Beauty

Make your festive countdown magical and mindful with our pick of the best eco-friendly advent calendars for adults and kids. Plus, how to make your own from scratch!

Could one laser tackle dullness, fine lines and the creeping sense that my lower face was quietly heading south? I headed to Hortman Clinics in Dubai to discover whether UltraClear could deliver on its promises

Popping-candy ghosts, toffee-apple bath bombs and hand-painted monster fingers… Let Lush bring a little fright and a lighter footprint to your bathroom this Halloween

From nourishing oils to frizz-fighting gels, these five cleaner hair heroes help keep curls hydrated, defined and gloriously bouncy when the weather has other ideas

From silicones and mineral oil to fragrance, dyes and parabens, we speak to a beauty insider to separate skincare fear from fact

Looking for a mascara that’s as kind to the planet as it is to your lashes? From volumising formulas to lengthening favourites, these ethical mascaras prove you don’t have to compromise your values to look great

From not reapplying to only applying on sunny days, these are the six most common sunscreen mistakes that could be damaging your skin

From bacteria-laden brushes to expired mascara, a new calculator scores your makeup health, and the results might surprise you

From peptides to plant oils, not all lash serum ingredients are created equal. Knowing what really works could save you money – and disappointment