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We may not QUITE be ready to ditch our winter woollies and uncover our limbs in spring’s top fashion trends, but it’s important to keep the skin on our bodies in tip-top condition nonetheless.This means ensuring it’s kept moisturised by using the best body creams on a regular basis. And we think we’ve found the perfect product for the job. Sanctuary Spa’s Ruby Oud Natural Oils Melting Pearls Body Butter contains little pearls of nourishing argan oil and has a luxurious scent, making this a real treat for your limbs.

If there’s one makeup product that we just can’t live without, it’s the best mascara. Sure, lash serums and eyelash curlers are great for subtle enhancement, but nothing gives quite the same lengthening, volumising effect as a coat or two this beloved item of makeup.

There are a couple of basic facts anyone will tell you about retinol. One, it’s the most proven anti-ageing ingredient you can buy.Two, you need patience while waiting for those results to kick in. But now a new retinol formula has launched which promises visible results on fine lines after as little as FIVE uses – so what’s the difference, and does it actually work? The product in question is Kiehl’s Retinol Fast Release Wrinkle-Reducing Night Serum, £68 here, which claims to penetrate up to 15 layers deep into the skin, bringing fresh, youthful cells to the surface at top speed.

Mascara, false eyelashes and professional lash lifts and extensions are great ways to enhance the eyes, but what if you want to improve the look of your lashes more naturally? That’s where using one of the best lash serums can really make a difference. Eyelash serums usually contain a blend of vitamins, proteins and hydrating ingredients to strengthen and condition the hairs, and to stop them from falling out as quickly.They’re to be brushed on the lash line, usually at least once a day, and you’ll need to be patient – it often takes a minimum of 4-6 weeks to start seeing results.

What do we love more than an instant skin boost? We’ll tell you – an instant skin boost that costs under a fiver! That’s exactly what we’ve found with Nivea Expert Lift Cellular Sculpting Sheet Mask, which has been a huge hit with our testers.The mask is normally £4.99 but at the moment it’s half price at £2.49 here, so if you like the sound of it you might just want to stock up fast.The mask is part of a new Nivea range based on bakuchiol, one of the most talked about ingredients in beauty. Dermatologists and skincare fans alike are praising bakuchiol for offering rejuvenating results comparable to retinol but without the potential for irritating sensitive faces. The night cream from the Expert Lift range has already impressed our testers so we’re not surprised to hear its sister sheet mask is hitting the sweet spot too.

Fine lines and wrinkles are two of the most common signs of skin ageing – and for many, also some of the most common skin bugbears.There is plenty of great anti-ageing skincare on the market, but recently there has been a wave of products that claim to work magic specifically on wrinkles, with results visible either instantly or over a few weeks of use.To see which really deliver on their claims, we sent a batch of these latest line-erasing launches to our Beauty Edit testers, from a smart “Botox in a bottle” cosmeceutical serum to a bargain £5 face mask. Here are the ones that really impressed… Best wrinkle fillers for 2022 Firm favourite Elemis Pro-Collagen Morning Matrix, from £49 here Part of the brand’s famous Pro-Collagen range, this new anti-ageing day cream promises to increase skin firmness and smoothness.

For some hair types, even the most meticulously styled hairdo can quickly turn from sleek and smooth to frizzy and unmanageable at the first hint of rain, hot weather or humidity. Luckily there is a great choice of the best anti-frizz hair products available to tame tricky tresses.

Most of us will be enjoying the long, hot summer we’re having, but we can probably all agree that the heat and the sweat aren’t doing great things for our makeup. From shiny complexions to smudged mascara and eyeliner, what’s a girl to do? We know where you can start.

Summer is the perfect time for some top-to-toe TLC, courtesy of the best body creams your money can buy.There are some gorgeous new creams launching at the moment, ready to banish dry skin and give you a confidence boost. While we don’t think there’s such a thing as a magical cellulite cure in a pot, the best body creams definitely help smooth out skin tone and leave your legs feeling silky soft.

If there’s one makeup product that should be an essential in your summer makeup bag, it’s a bronzer. Pick the best bronzer and it’ll instantly add warmth and definition to your face, giving skin a healthy – and safe – sun-kissed glow.To see which bronzers are worth buying, we sent a bunch of the latest launches out to our Beauty Edit testing panel, including a nifty twist-up stick, the new Charlotte Tilbury cream formula that’s already gone viral, and the current favourite of L’Oréal ambassador Rochelle Humes.

