Our Columnist, Nez Hasan explores the benefits and considerations of semi-permanent makeup (SPMU) for mature skin, addressing concerns about whether age impacts the suitability of these treatments.
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As we say goodbye to summer days, clean girl aesthetic makeup, and ethereal waves, we are welcoming a new season with new trends. As the leaves turn golden and temperatures cool, the makeup world enters a period of transformation with new trends that reflect the changing season. For autumn 2024, beauty enthusiasts are embracing bold, statement looks and natural elegance, with both fashion runways and social media platforms showcasing diverse styles. From deep earthy tones to experimental designs, this season is all about celebrating individuality while drawing inspiration from nature and artistic creativity.
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As the catwalks of London Fashion Week S/S25 unveiled the latest in fashion, it wasn’t just the garments stealing the spotlight. Beauty looks were equally showstopping, pushing boundaries and setting the tone for the coming months. This season, boldness reigned supreme, with eye-catching purples, daring haircuts, and gothic details shaping the aesthetic. The message? Beauty is about self-expression, individuality, and a touch of drama.
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This was the makeup look that broke the internet - Pat McGrath stole the show at the Maison Margiela Couture 2024 show by creating a porcelain doll effect that looked truly magical. Immediately after going viral, it was on everyone’s lips to find out - how did Pat achieve the ethereal makeup? She’s revealed all at her Maison Margiela Masterclass Live, breaking down her step-by-step for the look.
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With the start of the new year comes a new makeup look - gone is the beloved and minimalist “clean girl” look, and this year it’s being replaced by the daring and opulent "Mob Wife" aesthetic. This bold trend has exploded on social media, amassing an impressive 107 million TikTok views and a 90% surge in Google searches. It's a trend that embraces extravagance and commands attention with its distinctive flair.
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As the clock ticks closer to 2024, the anticipation for the most dazzling night of the year, New Year's Eve, reaches its peak. This night of revelry and celebration calls for an equally captivating transformation, and what better way to embrace the occasion than with a showstopping makeup look to start the year with a bang?
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As the temperatures plummet and the first flurries of snow begin to dance in the air, our skincare routines undergo a subtle yet significant shift. While summer called for lightweight, dewy formulas that accentuated our sun-kissed glow, winter demands a more nourishing approach, one that caters to the dryness and dullness often brought on by the harsh elements.
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Glow Up, the world’s foremost make-up television show is returning back to our screens for a fifth series. The first episode launches on Tuesday 2nd May 2023 and will be coming soon to Netflix internationally. This year's series has worked with global beauty giant Sephora to set the industry assignment for episode 2, which will air on Wednesday 10th May 2023.
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No one does it quite like him. Lukas Kuciel. Lukas is an international Hair and Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist. Originally from Poland, he is currently based in Germany. He discovered his passion for fashion as a young boy and he has been working as a professional hairdresser and makeup artists for the past 10 years, with experience working on campaigns for top fashion and beauty brands and celebrity stars.
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Ruth Atkins, Salon System educator and brow expert shares her 6 tips for thinning brows.
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Founded by celebrity brow artist Sarah Amelia Fogg, long gone are the days of the ‘tadpole’ brows which we all overplucked - Sarah’s trademark super natural, fluffy and subtle looking brows can now be recreated at home - something her reputable client list of many model & celebrity clients, including ITV’s Olivia Attwood, have been visiting her for, for years.
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Ruth Atkins, Salon System Educator, shares her insight on thinning brows and the different methods of bringing your brow shape back, from tinting to lamination.
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Internationally renowned makeup artist, and owner of Ayu Cosmetics, Suzie O’Neill has sat down with us to share her top tip on how to create the illusion of a lifted and sculpted face with makeup alone. If you’re not a fan of needles - this is your sign to forget surgery.
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essence cosmetics, the high quality and affordable cosnova group make up brand, is celebrating 20 years on the market. The jubilee year celebrations remind us of how much the brand has become engrained into the UK beauty market since its launch in Wilko in 2013 and online in 2019 via justmylook and feel unique.
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New season? New foundation. As summer approaches in leaps, it may be time to retire your winter / spring foundation and opt for something a little lighter, and SPF focused.
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As a makeup artist, I have made a few mistakes and picked up a few pearls of wisdom along the way, which if aren’t useful or inspiring may at least be semi entertaining. Here are some of the things I’ve sussed so far…
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Awards season always reminds us that skin really can look dewy and flawlesss, and the look is magnificent behind a camera lens. It’s the type of radiance we mere mortals dream about when we see celebrities walk the red carpet—or is it? Celebrity makeup artists have a three step magic makeup hack to make that look a reality.
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Whether you’re looking for a powerful glow or a natural glow - finding the one is hard. That why we’ve been testing out cult favourite brands, and gathered recommendations straight from our editor and what she really loves about each of them. No one highlighter is equal to the other, they’ve all got different ingredients and intentions but the below 15 are top tier.
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