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“Shrinking” enlarged pores can be an uphill battle at times. The truth is, you can’t really change the shape of your pores with one specific product. Your pore size is determined by a bunch of different factors, like genetics, age, sun exposure, and skin type. But the good news is you can disguise or hide them if you use the right products. Some ingredients to look for that are good for hiding pores are AHAs and BHAs, which can exfoliate, and retinoids, which can work to unclog the pores. Sunscreen will also protect your skin from sun damage, preventing your pores from seeming enlarged. You also want to make sure you’re in a good routine with cleaning your face and exfoliating—unclogging the gunk and oil will make your pores appear smaller. But don’t forget to...

Whatever your thoughts on anti-ageing as a term, there’s no denying that moisturisers, which are created to specifically tackle things like fine lines, pigmentation and dryness, can be incredibly expensive due to their potent ingredients and advanced formulations. And while I truly believe that ageing is a privilege we should fully embrace—wrinkles and all—it doesn’t mean that taking good care of our skin as we grow older should cost a small fortune. This is why I’ve made it my mission to seek out anti-ageing products that genuinely work without breaking the bank. I’ve already discovered some brilliant serums and eye creams that rival counterparts with three-figure price tags, but today we’re here to talk ...

If you’re anything like me, you know what it’s like to absolutely loathe everything about facial SPF products. Not only do they feel uncomfortable, sticky and often greasy on the skin, but they also, more often than not, leave behind a ghostly white cast and make your complexion look impossibly oily. Don’t get me wrong—I know that facial SPF formulas have come a long way, but let’s face it. We’re not quite there yet, are we? And it seems everyone struggles with facial SPF for different reasons. Some find that the ingredients irritate their dry and sensitive skin, while others struggle with the way that the oily formulas sit on their already-oily skin. I’m in the latter category. I like a glow, but I find that so many SPF products make my pores look triple their size, and applying any sort ...

As a beauty editor, if there’s one skincare brand that I’m asked about most, it’s SkinCeuticals. “Are SkinCeuticals products really worth it?” and “Is the C E Ferulic serum actually worth investing in?” are probably the two most common questions I’m asked about the brand, and my answer is a resounding yes. And I’m not alone. There isn’t a beauty editor I know who doesn’t get excited when the conversation turns to its best-selling C E Ferulic Serum. If you pop in to any top skincare clinic, you’ll find SkinCeuticals products lining the shelves, and you’ll no doubt see the brand peppered on beauty insiders’ Instagram profiles too. You see, it’s the sort of brand that is tru...

We all know that person. You know, the one who looks like they’re 20, but they’re actually 40 or 50. The person who looks youthfully preserved in time and doesn’t really seem to have changed in the years that you’ve known them. They probably get asked for ID all the time. And all you want to ask them is for their exact beauty-and-skincare routine—and also maybe what kind of witchcraft and sorcery they’ve been doing. Listen, I know getting older is just a part of life. There’s no stopping it, but there’s also no shame in ageing, either. I always like to think of it as getting wiser and more comfortable with myself each year. But I also don’t think there’s anything wrong with wanting to protect your skin from sun damag...

Choosing the right tanning formula and applying it correctly is key. “Isle of Paradise has three types of texture to choose from, each with a slightly different application technique,” says Von Hep. “The texture you choose all comes down to personal preference. Within the range, we have mousse, tanning water and tanning drops, so there are plenty of choices for every tan lover!” He adds that “mousse is applied directly onto a mitt and transferred onto skin. Water is sprayed directly onto skin, drenching it before being buffed with a mitt, and drops are applied into your daily face and body moisturiser for added hydration and glow,” he explains. His golden rule is to apply 12 drops per limb on the body and four for the face. Once you’ve picked your ...

One brand that always delivers is ELEMIS. It is highly regarded for its cult Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm (there isn’t a member of the Who What Wear Team who won’t sing this cleanser’s praises). ELEMIS’ moisturisers are probably my favourite, though, as I find the formulas really nourish my skin and leave it feeling strengthened and soothed. I was already a fan of the Pro-Collagen Overnight Matrix which leaves skin bouncy and soothed as I wake up, so when I heard that I daytime version was launching, I was very excited indeed. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the pr...

After a few months of using the most moisture-rich creams I could find, I started breaking out—something I’d never had to deal with before. My skin looked greasy, congested and frankly, the most unhealthy it had ever been. After explaining the thought process behind my moisturiser switch-up to every skin expert who would listen, I was informed that things aren’t quite that simple (a tidbit of wisdom that, I have come to learn, rings true in just about every faction of skincare). While skin hydration is paramount, that’s not to say every skin type needs thick moisturiser every single day. Hydration, it turns out, can be found in a variety of shapes, sizes, serums and essences. While all skin types need hydration, as a general rule, those with oilier skin (like mine) are fa...

A lot of skinfluencers and experts out there will have you thinking that all forms of sun damage are permanent in terms of our skin’s health, but that isn’t necessarily true, particularly when it comes to damage caused by UVA rays (the damage that doesn’t present as sunburn). Ifeoma Ejikeme, a CeraVe consultant dermatologist, explains, “Some forms of sun damage, such as hyperpigmentation, dry skin, visible pores, fine lines, redness and uneven skin tone, can be reversed. The more significant the sun damage, the more products and treatments may be needed. If sun damage is very severe, it may not be possible to significantly improve the skin.” When it comes to the DNA damage caused by sunburn, however, we’re sorry to say that ...

Before I delve into why it’s such a great body cream, it’s important to know that it is not an everyday product. To start with, the £45 price means it’s barely an affordable enough option to justify daily use. The most important reason for not buying this stuff as a daily moisturiser, though, is actually that it packs quite the shimmering punch—but not in a way that makes it feel cheap. The shimmer in Bum Bum cream doesn’t leave you looking like a disco ball but instead delivers a sunlit glow that has limbs sparkling under the summer sun in a way that makes it look like you’ve stepped out of a glistening sea. Instead of being an everyday reach-for, Bum Bum is the sort of body cream you buy once a year as soon as things start ...

Regardless of what phase of your life you’re in, you’ve probably experienced some fine lines or creases around your eye area. Which, by the way, is totally normal, expected and natural, so don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. The skin of our under eyes is just very delicate.  What is annoying, however, is that our under eyes are always snitching on us. From late nights to busy schedules, our under eyes just love letting the world know when life is feeling a bit hectic.  That’s where under-eye concealers come in. They can help brighten and even things up while lifting your entire complexion. Choosing one with the right consistency is essential if you find yourself getting creases there or products settling into lines. You Deserve to Make Mone...

Regardless of what phase of your life you’re in, you’ve probably experienced some fine lines or creases around your eye area. Which, by the way, is totally normal, expected and natural, so don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. The skin of our under eyes is just very delicate.  What is annoying, however, is that our under eyes are always snitching on us. From late nights to busy schedules, our under eyes just love letting the world know when life is feeling a bit hectic.  That’s where under-eye concealers come in. They can help brighten and even things up while lifting your entire complexion. Choosing one with the right consistency is essential if you find yourself getting creases there or products settling into lines. You Deserve to Make Mone...