Page 8 - News

Man folding a white towel in a bright laundry room with washing machine and folded towels on a wooden table.

How Often to Wash Towels: A Microbiologist Warns About Germs

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

In the bathroom, that fluffy towel sits faithfully on the rail, used several times a day and looking completely harmless....

Young woman applying skincare cream on her face in front of a bathroom mirror.

Rimmel Stay Matte Compact Powder: How to Keep the T-Zone Matte for Longer

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

If you have combination skin or skin that gets oily quickly, you’ll know the routine: your make-up looks flawless in...

Woman examining a skincare product jar and box in a well-lit beauty store with shelves of bottles and creams.

Collagen for Wrinkles: What Creams, Powders and Drinks Really Do

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

Collagen has long been marketed as a secret weapon against wrinkles, sagging skin and joint complaints. Creams, drinks, powders and...

Young woman applying face cream while looking in bathroom mirror with skincare products and pink lotus flower on counter.

Certified natural cosmetics day cream: 4 out of 5 stars on Beauté Test

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

A certified natural cosmetics cream is currently causing a stir in a beauty community. Users say their skin looks and...

Middle-aged woman applying eye cream while looking into a bathroom mirror with skincare products on the counter.

Nivea launches rich Q10 care for mature skin 50+ as the blue cream faces in-house competition

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

The legendary blue Nivea cream now has competition from within the brand itself: Nivea has launched a rich Q10 skincare...

Woman holding a perfume bottle with several other bottles and a notebook on a marble table by a window.

Perfume Layering: Clear Rules for Getting It Right

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

The difference comes down to a handful of straightforward rules. Perfume layering has become a favourite trend among Gen Z...

Automatic hand dryer blowing air onto wet hands above a sink in a public restroom.

Hand Dryers in Public Toilets: Why They Blow Bacteria on to Your Hands

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

If you wash your hands properly with soap, it’s easy to feel protected. A quick blast under a hand dryer...

Young woman applying face cream with skincare products on marble counter in bright bathroom

Ziaja Satin Glow: A Hydrating Way to a Natural Glow

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

Plenty of people talk about glow, but far fewer explain what it actually is. With Satin Glow, the Polish brand...

Woman with freshly dyed brown hair looking at her reflection in a salon mirror with hair colour samples and brushes on the ta

Why Ice Blonde Often Backfires for Brunettes

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

The first mild days, more daylight, fewer jumpers – and suddenly you feel like starting again, including with your hair....

Woman applying skincare serum near L'Oréal bottles, orange slices, and a calendar on a sunny windowsill.

L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Laser Serum-Cream with Melasyl: What’s Really Behind the Hype?

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

L’Oréal Paris has launched the Revitalift Laser Serum-Cream, a skincare product intended to tackle wrinkles, pigment spots and a dull-looking...

Woman smiling while getting her hair styled at a salon with two cups and a brush on the counter.

The Bad-Hair-Proof Haircut That Still Looks Intentional on a Bad Hair Day

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

The morning I finally grasped what a “bad-hair-proof” haircut can do for you, I was already running late. The alarm...

Hand holding a small pink device on bed with folded towel, sachet, and glass of water in a softly lit bedroom.

Woumer: the electric intimate device designed for after sex

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

Dashing to the bathroom straight after sex, piling up toilet paper, wiping, and hoping nothing keeps leaking: for countless women,...

Woman sitting at kitchen table holding a pill with supplements and a book open in front of her

Can Food Supplements Slow Biological Age?

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

Tablets that promise stronger defences, capsules marketed as anti-wrinkle fixes, powders said to extend life: food supplements are sold on...

Hairdresser holding a section of long brown hair in a salon with a before photo clipped to the mirror.

The Ponytail Cut That Makes a Full Ponytail Look Instant

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

In the gym changing-room mirror, the girl’s ponytail had that familiar defeated look: she’d clearly spent ages smoothing it, pulling...

Mature woman in a bathrobe applying skincare serum in front of a mirror on a marble countertop.

Thalgo Combleur Rides Minute: 1-minute botox-like wrinkle filler with a top Yuka rating

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

Many people over 40 will recognise this: your bathroom routine gets longer and more involved, yet fine lines on the...

Middle-aged woman applying makeup, resting chin on hand at a table with makeup tools and a mirror.

Droopy Eyelids Over 50: Four Make-up Tricks That Lift the Look

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

Many women notice, around their fifties, that the upper lid starts to feel heavier and the mobile lid all but...

Woman applying eyebrow mascara while looking into a mirror at a wooden vanity with skincare products.

Fuller Eyebrows Over 50: Three Simple Strategies

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

Many women catch themselves in the mirror in their mid‑50s and wonder why their eyes suddenly look tired, even when...

Woman with water droplets on shoulder next to skincare products on bathroom counter by a window with flowers.

Ziaja Satin Glow: Serum and Body Mousse for a Subtle Satin Glow

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

Glow is no longer just an Instagram filter - anyone who wants to look their best at the office, on...

Person reading product labels of two deodorant sticks in a bathroom with an open book on the counter.

Aluminium in Deodorant: How Risky Is It Really?

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

Many people worry about aluminium in deodorant, but newer data puts the potential risks in a far more measured perspective....

Young man examining hair and holding skincare product tube in bright bathroom with plants and mirror.

Desoxyribose sugar gel for hair regrowth in mice matches Minoxidil

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

Hair loss feels inevitable for many people: treatments can be expensive, and results are often only moderate. A gel made...

Woman with a bob haircut sitting in a salon chair while a hairdresser trims her hair near a large window.

Short Bob in 2026: Why Stars Are Choosing the Cut

Nicky Harrington • July 26, 2026

For months, the same thing has been happening in Hollywood and on European stages: long hair is disappearing, and the...