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Woman applying skincare serum from a dropper bottle at a wooden bathroom vanity with various products.

No-Cream Phase: How a Homemade Oil-Water Mix Changed Anna’s Skin

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

Her skin looked calmer and clearer - without relying on expensive luxury skincare. What happens if you abruptly ditch your...

Young woman shopping for skincare products in a store aisle filled with lotion bottles.

YouGov BrandIndex: Balea overtakes Nivea on customer satisfaction

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

Fresh analysis suggests that an inexpensive chemist own-brand is edging past a long-established giant. For decades, Nivea has been a...

Woman holding dropper above jar of skincare pearls on bathroom counter with towel and water glass nearby

Blé de Fonty Perlen de Jour collagen pearls: what’s behind the anti-ageing trend

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

Online, more and more people are sharing experiences with a skincare product that doesn’t come as a conventional cream, but...

Woman enjoying a flower petal bath in a rustic stone bathroom with natural light through a window.

Rose Water and Medicinal Herb Baths: The Medieval Beauty Ritual Returns

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

Across social media, on beauty blogs and in chemists, an age-old skincare ritual is suddenly resurfacing: baths and steam treatments...

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Nivea Cream in the Blue Tin: A One-Week Half-Face Test

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

Plenty of people still remember the iconic blue tin from their grandparents’ bathroom, but how does classic Nivea Cream stack...

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Suddenly Different Body Odour: What It Can Mean and When to See a Doctor

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

Has your body started smelling different out of the blue, even though nothing else has changed? A new “note” to...

Middle-aged woman applying cream to her face while looking in bathroom mirror.

New Nivea Q10 Rich Balsam Day & Night: Anti-Wrinkle Care for Mature, Very Dry Skin

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

Anyone who has rummaged through their mum’s or gran’s bathroom shelf will recognise it: Nivea’s iconic blue tin. It’s long...

Woman with curly wet hair using a comb while looking at herself in a bathroom mirror.

Wet-Look Hairstyles: From Bad-Hair-Day to a Glossy Finish

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

With a few simple moves, a “bad hair day” can turn into a high-shine moment. Wet or towel-damp hair doesn’t...

Hand reaching for a green liquid soap dispenser among three wall-mounted dispensers above a bathroom sink with toiletries.

EU ban on mini toiletries in hotel rooms: what changes by 2030

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

If you book a hotel room anywhere in Europe, you’ll know the routine: suitcase on the bed, a quick check...

Young woman applying foundation with a makeup sponge in front of a mirror on a white countertop.

Foundation that truly improves your complexion: choose the right type for your skin

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

After a few hours, you catch your reflection and notice your foundation has settled into every pore or clung to...

Young woman applying face serum in a bright bathroom with skincare products and smartphone on the sink.

Lidl Cien Hyaluronic Acid Serum scores 100/100 on Yuka for €3.99

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

A new skincare find from the discount supermarket shelf is sparking chatter - and prompting people to question the expensive...

Young woman in shower holding a bottle of skincare product with water running over her shoulders

How to Shower Without Drying Out Your Skin

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

It’s early in the morning. Half-asleep, you step into the shower and feel the hot water rinse away whatever the...

Mature woman drying her arm with a white towel in a bright, modern bathroom beside a sink.

How Often to Shower Over 60: Protecting Your Skin

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

From your 60s onwards, it is not only what you see in the mirror that changes, but also what your...

Woman examining a sanitary pad and holding a pair of beige menstrual underwear in a bright bathroom.

Panty liners and discharge: how daily use can disrupt the intimate area

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

Even so, that supposed protection can quietly create problems. Anyone wanting to catch vaginal discharge or simply feel “fresher” often...

Nightstand with a glass of water, a feminine hygiene device, and sanitary pads on a wooden bedside table.

Woumer vaginal aspirator: how it works, how safe it is, and who it suits

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

A French start-up has created a tech tool designed to take the edge off an awkward everyday moment after sex....

Woman applying makeup with a sponge at a dressing table with cosmetics and a mirror in a softly lit room.

A Make-up Artist’s Foundation Trick for the T-Zone

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

A make-up professional is now calling for a radical change of approach. If you reach for foundation in the morning,...

Woman with short brown hair smiling while a hairstylist adjusts her hair in a bright salon.

The Contour Bob (Lazy Bob): the low-effort cut that sculpts your face

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

International beauty magazines are currently buzzing about a bob that visually sculpts the face - without relying on powder, bronzer...

Young woman applying eyebrow gel in front of a bathroom mirror with skincare products on the counter.

Full Brows: 4 Evening Steps to Regrow Your Eyebrows Naturally

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

Trend looks with ultra-thin or bleached brows are all over TikTok and Instagram. In everyday life, though, plenty of people...

Woman sprinkling rosehip powder into a bowl in a bright, tiled kitchen setting with natural decor.

Aroma-Zone organic exfoliant with rosehip seed powder: the DIY glow trend

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

A plant-based organic exfoliant made from rosehip seed powder is currently generating plenty of chatter on beauty forums and around...

Woman holding makeup brush near loose powder jar on bathroom counter by window with flowers outside

Zinc Powder as Mineral Sunscreen: Protection for the First Spring Sun Rays

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

More and more people are looking for alternatives to conventional sunscreen from a tube. They want fewer chemicals, less plastic...

Young woman applying mascara to her eyebrows in front of a bathroom mirror.

4 Steps to Make Your Eyebrows Look Fuller Again

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

With a few targeted tweaks, you can make your brows look visibly fuller again. Thin, faded or patchy eyebrows can...