meant a tight … Read more
A sponge, a brush, or clean fingertips are all perfectly acceptable for application. “I always recommend that people use whatever tool they feel most comfortable with,” Aharon says. Ilia Skincare, makeup, and SPF 40 converge in a lightweight skin tint that can soften fine lines and adds a dewy finish to an everyday makeup look. … Read more
The women who raised us were the first people to introduce us to how to use fragrance for our self-care. I remember being a little girl and peering over the dresser on my tippy toes at the collection of perfumes my mother had on display. The pretty bottles, more than likely including Elizabeth Taylor White … Read more
Influencers try their best to convince their followers that they need the latest, most expensive makeup on the market to look and feel their best. But if you talk to actual makeup artists, it’s not the same story. Makeup artists often swear by the affordable products that line drugstore shelves, achieving the same looks for … Read more
Boots is always a major participant in Black Friday, meaning its a good time to stock up on beauty and skincare favourites. The last few weeks have seen even bigger reductions, with discounts of up to 90 percent on top brands like No7, Laura Mercier and YSL. One of the deals that’s been price-dropped multiple … Read more
Itchiness. Flakiness. Peeling. Cracking. The winter months can really take a toll on your skin, and sometimes a medicine cabinet full of hydrating skin care products isn’t enough. “Cold weather outdoors and dry heat indoors can steal moisture from your skin, leading to dehydration,” explained Dr. Whitney Bowe, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York. … Read more
