Wedding beauty, hair, makeup, skincare, fragrances and health & fitness

Fabulous at 40!

I'm 40 this year, and really want to give my skin the best chance of looking fresh and glowing on my big day. Is there a routine I could follow with ingredients that could help with sun damage and fine lines around my eyes? Charlotte Vøhtz, organic beauty expert and founder of Green People says: Congratulations on your upcoming wedding — how exciting! Here's a simple and effective skincare routine to help your skin look radiant, fresh, and youthful on your big day, especially if you're focusing on sun damage and fine lines around the eyes. Use a gentle but powerful retinal serum like Green People's Age Defy+ Retinal Booster Serum (£20, 10ml) at night.

Pores for thought

If you struggle with open pores I have across my T-zone during the heat of the summer, and fear they'll spoil your wedding make-up, fear not, as Dr Simon Ourian, co-founder of Simon Ourian MD and a renowned celebrity cosmetic dermatology doctor on bridal skincare prep has the answers. "Having a smooth, refined complexion will help your make-up apply flawlessly, and the right skincare and supplement routine can make a significant difference. The key to minimising the appearance of pores is a consistent regimen that controls excess oil while keeping the skin hydrated.

The gift of summery scents

Christina Kamester, Head of Fragrances at So...? Fragrance rounds up some lush summery fragrances making ideal gifts for your bridesmaids that won't bust the budget. "Personally, I would consider floral scents to remind them of the day and your flowers chosen for your special day. June is the ideal time as so many flowers are in bloom, filling the air with beautiful floral scents. "Bridal outfit choices tend to be super-feminine and romantic, so I would be looking at scents with mixed floral bouquet perhaps with rose at the heart. Facets of violet have seen a big revival and lend of beautiful powdery soft and sweet element to fragrance compositions.

The Rise of the Skin Sandwiching Trend

As Emma Coleman builds up to the launch of her fourth clinic in Seven Oaks, she's here to share her thoughts on the latest 'skin sandwiching' trend and why SPF is so important. Both of these topics have been conversations starters over on Tik Tok and we can see why. Emma unpacks this and 'skin sandwiching' so we can be better educated on our overall skin care.

Prep, Set & Glow with Radiance Lock Setting Mist - NEW from RMS Beauty

RMS has seen a gap in the market and have launched an alcohol-free setting spray that keeps your make-up in place and adds some radiance. The weightless, microfine mist dries down in a flash and seamlessly sets makeup with a skin-perfecting, nourishing veil that helps to avoid any fading, melting, or creasing for radiant skin and a flawless finish that lasts. It's also been clinically proven to instantly hydrate and replenish the skin barrier for up to 24 hours.

Bridal beauty with Elizabeth Grant Skin Care

For every bride, glowing, flawless skin is just as important as the perfect dress. The secret to achieving a radiant, camera-ready complexion lies in preparation, and Elizabeth Grant Skin Care is here to ensure your skin is at its absolute best in the lead-up to your big day and beyond. Founded by Elizabeth Grant, a former makeup artist to Golden Era Hollywood icons at London's Elstree Studios, this skincare collection is steeped in expertise and designed to enhance your natural beauty under makeup and in real life.

How to achieve the #PURPLEMAKEUP trend

Too Faced is keeping on top of the latest make-up trends, which for this month is all about purple! Their Education Manager, Heather Jackson has curated the perfect wearable look to incorporate these stunning hues of purple. It's a colour we may not reach for often, but thanks to this trend, we may have to dust off the lip-gloss at the bottom of our make-up bags...

Choosing the wedding scent

Weddings are arguably the biggest day for couples as they get ready to walk down the aisle and say, 'I do', committing to a life with each other among family and friends. Certain aromas can have a particular association with the brain, and choosing a new fragrance to wear on your special day can unlock a transformative feeling towards those precious moments, which can be cherished for years to come when worn. ARRAN Sense of Scotland's fragrance expert Lois Bell shares her advice for brides and grooms looking to enhance wedding celebrations with a signature scent. There are a few things to consider when picking a wedding scent, from the theme of your big day to the intensity of the aroma, allowing brides and grooms to alter the impact of their scent for the ceremony right through into the evening reception.

