BEAUTY

Ever wondered if your body can keep up with your facelift? It's a valid question and one that we all should probably find an answer to (unless we want to look like a prune on the bottom and a grape on the top).

From the minimalists with a cabinet full of different brands to the purists who swear by a three step routine, pretty much all of us have goals of plump, hydrated glowy skin. So it's a tragedy when the latest upgrades to your routine leave you looking meh.

We've got something we know you want to hear, we're about to save you a lot of money. Because here's what nobody tells you: most of us have absolutely no idea what we're actually putting on our faces.

Who doesn't love a TikTok trend, the more unhinged the better. But although skin flooding sounds a bit wild, it actually makes a lot of sense when you break it down.

Fragrance is so much more than how we smell, it’s a reminder of a special occasion, a confidence boost, a part of our personality. It lingers in the air after we’ve gone, a reflection of who we are and how we portray ourselves to the world.

We talk a lot about skincare for our faces, but rarely give the same attention when it comes to our bodies. And yet, we expect it to snap into shape come summer, parading beachside with flawless skin, no cellulite and feeling healthy.

You can’t out-serum a nutrient deficiency. You can’t retinol your way out of chronic inflammation. If you truly want great skin, you need to nourish the systems that create healthy skin in the first place.

Move over matte lips, this season is all about high-gloss hydration with a side of skincare. If you haven’t yet made space in your beauty arsenal for a luxury lip oil, now is the time.

At-home beauty tech has come a long way, but if there’s one gadget that has gone from niche to absolutely everywhere, it’s the LED face mask.