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1 Key beauty tips for effective eye make up removal
After a hard night of partying, when you're just about ready to crawl into bed, the last thing you feel like doing if taking your make-up off. But skipping your nightly beauty routine is damaging - your...
2 No time to titivate? Tips for looking your best in an instant
At this busy time of year, you may find yourself rushing out with only a moment's notice - leaving next to no time for sprucing up. But however unexpected the invitation, as long as you think ahead, there's...
3 Foundation: the basics
When it comes to foundation, the two keys to success are to choose the right shade and to apply it correctly. Both these fundamentals hide a number of other factors, though, so take a look at these simple...
4 Cinema smiles
It just takes a little skill with makeup if you want your lips to be the centre of attention. Take note of these four tips to help you make the most of your mouth, and you'll be ready to smile for the...
5 Mission: younger-looking skin
The passing years will inevitably leave their mark on the skin. But there are a number of things we can do to slow down the process and lessen the signs of ageing. Experts from Olay have set out seven...
6 Choosing the right mascara
For most women, mascara is a beauty basic: eyes are a major focus point and a quick slick of mascara can change your whole look in an instant. But there are so many types of mascara on the market...
7 Making the most of time at the gym
Old habits die hard and even when we've given up the academic life for good, September feels like a time for new beginnings. After the excesses of summer we're determined to start new diets and exercise...
8 Beat the bloat
Did you know abdominal bloating is one of the most common digestive complaints? The possible causes include inadequate diet, stress, sedentary lifestyle... And changes in schedules and routines due to...
9 Lovely lips whatever their shape
When you apply your lipstick, you need to take into account the natural shape of your lips. Both the colour you choose and the way you apply it can help compensate if you have problems with your lips being...
10 Top tips to take care of your hair at home
Top tips to take care of your hair at home
11 The heat's on, so lighten up
We all know that make up fashions change with the season, but beyond the latest trends there's a basic rule of thumb for summer cosmetics: when the sun's brighter, keep make up lighter. Whether you're...
12 Brilliant hair basics
A long mane of healthy, shiny hair: it's most women's dream. And it shouldn't be hard to achieve if you follow our four simple guidelines: Wash frequently If you leave it too long between...
13 Blusher beauty
“A touch of colour will make your skin look alive and pretty” – that's what international makeup expert Bobbi Brown thinks. Of course she isn't talking here about the painted doll effect,...
14 Lipstick know-how
If you've found your lip colour bleeds, or doesn't last as long as you'd like it to, you're not alone. It's a sad fact that lipstick sometimes seems to be more of a 'slipstick', as the colour creeps along...
15 Ageless beauty: Anti-ageing make-up tips
Skin, and therefore your features, soften as you grow older. So a few changes to your make-up routine might be required to keep you looking your very best… * Hormonal...
16 Five ways to prolong your blowdry
* Don’t just shove hair under a cap in the shower, wrap it in a towel first to prevent steam dampening the hairline which can make the style collapse. * Sleep on a silk pillow to keep hair smooth....
17 Kimberley Walsh: Girl allows beauty secrets to be revealed
Kimberley Walsh is our only current fix of Girls Aloud, with Cheryl still recuperating, Nadine in the States, Sarah supporting her DJ boyfriend abroad and Nicola taking a break from the social scene. So...
18 Conquering picky eaters: mealtime tricks for parents and children
There's no doubt that in some homes, dinnertime can be a real nightmare. Meats, fruits and vegetables often become little ones' archenemies, leaving mum and dad trying all kinds of tricks to get them eat....
19 Hayfever help: top tips to stop you sneezing this summer
The sun is out, the temperature’s up, but, unfortunately so’s the grass pollen count. Which means that as we try to make the most of the beautiful weather, the hayfever sufferers among us will...
20 Top tips to banish beer bellies that raise health risks
There are plenty of stars who let it all hang out as they grow older, including Jack Nicholson, who always seems proud of his expanding girth, never mind those such as James Corden and Peter Kay who don’t...