When Hailey Bieber recently launched her Rhode Caramalized Banana Peptide Lip Treatment, it solidified something I’d been thinking for a while: bananas are IN. And although Rhode’s is the latest (now sold out) product to popularise the familiar yellow fruit, it’s certainly not the first. In fact, bananas have been making the rounds for longer…
There are a lot of aesthetic treatments on the market that I turn down. I don’t like discomfort, and I’m scared of anything invasive; no pain, no gain, as they say… But thanks to technological advancements, there are now a whole slew of procedures that give incredible results, without ever needing to draw a vial…
Summer is just around the corner, but my feet haven’t quite got the memo. I tend to neglect pedicures during the colder months, and my toes inevitably need a little extra TLC come May. I find bog-standard pedis rarely cut it here, nor do my trusted balms and salves. So, when I heard about the…
There’s a reason walking out of a nail salon feels disproportionately good. Whether you’ve gone for a classic pillarbox red or a milky, understated oval, a fresh manicure has a way of making everything feel slightly more together. But, really, a great manicure is only as good as the nail underneath it. As we get…
The older I get, the more my skin seems to throw out the occasional curveball—mysterious lumps, bumps, pimples and marks, things that weren’t there yesterday suddenly catch my eye. Some I can brush off as part of the deal; others have me deep in a late-night Google spiral. One minute it’s ‘oh, it’s fine,’ the…
Known as ‘the salmon sperm facial,’ Polynucleotides have undeniably been one of the most popular aesthetic treatments in recent years. Beloved for their ability to refresh skin by boosting collagen and elastin levels, deeply hydrate and reduce inflammation, this regenerative treatment is a sign of the times: we no longer want obvious injectables, but subtle…
If you’re on the never-ending quest for smooth, supple, “glass-like” skin, then it’s time to get acquainted with Japanese beauty. While it has a similar ethos to the innovations coming out of South Korea—so, a focus on gentle, hydrating and barrier-building ingredients—there are key differences. While K-beauty is focused on trends and rapid production, J-beauty…
After months of boots, trainers and ballet flats, we’re finally approaching sandal season. And whether you can’t wait to pull on a pair of Birkenstocks or style out some thonged kitten heels, now’s the time to start prepping those feet. While a whole foot routine is hard to live by (I can’t remember the last…
Ever struggled with your blush placement? Or needed a quick plan to battle a surprise breakout? What about a tool to analyse your skincare routine in depth? Well, now there’s an AI mirror for that. In what could feel like a Black Mirror episode, SWAN has recently launched its $795 (USD) ‘Smart’ mirror, promising to…
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