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Sunburn treatment | After sun skin care

Sunburn treatment | After sun skin care We know we're supposed to cover up when the sun puts his hat on but we can't help ourselves. The minute the clouds part, we Brits are rushing...

Glow In The Dark Tattoos

Tattoo trends come and go faster than you can say 'OUCH' but we reckon this one's got some staying power. Allow us to introduce you to glow in the dark or UV tattoos - they do...

50 Purrfect 'Cattoos' Every Cat Lady Will Love

I'm just gonna go ahead and say it: cats are better than boyfriends. Always there for a snuggle and a shoulder to cry on (whether they like it or not), just what would we do without...

30 Of The Sexiest Under Bum Tattoos

Tattoo trend alert-allow me to introduce you to underbutt tattoos - made famous in part by Cheryl Cole. We've seen full-cheek tatts but the under-cheek variety are also a popular...

Tried & Tested: The Facial SPF That Feels Like Velvet

We've all heard it before: sun damage is the biggest visible sign of ageing and yet so many of us don't include a facial SPF in our everyday skincare routine. Sure, we slather...

Woman's Face Stained Pink After Applying 'Washable' Glitter Paint

We're all familiar with the term 'red-faced' but one girl's given the idiom a literal meaning after an unfortunate experience with body glitter. The Twitter user took to the socia...

Vagina Tattoos Are Having A Moment Thanks To Teyana Taylor

If you don't know Teyana Taylor, you best get to know Teyana Taylor. The actress, singer and all round slay queen first burst onto the mainstream scene as the hot girl in Kanye...

Tried & Tested: The 100% Natural 5 Minute Miracle Mask

Natural beauty is a fast-growing industry. Just as our food choices are becoming 'cleaner' so too are our skincare and cosmetic options with beauty lovers turning to organic products...

Guys Are Giving Their Balls Botox - Or Scrotox - Because Their Testicles Want Eternal Youth, Too

As one could probably gather, the male (and female) genitalia age just like the rest of us, meaning that fine lines and wrinkles will one day take over your testicles and your labia...

50 Of The Prettiest Sternum Tattoos

Whether you hold Rihanna responsible or not, sternum tattoos are having a moment right now, and by the looks of these intricate designs it's easy to see why.  The underboob placement...

40 Of The Cheekiest Bum Tattoos As Inspired By Cheryl Cole

Welcome to 2017: the year of the butt tattoo. Yes, five years after Cheryl Cole unveiled her sprawling, rose, bottom tattoo (pictured above), keen ink enthusiasts are taking...

50 Chakra Tattoos To Show Off Your Spiritual Side

If you're on the hunt for a tattoo that shows the world your spiritual side, look no further than megababe Paris Jackson, who debuted this adorably intricate chakra tattoo on Snapchat...

Boob Tattoos Are The Latest Titillating Trend Taking Over Instagram And You Breast Believe It

Tattoo trends come and go but it seems no body part is off limits if this latest movement is anything to go by. Women - with a higher pain threshold than yours truly - everywhere...

'My Fanny Looks Like A Bright Pink Newborn Panda': Woman's Waxing Horror Story Is Hilariously Relatable

Tidying up our bikini lines is not a task many, if any, women enjoy. You have two options: growing it longer than is publicly acceptable and having a qualified beautician painlessly...

Prosecco Shower Gel Is Here To Make Your Bubble Bath Boozy

There's nothing quite like a long soak in the bath with a glass of fizz to make you feel like the ultimate queen, am I right? Well what if I told you a product now exists to make...

20 Of The Cutest Cross-stitch Tattoos As Told By Instagram

Tattoo trends come and go and the latest one doing the rounds on Instagram and Pinterest is the cross-stitch variety. Yes, people are having all sorts of designs permanently inked...

These Customisable Bath Bombs Are About To Change Bath Time As We Know It

Second to sippin' on a glass of the fizzy stuff, soaking our bods in a tub full of fizzy fragrant water is the next best thing. We are of course talking about bath bombs, those...

Too Faced Are Launching Glitter Face Masks To Guarantee *Glowing* Skin

We're not quite sure why but everything looks better when it's covered in glitter, right? From cupcakes to partings, there's something about sparkle that can take literally anything...

Tried & Tested: The Essential Body Cream for Temperamental Skin

For some bizarre, unknown reason, body care always seems to be an afterthought when it comes to our skincare routines. We spend so much time researching the best products guaranteed...

50 Tiny Cute-icle Tattoos Inspired By Rihanna

If you thought finger tattoos had had their time, think again.Tiny digit inkings are enjoying somewhat of a revival thanks in part to Rihanna's heavily-decorated hands. The superstar...

