What is a mineral sunscreen? Sunscreens can be separated into two categories; physical (or mineral) and chemical. According to Cinzia, “Zinc oxide is a micro-fine mineral that offers broad-spectrum protection from both UVA and UVB rays.” Mineral sunscreens are safer, better for the skin and also help to protect against blue light (or high-energy visible light) which is emitted … [Read more...] about Mineral vs. chemical sunscreens – an expert explains which is better for your skin
Three professionals told us the hero ingredient they always look for in skincare products
Skincare can feel like a bit of a minefield, we get you. Keeping up with the latest buzz-ingredients, knowing what they all do and the order to apply them – it can be a lot. We spoke to three skincare professionals about the skincare they actually use, the hero ingredients to look out for and why you should give them a go too. By Beth Ludolf … [Read more...] about Three professionals told us the hero ingredient they always look for in skincare products
These hairstyles are perfect for hiding grown-out roots
We keep talking about lockdown’s biggest hair trends – pink hair, buzzcuts, those no-heat curls you do with tights (revolutionary)- but, let’s be honest, grown-out roots are the number one. Whether we like it or not. Embracing them actually looks pretty darn great but, if that’s not your thing, these hairstyles will help to hide them. By Beth Ludolf … [Read more...] about These hairstyles are perfect for hiding grown-out roots
We can’t wait for salons to open so we can try this summer hair colour trend
Salons are (hopefully) opening in July and - trust me - by then, our hair is going to need a major refresh - and we already know what we’ll be getting. Face-framing highlights, the Kylie Jenner-approved colour trend that screams summer. Face-framers are like a more subtle take on the 90s two-tone trend - or The Geri Halliwell, as we call it. Two-tone hair is all about that … [Read more...] about We can’t wait for salons to open so we can try this summer hair colour trend
The fox-eye trend is the model-approved makeup look we can’t get enough of
Bambi eyes, cat eyes – and now, fox eyes – honestly, who knew the animal kingdom had such nice eye shapes? The fox-eye trend is all about using makeup to elongate and lift the eye shape, making it more – you guessed it- fox-like (think almond eyes x 10). Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner are the poster girls for this one. Here’s how to try it out. By Beth Ludolf … [Read more...] about The fox-eye trend is the model-approved makeup look we can’t get enough of