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Beauty buy: USculpt Boobs Minus

It's Breast Cancer Awareness month so your boobs should be front of mind at the moment, but if they're not then make things easy and give yourself another excuse to get acquainted...

Twitter Competition! Win Vichy's Dark Spot Corrector!

This competition has now closed. Want to win some skincare goodies?! Twitter Competition! Win Vichy's Dark Spot Corrector! And do you want clear, even, radiant skin that's positively...

What beauty product can’t Cheryl Cole live without?

Exfoliating wipes! More specifically, Simple's special blend of exfoliating wipes that promise to gently remove dead skin cells and keep skin looking fresh ‘n healthy. Sounds...

Victoria Beckham's beauty buy: Royal Apothic Hand Cream

Victoria Beckham has divulged her latest beauty secret causing a storm of orders. Victoria Beckham's beauty buy: Royal Apothic Hand Cream The ex-Spice Girl turned fashion designer...

Beauty buy: NSPA beauty collection

We're always on a quest to give ourselves an at-home spa treatment experience - it's a recession after all. That's why we've been obsessing over the newly launched NSPA range...

Miranda Kerr’s beauty secret to super soft skin

That’s right, supermodel and all round stunner Miranda Kerr uses coconut oil to keep her skin hydrated and her hair healthy! Miranda Kerr’s beauty secret to super soft skin She...

Beauty buy: Jorgie Porter's fave fake tan!

Been perving on Jorgie Porter's flawless skin? Us too. Beauty buy: Jorgie Porter's fave fake tan! The Hollyoaks hottie has the kind of tan that we'd love to wake up in - golden...

Win! Three MICRO pedi kits to be won

Want to win? Follow us on twitter @sofeminineUK – that’s where we’re running this competition - so get involved! Win! Three MICRO pedi kits to be won! Sandal...

Beauty buy: Elemis Pro Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment

When it comes to keeping our peepers looking pretty - we admit it - we're obsessed. Beauty buy: Elemis Pro Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment From mascaras to eye shadows, false...

Beauty buy: Sunjunkie sunless bodymist

If you want a tan this summer, you're gonna have to fake it. The British sun just isn't a reliable source of skin bronzing rays. Beauty buy: Sunjunkie sunless bodymist This sunless...

Beauty buy: Dr Bronner's Magic Soap

We're always on the look out for a quirky beauty buy that will confound us and our bathroom guests while giving untold pleasure. Beauty buy: Dr Bronner's Magic Soap We've found...

Beauty lust-have: Elemis Pro Radiance Hand Cream

First to age and all that - our hands get given a pretty rough time - always active, we spend most of our working days looking down at them - and if you're like me, trying to...

Biba lipgloss ring review

Sometimes the best things in life come in small packages - just like Biba's retro lipgloss Biba lipgloss ring review ring. It's this kind of limited edition beauty invention that...

New beauty brand for Valentines - Black Chicken Remedies

This Valentine’s day, wouldn’t you like to be rocking a beach-ready body for the occasion? Well here’s the next best thing. Straight from sunny shores of Bondi...

Best instant fake tan

It may be October making fake tan not quite so high on our beauty agenda but this instant fake tan is the best we've ever used and it'll be a beauty ritual in our lives until...

Celebrity beauty secret: Sudocrem Skin Care

Sudocrem launch handbag friendly tube Sudocrem is one of those well known beauty secrets which everyone knows about but never mentions, because, well it's nappy cream at the end...

Superdrug's new vegan-friendly skincare range

Superdrug have just launched a brand new skincare collection and it's dedicated to sensitive types. The Simply Pure range has been developed to be mild, gentle, fragrance free...

Eyelash eye mask

For the lady who can't get enough beauty sleep, treat her to this eye-catching eye mask. With embroidered lashes and cute bow detail, she can get her 40 winks in style! Satin...

Bath & shower gel for grumpy cows

An ideal gift for that friend who's frequently got a grump on but who has enough of a sense of humour to handle you giving her a Grumpy Cow bath and shower gel! A blend of essential...

Rose-fragranced gift set by Ren

This Rose Duo gift set contains a Moroccan rose body wash and a damask rose body cream, ideal for hydrating skin over the harsh winter months. As well as giving someone sweet-smelling...

Soap & Glory launch range for men

Long have we loved Soap and Glory’s quirky fun beauty products – they make us laugh and they make us pretty! So we’re thrilled to see that the brand has finally launched...