This Anti-Cellulite Cup Promises To Give You 'Better Skin' *Sigh*

It looks like a menstrual cup but don't be fooled, this silicone vacuum is actually out to blitz your disgusting, ugly cellulite, because ain't that just the perfect body confidence...

This 7-year-old Girl Suffered Horrific Burns After Getting A Holiday Henna Tattoo

Getting a henna tattoo is basically a rite of passage for any young girl on holiday, along with getting a colourful hair braid or going on one of those trampoline bungees for kids...

Dawn O'Porter Reveals She Has Tried Using Breast Milk As Face Cream - And She Wasn't Impressed

People rely on breast milk to solve a whole host of issues - treating eye infections, ear infections, and nappy rash, for example. Some even use their breast milk to make creams...

This At-home Machine Prints Your Own Face Masks From Fruit

Forget the latest matte lip hue or eyebrow trend because healthy, filter-free skin is the look we're all going for on Saturday night when the selfies are obligatory. Enter: the...

Tried & Tested: Soap & Glory's Bright & Pearly Radiance Boosting Cocktail

We're all in need of a little pick-me-up now and again. Whether we've been working too hard, letting our skincare regime fall by the wayside or having a few too many 2-4-1 cocktails...

Aldi's New Mud Mask Is Being Compared To This £39 Designer Beauty Product

Isn't it just the best feeling when you discover something that's almost exactly like you're fave beauty product, but a tenth of the price? Well, let us introduce you to Aldi's...

Tried & Tested: Charcoal & Bamboo Black Peel Off Mask

As far as viral beauty trends go there's no denying that black peel-off face masks are the showstopper this year. They and their horror stories are right up there with other bizarre...

I Tried CACI Synergy Purifying Treatment To Banish My Acne Scarring & This Is What I Thought

Scarring left from any kind of skin complaint, whether that be sun damage, acne, or a penchant for picking, is no easy feat to shift. But forget the scar smoothing lotions and...

Man With Massive 'DEVAST8' Can't Understand Why He Can't Get A Job

Tattoos and the work place are a minefield - while creative industries tend to favour artistic expression more than corporate offices, there's a limit to just how far employees...

Tried & Tested: The Magic Cleansing Cloth That Removes Makeup With Just Water

Some say disposable face wipes should be reserved only for flights and festivals while others swear by them. Either way they come with their problems - accelerating the ageing process...

Model Scarlett Costello Is Making A Serious Case For The Monobrow

Wouldn't it be great if we could just throw caution to the wind and forego waxing, threading and tweezing for good, instead celebrating body hair wherever it so chooses to sprout up...

Turns Out, Pizza Is Actually A Pretty Decent Makeup Remover

Ahh pizza: the solution to most of life's problems. Well, maybe all of them now that we've discovered that pizza grease is actually super effective at removing our makeup. As...

This Woman Asked For Round Nails & Immediately Regretted It

We've all heard our fair share of nail bar horror stories: the pedi blade that's never changed, the foot bath that's never disinfected and, of course, the woman who caught a toe...

Rosé Wine Deodorant Is Here So Now You Can Raise Your Pits To Happy Hour

We're all aware of the popularity of boozy brunches right now, but what if you can't wait until 12pm to get your rosé fix? What if you could satisfy your craving even earlier...

I Tried The Latest In Cellulite-removal Technology And This Is What Happened

Cellulite is just one of the many characteristics we women are made to feel is something we should be ashamed of throughout our lives. This common insecurity isn't helped by the...

Tried & Tested: The Tan That Tones Your Skin

If there's one beauty product we love it's a multi-tasker. Our lives are becoming busier than ever before and when it comes to our beauty routine, time is of the essence. Sunkissed's...

Tried & Tested: The Pollution-Proof Serum Saving Our City Skin

Being exposed to polluted air on a daily basis can leave skin congested, irritated and can even accelerate signs of ageing. We swan around London with our juices and Whole Foods...

People On Instagram Are Prettifying Their Pits With Tattoos

If it's not festival goers rubbing their bums and boobs in glitter, it's brave souls prettifying their pits with tattoos - beauty knows no bounds in this day and age. Barely a...

Apparently We Need To Be Removing Our Blackheads With Silky Balls Now

Blackheads are the grossest of the gross. The way they worm their way under your skin and set up shop - they are rude and they are damn right plucky and we are done. But rather...

The £3.99 Cleanser That's A Dead Ringer For The Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish

News flash: a hot cloth cleanser exists just like Liz Earle's hot cloth cleanse and polish, only this one's just £3.99. To confirm, that's under £4. Supermarket giant and beauty...

