New Look fans are saying its versatile cable knit long sleeve dress is “just perfect” for autumn. The “comfy and warm” knit dress, which comes in three colours, will “pair perfectly with boots” as the weather gets colder, say fashion lovers.
16.09.2023 - 06:35 / ok.co.uk
September feels like a time for new beginnings: schools have started again, the next series of Strictly is just around the corner, the shops are filled with autumn fashions – and there’s plenty of new beauty products on the shelves to get excited about. Of course, the skincare staples still remain. Wear SPF every day.
Clean your face properly. Hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and retinol aren’t going anywhere. Your current products aren’t now irrelevant, and of course please do stick with what’s working well for your skin.
This is more to highlight what you’ll be seeing more of in the shops, decipher some complicated words, and maybe impress your skincare-savvy pals with your beauty knowledge.
Here’s what’s to know… Tranexamic acid Unlike some of the more familiar acids (glycolic, salicylic, lactic), tranexamic acid, or TXA, doesn’t exfoliate – instead, it’s an amino acid that slows down the production of melanin, helping to brighten skin and improve the look of dark spots. It’s especially relevant at this time of year, after a summer of sun exposure can cause pesky patches of hyperpigmentation to flare up. It’s also a great ingredient for spot-prone skin, as it can help to fade post-acne scars.
“One of the great qualities about TXA is its versatility,” says Kate Major, senior manager of product development at Farmacy Beauty. “It’s easily incorporated into an existing routine and it can be used with other skincare actives including retinol, vitamin C and niacinamide.” Try it: Glow Hub The Scar Slayer Facial Serum, £14 here Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner, £31 here Polynucleotides This science-y sounding word is the latest tweakment on the block. Like the popular Profhilo, this injectable works to improve the quality
.New Look fans are saying its versatile cable knit long sleeve dress is “just perfect” for autumn. The “comfy and warm” knit dress, which comes in three colours, will “pair perfectly with boots” as the weather gets colder, say fashion lovers.
Beauty lovers are flocking to buy a £225 beauty advent calendar that contains more than £1,000 worth of premium makeup, candles and anti-ageing skincare from high-end brands like Jo Malone, Olaplex, Benefit, BareMinerals and Huda Beauty. The advent calendar, which has been hailed 'excellent value for money' by those who have bought it, contains twenty full sized products - all of which are expensive brands.
The Princess of Wales always looks chic, even when her royal engagements involve chilly walks in the countryside, and she has been spotted wearing Barbour jackets on a number of these occasions – including during the royal couple’s tour of Wales in April this year. And now the iconic British clothing brand has just released a limited edition version of its classic wax jacket – and we bet this gets the royal seal of approval too.
Marks and Spencer is selling a jacket that shoppers "can't wait" to wear during the colder seasons.
Marks and Spencer customers are claiming the brand's Per Una Knitted Collared Cardigan With Wool is so 'smart and warm', they're wearing it instead of coats and jackets in the unpredictable autumn weather. The cardigan, which has been showered with praise from fashion fans, has been called 'just perfect'.
Molly-Mae Hague has been setting the 'tone for autumn' according to fans after she modelled a new eyeshadow colour. Her Instagram followers said the Love Island star looked 'beautiful' as she posed for a selfie wearing the eye colour, in a brown leather jacket.
Beauty lovers are flocking to buy a £38 beauty box that contains £127-worth of premium makeup and anti-ageing skincare from high-end brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Too Faced, Glow Recipe and The Outset. The box, which has been hailed 'excellent value for money' by those who have bought it, contains eight products - all of which are expensive, cult brands which have been bestsellers in 2023.
Marks and Spencer recently unveiled its new autumn womenswear collection with Sienna Miller - and one jumper has already caught shoppers' eyes.
Autumn feels like it’s well and truly here now, and while you’ve probably begun digging your knitwear and slippers out again, you may not have thought about how the colder weather can also impact your skincare routine. But the drop in temperature can have a real impact on your skin.
Korean skincare has been taking the world by storm over the last few years, and recently it’s been trending once more as TikTokers embrace the K-beauty skincare regimes to get hydrated, glass-like skin. One Korean beauty brand that’s been a big hit here in the UK is COSRX, whose COSRX ADVANCED Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Gel, £24.99 here, went viral on social media for being the secret to getting ultra-hydrated skin.
Dunelm customers are scrambling to buy a 'beautiful' duvet set that has been called 'perfect' for autumn. The brand's £32 Dunelm's Billie Duvet Cover and Pillowcase Set is said to 'make the entire room look gorgeous' without having to splash out for expensive designer pieces.
Millions of households will receive the autumn cost of living payment from October 31 until November 19.
Marks and Spencer shoppers are going wild for a pair of trousers that come in eight stylish colours, with some buying multiple pairs.
Beauty lovers are flocking to buy a £65 Boots beauty box that contains £102-worth of anti-ageing skincare from high-end brand Clinique. The youth-defying box, which contains one full-size anti-wrinkle cream worth £65, as well as £33-worth of serums and a branded wash bag, is excellent value for money for those looking for a premium brand that helps to combat and reverse the signs of ageing.
Autumn is now upon us, and the change in season might mean you're looking to switch up the perfume that you wear.
From her time as Gossip Girl’s Serena Van Der Woodsen to her many, many incredible Met Gala outfits, Blake Lively has certainly made a name for herself as something of a fashion icon, and her latest beauty look is definitely going to set a few trends this autumn. Arriving for her front row seat at the Michael Kors spring/summer 2024 show at New York Fashion Week, Blake looked stunning with her oversized loose curls and latte makeup (another major trend at the moment).
Boots has launched its best-value beauty box to date. In a first for the high-street beauty retailer, Boots has released its first ever premium beauty advent calendar, which contains £369-worth of free makeup, beauty and anti-ageing skincare products from cult brands such as Bobbi Brow, REN Skincare, Lancome, Too Faced and Huda Beauty.
When it comes to fashion, Frankie Bridge can do no wrong, and the Loose Women panellist always seems to track down some of the best wardrobe essentials around, often sharing them with her followers as part of her Frankie’s Faves series on Instagram. Her latest find, the Marks and Spencer Recycled Blend V-Neck Button Front Cardigan, £27.50 here, had fans rushing out to buy it after she posted about her excitement for autumn dressing last week.The cosy knitted cardigan is perfect for layering over your outfits to help protect you against the chilly weather heading our way, with shoppers calling it an ‘autumn must have’.
River Island announces “boho is back” as fashion fans have fallen “in love” with the high street retailer’s £65 flowing, paisley patterned dress that’s perfect for Autumn. The bohemian-inspired dress flatters all body types and is a must have statement piece for cooler days.
Beauty fanatics claim Amazon's five-star rated anti-ageing cream is the 'best they've used'. The budget £15 moisturiser, which has ben called 'better than Botox', has been given over 34,00 five-star ratings, and is currently Amazon's number one bestseller in anti-ageing serums, and has been reccomended by several dermatologists.