Skin care
On trial - Spot zappers
There is nothing like an annoying breakout to ruin your day. Even if it's whilst you're lazing on a Sunday afternoon, Monday just before a big meeting at work or the night before a social event. They always seem to know just the wrong time to make an appearance! So we tested some crucial spot zappers to help you get rid of the little blighters as quickly and smoothly as possible.
Save Vs Splurge
handbag.com save vs splurge. The best of beauty whatever your budget. Visit handbag.com for all your skincare, makeup and haircare needs...
On trial - Cooling foot and leg gels
Just because it’s hot, it doesn’t mean we slow down – even though we’d love to. In fact we are still rushing around working, shopping, playing sports, socialising and taking part in lots of worthy summertime charity events. Our poor little tootsies are often a lot like us and get tired, stressed and warn out in the summer heat. So we tested five of the best cooling foot and leg products to help revive your overworked feet…
Marine beauty
Shimmer like a sea queen this summer with handbag’s selection of aqua-inspired beauty buys, ensuring you’re as mesmerising as a mermaid. Visit handbag.com for all your skincare, make-up and hair needs
Beauty myths laid bare
Chocolate causes acne? SPF only in the sun? Sometimes it can be difficult to decipher the truth from the old wives’ tales. Luckily handbag has called upon a few expert friends to sort fact from fiction. Visit handbag.com for all your skincare, make-up and hair needs
Grow your own facial
In need of a quick beauty-boost without breaking the bank? We show you how you can give yourself a 100% natural, 100% effective DIY facial after a speedy whiz ‘round the supermarket!
Jet Set Beauty
handbag.com bring you the essential travel beauty guide from duty free shopping to looking good whilst flying. Visit handbag.com for all your travel beauty needs...
On trial - SPF moisturisers
We love the sun and when there is a glimmer of some rays we do everything in our power to be in them. We are wearing light clothes to work, flip-flops and sun screen to protect our skin… but what about our face? Believe it or not, even on those not-so-sunny days the sun and UV rays effect our skin and prematurely age it so if you don’t already use a daily moisturiser that contains SPF protection it’s about time you started! We test the best in SPF moisturisers to keep you protected this summer, come rain or shine!
Fresh en flight
Ever wondered how the A-list manage to float past baggage claim looking like they've just stepped from the red carpet rather than an eight-hour flight? Well, it's not as hard as it may seem – we have the beauty products that guarantee looking fresh as a daisy in flight! Visit handbag.com for all your beauty and hait tips...
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