Spots

• 1 Six of the best: Concealers
  From teenage spots, discolouration or those dark under-eye circles that give that late nights away, a good concealer can do wonders for those who want a bit of extra coverage in their usual make-up routine. Click...

• 2 Face mapping: What are your spots telling you?
  We're often left baffled by a sudden outbreak of spots concentrated in one area of the face. Is it hormone-related? Did I miss my five-a-day? The ancient art of face mapping can help you identify...

• 3 Liver spots and other pigmentation problems
  Freckles, solar lentigo, liver spots... whatever you call them, these alterations in skin pigmentation are likely to affect us all as we get older. Studies indicate that pigmentation problems are up there...

• 4 Acne: adolescent angst and beyond
  When you're an adolescent and your skin erupts in pimples just before a big date, it can be tempting to reassure yourself that at least you'll grow out of in a few years. Sadly, it isn't quite as simple...

• 5 How to care for combination skin
  The first step in looking after your skin is to understand it and to recognise what type it is. Pay attention and see how it reacts and you'll be able to determine if your skin type is dry, sensitive,...

• 6 Seven new ways to battle breakouts
  * Wash pillowcases regularly to help keep spots to a minimum. * And don’t use fabric conditioner – some experts think it can clog pores. * If you keep getting spots on the side of your face...

• 7 Complexion perfection: Quick tip for reducing hot spots
  In an emergency, take the redness out of a fresh spot by dabbing eye drops on it. In the same way that eye drops help clear bloodshot eyes by constricting blood vessels, they can also reduce swelling and...

• 8 Complexion perfection: Give concealer the perfect, lasting finish
  Whether you want to disguise spots, blemishes or undereye bags, you also want the confidence to know the result will last. The best way is to apply concealer with a brush after foundation and powder and...