All posts tagged: Beauty collective

Is your high-protein diet secretly speeding up ageing?

Is your high-protein diet secretly speeding up ageing?

Published by Daniella Wilson

Just when you thought we’d hit peak proteinmania, a study comes along that has us putting down the Skyr. Whether your algorithms are more tailored to #catsofinstagram posts or ‘get ready with me’ tutorials, chances are they will have been peppered with a flurry of protein-centric recipes.  A quick scan of the yoghurt aisle alone will reveal a whole section dedicated to high protein options with some boasting a whopping 30g per pot (three times more than normal yoghurt). Active lifestyle? Eat more protein. Perimenopausal? Ditto. No longer the reserve of gym bros, ‘high protein’ has become the new ‘low fat’ of the 90s, with searches reaching a five-year high according to Google Trends (even 11 year olds are asking Alexa to calculate protein counts according to LS:N Global). And there is a whole industry expediting our obsession with everything from protein coffee to protein pasta (an oxymoron if ever we heard one). Move over granola bars and rice cakes (too high in glycemic sugar and carbs), it’s all about turkey bars and lentil cakes. …

MUAs share their best tips and tricks

MUAs share their best tips and tricks

Published by Daniella Wilson

This year, I emerged out of my winter cocoon with skin that looked dull, dry and frankly, pretty lifeless. Of course, it’s not unusual. Thanks to central heating, whipping winds and the draining effects of winter colds and bugs, most of us are faced with a complexion that looks anything but fresh when the sunshine finally hits. Of course, having dry, flaky skin that seemed impossible to revive was disheartening, but the way makeup sat on said skin was even more so. While my foundation was just about okay, the rest of my usual makeup kit – dense powder bronzers and pigment-packed blushers – just weren’t doing the glow-giving job they usually did. Georgia’s skin – though gorgeous now – was not happy after winter Instead, they exacerbated the dullness and clung to the dry patches, making my pores look larger and my fine lines more pronounced. So, while sorting out my skin was definitely on the agenda, it was also time to rethink my makeup bag, if only to try and revive things in …

How to support your cortisol rhythm in midlife

How to support your cortisol rhythm in midlife

Published by Daniella Wilson

According to my algorithm, I should do a ‘cortisol detox’ or, at least, adopt a ‘low cortisol morning’ routine. But for many women entering midlife, that kind of advice lands at the exact moment things feel most demanding. Adding yet another item to an already incessant to-do list can feel like a step too far. What’s clear, though, is that after a long stretch of feeling permanently tired but wired, I need to pay more attention to my stress response.  “Midlife is a unique physiological transition,” women’s wellbeing expert and founder of Clinic Dr Paris, Dr Parisha Acharya, tells Hello!. “As oestrogen and progesterone begin to fluctuate, many women notice they become more sensitive to stress.” Progesterone has calming effects on the brain, she adds, “so as levels decline, women may experience increased anxiety, disrupted sleep and a feeling of being less resilient than they once were”. Simultaneously, many of us are juggling careers, ageing parents, young children and changing relationships, the doctor notes, “so the demands placed on the nervous system are often higher …

Anabel Kingsley Answers Your Hair Loss, Shedding & Scalp Question

Anabel Kingsley Answers Your Hair Loss, Shedding & Scalp Question

Published by Daniella Wilson

Most of us know that the power of a good hair goes far beyond the instant gratification of a  bouncy blow-dry. It runs infinitely deeper as hair is intricately intertwined with our identity and self-esteem – something we saw first-hand during our live Q&A with Philip Kingsley brand president and Consultant Trichologist, Anabel Kingsley. You wanted to know everything from the causes of sudden shedding to whether flakes are the result of a dry scalp or dandruff. Her key message? A healthy scalp is the foundation of healthy hair growth. Cleanse regularly, protect it from the sun, use biome-balancing treatments and avoid high heat near the roots. She also stressed the importance of a nutrient-rich diet (“hair is a very demanding tissue”) and managing stress. When it comes to hair loss identifying the type and underlying cause is essential. And her take on viral rosemary oil? “A bit of a fad as the study often referenced is quite flawed.” Topical treatments need an expert approach What treatments work for hair loss? What’s your view on …

Kate Hudson said this skin tint makes her feel ‘like she’s wearing no makeup’ – and I agree

Kate Hudson said this skin tint makes her feel ‘like she’s wearing no makeup’ – and I agree

Published by Daniella Wilson

Back in June, London was hit by a heatwave. Or so we thought. The temperature rose to around 30 degrees, and I wrote a piece on my heatwave-proof makeup. Now, a month on, the mercury has climbed to 38 degrees, and we’re doing everything we can to keep cool, from carrying handheld fans everywhere to sleeping with frozen hot water bottles – thank me later for that tip. Soaring temperatures or not, beauty launches wait for no woman, so on the hottest day of the year so far, I found myself travelling up to Harrods’ rooftop for a makeup masterclass with D&G makeup artist Naoko Scintu, who works with the likes of Kate Hudson, Yerin Ha, Jessie Buckley and Chase Infiniti. Naoko talked us through the new D&G launches Given that Naoko applies red-carpet makeup to some of the most photographed women in the world, she knows a thing or two about ensuring makeup looks fresh, flawless, and, most importantly, heatproof. My new favourite summer makeup Sitting amid fellow beauty journalists, with a pleasing breeze …

