Beauty Items

Women waste £200 each year on unused beauty products

Women waste £200 a year by leaving unopened beauty products to gather dust in their bathroom, reveals survey.

Brit women guilty of hoarding makeup for 14 years

British women confess to keeping makeup well past its use by date with the worst offenders keeping eyeshadow for 14 years!

Selfridges host Nude’s pop-up Skin Nourishing Bar

If you’re near Selfridges in London, rush down to get your personal skin prescription and a shot of skin-perfecting smoothie!

Holiday beauty SOS

Ah it's summer holiday time at last. Time to take a break from the, ahem, unpredicatble weather in the United Kingdom and head off to sunnier climes. You're ready to become the beach goddess you always knew you could be.

More beauty ideas for summer festivals

There are still a fair few festivals to hit before summer’s out and we’ve got the lowdown on some most beauty best-buys that can see you through. Dry shampoo, wet wipes, water spray and sun cream should be top of your packing list.

Summer hair essentials from Wella

Sun, sea and holiday styling can play havoc with your hair. A moisturising shampoo and conditioner, as well as a weekly deep conditioning mask, is essential post-holiday to put the bounce back into your barnet and keep it shiny for summer.

Beauty deals: summer sale for Clinique make-up

Consumers have started to reduce their expenditure on premium beauty brands, dashing the hope that the UK’s prestige beauty market was recession-proof. However, sample sales and internet deals can help bring brands like Clinique within your reach.

Bridal beauty countdown

Your boyfriend has popped the question and now the countdown is on for the big day.Now all that’s left to do is make sure you’re going to be looking as wonderful as you feel. Like with most aspects of your wedding, the preparations need to start early.

Hair news: Tulisa goes blonde

She has never been afraid to take a style risk and now Tulisa has done it again. In a dramatic hair makeover, she's gone from brunette to blonde. She called in Tasha Stevens - sister of X Factor hairdresser Jamie Stevens - to do the work.

Michelle Mone invests in bust-reducing beauty range Boobs-

Business wonder woman Michelle Mone OBE is expanding her Ultimo range to incorporate beauty. The first product goes on sale this week in Boots. And it's a bust-reducing cream aptly titled Boobs-, which she's given a million pound investment.

Exclusive spa skincare range at Tesco

Every little helps - and if the great summer getaway has taken all your cash, a quick trip to Tesco can help you stock up on some pampering essentials without breaking the bank. The exclusive Baylis & Harding range starts from £2.

Sex and the City perfume offers the scent of summer

The film may be but a memory but Sex and the City style lives on in the shops. The new fragrance and body collection available exclusively online, with scents created by top Givaudan perfumers Oliver Gillotin and Marypierre Julien.

Airbrush foundation ideal for a porcelain complexion

Nicola Roberts has established herself as the queen of the porcelain complexion. Giving hopes to all us English rose types, she's not only got her own successful make-up line, Dainty Doll - she's also now got on board with Airbase Airbrush make-up.

What are BB creams?

It's been a long time since a beauty product came on the market that has caught the attention of beauty editors across the world. However, one such product has recently done so – BB creams.

Autograph make-up makes a welcome return to M&S

Is it time to clear your make-up bag out? This month, Autograph make-up makes a welcome return to M&S. There are over 200 beautiful shades across 42 products to choose from if you’re looking for a fresh new look for late summer.

Beauty booster uses black pearls

A new development in the anti-ageing skincare market uses luxe ingredients for a versatile product that offers excellent results. Lulu London’s product development team has created the new Pearla Advanced Black Tahitian Pearl Anti Ageing Cream.

Beauty: on-site services for a flawless festival season

Ever wondered how celebrities look flawless at festivals while us mere mortals stagger around covered in mud? Luckily the same pampering services you find backstage are now on offer to the general public as part of the Vanity Van.

At-home beauty boosters keep spa market bouyant

Treatments at home are becoming more and more popular, as image-conscious people opt for quick and cost effective non-surgical beauty boosters, according to a GlobalData report. Popular treatments range from hair removal to skin rejuvenation.

Polls reveals Britain's shopping styles

Now the summer sales have started, it is time to unleash your inner beast! A TK Maxx report reveals the recession has bred a new species of female shoppers - The Hunter-Gatheristas - who specialise in staying ahead of the pack.

Go organic for summer beauty

More babes on a budget are going organic, as products become more affordable and consumers learn more about the benefits of natural products. Lovea’s affordable collection of everyday beauty solutions has summer essentials for face, hair and body.

Create must-have festival hairstyles in minutes this summer

These three super summer ideas from Michael Van Clarke are hairtastic inspiration for festival chic crowning glory. From ethereal plaits to messy up-dos, you will be ready to party with only the help of a hairbrush and some accessories.

Tried and tested festival beauty essentials

We all know how tricky selecting that perfect capsule wardrobe can be… add to that the unpredictable British summer weather and it could set you up for all kinds of packing procrastination! Holland & Barrett have come the rescue.

Five simple beauty tips that make all the difference

Looking gorgeous doesn't take miracles - it just takes these top five simple but super beauty tricks.

Try mineral bronzer for a summer glow

It's better to fake it than to burn, so a good bronzer should be an essential part of your summer make-up kit. Natio Mineral Pressed Powder makes you feel like you are not wearing any make-up at all with its extra fine mineral pigments.

Why we love multi-tasking make-up

Women are looking for a multi-tasker in their make-up bags to keep up with the pace of modern day life. And they want luxury. The latest research into the premium beauty market from the NPD Group shows an 80% growth in the cream foundation segment.