Beauty product

Health news

Hazardous chemicals found in hundreds of European cosmetics

Hundreds of cosmetic products tested by the European Chemicals Agency contained banned substances.

31/10/2024

Business

Victoria Beckham pumps millions into her loss-making fashion business

Although the company has recorded a loss every year since its inception in 2008, performance has been improving in recent years, with narrowing loss margins.

29/08/2024

Business

L’Occitane delists from Hong Kong exchange as luxury goods shine dulls

L'Occitane's attempts to revitalise growth have led to high operational costs, leading to further erosion of its share price and investor confidence.

25/07/2024

Health news

Talc is ‘probably carcinogenic’ to humans, WHO agency says

Talc was classified as “probably carcinogenic” due in part to limited evidence linking it to ovarian cancer, an international agency said.

09/07/2024

Culture news

Marina Abramović has launched a moisturiser - or has she?

The artist who started her career experimenting with knives, fire and unconsciousness has now released a moisturising cream. We suspect something deeper is at play.

17/01/2024

Culture news

Male grooming market booms as self-care treatment soars

From face creams to foot baths, the male beauty market is experiencing a major boom as a growing number of men are saying no to 'toxic masculinity' and yes to more self-care love.

08/01/2024

Business

L’Oreal heir shows she's worth it with more than €90 billion

Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, the heiress of L’Oreal, is the first woman to surpass a €90 billion fortune, according to Bloomberg.

29/12/2023

Lifestyle

Meet 100-year-old Tomoko Horino: The world's oldest beauty advisor

Tomoko Horino, a centenarian, holds the title of the world's oldest beauty adviser, defying societal norms in 1960s Japan when married women were expected to stay home.

23/11/2023

Tech News

This is how AI and the metaverse are changing the face of beauty

The beauty industry is undergoing a significant transformation as artificial intelligence and the metaverse intersect. We find out more at Cannes Lions.

21/06/2023

Health news

UV nail dryers may damage DNA and cause mutations in human cells

UV nail dryers used for gel manicures can cause permanent mutations in human cells associated with a risk of cancer, new research has found.

24/01/2023

Experiences

Is mineral sun cream worth the money? We tried out Europe's top brands

If you’re heading into the sun, you need to protect your skin - but not all products are created equal. Here are some of the best natural sunscreens to try.

14/11/2022

Tech News

Would you trust a robot to paint your nails?

A US company has invented a robot that can quickly and accurately paint nails using artificial intelligence.

27/09/2022

Tech News

How luxury and beauty brands are embracing the metaverse and new tech

From the world’s thinnest watch from Bvlgari to mad make-up in the metaverse and tech that knows how you feel: Here’s how tech and fashion and beauty are merging in the digital world.

18/06/2022

Living

9 eco-friendly remedies to nourish your skin during winter

There's something for all budgets in our list of eco-friendly skin remedies for the winter months.

06/12/2020

Green News

How much plastic do you actually throw away every year?

Even if you've ditched plastic bottles and straws, you might be surprised to see your full plastic problem.

15/07/2020

Living

Venus Williams launches sunscreen for 'all skin types and skin tones'

We also round up some of the best Black-owned eco-friendly beauty and skincare brands.

13/06/2020

Living

Your 'clean' cosmetics might have just 1% organic ingredients

Beauty brands might not be revealing the whole truth about what's really in your organic skincare.

15/02/2020

Living

I tried a high tech Korean facial to suck the evil out of my skin

In the fight against blackheads, the Bijoux Medi-Spa in Belgravia, London, is providing the perfect weapon.

29/11/2019

Living

I went for a seaweed massage at 5-star British hotel, Coworth Park

Here's what happened when I tried out the new Ishga treatment at Coworth Park spa and what it felt like to be exfoliated by natural seaweed.

27/09/2019

Living

Why you need to switch your make-up brushes right now

You might be shocked to read what can go into creating your make-up brushes. But thankfully for you, we've listed the brands you can trust.

21/09/2019