From hot yoga to GLP-1s; the lifestyle factors secretly undermining your tweakments

From hot yoga to GLP-1s; the lifestyle factors secretly undermining your tweakments

Published by Daniella Wilson

In-clinic non-surgical procedures such as injectables and lasers are booming in popularity for their often fast and visible results – but those, despite the often eye-watering cost, are not always guaranteed.   “Patients are surprised to learn that medications, gut health, stress and even the ‘wrong’ exercise can all get in the way of treatment success, but it’s true,” says Irish cosmetic physician Dr Jennifer Owens (who also has a London residency at the Reborne Clinic). “Aligning all the internal and external factors that influence facial health really is the key to treatment, and skin, satisfaction.”  So what are some of the most pernicious tweakment disruptors? Owens reveals five, and the ways to get around them. Is your hot yoga habit sabotaging your tweakment? Does your melasma not respond to treatment? Avoid heat triggers Melasma (sometimes called ‘pregnancy mask’) shows as large pigmented areas, often on the forehead or top lip. “It’s driven by hormones and UV exposure, but inflammation and heat play a very significant role as well,” says Owens. Melasma can be treated with …

Angela Scanlon on why bare nails are her quiet rebellion

Angela Scanlon on why bare nails are her quiet rebellion

Published by Daniella Wilson

Never before have our hands – and fingertips – been pulled into such high definition focus. Between constant scrolling curated posting, our digits are under more scrutiny than ever. Nail salons are edging coffee shops out of the social spotlight and booking a manicure now feels as routine as ordering our morning double-venti macchiato. But has this accessibility ushered in a new era of aesthetic pressure? Television presenter, broadcaster and writer Angela Scanlon talks about opting out of these ‘invisible expectations’ and the power of reclaiming her time. Angela makes a strong case for bare nails “I’ve been thinking a lot about nails lately, which feels like a deeply unserious way to be spending my one wild and precious life. And yet, here we are. For years, my nails were always done. Gel, shellac, BIAB; whatever acronym the beauty industrial complex was pushing that month, I was signed up without question. Not because I particularly loved them, or because they felt like self-expression or creativity or even pleasure. I didn’t sit in the salon chair …

I tried Japanese double moisturising for a month

I tried Japanese double moisturising for a month

Published by Daniella Wilson

 When it comes to skincare routines, cleanse, tone and moisturise is a mantra that has been drilled into most of us over the years. But while extra steps like peel, prime and protect are likely to have been added along the way, how many of you have a checklist that reads cleanse, tone and moisturise… and then moisturise again…? Well, if like me you’ve tried the Japanese ‘double moisturising’ trend, then quite possibly.   My first foray into double moisturising came, unwittingly, a few years ago. After an especially cold winter, my dry, dull skin was craving hydration and moisture but simply wasn’t tolerating the thick textures I was slathering on. As well as not addressing the problem, the heavy moisturiser I was applying was having an adverse effect and causing a flare up of my perioral dermatitis. That meant I was having to contend with tight, flaky, red patches around my nose and mouth as well as skin that still felt thirsty. According to dermatologists that I’ve spoken to since, thick, occlusive moisturisers are a …

Is today’s royal wedding the start of ‘The Harriet Effect’?

Is today’s royal wedding the start of ‘The Harriet Effect’?

Published by Daniella Wilson

Anytime Princess Kate wears something new, from a lipstick shade to a shawl, the item inevitably sells out – so much so, the phenomenon has been given a name: The Kate Effect. The Kate Effect refers to the economic influence the Princess of Wales wields – and with a new, polished, intelligent and charismatic woman joining the royal family today, we wonder if we’re witnessing the beginning of The Harriet Effect? WATCH: Harriet Sperling arrives at her wedding to Peter Phillips The Harriet Effect Just like Princess Kate, Harriet Sperling is a “normal” person marrying into the royal family, and just like our future queen, Harriet exudes a warmth and class that the public is undoubtedly set to warm to. It’s not just her charm and character that are set to make Harriet a hit with royal watchers; it’s her effortlessly chic style. © WireImageHarriet Sperling is elegent and polished While she has only attended a handful of public occasions so far, this is set to ramp up once she is married into the family, …

What is the ‘Sunscreen Sandwich’? The viral SPF layering trend explained

What is the ‘Sunscreen Sandwich’? The viral SPF layering trend explained

Published by Daniella Wilson

Social media beauty trends can be a mixed bag; sometimes clever, sometimes questionable. But the viral ‘Sunscreen Sandwich’ gets one thing absolutely right; anything that encourages better sun protection is worth paying attention to. And it’s needed, considering only one in six Brits wear SPF daily while a third rely on makeup or moisturiser with SPF instead of a dedicated sunscreen according to a 2026 OnePoll survey. Let’s be clear; makeup with SPF alone is not enough, but used as part of a well-layered routine it can play an excellent supporting role. The ‘sunscreen sandwich’ is all about strategic layering; combining skincare, sunscreen and makeup to maximise both protection and hydration. Like any good sandwich, it comes down to quality ingredients, and the order you stack them.   Order of the day   Is an SPF sandwich the key to better skin? “The ideal ‘sandwich’ involves applying your active serums first, followed by a moisturiser and finishing with a generous layer of sunscreen,” says consultant dermatologist Dr Anjali Mahto. “Sunscreen (two finger lengths) must always …