Tried & Tested: The Ultra Fine Hydrating Mist

Cleanse, tone and moisturise - the three steps hammered into us as teens with the promise they'll bless you with a life of flawless, youthful skin. Flash forward 10 years and...

The Korean Hanacure Face Mask Is The Creepy Skin Saviour Celebrities Are Loving

We're always on the hunt for new beauty solutions to give us that #nofilter selfie ready skin we crave, but now you can get it without hiring your own glam team a la the Kardashians...

'My Vagina Was On Icy Fire!' This Woman's Account Of Using Mint Shower Gel Is Relatable AF

There's nothing like a long, hot shower to wash away the stress of the day, is there? Well, unless you're using Original Source Mint shower gel and your lady flaps feel like they're...

This Blogger Has The Best Solution To Summer Thigh Chafing

As much as we love summer, it does bring up a few unfortunate beauty faux pas. Shiny face, sweaty pits, and, the worst of the lot, the thigh chafe. Yeah, the jeans come off -...

A Man Died From A Flesh-eating Bacteria After He Went Swimming With His New Tattoo

In some cases rules are made to be broken, but when it comes to tattoos you should probably follow the advice you're given by the professionals. This man chose to ignore warnings...

Tried & Tested: Skinfix Brightening Eye Cream

After a bank holiday weekend you'd expect everyone to return to work bright-eyed and bushy tailed but in reality everyone is struggling to get over three consecutive days of drinking...

People Are Losing It Over St Tropez's First Tanning Sheet Mask

If you've ever overdone it with your fake tan application and had to rock an orange hairline and brows for a week, then you're going to want to hear this. St Tropez have just...

People Are Now Having Facials On Their Vaginas, Or Vagacials

Beauty ideals are officially out of control. So much so, people are starting to care for their genitals in the same way they do their faces. A daily shower apparently isn't enough...

This Guy's Gross Blackhead Removal Hack Is Genius

If you've never had a blackhead in your life, have you really even been through puberty? The ugly, dark marks caused by clogged hair follicles are almost impossible to bust and...

Tried & Tested: Bondi Sands Liquid Gold Self-tanning Oil

These days self-tan comes in just about every formula under the sun. There's lotions, foams, mousses, mists, serums and oils. You can go gradual, develop overnight or tan in an...

This Woman's Tattoo Literally Fell Off And Left A Disgusting Scar

SPOILER: Contains grim images. As if the prospect of permanently scarring your skin with artificial ink wasn't terrifying enough, Pasuda Reaw comes along and recalls her horror...

Mint Original Source Shower Gel Leaves Woman's 'Flaps On Fire' And We Can All Relate

Beware of the body wash that makes you feel awake. Because while it's designed to perk you up early in the morning when you need it most, it'll also make your genitals feel -...

This Blogger Uses Dental Floss To Remove Blackheads And It's Surprisingly Effective

Blackheads: the little dotted nemesis that however hard we try still remain the bane of our lives - to squeeze or not to squeeze? That is the question. One blogger who can relate...

Tried & Tested: The Naturally-indulgent Hand Cream

There are two types of people in the world: those who apply hand cream at their desk on the hour every hour and those hate the, often greasy, feeling of a lotion on their skin...

Copper Is The New Anti-ageing Skincare Ingredient You Need Right Now

We've heard of a million and one anti-ageing secrets - vitamin A, collagen, becoming a vampire. But there's a new kid on the block: Copper. Yep, the stuff that makes up the Statue...

This Woman Mixed Essential Oils With A Sunbed And Suffered Third-degree Burns

We all know the health warnings associated with regular sunbeds but one woman is urging everyone to read the small print on their 'natural' skincare products as she had the misfortune...

Tried & Tested: The 10-minute IPL hair removal device

Shaving, waxing, epilating, Veet-ing - when it comes to at-home hair removal we've tried it all. As summer fast approaches we're all hitting the aisles of Boots desperate to find...

I Tried DermaTx's At-home Microdermabrasion System And This Is What I Thought

Spa facials are one of the many luxuries I wish my disposable income would stretch to every month but we live in testing times and I'm forced to accept the fact my hard-earned...

Tried & Tested: The Innovative Exfoliator

Cleanse, tone, moisturise and exfoliate twice a week. These are the steps we've always been told to follow for clean, baby soft skin. Thankfully, gone are the days of scouring...

The Full Body Charcoal Face Mask Challenge Is Making Us Freak Out

Face masks are great at removing nasties from the face, but in exchange for that glowing result comes the (sometimes excruciating) process of peeling it off to remove the mask...