Autumn inevitably pushes us towards neutrals and pared-back palettes. But this autumn, there’s one reason to go bolder and brighter. Halsey’s about-face, the colour-first makeup brand that’s all about bold pigment and no rules, has finally launched in the UK at Space NK at the end of August. The brand’s identity is simple: saturated shades,…

I like makeup that packs a punch. If I’m giving up 20 minutes of my morning to put on a face, I want payoff: actual light-catching shimmer, colour that doesn’t blend into nothing, and textures that behave. And thankfully, Kulfi’s founder, Priyanka, seems to be in agreement. When I first tried Sitara Sparkles, one of…

Stick foundations are having their moment, and for good reason. These compact, versatile wonders are perfect for busy mornings, quick touch-ups, or travel. They combine the convenience of a stick with the performance of liquid or cream formulas, delivering buildable coverage with just a swipe. But not all stick foundations are the same. Some offer…

Your favourite mascara works harder than Kris Jenner did when launching Kim Kardashian’s model career. And it should. It’s the final flourish to a full face, an instant eye enhancer that defines, volumises, and lifts our lashes, and often the only product we’ll apply when time is tight. Because they have been a beauty staple…

MAC is the backstage staple, the makeup artist’s first love, and the counter we wandered up to in our teenage years, praying the assistant wouldn’t clock our £12 budget. Founded in Toronto in 1984 by Frank Toskan and Frank Angelo, MAC (Make-up Art Cosmetics, if you didn’t know) was built for pros. Literally. It started…