5 Changes to Your Skincare You Need to Make This Spring

The change form bitter Winter to humid Summer can have a lasting impact on your skin, but how can we combat this? Ryan Porter, skincare expert at Fat Cow Skincare unpacks the best way to help your skin this Spring. From lighter moisturisers to gentle exfoliation, Porter explains why certain habits are making our skin look tired and overwhelmed. Are you following the golden skincare rules? Or is this your wake up call to the glowing side of life. Listen to your skin the same way your listen to your body and find out what it's calling for.

Bring the glow back with facialist Lisa Franklin

One of the UK's best known and multi-award winning facialists Lisa Franklin says: If you don't have regular facials or only have the skincare based kind, it might be worth considering a short course of a more results-driven facial like the InMode Allure Facial. This new and advanced treatment combines radio-frequency and muscle stimulation to energise sluggish, dull skin cells and stimulate collagen production, leaving your complexion visibly firmer, smoother, and fresh looking. It's the perfect advanced facial to tone and brighten your skin ahead of your big day and you only need invest in a short course of six or have a couple leading up to your wedding day to see real results.

How to Transition Your Skincare Routine for Spring with Dr Preema Vig

We asked Dr Preema Vig, medical director and skin expert at https://drpreema.com for her advice on transforming skincare routines ready for spring. After all, the cold spring weather can play havoc with our skin resulting in dry, blotchy areas and flakiness. Combined with the blasts of cold air from outside allotted exercise and you've the perfect storm for dull, dry skin. "The skin's outer layer, the stratum corneum, acts as a barrier to keep bacteria out and moisture in," says Dr Preema Vig, Medical Director and skin expert. "Very dry air can cause gaps to form in the cells' protective layer known as trans-epidermal water loss, which can increase inflammation, dryness and compromise skin.

Just keep rolling along with Tisserand Armomatherapy Rollerballs

Essential oils have the ability to switch up our emotional and mental state, but if you're new to aromatherapy, getting started can feel like a bit of a minefield. The easiest and most effective way to experience their power is all about pairing them with your pulse points according to Tisserand Aromatherapy and their small but mighty rollerballs help to do just that. "Your pulse points are the parts of the body where your blood is closest to the skin," explains Jo Kellet, Tisserand Aromatherapy Essential Oil Expert. "Applying here allows for fast absorption and quicker results. To maximise the benefit of both your olfactory senses and your pulse points, it's best to place them where your nose can still get a whiff!"

Time for tea with OMGTea Matcha

If you were glued to the 2024 Paris Olympics as much as we were, it may interest you to know that 2008 double gold medallist turned BBC pundit Becky Addlington OBE drinks matcha tea to support her overall health and wellbeing. "Since I started drinking matcha tea every morning I've noticed a massive improvement in my energy levels," she shares. "I used to be a big coffee drinker but since I started drinking OMGTea Matcha, I crave coffee a lot less. Now I only drink about two cups of coffee a week. I think the change from drinking lots of coffee is good for my health. I'm no longer experiencing slumps in energy or little ups and downs throughout the day.

Dr Organic's three-step regimen for happy feet

Available from Boots and Superdrug The experts at Dr Organic have created a three-step regimen to ensure your feet look, feel and smell as good as the rest of you! Sustainable, organic, effective and affordable, these new additions harness the purifying power of tea tree oil to keep your feet clean, fresh and nourished naturally. The protective oil is perfect for treating split, peeling, broken and infected nails and nail beds. Follow this with the Heel Balm; a deep conditioner, massage in post-shower to leave cracked heels looking and feeling soft ready to be put through their paces once more! Finally, an absolute foot-care no-brainer, the speedy spray allows you to purify and deodorise feet with a simple spritz.

