Beauty Care Articles

Shapewear can make you look thinner and more toned in a matter of seconds. It's easy to see why it's so appealing, but is wearing Spanx and similar products really such a good idea?

Fed up of digging out old, crusty mascaras when you come to put your makeup on in the morning? Keep breaking out in spots? It's time to replace your makeup and bin the old, battered makeup that's wreaking havoc on your skin.

Holiday makeup isn't any more complicated than regular makeup, per se — but it needs to be hard-working, it needs to be simple, it needs to last all day, it needs to be special and, apply-able with your fingers. So, what should be in your kit?

Lightening creams have a lot of bad press, so we thought we'd unravel exactly what they are, what they're used for, and how to use them. Learn everything you need to know here.

Permanent hair straightening is a simple way to get sleek, soft, straight hair for months at a time. There are home straightening kits and permanent salon straightening blowouts - a little like a perm, but for straight hair. Find out more here.

Look and feel your very best, even if you have to get up at the crack of dawn to get to the office for work, by following our clever makeup tips - it's much easier than you'd think! You just need a few tricks up your sleeve.

Do you want to shock people with your body modifications? Tattoos and piercings just won't cut it in today's world. Get a corneal tattoo, have implants inserted under your skin, or have a giant bagel injected into your forehead instead.

Catwalk trends can be hard to replicate, particularly if they're more than a little bit over the top (black glitter encrusted lips, anyone?), but for A/W14/15 there are a vast array of trends that even fashion novices can get in on. Learn how here.

Autumn is our favorite time of year - time to dig out your sweaters and wrap up warm in scarves and cosy coats. But if you're feeling a little bit blah, maybe because you had a bit too much to eat over the summer, it's time to boost your confidence.

Have you been toying with the idea of getting a tattoo done? Tattoos are becoming increasingly popular but you must carefully analyze the risks associated with tattoos before taking the plunge. Read on to find more about the potential risks of tattoos.