Tara Ledden

IF your skin feels tight or dry after cleansing, you need to swap to a more hydrating formula. Look for one with ceramides – essential fats that hold skin cells together, locking in moisture. Budge…

IF you tootsies have spent the last six months in trainers and boots, there’s a quick fix to get them sandal-ready for summer – foot masks. Exfoliating types are great, but take two weeks to work, …

IF it feels like the cost of everything is rising at the minute, I’ve got good news. High-street beauty has never been better – with new launches hitting shelves weekly that give the bi…

THE change in weather has left my pores clogged up, so I’ve upped my exfoliation game. While scrubs are fine for the body, a liquid is best for the face, and these are three of the best . . .  Budg…

MID-WAY through brushing my hair this week, I heard the unmistakable sound of plastic cracking as the brush snapped in my hand. I only bought it in January, to replace a tired five-year-old version…

FOR the first time, I’ve started using highlighter. The secret to a glow that doesn’t make you look greasy or vampire-like is a glitter-free formula. Here, I put three to the test… BUDGET L’O…

THE 2010s weren’t kind when it came to make-up trends. So, prepare yourself for what I’m about to say – contour is making a comeback. Thankfully, it’s nothing like the complicated,…

SKINCARE from salmon sperm? The internet has gone wild for it as it contains DNA fragment PDRN, which is said to have many skincare benefits. Two brands I trust launched products this month with a …

MASCARA is the bane of my make-up bag – and I’m clearly not the only one who has a love-hate relationship with it. The product’s popularity has declined sharply this year, down 38% in the last mont…

THE heatwave has taught me that to stop make-up melting, an oil-absorbing primer is an absolute must, so this week I put three to the test . . .  BUDGET L’Oreal Paris Prime Lab Matte Setter Primer,…