There’s no denying the boost that a bit of sun-kissed bronze colour can give to your skin – and your confidence. But by far the safest way to achieve a golden glow is to stay out of the sun and instead reach for one of the best fake tans.There has been no shortage of exciting new self tans hitting the beauty aisles this summer, all promising to deliver a natural-looking and easy-to-apply hint of colour. To determine which ones are REALLY worth spending your money on, we sent out a bunch of the latest formulas to our Beauty Edit testing panel, including an updated classic, a collagen-boosting gradual tan and a light-as-air oil mist.

We test out a lot of skincare products here at OK!, from wrinkle serums to the best anti-ageing creams, in the quest to find out what will actually deliver the best results. And we don’t just mean we trial it on our own faces. We ask YOU – our trusty Beauty Edit reader testers – to trial products for a month before giving your honest (very, VERY honest!) feedback.

A good moisturiser is an essential part of most people’s skincare routine, but your usual rich face cream may feel too heavy in the hot weather. If this sounds familiar, swapping your usual go-to for one of these best new gel moisturisers will keep your skin feeling fresh and hydrated this summer.

With this week set to be another scorcher, there’s one beauty essential you shouldn’t be without: a good sun cream.The best body sunscreens shouldn’t just protect your skin from the sun but should also feel nice to apply, meaning you’ll be more likely to top up every two hours as recommended. Our panel of Beauty Edit testers have been busy trying out a batch of new sun protection products, from a smart SPF that promises to boost your tan as it protects to a bargain £2 cream that feels like something much more expensive. Here are the ones that REALLY impressed us and our testers… If you'd like to apply to test beauty products for free, you can register for our Beauty Edit testing panel here.

You may go into rest mode at night but while you’re sleeping, your skin is busy carrying a number of natural self-repair processes without having to deal with daytime factors such as UV light, pollutants and makeup. And a great way to maximise these processes is by applying one of the best night creams before you hit the sack.There have been a number of smart skincare launches recently that claim to work wonders while you sleep, from reducing wrinkles in just 10 nights to actually making you sleep better.To judge what REALLY works, we handed out some of these new night creams to our panel of Beauty Edit testers.

Nowadays there is seemingly no shortage of smart skincare launches promising miraculous-sounding results, from turning back the clock on signs of ageing to delivering a glow like that from a professional facial. So when we heard about the new L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Laser Retinol + Niacinamide Pressed Night Cream, £27.99 here, which promises anti-ageing results after just 10 nights, we admit we thought this sounded too good to be true. It brings together two skin superstars – retinol and niacinamide – into one night cream for turbo-charged results.

There’s no denying the instant pick-me-up that a golden glow can give your complexion, making you look fresher, healthier and even younger.The safest way to give your face a natural-looking bronzed look is by staying in the shade and using a good SPF – and instead apply one of these best fake tans for the face. From drops and mists to creams and serums, there’s a facial self tan to suit everybody.

There always seems to be plenty of new perfumes for women hitting the shelves – but what about scents for men? Luckily if you’re a man in the market for a new scent – or know one who is – there are plenty of best male fragrances to take your pick from this summer. From Calvin Klein’s fresh, beachy new EDT to Givenchy’s rich and sexy offering, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re shopping for the perfect Father’s Day gift or know someone who’s simply looking for a fantastic new fragrance.

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Treating yourself to a new lip product might be one of life’s little pleasures, but there’s no point swiping on this season’s best lipstick shades if the skin underneath isn't in tip top condition. Dry, flaky lips can be a nuisance all year round, which is why a great lip balm should always be a handbag essential. But nowadays there are plenty of other smart solutions to transform lacklustre lips into a soft, plump pout, from night treatments and sheet masks to formulas containing sun protection and even anti-ageing ingredients.

There is plenty of skincare on the market promising to slow down signs of ageing on your face, but did you know that your hands can give away your age too? And even the best manicure in the world won’t look good if the skin on your hands is dry, chapped and crepey-looking – which is why a good hand cream should be a beauty essential. While it’s no secret that hands feel drier in winter, a hand cream should be a year-round essential – it’ll not only make skin feel soft and smooth, and can also help to stop nails from splitting too.These new launches all get a handshake of approval from our Real Beauty testers… Clarins Hand & Nail Treatment Balm, £24.50 here A richer version of Clarins’ much-loved original hand cream, with a formula made up of 26% Fairtrade shea butter.Tester Christine says: “My hands get very dry and cracked from cleaning.This product made a big difference to their softness and comfort, and wasn’t sticky or clammy even though it’s rich.