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This article is based on a piece that originally ran on Jolene Edgar’s Substack, Aesthetics Unfiltered.The American Society of Plastic Surgeons' (ASPS) annual trend-spotting report has arrived, plotting the popularity of plastic surgery…

Just how is everything in the new Italian Garden collection from L’Era just so pretty? We are at peak garden at the moment – everything is blooming and wondrous and everywhere you go there is some flower or another giving its best. I…

The past few months have brought an influx of celebrities getting candid about all the plastic surgery treatments they’ve had done, from the Kardashian/Jenner clan to Barbara Corcoran, Megan Fox and more. Now, with the release of…

The product of the summer is tinted sunscreen – everyone’s had a go at it to greater or lesser success but I think Merit have the genre perfected. The Uniform is a mineral sunscreen and tint in one and I think the success of this is…

Dubbed “sunshine in a bottle,” solar fragrances offer an instant endorphin boost and upgrade to your summer scent wardrobe. What are solar scents? Though not a new concept, the “solar fragrance” category is considered a relatively new…

If there’s one thing better than scoring a beauty editor-approved product, it’s finding it on sale on Amazon Prime Day 2025. Allure’s Best of Beauty Award winners are vetted through rigorous testing by our editors (yes, we try…

July and August are weird months in beauty – things tend to go quiet before picking up again in September. But, you’ll be pleased to know that it’s never quiet in class action land. Exhibit A is Dermalogica who is facing a class action…

The low taper fade is a sleek and versatile hairstyle that features a gradual transition from longer hair on top to a shorter fade around the ears and neckline. This style is clean and sharp, making it a popular choice for those…

The lip stain contour craze has reached a new level thanks to a viral trend on TikTok. For most of its existence, lip stains came housed in chubby tubes with large applicators to effectively deposit color to lips and, often, cheeks.…

After Cheirosa 62, this scent was my first introduction to the Sol de Janeiro Perfume Mists. The sheer baby pink bottle racked up some serious street credit on social media after customers started comparing this $38 bottle to Maison…

Studio London is one of those relatively low key brands, but the more I see, the more I like it. Much as I love a bit of luxury make up, I’m also very happy when I find affordable products doing exactly the same thing as products five…

It’s no secret that getting neurotoxin injections can be expensive. But a recent social media money-saving trend has experts raising alarm bells, and with good reason. Searches for Innotox have taken off in recent months as more and…

This week could not be a better week for telling you about hair accessory brand, Silke London. My hair has been dreadful – it’s processed, obviously, and is very much struggling in the heat. I was bemoaning my crispy ends with my friend…

So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for…

1940s hairstyles are celebrated for their vintage glamour and timeless elegance, being characterised by their sophisticated and polished appeal. These styles are not just a trend; they reflect a significant period in history, in…

Researchers are finding that a tummy tuck may do more than contour your midsection, it can also help you keep losing weight after surgery. According to a new study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open, more than…

Summer is in full swing, which means the best K-beauty Amazon Prime Day deals are the hottest they've ever been. Korean skin-care products have long been at the forefront of the industry, outpacing some of our favorite state-side brands…

Summer iterations of fragrances tend to be disappointingly uncreative – a ‘lighter’ version of the original perhaps or a very vague waft of citrus somewhere. Jo Malone London Raspberry Ripple Cologne, however, is going fully in on…