Beauty: Last News

Remember the online buzz back in September last year when The Inkey List's co-founder unveiled her dramatically fuller lips, attributing it to the brand's new plumping lip balm? Colette Laxton took to Instagram to show off her pout, crediting the then-newly-launched Tripeptide Plumping Lip Balm, £11 here. Despite followers insisting she must have had lip fillers, Colette maintained that her luscious lips were solely due to the plumping lip balm, which she credited with making her lips look permanently fuller and plumper.

Holly Willoughby's make-up is always on point, and now fans can get their hands on some of the star's all-time favourite products as she has just launched a new bundle with Beauty Pie. Holly's On-The-Glow Edit has just hit the Beauty Pie website, and it features four must-have, easy-to-use makeup products housed in a stylish silver travel case. It usually retails at £133, but Beauty Pie members can bag it for just £55.

Holly Willoughby has teased fans with an exciting career announcement.The former This Morning star took to Instagram on Thursday, May 23 to tell her 8.4million followers that she would be going live on the social media platform to reveal all later that day. Holly, 43, looked stunning in the clip, as she filmed herself saying: "I just wanted to give you a little heads up that at 5.30pm today I am going to be back on here with my friends at Beauty Pie and I've got something to share with you.

Beauty buffs have been snapping up a new release from a bestselling Nordic skincare brand they say gives their complexion a 'flawless' base without needing to fuss with foundation. Lumene's CC Colour Correcting Cream only launched in the UK recently but it has already collected a series of rave reviews from shoppers thrilled at the lightweight product which simultaneously covers redness and uneven tone while hydrating skin to give a look that makes your natural best look even better.The all-in-one product gives subtle coverage while also nourishing the skin and, just in time for the sunshine, it's SPF20.

We all know how crucial a top-notch skincare routine is for our faces, particularly when it comes to anti-ageing treatments. But, we're so focused on our faces that we often neglect our neck and decolletage areas, even though they're among the first to show signs of ageing.

I love summer but I don't love the eczema breakouts it brings. I'm not sure what it is, perhaps using SPF lotions daily or the fact that the skin on my arms is exposed to the elements and sunshine more, but I always find I get itchy skin the moment the summer weather descends.This year, I was determined to keep the redness and flaking at bay, so I decided to preemptively incorporate a nutrient-packed body lotion into my daily regime.

Calling all Sex and the City fans! Sarah Jessica Parker has spilled the beans on her skincare secrets, and guess what? They won't break the bank.The style icon and star of And Just Like That... dished out her beauty essentials during a chat with skincare expert Caroline Hirons. Currently dazzling audiences in London's West End with her husband Matthew Broderick in the play Plaza Suite, SJP revealed she swears by E45 Face Foaming Cleanser for wiping away the day's grime.

While we're all thrilled about the return of the warm sunny weather, it's worth noting that the increase in temperature and sun exposure can wreak havoc on our skin. From pollen allergies making our eyes itchy and sore to excessive sun leaving our skin feeling tight and, dare we say it, slightly burnt, we could all benefit from a versatile fix-all tool in our beauty kit to help soothe our summer skin.

Perhaps the best thing to come out of 2024 so far is the Girls Aloud reunion. Cheryl, Nadine Coyle, Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts have reunited for a nostalgia-packed UK and Ireland tour, which sees them treat 30 different locations to some of their greatest hits. We've seen clips of the shows and it's got as much glitter and glamour as you'd expect from the iconic girl band, but what we didn't expect to see were the beauty transformations – particularly Cheryl's.The former X-Factor judge has kept a relatively low profile in recent years, but she's proving on this tour that she's still got her style credentials.

The Cannes Film Festival 2024 is in full swing, and our favourite celebs are gracing the red carpet with their stunning outfits and beauty looks. Eva Longoria, 49, turned heads in a mint green cut-out dress, a chic ponytail, and glowing make-up – and we've got the lowdown on the exact products used on the Desperate Housewives star, including a TikTok-trending face base you'll want to add to your shopping list. As an ambassador for L'Oréal Paris, Eva's make-up and skin prep were done using products from the brand.