Via Velluto by Fabbrica Della Musa is a honeymoon hit

If you're looking for a new luxury scent for your honeymoon, my perfume pick this issue is the fruity and fun Via Velluto by Fabbrica Della Musa (£195, 100ml). Mouth-wateringly fresh, this sophisticated scent blends notes from the Mediterranean and Asia and is the perfect fragrance for a warm destination trip. Created by renowned perfumer Hamid Merati-Kashani, it opens with a mix of raspberry notes underpinned by a sensual balsamic woody incense throughout. The heart is floral with jasmine and peony, and finishes with leather, sandalwood and caramel, which together form a scent that lifts the spirits and makes you feel on top of the world.

Irene Forte Skincare is nuts for anti-ageing!

Irene Forte Skincare has announced the launch of its Pistachio Face Oil (£130). The second addition to the brand's phytomelatonin range, this fast-absorbing formula is designed to reduce the visible signs of ageing and is a testament to Irene Forte's commitment to unlocking the potential of natural ingredients to achieve results. The key ingredient, phytomelatonin, is extracted from Italian Alpine plants in a patented process. The plant version of human melatonin, it's been shown to rejuvenate skin by boosting renewal. This breakthrough ingredient is also a potent antioxidant that combats the ageing effect of free radicals. Meanwhile, the revitalising blend of omega-rich oils, including pistachio, replenishes, hydrates and protects.

We put Skin Proud’s Serious Shade Lightweight Hydrating SPF 50+ Skin Serum to the test

Olivia Gibson put Skin Proud's Serious Shade Lightweight Hydrating SPF 50+ Skin Serum (£16.95) to the test. Here's what she had to say... "Sunscreen is a must-have in your skincare routine, particularly during the summer months. This product offers a high SPF of 50+ to protect against harmful UVA/ UVB rays, preventing sunburn and premature ageing. It's lightweight and doesn't leave a sticky or oily residue like many other sunscreens I've tried, which have often resulted in breakouts. It absorbs quickly, perfect for busy mornings when I'm in a rush. I love how well it works under makeup, giving a dewy finish without any flashback or white cast.

The latest addition to Dr.PAWPAW's multi-purpose skincare range

YOUR gorgeous SKIN hydrating face mist (£15) is the latest addition to the award-winning ultipurpose skincare range from Dr.PAWPAW. This naturally fragranced, ultra-lightweight vegan formula delivers three powerful benefits in a single, delightful spray saving you time space and money. Hydrating, smoothing and soothing, the mist is enriched with the range's hero ingredient papayaluronic providing the nourishing and soothing effects of the papaya extract, teamed with hyaluronic acid's hydrating properties. It's positively packed with skin-loving ingredients! Use before and after make-up or throughout the day for an instant burst of hydration.

everyone&one, your ultimate streamlined solution

The every&one 5-in-1 Multi-Tasking Cream (£18) is the ultimate streamlined solution for anyone suffering from product fatigue right now! This innovative, cream combines multiple essential functions into one luxurious product, helping you ditch the skincare baggage all year round. It cleanses, moisturises, primes and even serves as a shaving cream, all while maintaining your skin's balance and health. It's perfect for everyone, regardless of age, gender or skin type. If, like me, the anxiety is real going through airport security with your clear baggy (while they take their sweet time eliminating the 100ml rule as we were promised) this will make the process a total breeze as you can leave multiple products at home!

Simply Scent-sational - Chandrika Thomas chats perfume

We chat to perfumier Chandrika Thomas about finding that signature wedding-day scent to trigger memories for a lifetime. Visionary and creative force behind fragrance house Chandrika Thomas London, Chandrika herself, has a background undeniably rooted in weddings. Having received a grant from The Prince's Trust at the tender age of 18, she set out on her journey into the world of wedding couture. It was an investment in her future allowing her to transform her passion for designing bespoke wedding dresses into a
flourishing business.