5 h. ago 9 best body scrubs for silky smooth skin, tried and tested by a beauty editor

A hardworking selection of gentle yet effective formulas (that smell lovely too)

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34 h. ago Jet set go: what the beauty editors really pack in their travel washbags

Here’s what actually makes it into my hold-all, plus the beauty essentials my fellow editors swear by when on the move says Rose Beer

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37 h. ago Stretch mark creams tested by a pregnant beauty editor including Hailey Bieber's favourite

At almost nine months pregnant, I've been lucky enough to avoid stretch marks so far. Here an expert explains their causes, plus the body creams I've used throughout

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37 h. ago Best stretch mark creams tested by a pregnant beauty editor including Hailey Bieber's favourite

At almost nine months pregnant, I've been lucky enough to avoid stretch marks so far. Here an expert explains their causes, plus the body creams I've used throughout

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68 h. ago The field between the hospital and the motorway that's in the balance

Residents living near Royal Bolton Hospital say plans for 250 new homes on green land risk worsening congestion, flooding and wildlife loss - and fear their voices are being side-lined as major development ambitions gather pace.

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3 d. ago I'm a beauty editor who lost 10kg on Ozempic, but I was left with an ugly turkey neck, saggy skin, hair loss and worse

When beauty editor Olivia Falcon, 50, dropped 10kg on Ozempic, she wasn't ready for 'collateral damage' elsewhere - so she set out to find treatments to help

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4 d. ago Shark cuts £100 off LED beauty gadget that 'reduces breakouts'

Shark's CryoGlow LED mask with red light therapy 'helps reduce redness' as beauty editor Zoe Cripps found out

Economics

6 d. ago 16 best retinol creams and serums, tried and tested by a beauty editor

This is what you need to know about vitamin A, including our favourite formulas

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6 d. ago Do you suffer from 'central heating hair'? Celebrity hairdresser Sam McKnight tells you exactly what to do to combat this common winter problem

While it may keep you toasty and warm inside, central heating also plays havoc with your skin and hair.

Society

6 d. ago 12 best sheet masks to soothe, hydrate and brighten skin, tested by a beauty editor

If you’re skin is in need of a quick boost, try a speedy sheet mask for instant results

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9 d. ago Fears for Palestine Action activist who has been on hunger strike for nearly 70 days

Heba Muraisi, 31, has lost 10kg, is struggling to breathe and is suffering from headaches after turning down food at HMP New Hall in Yorkshire following alleged break-ins and criminal damage.

Events

1 week ago Bear Grylls' shower head that is 'making skin and hair better' now £15 off

Developed in collaboration with the adventurer, the easy to install shower head designed to remove chlorine and filter microplastics

Economics

1 week ago 12 best body sunscreens for UV protection, tested by a beauty editor

I’ve found that rare thing – a body SPF that you’ll actually want to reapply

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1 week ago 7 best IPL devices for quick hair removal at home, tested by a beauty editor

I’ve tested a range of devices on legs, underarms and more

Society

1 week ago Bear Grylls' filtered shower head makes 'skin and hair feel smoother' now £15 off

The Water2 Filtered Showerhead, developed in collaboration with Bear Grylls, removes up to 90% of chlorine and filters microplastics

Economics

1 week ago ‘For a moment, only that story matters’: my plan to reignite the all

Reading for pleasure rates are shockingly low in young people. So we should all get behind a new drive to turn them into avid readers. Why not start with books about art?A girl on the cusp of adolescence gazes down at a book. Her left hand rests against her flushed pink cheeks, while her right clutches the pages, ready to turn to find out what happens next. She has porcelain-like skin and golden hair seemingly full of air, executed in textures that contrast with the scratchy, loose marks that make up her shirt and the book’s pages. When I look at this drawing, I am struck by how the artist, the American-born impressionist Mary Cassatt, has perfectly captured the all-consuming sensation of being submerged in a book – the feeling that the whole world is dissolving around you. For a moment, only that story matters.Cassatt, who worked in Paris for most of her adult life when women were finally beginning to be accepted as artists (and deserving of state-funded art education), was hailed ...

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1 week ago The five beauty mistakes you’re making that leave you with ‘strawberry legs’ during winter – and how to avoid it

STRAWBERRY legs don’t have to be a concern this winter, now that one beauty expert has revealed how we can prevent the unsightly red bumps. The skin condition is an issue many people face, and it occurs when your hair follicles or pores are clogged with dirt, dead skin, bacteria or oil, which typically happens with shaving. It's even worse in...

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2 w. ago 13 best eye creams for tired eyes, tried and tested by a beauty editor

Tired eyes? I tried the best eye creams to brighten bags and ease puffiness

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2 w. ago Bear Grylls' special filter shower head making 'skin and hair better' now £15 off

'The Water2 shower has exceeded my expectations'

Economics

2 w. ago How changing your pillow case in 2026 could slow down signs of ageing

"As someone who’s always struggled with sensitive skin and unruly hair, finding the right pillowcase has been a game-changer"

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