The beauty bond
Sharing a mirror and swapping make-up tips are simple rituals that strengthen the ties we have with other women, says Alexandra Friend
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Keep that summer holiday glow
‘Summer glow’ is a state of mind as well as body. Make it last by nurturing all your senses, says Justine Knight
Six steps to a positive body image
Cognitive behavioural therapy is a powerful psychological tool that radically changes depressive thinking and low self-esteem by challenging negative thoughts. Use these strategies whenever your body confidence is low
The great lipstick/lip gloss debate
A discussion on the beauty desk about lip glosses and how they are perceived went something like this: Lipstick is mature, glamorous and for women who want to be taken seriously (sentiments of the beauty director and editor). Lip gloss is for teenage girls and WAG wannabes but gives you an amazing pout (me)
Eastern promise
In a industry cluttered by noisy and lacklustre launches, Jo Malone fragrances are like the white shirt of perfumery: beautifully crafted, easy to wear, classically chic and refreshingly minimal
On the fringe
The upside of a fringe is that there’s no need to fret about frown lines or should-you-shouldn’t-you Botox; the downside is they grow at a rate of knots…
Written all over your face
Relationship breakdowns, late nights and poor diets all leave their mark on our skin. Fortunately, new research and treatments are helping repair the damage
