As much as I love the balmy warmth of summer, al fresco dining with a crisp drink and longer days spent soaking up the sunshine, I'm more than ready to leave the extended heatwaves behind and head into my favourite half of the year. The transition from summer to autumn not only brings with it cosy film nights, whipped cream hot chocolates and layered, textural styling, but it also signals the need for a skincare reset and makeup update to ready ourselves for the harsher weather ahead.

We still want the hydrated, glowing skin of summer, but shifting to a more nourishing skincare regimen is a must to protect our skin barriers from cooler climes. Radiant, perfected makeup that enhances rather than masks our natural beauty remains the goal, but longer-lasting formulas are needed to withstand autumn's changeable conditions. Fortunately, Very offers a vast array of premium brands and hero products that can help us to switch up our beauty routines for the new season with ease.

For any religious self tan users with naturally fair skin, like myself, the thought of maintaining your usual faux glow on a beach holiday can be daunting. Away for a weekend? Easy. Four or five days? That's just manageable. Over a week? Things start to get complicated. Ensuring that your tan remains looking flawless for an entire trip whilst slathering yourself in SPF, sweating in high temps, and taking a dip in the sea or pool can be tricky, but I've managed to devise a routine that keeps me tanned from arrival to departure. It takes a bit of planning and you have to fully commit to a tanning regimen, but it is possible to maintain a perfect tan on longer holidays if you want to put the work in. If you're looking for some of the best holiday tanning tips, here's my detailed run down (part one) of exactly what to do - buckle in!

I'm sure that you're all aware of my obsession with LED light therapy by now. I've tried numerous devices over the years, some of which I've reviewed, and continue to incorporate the treatment into my skincare regimen multiple times a week as it's so effective for maintaining healthy, youthful-looking skin. Similarly to how I'm always looking for the next best serum or moisturiser, I also like to scout out the most advanced facial devices to elevate my skincare routine even further. ViQure's LED Light Therapy Mask* was the latest piece of skin tech to catch my eye, so I thought it was about time to share how this professional-grade LED mask stacks up against others I've tried after using it religiously over the past month.

I invest a lot of time and money into my daily skincare regimen in an effort to stave off any pesky signs of aging for as long as possible. My skincare cupboard, nightstand and dressing table are all stacked high with topical products and skincare devices, but there's been one skincare realm that I've been hesitant to delve into - collagen supplements. I've always been rather sceptical about the efficacy of collagen supplements, so I thought it was about time I gave one a go when Revive Collagen reached out to me about trialling their original Revive Collagen Hydrolysed Marine Collagen Drink*. I've experienced many benefits from adding other supplements into my diet, so it was only fair to give collagen a try for myself and document my results for anyone else curious about them.

Walk into any beauty hall, open any skincare app or spend ten minutes scrolling through any social media feed and skincare overwhelm can quickly set in. Hundreds of different serums and actives are promised to transform your skin overnight, and knowing where to start can feel impossible. Dr Ophelia Veraitch, a private consultant dermatologist, works with patients daily to cut through the noise. Over years of clinical practice at her Harley Street clinic, she has observed that the most significant skin improvements rarely come from chasing trends. Real results come from consistent use of a carefully chosen set of evidence-based ingredients, those with decades of published research behind them and not just a fleeting viral moment in the spotlight. In this article, I thought I'd cover five ingredients that dermatologists recommend time and again and explain how a couple of them should be approached with more caution than the beauty industry typically advises to hopefully leave you with a clear, practical foundation for building a skincare routine that delivers tangible results.

Weddings are so exciting - you get to celebrate the love of friends and family, explore wonderful venues, eat and drink lots of delicious treats and catch up with people you haven't seen in years. But an invite landing on the doorstep offering an opportunity to dress up for a full day of celebrations can strike fear in the hearts of many who find getting glam rather overwhelming. As much as a wedding is one of the most important days of a bride and groom's life, every guest wants to feel confident in how they look with cameras capturing every moment. Fortunately, it can be easy to achieve a polished look with minimal effort to keep things as stress-free as possible - you just need to pick the right products, and Very is a one stop shop for everything you need in the beauty department!

Lip products are my kryptonite, but my penchant for lipsticks, glosses, balms, stains, tints and liners was getting so out of hand that I recently decided to take drastic measures. Would I manage to use up every single lip product in my collection before it went off? No. And so I embarked on a long overdue, savage declutter of my makeup drawers, binned any lipsticks that were wayyyy out of date (oops), chucked out some questionable trend-led purchases and rediscovered some oldies but goodies. I may have repurchased a couple of must-haves that were past their best and added one new but totally essential (wink wink) addition to my stash since, but I'm now left with a collection full of absolute favourites that I know I'll finish. Since this lip product purge, I've been rotating between four of my most-loved winter lip combinations, so I thought I'd share them with you in case you're looking for some inspiration!

