Wedding beauty, hair, makeup, skincare, fragrances and health & fitness

Countdown to Christmas with this year's best beauty advent calendars

The 2025 beauty advent calendars are here, and this year's collections are bigger and better than ever. Perfect for adding a little luxury to the festive countdown, these Christmas must-haves are filled with skincare, makeup, fragrance, and pampering treats. The Look Fantastic Beauty Advent Calendar 2025 is already creating a buzz, while the Boots Beauty Advent Calendar continues to be a high-street favourite. For a touch of indulgence, Molton Brown's festive minis never disappoint, and The Fragrance Shop calendar is packed with must-try scents. Whether you're treating yourself or shopping for someone special, discover the best 2025 beauty advent calendars to buy before they sell out.

Wedding Day Anxiety? Best Essential Oils & Relaxation Tips to Stay Calm and Confident

Your wedding day is one of life's most exciting milestones, but it's natural to feel nervous or overwhelmed in the lead-up. With everyone watching as you walk down the aisle, butterflies can quickly turn into anxiety. The key to enjoying your big day is practising self-care and finding simple ways to stay calm and centred. One of the most effective natural solutions is using essential oils for weddings. These soothing blends help ease stress, reduce nerves, and create balance so you can feel relaxed and confident. We spoke with Jo Kellett, Tisserand's Chief Scent-elier, who shares expert tips on which calming oils to use before and during your wedding to feel radiant, grounded, and truly ready to say "I do."

Wedding Makeup and Dry Eyes

Preparing for your wedding day is an exciting experience, but if you suffer from dry eyes, it can feel like a frustrating setback, especially when you're planning to have your makeup professionally done. Many women in their 40s experience dryness, irritation, and soreness in their eyes, often without realising that perimenopause and hormonal changes can be a major cause. Reduced tear production and fluctuating estrogen levels can lead to uncomfortable, gritty eyes that make wearing makeup difficult. There are effective solutions to help soothe and relieve these symptoms though so you can enjoy your big day with confidence. We spoke with optician clinician Rosemin Mussa from M-Club, who shares expert advice on managing dry eyes and choosing the right products before your wedding.

Sensitive Skin & Breakouts Before Your Wedding? Expert Skincare Tips and Calming Products to Try

Planning your wedding is one of the most exciting times of your life, but if you're struggling with sensitive skin and breakouts in the lead-up to the big day, it can feel overwhelming. Summer heat, stress, and changing routines often trigger flare-ups, leaving many brides-to-be searching for calming skincare solutions that actually work. The good news? With the right approach, you can soothe irritation, reduce blemishes, and achieve a healthy, glowing complexion in time for your wedding. We spoke with Emma Campbell, wellness advocate and co-founder of UK natural skincare brand The Clean Beauty Club, to share expert advice on how to strengthen your skin barrier, choose gentle but effective products, and restore balance—so your skin looks radiant when it matters most.

How to Shape Sensitive Brows: Safe Tweezing Tips for Eczema-Prone Skin Before Your Wedding

Flaky, itchy, or sensitive brows can be a real challenge—especially in the lead up to your wedding day when you want your makeup and brows looking flawless. The delicate skin around the eyelids and brows is thinner than the rest of the face, making it more prone to irritation, eczema flare-ups, and dryness. Add in daily exposure to makeup, sunscreen, serums, sweat, and pollution, and it's no wonder this fragile area often reacts badly to common brow treatments like waxing, threading, tinting, or lamination. If you're searching for the best way to shape sensitive brows without triggering redness or discomfort, brow expert and CEO of Rubis Tweezers, Fides Baldesberger, shares her professional advice on why tweezing is the safest method for achieving precise, wedding-ready brows.

Royal-warrant-awarded skincare brand launches new miracle SPF moisturiser

Celebrity-loved and Royal Warrant-holding Heaven Skincare has unveiled Prism Protection, a revolutionary SPF 50 moisturiser designed for daily, year-round use. This organic, cruelty-free formula delivers broad-spectrum UV protection while nourishing skin with multi-molecular hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and cotton stem cells. Lightweight with a velvet-matte finish, it adapts to all skin tones and sits flawlessly under makeup. With over 10,000 customers already on the waitlist, Prism Protection is set to become a must-have skincare essential. Clinically proven to combat pigmentation, fine lines, and photo-ageing, it also defends against pollution and blue light—making it ideal for modern, on-the-go lifestyles. As Heaven Skincare celebrates 30 years of innovation, founder Deborah Mitchell calls this launch "a miracle SPF moisturiser." Secure your spot on the waitlist today at heavenskincare.com.