Sir Alan Sugar inspires body scrub

After hopefuls on last week's The Appentice were set the task of creating new beauty products with the help of ethical brand Lush, their boss Sir Alan Sugar has become the inspiration...

UV rays: how do they work?

The sun is a drug for many but overexposure is very dangerous. Before you buy your sun block, find out how UV and IR rays work... Sunlight The solar spectrum is made up of electro...

Sunbeds

If you're deprived of sun with no hols planned, you’re depressed about your whiteness and you want a golden tan whatever the weather, you might be tempted by the tanning salons...

Home remedies for perfect skin

To get beautiful skin, you're spoilt for choice in terms of products. But if you want something other than manufactured cosmetics, natural home remedies can work wonders for your...

Remedies for heavy legs

Heavy legs have many causes (such as cellulite and bad circulation) and can often make life difficult. Here are a few easy-to-make, low-cost home remedies to ease them. Herbal...

How to Get Beautiful Boobs In 5 Simple Steps

If you want to show off a pert cleavage, your chest requires care! Discover our natural homemade beauty treatments to maintain a toned chest and firm breasts. The Science Behind...

Home treatments for beautiful hands

It's time to take care of your hands and to pamper yourself a little. You do not need to buy expensive cream Reviews another though. Take inspiration from your gran and make your...

Slimming creams

Are slimming creams a con or do they really work? It all depends on your expectations: in reality these creams can never make you lose weight, but they can smoothen the skin and...

Anti-ageing creams and pills

Noticed a few wrinkles? Does your skin lack radiance and firmness? Don’t panic! A combination of nutritional supplements and anti-ageing cream can help you. Here’s our advice...

What you need for a hammam

Pamper yourself by plunging into a 50°C steam bath. A hammam is a place entirely dedicated to relaxation and well being, where you escape to pamper yourself. Here are the essentials...

Shower gel

Little used 15 years ago, shower gel is now widely popular and the choice of fragranced, relaxing, toning, moisturising and exfoliating products is vast. Here's our guide to shower...

How to choose sunscreen

The choice of sunscreen is vast, so here’s some information to help you make an informed choice and choose the right one for you. Sunlight gives you a warm feeling and a healthy...

Essentials for your bath

A bath is a moment of relaxation for both body and mind, so don't forget your candles and soft music to create a calming atmosphere! Here are the essentials you need to get the...

How to use essential oils

Essential oils are powerful concentrates of herbal energy, true essences of well being. They are good for the heart because of their beneficial scent, good for the body and the skin...

Face masks

Face masks provide concentrated all-in-one beauty care and pampering. They eliminate impurities and restore radiance and freshness to your skin. Here's our guide to choosing and...

Essential beauty rituals for gorgeous skin

True beauty may come from the inside, but for beauty on the outside you do need to take care of your skin! If you want to look gorgeous, you have to take care of yourself every...

Electrolipolysis

Want to get rid of cellulite, orange peel, excess localised fat, a slight tummy bulge or thunderthighs? Electrolipolysis could be a solution... Who is it for? Electrolipolysis...

Collagen

Although facing stiff competition nowadays from hyaluronic acid, collagen injections remain an interesting method of wrinkle treatment, particularly for fine or delicate skin...

Deodorant

It's important to use a good deodorant to keep you fresh and smelling sweet. Here's how to choose the right one for you from the huge range of deodorants and anti-perspirants...

Removing make-up

Make-up removal is vital if you want your skin to stay smooth and soft. There's just no avoiding it if you want a shining, radiant complexion. Here’s how to choose the right remover...

Facelifts

It’s inevitable that wrinkles appear as we get older. Inevitable, but not irreversible: it's possible to fight these signs of ageing with facelifts. Here's our guide to facelift...

DHEA

Have scientists found the secret of eternal youth? DHEA is a hormone the body produces naturally, in reduced quantities as we get older. To fight the ravages of time, experts...

Palpate and roll massage

In the battle against the dreaded orange peel, massage can help melt fat and improve lymphatic and blood circulation. Here's our guide to palpate and roll massage. How it works...

Thread lifts

A thread lift (also called a feather, silk, contour or Russian lift) is a non-evasive surgical procedure that reduces wrinkles and sagging but isn't a face lift and doesn't require...