Beauty: Last News

With sunnier days on the horizon and our favourite denim shorts calling our name, it’s time to start thinking about prepping our skin for summer. A winter spent bundled up usually means our limbs will be looking a little worse for wear, and now is the perfect time to tackle dryness and, of course, how pale we’re looking.

If there’s one skincare staple that’s an absolute must in everyone’s beauty routines, it’s SPF. Although we know how important it is to wear during those gloriously sunny, even days when it's cloudy or dreary outside need a little SPF to protect your skin from UVA and UVB rays.

By now you’ve all heard about the benefits of adding LED light therapy to your skincare routine. Whether it’s in the form of luxury facials, at-home masks or handheld massagers, LEDs can help stimulate collagen production, encourage cell turnover and repair damaged skin barriers.

Here at OK! we're constantly on the look-out for the best mascaras, and one that regularly appears in lists is Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara.This cheekily-named make-up item is a long-time bestselling, loved for the high-impact volume it gives lashes – and now it may have just got even better. Too Faced has just launched a new version called Better Than Sex Doll Lashes Mascara, £29, which delivers even more lift and curl than the original for a doll-like effect.

Elemis fans, get ready to shop this payday pick, as this is one beauty deal that you won't want to miss. QVC has just dropped the price of an epic Elemis skincare and body care bundle and it will save you over £140 on some of the brand's best sellers – but you'll need to be quick.

The Kardashians and dark hair go together like bread and butter, or so we thought until we spotted eldest sister Kourtney Kardashian with a bleach blonde bob.The 44-year-old, who gave birth to her fourth child and the first with her husband Travis Barker last year, poses up a storm with the light hair colour on her Instagram grid in a series of snaps she titles 'Hi from lost blondie files'. It's unclear if she's simply reminiscing about her time as a blonde last year or if she's gone back to bleach since giving birth to Rocky, 4 months.

Stacey Solomon is known for posting funny beauty tips on social media, and in one of her recent videos she has revealed a lip liner she loves.The TV presenter, 34, spoke to her 5.9 million Instagram followers about Iconic London last Thursday (March 28). In the clip, she said: “It is Iconic day, but a really special Iconic day because they’ve got a new lip mousse.” Stacey added: “I'm obsessed with their lip liner Unbothered. And I asked if they could make sure that they had the Unbothered shade in the lip mousse, so I can use them together.” The Loose women panellist then went on to show her fans how to create a fuller pout with Iconic London's soon-to-be-launched Cloud Kiss Matte Lip Mousse in shade Unbothered, worth £20, and matching Fuller Pout Sculpting Lip Liner that's priced at £15.

If your skin’s looking a little on the dull side lately, it may be time to invest in a nourishing cleanser to give you your complexion a much-needed radiance boost. Luckily, Boots has dropped the price of No7’s coveted cleansing balm to just £10.75, and shoppers have described it as ‘just as good as rival expensive balms,’ but for a fraction of the price.The nourishing cleansing balm works to dissolve away make-up, impurities and pollutants, and helps skin to retain moisture levels, leaving it feeling super hydrated and healthier-looking in just one week.

Whenever you add a new product to your skincare routine, it’s inevitable that it will take time to see results. But sometimes we don’t want to wait months on end to finally find out if it's really working or not, which is why Amazon shoppers have been raving about the Eclat Vitamin C Face Serum, £7.75 here (was £11.99), which they said improved their complexions in just one week.

Picture the scene; you’ve spent ages blending your eyeshadow and decided that the perfect finishing touch is a slick, sharp wing of eyeliner. You do one flick and it’s near-perfect, then try to replicate it on the other side, only to get the angle all wrong. So you add some more to your first one, which now looks too thick.

