Makeup
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The beauty spot
Make glowing skin a highlight of your summerThe best highlighters for a sun-kissed look, plus a serum to brighten skin and clever ways to self-tan
The beauty Q&A
What are the best natural lip liners for dark skin and lips?Got a beauty dilemma? Our expert is here to offer advice. This week, Monique wants to give her lips an attractive edge
The beauty Q&A
How can I reduce my beauty budget?Got a beauty dilemma? Our expert is here to offer advice. This week, Marguerite wants to know if she’s spending too much on her routine
The beauty Q&A
Which mascara won’t give me ‘panda eyes’?The beauty Q&A
Now I’ve hit my 40s, makeup settles into my pores. Why?Sali Hughes on beauty
Flying abroad? These are the last travel-size minis you’ll ever need to buyThe beauty Q&A
How do I find the right products for my sensitive skin?
The 11 best sunscreens for every need – from solid to mineral, body to face
Whether you’re looking for all-over SPF protection for the family or a UV hair product, Sali Hughes selects her sunscreen winners – and the best of the rest
Sali Hughes on beauty
Bronzing gel: the easiest route to a subtle, skin-boosting sunny glowThis is a winner even for people who don’t like putting on makeup – it goes on with fingers and washes off at the end of the day
Is there asbestos in your makeup? Why women with cancer are suing big beauty brands
As tens of thousands of lawsuits related to Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder flood US courts, many women are coming forward claiming that talc-based makeup gave them asbestos-related mesothelioma. Why is talc still present in almost all cosmetics?
Sali Hughes on beauty
The new lightweight skin tints ideal for summerMatte finish and zero-grease tints are great for combination skins
‘It was my gateway drug to self-harm’: a writer’s journey to finding the joy in makeup
As a girl, the author Emma Forrest defaced herself with lipstick to convey the emotional maelstrom she felt inside. Now in her 40s, she has finally mastered how to use makeup as an agent of happiness
The beauty Q&A
I love the look of matt lipstick, but hate that drying effect. What can I do?Got a beauty dilemma? Our expert is here to offer advice. This week, Nicola needs help with her lippy
Money hacks
Budget brands and free samples: eight ways to cut the cost of your skincareThe beauty spot
Eyebrows that hit a high noteSali Hughes on beauty
Burgundy is having a fashion moment – and it’s a flattering makeup shade, tooThe beauty spot
Luxe lipsticks: 10 of the best
50 best beauty bargains: Sali Hughes’s favourite products for under £20
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Power products: 10 of the best multi-use cosmeticsThe beauty Q&A
Which lipstick has the most staying power for a wedding?
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