When planning my wedding almost eight years ago, I somehow thought that the bridal make-up would be the easy part. After all, I spend my life testing foundations and interviewing make-up artists so I just assumed that I’d book someone, turn up, and end up looking like a slightly more polished version of myself. However,…
It’s difficult to speak about the state of the beauty industry without referencing the innovations coming from Asia. In just a few years, K-beauty has not only dominated our make-up bags but rewired how we think about skincare: the Western philosophy of “more is more” has been eschewed in favour of hydrating, barrier-building and “glass…
In case your social media algorithm isn’t as beauty-fixated as mine, BYOMA’s just-launched glass skin face mask has become one of the most talked-about launches of the moment—TikTok searches alone are up 355% in the past week. As a long-standing BYOMA superfan, I had high expectations, and, unsurprisingly, they were all met. I fear I…
Most of us know by now that daily SPF application should be non-negotiable, but there can be plenty of barriers that stop that habit from sticking. By far one of the easiest ways to keep your skin protected without adding an additional step to your morning routine is investing in a good primer with SPF….
Being nearly 42, it’s not common to like pastel pink as much as I do. Sure, I can dress chic and sophisticated in nude tones and moody brown and burgundy, but part of my soul is very Gen-Z and gravitates towards bows, pink and pretty pastels. So, you can imagine how thrilled I was when…
As someone who is both short on time and hates having bare nails, fast-drying nail polishes make up the bulk of my home manicure collection. Years of gels got me used to never waiting for polish to try, or contending with semi-dry polish that collects fluff or smudges and develops texture. Now, quick drying formulas…
Since I was a teenager, my approach to skincare has been more akin to a sergeant major going into battle than a woman about to enjoy a few minutes of self-care. You see, as someone who has been navigating acne for the last two decades, my routine has been a blueprint to stave off hormonal…
The Beauty Special: The Age of Nostalgia
When it comes to weddings, the question we get asked most as beauty editors is when to book in for all the treatments ahead of the big day. Planning a wedding is stressful and overwhelming as it is, without the worry of what comes first: the spray tan or the manicure? And so to alleviate…
Traditionally, lasers have been a scary no-go treatment for Black and brown skin, but in recent years, I’ve become a massive fan. How, you may well be asking, since we’ve been left out of the beauty devices conversation for decades? Well, yes, “early laser technologies were designed with lighter skin in mind, often using wavelengths…