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Altr London: mainstreaming men’s make-up

Altr London: mainstreaming men’s make-up

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy gives his thoughts on men’s make-up brand Altr London
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Jony Sios

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Jony Sios

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews influencer, artist and performer Jony Sios in the seventh feature of his social media series
In the Beauty Bag #1: Mancunion Fashion & Beauty Editor, Alice Porter

In the Beauty Bag #1: Mancunion Fashion & Beauty Editor, Alice Porter

Are you the nosey friend who snoops around people’s bathrooms, looking to see what products they use? This new series by Beauty Writer Alexandra Bikard is made for you
Opinion: Jeffree Star thrives on beauty YouTube’s drama-industry

Opinion: Jeffree Star thrives on beauty YouTube’s drama-industry

Jeffree Star is often the centre of the beauty community’s soap opera, but why, given his own misdemeanours, is he so successful?
The latest beauty dupes

The latest beauty dupes

The latest beauty items to keep an eye out for…for all the wrong reasons
Dare to bare?

Dare to bare?

The rise of no-makeup and its celebrity advocation is discussed by contributor Shannon Winterbone

What does it take to be the best dressed at Pangaea?

Let’s take a look through the costumes of Pangaea’s past to see what it takes to be crowned the best dressed

Case study: theBalm cosmetics

Where Soap and Glory meet Benefit; but with a more appealing price tag. Contributor Zoe Dukoff-Gordon reveals the top products from the up and coming makeup brand theBalm cosmetics

Vintage beauty – not just for the elite

Think vintage beauty is an unattainable look? Think again!

Purple’s playmate

In an effort to embrace a more adventurous make-up palette, we examine the pros and cons of using purple and its complementary colour, yellow

How to: Smokey Eye

Beauty guru Bailey Petts takes us through the steps of how to get an Olsen twins worthy smokey eye

Make me up as me not you

Qiarna Bondswell adds her voice to the current obsession with Instagram beauty, asking if this really is a one size fits all look

Vamp it up: Halloween inspired makeup

Shannon Winterbone reveals the top makeup collections, from low budget to high end, that will get you Halloween ready

That Feline Flick Feelin’

Head Fashion and Beauty Editor Sarah Kilcourse delves into her on going love affair with one make up look in particular.

Next stop: Soap and Glory

Fashion and Beauty Editor Sarah Kilcourse rounds up the Soap and Glory beauty bus experience

Cruelty free beauty

Want to be certain that your make-up choices are kind to animals? Bailey Petts makes sure you know

Top 5: Under £5

Struggling to find high end products at high street prices? Head Fashion Editor Kassi Allcock searches the shelves to reveal the ultimate 5 beauty must-haves, all under £5.

What do we expect of women in modern society?

Perisha Kudhail delves into the world of expectations to discover if ‘natural beauty’ has lost its meaning

What’s in my makeup bag?

Dive head first into Head Fashion Editor Kassi Allcock’s makeup bag, and discover exactly what products she uses to paint her face everyday

Instagram’s biggest beauty trend: Contouring

Whether you love it or loathe it, you can’t ignore it. Sarah Kilcourse discusses contour