LED light therapy has become an integral part of my daily at-home skincare routine over the last few years. I've tried various LED face masks from multiple brands and use one every. single. day. without fail as consistent use has literally transformed my skin. As with any skincare device that becomes a permanent fixture in my routine, though, I'm always looking out for the next product that can offer something extra to amplify my results further, which is why I decided to trial the Project E Beauty LumaLux Face Pro LED Light Therapy Mask*. Whilst many brands now offer LED masks at varying price points, the majority simply focus on red light, but Project E Beauty has taken their technology to a whole new level with the LumaLux Face Pro. I simply had to give it a whirl, so read on if you want to hear about how it performs!

No matter the time of year, at least one hydrating toner, essence or mist should feature in your skincare routine. During the summer months, these hydration heroes can be used in between lighter layers to ramp up moisture levels without suffocating the skin. They're light, refreshing and can be reapplied as and when needed to keep your skin happy all day long. In winter, sandwiching every single skincare step with a nourishing liquid locks in maximum hydration and prevents dreaded dryness. I always have a few different formulas on rotation at any one time to tackle different skin concerns, so I thought I'd share my current favourites with you.

If there's one skincare product that's non-negotiable in my daily routine, it's SPF, but I must admit that I've been fairly fickle in my loyalties to specific brands or products previously. With such a high calibre of sunscreens now available, it takes a really special new launch to grab my attention. Enter Heaven Skincare's Prism Protection SPF50+*, which is a moisturiser and SPF hybrid that took a whopping three years to develop and does so much more than your basic facial sunscreen. Celebrity facialist Deborah Mitchell is the wonder woman behind Heaven Skincare, a brand which impressively holds a royal warrant. If Deborah's skincare line is good enough for her directory of A-list clients, from Queen Camilla to Victoria Beckham, I had to give her latest royal treatment a go for myself!

The 'no-makeup' makeup trend isn't going anywhere, and for good reason. A fresh-faced dewy glow makes you look like you've just stepped out of a spa, even if you rolled out of bed five minutes ago. But achieving a truly luminous complexion isn't as easy as simply applying a swipe of highlighter. It's a combination of smart skincare, strategic makeup techniques and knowing which products actually deliver results. Let's break down exactly how to get an enviable glass-skin glow that looks effortless but is actually quite intentional.

It's been a long time since I've put together a post full of products I've used up, but I recently finished off a fair few beauty products all at once and thought it might be interesting to share my opinions on them. Some I love, and some I've been less impressed by, but I think it's important to always share my honest feedback on the products I use, both positive and negative.

Knowing that a proposal is coming can stir up a mix of emotions. Excitement, anxiety and uncertainty are all part of the package. Instead of feeling overwhelmed or prematurely diving into wedding planning, take a moment to pause. This is a time to reflect on your feelings, your relationship and what the future holds. Rather than rushing into the moment and putting added pressure on yourself and your partner, it's important to process where you stand and how you want to approach this next step in your life.

As we get older, our skincare needs change. After primarily focusing on eradicating hormonal blemishes in my teens, tackling dehydration and dark circles from too many late nights in my early 20s and targeting the first signs of aging in my early 30s, I'm now on a mission to keep my skin firm and bright. Until recently, I overlooked products that promised to lift and tone the skin, thinking I had plenty of time before my face would start to sag. I'd always sought to protect my skin from sun damage and didn't have obvious patches of melasma, so I hadn't invested in specific products aimed at treating hyperpigmentation. The thing is prevention is always better than cure, and it's best to treat age-related skin concerns before they become apparent, so I thought it was about time to incorporate MiamiMD's Dark Spot Corrector* and Age Defying Lift & Firm Cream* into my daily routines.

Preventing naturally fair skin from looking too ghostly during the summer months can be a challenge. We all know the dangers of baking in the sun, especially when you're pale, so protecting your skin as much as possible and instead faking a golden glow is much safer. Sweeping on a dusting of bronzer always does the trick, but those of us with fair skin have to be very careful not to pick any creams or powders that are too terracotta toned. After a lot of trial and error over the years, I've finally found a foolproof bronzing duo that's ideal for anyone wanting to softly enhance their complexion.