I recently met up with the fantastic Dr Howard Murad (the dermatologist behind the Murad skincare line), who was in London to promote his new book and diet programme. Howard has joined forces with nutrition specialists Soulmatefood to bring out the  Inclusive Health Menu (£35 per day from www.soulmatelifestyle.com). ...

I’m absolutely hooked on the new Shellac Hybrid manicure, brought to us by Creative Nail Design (CND). The nail colour, stays put for two weeks without chipping. The polish is applied like any other varnish but is sealed under a UV lamp, so there is zero dry time. It comes ...

I've just picked up my copy of Vogue India from Mumbai. On the cover are five gorgeous 'dark skinned' models, with a feature accompanying it inside. In an industry and culture obsessed with fair skin, this is a bold and commendable move by the magazine, which shows the growing progressive ...

I've just got back from the Johnson & Johnson Beauty Journalism Awards and incredibly I won the main award - Beauty Journalist of the Year! I was also named Freelance Journalist of the Year. These awards are the equivalent of the Oscars to us beauty writers. I've been attending ...

Last week was a diary date that I never miss - the MAC trends presentation. As usual, MAC's Creative Director Terry Barber presented the event and talked us beauty journalists through the key looks for Spring/ Summer 2010. Here's a sneak preview of what's to come... Trend 1. Upbeat faces ...

Dermatologists I have spoken to say that when it comes to skin care, the neck area is often the most neglected. I must admit, I have been guilty of occasionally skipping the area below my chin when it comes to moisturising, but ever since I discovered that it's one of ...

Luscious lashes - you’re either born with them or you’re not. Luckily, I have inherited my mum's full flutter, but many of my friends who aren't genetically blessed in the eyelash department, spend a small fortune on ways to make theirs appear lusher. But lash envy need not be an ...