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My Ultimate 2022 Christmas Gift Guide
Mince pies at the ready - it’s the most wonderful time of the year! Just call me Mrs Claus because I have carefully curated a Christmas gift guide to sleigh...
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25 best luxury bath products for a soothing soak
If you're returning to work feeling frazzled after a boozy or frantic festive period then no doubt you'll be looking forward to some much needed downtime. Thankfully January is the...
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Forget Amazon – and shop from these independent British brands instead
An Amazon warehouse stacker is not going to do a jig if you buy a couple more Christmas presents for the grandkids, and nobody at Zara will punch the air...
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22 Small, Woman-Owned Brands That We Want to Shout About
I probably won’t be the first person to say this to you today, but happy International Women’s Day! Inevitably, our feeds will be filled with a mixture of personal appreciation...
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The best body wash for a more refreshing shower
The grooming product you use most often? Chances are it’s that bottle you picked up on the way to the supermarket checkout. For those who want a little more when...
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65 best beauty stocking fillers for Christmas 2022: Olaplex, Nars, Refy and Fenty Beauty
The festive season is almost upon us (yes, really) and with it comes the fun task of shopping for your loved ones. Thankfully, there’s a wide range of great gift ideas available...
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The 2022 Cosmopolitan Summer Beauty Awards
What is it about the seasons changing that throws our beauty routines right out of whack? Well, fear not – the Cosmo beauty team has been busy swatching and swiping...
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9 of the best fruity shower gels and body washes that are perfect for summer
Fruity shower gels and body washes are the perfect summer bodycare additions. Here, we break down the best nine products to get started with. Whether or not your shower is your sanctuary,...
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Eyeshadow palettes, silk pillow cases, and the all-essential toothpaste: 23 Black-owned beauty brands to know now
Now, more than ever, it is important to assess the realities of inclusion or lack thereof in the beauty industry; a recent report by McKinsey Institute noted that in the...
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Beauty Bible Awards 2022
We are absolutely delighted to bring you the best of beauty, with our Beauty Bible Awards 2022 – the 26th year we’ve been able to share the results of trialling...
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10 luxurious shower gels to guarantee a spa-like experience
What is remotely exciting about a shower gel, you say? Well - if you get the right one - a lot. It's as if the humble shower gel knows that...
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Ten Minutes with… Samantha Jameson, Founder of Soapsmith
Samantha Jameson conceived of the idea for Soapsmith in 2010, driven to turn her kitchen table hobby of creating artisanal soaps into a business that would not only allow her to do what...
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Christmas Gift Guide: London Themed Presents To Get For London Lovers!
Looking for Christmas pressie inspiration? Here's our hand selected gift guide, featuring exclusive Londony present ideas, and beautiful things crafted by independent companies in the city. By the end of...
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25 of the Best Beauty Gifts For the Beauty-Lovers in Your Life
Remember how Christmas mornings used to be spent playing with your toys? A desperate scramble of packaging and parts while you got to grips with your new gifts? That kind...
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Georgia Day’s Top-To-Toe Festive Essentials
Party season calls for some extra behind-the-scenes support, says SL beauty contributor Georgia Day – especially when you factor in late nights, lots of cocktails and end-of-year work deadlines. Think...
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W&H shopping edit: What to buy in November
Consider this your official reminder to start thinking about Christmas. Yes, it’s only November, but with the festive season on the horizon next month and Christmas Day less than 50 days...
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Soapsmith Founder Gives Her Expert Self Care Tips for Winter
Soapsmith is the result of Sam Jameson’s true love; taking her hobby of artisanal soap making and scent creation, she soon transformed it into a viable business. In a true...
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Liberty's latest beauty kit is perfect for gifting
With Mother’s Day around the corner, plenty of us will be searching for the perfect gift right now – and for anyone deserving of a little pampering, Liberty has delivered a sure-fire...
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TheValentine’s Day Beauty Treats To Drop Hints About (Or Buy For Yourself) ASAP
February 14th 2022 will soon be upon us, and whether you’re coupled-up or flying solo, we reckon some mood-boosting beauty treats are in order this year…
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Is this the smell of optimism? Why rose is having a real moment
Rose is the self-care scent to look for to lift our spirits, according to aromatherapists. This is how rose is coming to the rescue Any products in this article have...
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What’s the Best Bar Soap?
Our relationship with handwashing has changed pretty dramatically over the past two years. If you’ve found yourself becoming more discerning about what you choose to wash with, you’re not alone....
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Mother’s day 2022: Best beauty gift ideas
Consider this your reminder that Mother’s Day is just around the corner - Sunday 19th March, everyone! - and your cue to start hunting for that one standout gift that's sure to...
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Anti-ageing treatments for your hands to keep them looking young
According to a recent report, 75% of women believe their true age is given away by their mitts, and 80% admitted they would notice if another woman's hands looked older....
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10 Women Share What Self-Care Looks Like In 2023
From shroom stacking to sleep syncing, there seems to be a new wellness trend cropping up on our feeds daily – and it’s only set to get bigger. Health retailer Holland...
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Why should YOU be ‘shopping women-owned’?
You must be reading this because you’re wanting to understand more about the importance of supporting women-owned brands? Perf, we got you. Supporting women owned businesses is a huge way...
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32 best Mother’s Day 2023 gifts to suit every budget
Whether you’re buying for someone else or being bought for, we’ve found the perfect gifts from £6 to £196 and everything in between Any products in this article have been...
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15 Female-Founded Beauty Brands To Have On Your Radar
Did you know that one-third of high-growth businesses worldwide are now being run by women?* Hell yeah! We’ll find any excuse to champion talented women here at The Handbook, and International...
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Best Valentine’s Day gifts for her: Top present ideas that she will adore in 2023.
Valentine’s Day is the dedicated calendar date to spoil someone special and shower them with love. Whether that person is your partner, secret crush or best friend, 14 February is an ideal...
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The Small, Female-Founded Beauty Brands That We Want to Shout About
International Women's Day is a celebration of female achievement and a day to support your fellow female in difficult times as well as the good. It's pretty much a guarantee...