Ghost fragrance rebrands with refillable summer scents for a new generation

For more than 20 years, GHOST has captured hearts with its timeless fragrances, becoming more than just a scent—it's a memory, a feeling, a signature. Now, GHOST begins an exciting new chapter with a bold rebrand that honours its heritage while embracing the future. Rooted in emotional storytelling and self-expression, the reinvented GHOST invites a new generation to "Embrace Your Aura." This evolution introduces refillable, vegan, and cruelty-free fragrances that empower individuality and conscious beauty choices. With a renewed focus on sustainability and modernity, GHOST is more magnetic than ever. Launching online June 10th and in-store from June 18th, discover a fragrance collection designed to celebrate you—who you are, who you've been, and who you're becoming. GHOST: reimagined, refined, unforgettable.

Affordable Teeth Whitening Tips for Brides: How to Brighten Your Smile Naturally Before Your Wedding Day

Want a whiter smile for your big day but don't have the budget for professional teeth whitening? Patrick Verkland, CEO of The Humble Co, shares affordable and effective ways to naturally brighten your smile before your wedding. Daily brushing and flossing are key to removing plaque, which attracts staining from common culprits like coffee, tea, red wine, and spices. By maintaining a consistent oral hygiene routine and limiting or rinsing after consuming stain-causing foods, you can minimise discolouration and enhance your natural smile. The Humble Co's eco-friendly Plant Based Floss Picks and Electric Brush Heads are perfect for keeping your teeth clean and wedding-ready—at home or on the go. Start now to reveal a fresher, brighter smile just in time for your special day.

Streak-Free Self-Tan for Brides: Loving Tan Tips for a Natural, Wedding-Ready Glow in Just Two Hours

Planning an early autumn wedding and want a flawless, streak-free glow without the sun or a holiday tan? Jessie Dean, Marketing Director at Loving Tan, shares expert tips for achieving a natural-looking, golden tan that's perfect for brides wearing white. Loving Tan's 2 HR Express Tanning Mousse delivers quick, even results in just two hours—ideal for busy wedding schedules. For an added luminous finish, the Bronze Shimmer Luminous Cream highlights your skin beautifully on camera and in person. Both products are lightweight, quick-drying, and transfer-resistant, ensuring your glow lasts all day without staining your dress. Enriched with aloe vera and pomegranate extract, they also hydrate and nourish your skin. Get wedding-day ready with these pro-approved self-tanning essentials for a photo-perfect, radiant bridal glow.

Expert Tips from Kate Shapland: How to Reduce Cellulite on Legs and Boost Lymphatic Health Naturally

Cellulite is a common concern for many women, but few understand what truly causes it—or how to treat it effectively. Beauty expert and Legology founder Kate Shapland reveals that cellulite isn't limited to thighs; it can also appear on the lower legs, arms, stomach, and even the back. Contrary to popular belief, cellulite isn't a weight issue—it's linked to poor lymphatic drainage and waste buildup around fat cells. To reduce cellulite and tone the legs, Kate recommends daily body brushing, using targeted creams or oils like Legology's Air-Lite and Cellu-Lite, and supporting your lymph system through movement, hydration, and a clean diet. In this guide, she shares expert tips and product suggestions to help you achieve smoother, more contoured legs—just in time for your special day.

Jo Malone London NEW! Raspberry Ripple Collection

This summer, Jo Malone London captures the essence of carefree coastal days with its most nostalgic launch yet – the limited-edition Raspberry Ripple Cologne. Inspired by joyful childhood trips to the British seaside, this fruity fragrance brings back memories of sun-soaked afternoons, seaside adventures, and the irresistible scent of raspberry ripple ice cream. With vibrant notes of juicy raspberries and redcurrants blended into soft white musk, Raspberry Ripple is as playful as it is indulgent. Whether you're gifting or treating yourself, this scent is your passport to summer bliss. Celebrate summer the British way with Jo Malone London's irresistible tribute to a beloved classic. Rediscover the joy of seaside escapes and sweet treats with this must-have seasonal scent.