You’d be forgiven for thinking that adding honey to your beauty routine is a guaranteed way to be left with a sticky mess, but if there’s one brand that’s proved otherwise, it’s Gisou.The brand has been fusing honey with haircare products since 2015, starting with its now cult-favourite Hair Oil, £35 here. Since then it has launched plenty of other products that contain the deceptively hydrating ingredient, and its latest launch promises to bring that ultra-moisturising finish to your lips, too.The new Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil, £24 here, is the perfect alternative to a traditional lip gloss, leaving your lips with a high shine finish without any of the stickiness – not bad considering its main ingredient is honey.

If you’re on the lookout for beauty tips, it’s no secret that TikTok is the place to go. As well as plenty of beauty fans sharing their thoughts on new products, it’s also where celebs share a look at exactly how they create their A-list looks. One star who’s been sharing the secrets to her covetable makeup is Kylie Jenner, whos videos rack up millions of views as people look for tips on how to recreate her flawless beauty looks.

When it comes to our nighttime skin routines, plenty of skincare experts recommend including a retinol in your pm regime.The vitamin A-based ingredient is known to reduce signs of ageing, even out skin texture and increase cell turnover, but it’s also known for being quite harsh on your skin. Although it’s recommended you use it once or twice week while your skin adjusts to it, over time you can use it every day as part of your daily routine.

By now, you’ve most likely incorporated a skincare tool or two into your beauty routine. Whether you can’t live without your LED face mask or you’d be lost without your ring light mirror, we’re all too aware of how important our various tools and gadgets are to keeping our skincare in check.

Boots has officially launched its Easter sale, and you can save up to 20% on some of its best-loved premium beauty products in the offer. Included in the deal is Sol de Janeiro’s Brazillian Bum Bum Jet Set , which you can get your hands on for £23.80 here, rather than its usual price of £28. In case you’re new to the Sol de Janeiro bandwagon, the brand has been going viral on TikTok for the last year, and has amassed quite the celeb following.

There are skincare offers and then there are skincare offers – Elizabeth Arden has joined that latter category with its new deal.To celebrate the highly anticipated launch of the Eight Hour Hydraplay Skin Perfecting Daily Moisturiser, £35 here, the brand is giving away a trio of other Eight Hour best-sellers worth £57 for free. Not heard of the new moisturiser? It's probably because it launched just this week. More than just a skin cream, this lightweight, skin-perfector delivers instant and all-day hydration for softer, smoother, glowing skin.

Thanks to social media, hyaluronic acid is a part of most of our skincare regimes. Every skin expert has agreed the benefits of the substance are unmatched, providing the skin with a burst of moisture, strengthening its barrier and therefore leaving the skin looking and feeling dewy and plumped.

Dark circles and pigmentation under the eyes can be a real beauty bugbear, and while these can be tricky to get rid of, using the best eye creams can help to minimise their appearance. And we've found one at a great price as part of an Easter flash sale. From 29 March-2 April, Tesco Clubcard holders can pick up Nivea Luminous630 Anti-Dark-Circle Eye Cream – usually priced at £27 – for just £10 as part of Tesco's Payday Deals.

We’ll be the first to admit that sometimes there’s nothing better than booking yourself a salon appointment to give yourself a little boost. Whether it’s your hair, nails or brows, treating yourself to a pamper and a makeover can help you feel more relaxed and confident.

Rituals has brought back its beauty Easter egg for 2024 - and it's the perfect way to treat yourself or a loved one. Worth over £43, the Ritual Of Sakura Easter Gift Set is usually priced at £37.50, but you can currently get it for £31.87 at Boots.

If you're looking to bring the spa experience into your own bathroom, ESPA is one of the best beauty and wellness brands for doing just that.The downside is that it can be pricey – but we've found a way for you to save over £100 on some of the brand's top products. LookFantastic's Edits are a great way to save money on some bestselling beauty treats, and the e-tailer has partnered with ESPA for its latest one.The LookFantastic x ESPA Edit contains six gorgeous hair, skin, body and wellness products worth £164 in total – but it only costs £50 for shoppers to buy.