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It also works even better when paired with certain other ingredients. “It can work well with niacinamide, which is soothing on the skin and helps to reduce sensitivity and irritation,” Garshick says. “Similarly, it pairs well with hyaluronic acid to help boost moisture and reduce any potential dryness or irritation.” Obviously, this all sounds good and dandy, but these ingredient pairings are especially key if you have sensitive skin. Chemical exfoliants can be drying and potentially irritating if you aren’t used to them yet, so when selecting the right glycolic acid product for you, you’ll want to make sure it has another moisturising agent in it. There are so many ways to incorporate this super-effective ingredient into your ro...

Created by Elizabeth Arden herself, the balm is a blend of vitamin E and petrolatum that was specially created to soothe the skin of clients at her Red Door salon in New York. In line with Arden’s ethos on all things beauty, it was specially formulated to actually do good to the skin—healing it from the outside rather than just masking the problem like many other cosmetics at the time. Legend has it that the name came about when one of Arden’s regular clients used the balm to treat her child’s grazed knee. Eight hours later, the skin was healed, Arden had a name for her product and a beauty best seller was born. Whether you buy the anecdote behind the ointment or not, there’s no disputing that this restorative balm has been used to troubleshoot a multitude of b...

TikTok has blessed us with many great things: mouth-watering recipes, killer outfit transitions and a shedload of beauty hacks. However, as someone who has dedicated her entire career to helping people get the most out of their beauty products, I beg you not to put lubricant on your face.  As a beauty editor, I don’t shy away from being outspoken on pointless viral hacks, but I must admit this is the first time I have actually felt compelled to dedicate an entire article to one. If you have been on TikTok at all over the past few months, there’s a high chance you will have seen many videos with TikTokers showcasing the beauty hack du jour—using lube as a skin-smoothing, pore-disguising makeup primer. Yes, you did read that correctly. TikTokers are prepping their skin for makeup b...

There’s an undeniable allure about the beauty and style choices of French women, from their chic trademark fringes to their classic wardrobe basics. For me, though, there’s one specific area that I feel they’ve consistently excelled in more than most: skincare. Yes, French girls have seriously amazing skin, and it’s down to the array of hard-working skincare brands that they have access to. Over the years, I’ve lost count of the number of industry-approved makeup removers and celebrity-beloved face oils that have been exported from France. Trust me—if it’s cult skincare products that you’re looking for, then French pharmacy brands are the best place to start. Luckily, many of these historic bra...

“The moisturiser you should use is very much down to your age and skin type. It’s also down to the weather. If it’s sunny out, go with something lighter. If it’s freezing cold outside and your cheeks are getting red, then you want a moisturiser with ceramides. Most moisturisers, unless you’re heavy-handed, will last a season. When the season changes, change your moisturiser.  “When I received Sunday Riley ICE Ceramide Moisturizing Cream, I noticed it smells of marzipan, and I hate marzipan, so I didn’t use it. That was stupid because the smell dissipates really quickly, and it’s a beautiful formula. That one is great for winter, and for summer, Sunday Riley C.E.O. C+E Antioxidant Protect + Repair is great. Having said that, you can buy affordable moisturisers in the p...

I don’t know about you, but post-lockdown there was one thing that I was desperate to get back out and enjoy: IRL beauty treatments. Sure, there are plenty of treatments that we can do at home when necessary (nails, brows, and hair colour, to name a few), but there’s nothing like letting a professional go to town at what they do best. There’s no denying that in-salon treatments can be costly. (And for good reason—your treatments are being conducted by a pro with years of experience under their belt.) However, in my years as a beauty editor, there have definitely been times when I’ve been left feeling underwhelmed by a buzzy facial or trending massage—and when it’s your own money on the table, I think it’s important to know which treatments are genuinely worth your time and cash. Thank...

Your best beauty discovery of 2021: I am hard to please when it comes to new discovery, however I have to say Fenty Skin Fat Water Pore Refining Toner Serum (£25) really had me gripped from the first use. Everywhere I turned people were talking about it, so I was a little dubious. Once I tried it, I instantly fell in love. I mean I was always going to love it (because Rihanna and Fenty never misses) but the product really works! It makes my skin look and feel juicy, especially on those no makeup days where I want to be dewy and hydrated. The under-£20 gamechanger: Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay (£8). This is an actual life changer—no exaggeration! I adore products I can use on both my skin and my hair and this works well to not only give my skin a powerful deep pore cleans...

The good news is, it seems that the Great British high street has cottoned onto the fact that enjoyable beauty shopping can be an online experience. And some retailers are doing it better than others. In fact, we’d go as far to say that Debenhams.com might just take home the trophy for being the best. Clued up to the fact that our beauty needs have changed, Debenhams.com has relaunched its all-new Beauty Club and it makes shopping for beauty better than you could ever hope. Already set to become a go-to for industry insiders and beauty buffs alike, Debenhams.com’s newly relaunched Beauty Club allows you to shop all of your favourite products as well as some of beauty’s most exciting newcomers, all while earning some seriously impressive rewards while you’re at it.&...

Because the truth is vegan-friendly beauty products serve a far greater purpose and have quantifiable benefits. At surface level, being vegan-friendly shows the product is suitable for those who only want to use skincare products that don’t contain animal products. When you delve deeper, though, it can also give some suggestion of the eco-footprint of the product, as well as the brand’s animal rights beliefs.  And if you ask us, we don’t think it’s fair for all vegan-friendly skincare products to fall into a category that is tarnished by the industry as being less effective. In fact, there are a whole bunch of vegan skincare products out there that deliver seriously impressive results. So if you’re looking for vegan skincare products that will truly help improve y...

Face serums are beloved because they’re so lightweight but pack a big punch when it comes to skincare benefits. They serve a variety of skin needs. Do you have totally dehydrated, flaky skin? There’s a serum for that. Or what if you want something that has a little bit of exfoliating action to get rid of dead skin cells and dirt? There’s one for that, too. And what about something with anti-ageing benefits? Oh, there’s definitely an option for you. So yeah, face serums can do so much and are a great skincare product, but there’s a downside to them—they can get pretty pricey. I definitely splurge every few months on my favourite vitamin C serum that just so happens to cost £110, but to me, it’s totally worth it because my skin always l...

Autumn is officially back, as are the falling leaves, colder temperatures and all the cosy knits. It’s actually one of my favourite seasons, as I’m constantly in a cosy bubble. It’s also the time that I like to transition my skincare products from my lightweight summer ones to my super-moisturising, hydrating and thicker ones. My normal-to-dry skin seems to be struggling with the constantly changing weather, as I’ve recently found myself getting more dry patches than usual. However, I think I’ve just about found the perfect combination of products to keep my body hydrated by lathering my body in Keys Soulcare’s Sacred Body Oil as soon as I get out of the shower and then layering my trusted&...

First things first: Here at Who What Wear UK, we are firm believers in the joys of ageing. After all, what a privilege it is to have lived a life full of fun and to have the laughter lines to prove it? However, despite being downright dubious about a lot of the promises that certain anti-ageing products make, we’re also well aware that there’s no shame in wanting to keep your skin looking its best for as long as possible. And, for me personally, that means investing in a decent eye cream. Yes, despite my scepticism about the efficacy of eye creams while I was in my 20s, now that I’m in my early 30s and starting to see the first flurry of fine lines and long-lasting dark circles, I’m starting to notice a marked difference between the&nbs...