If you're caught off guard by a surprise sunny day and your legs are looking more ghostly than golden, don't fret – we've got the perfect solution for you. Beauty gurus and make-up artists rave about Vita Liberata Body Blur, a revolutionary body make-up that instantly smooths, evens and adds a hint of colour to your skin.

Byredo fans are swearing by a product from the brand that they insist might even be better than the classic perfumes. Gypsy Water has something of a cult following and you can get the exact scent for less than the typical £150 price tag. Byredo's Gypsy Water Hair Perfume is just £60 for a 75ml bottle and it's safe to use on your hair, skin and even clothes.Typically it's not advised to spray your hair with perfume as the alcohol can damage your locks.

With a heatwave on the horizon and the promise of a sizzling summer, it's the ideal moment to get your skin sun-ready. In the sweltering heat, a hot, sweaty face with the odd patch of sunburn is almost guaranteed, despite slathering on the SPF. But don't fret, beauty lovers, because we've stumbled upon the e.l.f.

When it comes to your makeup routine, everyone knows that a great primer is usually the first step to helping create a smooth, flawless application. However, some quite simply don't play well with your skincare, and can cause pilling or patchiness no matter how carefully you apply your foundation on top of them.That's why Laura Mercier has just launched three brand new Pure Canvas Primers that act as the last step in your skincare routine and the first step in your makeup one all at once.The three new launches help lengthen your makeup's wear time and boosting your skin's appearance over time by moisturising, protecting and smoothing in one go.

There's no better feeling than giving back, especially when you can bag a beauty bargain at the same time.That's exactly what The Perfume Shop is offering with its latest charity beauty box.The Look Good Feel Better Charity Beauty Box from The Perfume Shop, priced at £50 here, is packed with an impressive £146.74 worth of skincare, makeup, fragrances and hair care goodies from big-name brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Olaplex and Elemis. All proceeds go towards supporting Look Good Feel Better, a charity dedicated to enhancing the physical and emotional wellbeing of people living with cancer. Every box sold will fund a place at one of the Look Good Feel Better Skincare and Makeup Workshops held across the UK.These workshops provide those battling cancer with a chance to feel empowered and supported as they navigate their changing appearance, while also offering a supportive space for them to connect with others in similar situations.

Hailey Bieber is said to use a £43 product to get red carpet-ready and if you're after the star's glow yourself, Environ Skin EssentiA Botanical Infused Moisturising Toner is reported to be a preferred product by the model. Environ claims to be the brand that put vitamin A on the map.They say that the ingredient is 'the skin’s oxygen' and that you need to use the right dose and build up usage over time.The brand proudly boasts: "Environ is not about hype, trends, or latest ingredients.

Meghan Markle has said she loves perfume so much that if she leaves the house without wearing it she will turn around and go home. If you've ever wanted to smell like her, it's more possible than you think. Back in 2016, Meghan Markle told Express.co.uk: "Fragrance is my favourite thing – so much so that if I leave the house and I don’t put any on, I’ll turn around and go back home.

Neatly manicured nails always look good, but it's even more important when you've just got engaged, as people will be looking at your hand a whole lot more than usual. And so if you've recently been proposed to, or you have an inkling that it's imminent, get your fingertips ready for the spotlight with a fresh new manicure to mark the occasion.

I'll admit it, I'm a lash addict. I know there's a whole movement away from falsies at the moment – stick-on and salon ones – but I just prefer my look when I have a bit of definition around my eyes. Being a natural blonde, I have barely-there lashes that only look decent when I apply around four coats of mascara.

If you're struggling with hair thinning or loss, it can really take a toll on your self-esteem. But fear not, a nifty new hair product is claiming to be the answer and the glowing customer reviews are in. UKLASH, famed for its cult Eyelash Serum that flies off the shelves every 10 seconds worldwide, has just dropped a hair equivalent.

If you're after a confidence boost, the best foundations can do wonders. But with so many options out there, it's hard to know which ones are worth splashing your cash on. Well, I've just found a new favourite that I reckon is worth every penny.