Claire Spreadbury rounds-up the best beauty Advent calendars, but be quick, they are selling out fast.    

A spring scent should be floral and pretty, right? Wrong. Katie Wright sniffs out the boldest and most beautiful new fragrances.

Oils were one of the big beauty trends last year. The next generation has arrived, writes Katie Wright.

In need of a pick-me-up to combat winter blues? Katie Wright reveals revitalising products to perk up your complexion.

SURF’S UP

Go green with your beauty routine. Sarah Stacey and Josephine Fairley, co-authors of The Ultimate Natural Beauty Bible, share their best finds with Lisa Haynes.

Set your stopwatch and reap the beauty rewards. Lisa Haynes reveals the best products that promise results in minutes.

HOME, Jan 4, and I’m trying to take down the Christmas tree.

Rachel Marie Walsh takes a look at what's new, bright and glossy in the world of make-ups.

YOUR wardrobe isn’t the only thing that needs updating once the barometer starts to rise.

A new gadget allows stylists to take an in-depth look at your scalp and hair. Edel Coffey goes behind the lens.

Find the right products to help ease irritations not just for the face but also for the rest of your body.

Knock years off your hands with high-performance creams and balms worthy of applause.

It takes more than foundation to achieve a luminous complexion à la Natalie Portman. A sleep-deprived Edel Coffey tries out some products to give you that well-rested look.

THE post-holiday period has to be one of the worst times of the year. The two weeks of bliss are over, work begins again.

Every week I have the same conversation with my seven-year-old girl: “Mum, can I paint my nails?”

There are two beauty products I use so regularly it’s unthinkable not to have them in my bathroom: one is a moisturiser for the face; the other a moisturiser for the body. Creams, lotions, butters, balms, oils, gels — for me, a body cream is as essential as knickers or shampoo.

THE best ingredients in beauty products can be everyday ones: olive oil is excellent for dry skin; egg whites turn a good trick in your hair (despite being gross to use); and milk’s brilliance is nothing new.

Paris: L’Occitane, a French maker of skincare products, perfumes and soaps, said fiscal first-half profit grew 19% as consumers in Japan and other Asian nations boosted spending on personal care.

Over 4,000 new jobs will be created tomorrow as the country’s largest shopping centre throws open its doors.