The beauty lessons we wish we’d learned earlier, according to the experts
Switch makeup wipes for micellar water
Most of us are guilty of reaching for the wipes to remove our makeup after a long day, but according to Sophie Farmer, product brand manager at Garnier Skincare, switching to Micellar water “allows you to remove makeup, with the additional benefit of deep cleansing the skin by drawing out dirt, oil and pollution.” But it’s just water? You might say. Actually, “Micellar looks like water from outside the bottle, but inside it’s so much more,” explains Sophie. “Micellar contains ‘micelles’, tiny ball-shaped clusters made of molecules of oil called surfactants. When they meet other oils, such as oils or make-up on your skin, they draw them up like a magnet, gently removing impurities.”
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SPF isn't just for summer
The days of being coated in thick, tacky suncream are thankfully behind us, as more kind-to-skin formulas with high levels of UV protection become accessible. But did you know that skin can be affected by the sun’s harmful rays, even during the cooler months? “UVA rays are present in light and therefore, regardless of the climate, they are a year-round skin damager,” explains Adele O’Donoghue, head of education at Ultrasun. “UVA penetrates cloud and glass and impacts cumulatively beneath the skin’s surface. Think UV “A” for ageing,” she says.
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Add a mask to your haircare routine
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As a beauty obsessive, I'm always trialling and testing new, exciting brands and product discoveries. With over 6 years' experience in beauty writing, including freelancing on the Net-A-Porter beauty desk, I have lots of useful beauty hacks, tips and tricks to share. I’m constantly seeking the latest hair products to make my curls ultra-bouncy and defined. The Cantu Coconut Curling Creme is my Holy Grail! My lipstick collection is always expanding – and my favourite lip product of the moment has to be a nude lipgloss for the ultimate everyday look.