Oscar Emil, The Love Collection

Oscar Emil's debut fragrance line, aptly titled The Love Collection, is a selection of niche scents crafted to capture every layer of your love story. Each of the unisex fragrances is designed to be a sensory journey into your heart! Our beauty editor Kelly Andrews had the opportunity to try them all and gives you the lowdown on each one. First Love: Celebrating beauty and joy of new connections, First Love resembles the thrilling feeling of butterflies in the stomach for the first time. This feeling of innocence guides its wearer through a journey of lush emotions. The soft embrace of milk and magnolia evokes a sense of delicate charm, while the mysterious twist of sesame symbolizes the excitement of newfound love.

The gift of summery scents

Christina Kamester, Head of Fragrances at So...? Fragrance rounds up some lush summery fragrances making ideal gifts for your bridesmaids that won't bust the budget. "Personally, I would consider floral scents to remind them of the day and your flowers chosen for your special day. June is the ideal time as so many flowers are in bloom, filling the air with beautiful floral scents. "Bridal outfit choices tend to be super-feminine and romantic, so I would be looking at scents with mixed floral bouquet perhaps with rose at the heart. Facets of violet have seen a big revival and lend of beautiful powdery soft and sweet element to fragrance compositions.

Keep your colour fresh for W-day

Having highlights done for your wedding this summer? Find out how to keep the colour fresh and your hair looking shiny with Fudge Professional Global Ambassador, Jonathan Andrew. "Keeping your highlights fresh and your hair shiny in the lead-up to your wedding is all about using the right products and maintaining a good haircare routine. "After lightening, blonde hair is more porous and prone to dryness, dullness, and brassiness – those unwanted yellow or orange tones that can develop over time. To combat this, a violet shampoo like Fudge Clean Blonde Damage Rewind Shampoo (£16.99) is ideal to use, once a week.

Fabulous at 40!

I'm 40 this year, and really want to give my skin the best chance of looking fresh and glowing on my big day. Is there a routine I could follow with ingredients that could help with sun damage and fine lines around my eyes? Charlotte Vøhtz, organic beauty expert and founder of Green People says: Congratulations on your upcoming wedding — how exciting! Here's a simple and effective skincare routine to help your skin look radiant, fresh, and youthful on your big day, especially if you're focusing on sun damage and fine lines around the eyes. Use a gentle but powerful retinal serum like Green People's Age Defy+ Retinal Booster Serum (£20, 10ml) at night.

Pores for thought

If you struggle with open pores I have across my T-zone during the heat of the summer, and fear they'll spoil your wedding make-up, fear not, as Dr Simon Ourian, co-founder of Simon Ourian MD and a renowned celebrity cosmetic dermatology doctor on bridal skincare prep has the answers. "Having a smooth, refined complexion will help your make-up apply flawlessly, and the right skincare and supplement routine can make a significant difference. The key to minimising the appearance of pores is a consistent regimen that controls excess oil while keeping the skin hydrated.

The Rise of the Skin Sandwiching Trend

As Emma Coleman builds up to the launch of her fourth clinic in Seven Oaks, she's here to share her thoughts on the latest 'skin sandwiching' trend and why SPF is so important. Both of these topics have been conversations starters over on Tik Tok and we can see why. Emma unpacks this and 'skin sandwiching' so we can be better educated on our overall skin care.

Prep, Set & Glow with Radiance Lock Setting Mist - NEW from RMS Beauty

RMS has seen a gap in the market and have launched an alcohol-free setting spray that keeps your make-up in place and adds some radiance. The weightless, microfine mist dries down in a flash and seamlessly sets makeup with a skin-perfecting, nourishing veil that helps to avoid any fading, melting, or creasing for radiant skin and a flawless finish that lasts. It's also been clinically proven to instantly hydrate and replenish the skin barrier for up to 24 hours.

Bridal beauty with Elizabeth Grant Skin Care

For every bride, glowing, flawless skin is just as important as the perfect dress. The secret to achieving a radiant, camera-ready complexion lies in preparation, and Elizabeth Grant Skin Care is here to ensure your skin is at its absolute best in the lead-up to your big day and beyond. Founded by Elizabeth Grant, a former makeup artist to Golden Era Hollywood icons at London's Elstree Studios, this skincare collection is steeped in expertise and designed to enhance your natural beauty under makeup and in real life.

How to achieve the #PURPLEMAKEUP trend

Too Faced is keeping on top of the latest make-up trends, which for this month is all about purple! Their Education Manager, Heather Jackson has curated the perfect wearable look to incorporate these stunning hues of purple. It's a colour we may not reach for often, but thanks to this trend, we may have to dust off the lip-gloss at the bottom of our make-up bags...