TA-DAH! OUR NEW BOOK IS LAUNCHED!

Two years in the writing – but 32 years of researching, finding the beauty products that REALLY work across skincare, bodycare, make-up and haircare. We are so excited that The Beauty Bible Iconic Edition is out now, published by Pavilion Books (part of Harper Collins).

The Beauty Bible Iconic Edition really is an upsum of everything we’ve learned in 30 years of doing this – and all of the products that have most impressed our testers, over the years – and we’re so excited to share it with you. Over that time, everything has changed – but in a way, nothing has, and we’ve learned what everyone really, really has to do to look and feel their absolute best.

Meanwhile, don’t forget to enter our prize draws – truly the crème de la crème of fragrance, make-up and beauty to be won. The draws, as ever, are completely free to enter but, as we always say, you can’t win if you don’t enter…

Check out Sarah’s Health Notes to discover what’s on her mind, and waft over to Jo’s Scent Notes, to recap on her scent finds and loves.

Remember: you can keep in touch with us via the CONTACT button at the top of the page, or click here. We always love hearing from you. Let us know your beauty ‘finds’ and concerns (including health ones) – if we can help we will.

Autumn’s definitely on its way. So, may we suggest that you put the kettle on – and settle down with a rather good, brand new pink book…? (Find it here.)

PRIZE DRAWS

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TIP OF THE DAY

Tip of the Day

Tip of the Day: 02.02.2026

‘For firm facial muscles, chew a small carrot after your main meal until it liquefies in your mouth,' facialist Bharti Vyas once brilliantly advised us. 'It's a fantastic facial exercise and better at preventing sagging skin than any face cream.'

Tip of the Day: 30.01.2026

Stress showing on your face? We’ve two suggestions. First, place your elbows on your desk and put cupped hands over your eyes to block out the light. Breathe deeply as you slowly count to 10. Or try this, based on shiatsu massage: inhale and grasp earlobes with your thumbs and forefingers. Then gently pull down and in as you slowly exhale.

Tip of the Day: 29.01.2026

Suffering from post-workout breakouts? Chances are your make-up’s blocking your sweat glands, trapping the toxins you’re excreting. Remove foundation – but no need to take off eye make-up or lipstick – when you work out. After exercise, use a facial wipe to remove any perspiration, remoisturise and reapply your base.

Tip of the Day: 28.01.2026

Whenever you’re applying eyeshadow, tilt your head back slightly when looking in the mirror – it’ll make the crease of your eye more visible, so it’s easier to apply the contour shade to the socket.

Tip of the Day: 27.01.2026

Once a month, leave your nail polish off for a night and paint your nails and the surrounding skin lavishly with cuticle oil. It’s the manicure equivalent of using a hair mask. (Just be sure to remove every last trace of oil before varnishing them again.)