The urban guide to the countryside -
Beauty
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Natural skincare + bio-active science = RESULTS
Multi-award-winning skincare brand Balance Me has built its reputation on totally natural products backed by serious scientific credibility. I caught up with inspirational founders, sisters Clare and Rebecca, to find out more - oh, and wrestle away a whopping £1200 worth of Balance Me beauty bundles for you lot!
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Six hangover hiders
In the interests of not being mistaken for a dug-up corpse this festive season, behold our five favourite morning after skincare saviours.
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Cool teen skincare brand
There's a new kid on the on the skincare block targeting teens. Spots & Stripes is the brainchild of a former Vogue beauty ed, and it's seriously good.
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Wrinkle blasting CACI facial
Muddy tries CACI facial toning at Calmingales in Yattendon – the non-invasive alternative to filler and botox that's adored by the A-listers.
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Sleek, chic and designer
We can't stretch to new Isabel Marant boots or bags right now but it's a big "OUI!" from us to her super-chic new lipsticks.
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Ultimate summer beauty buys
Be gone cement-style foundation and Alice Cooper mascara! We've got the 11 beauty buys for hot days.
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Cult beauty brand alert!
We've got our fingers in a LOT of Beauty Pie's luxe products, and we're going back in for seconds.
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Glossier posse
A supercool brand adored by millennials. But there's a lot to love when you have (*cough*) mature skin.
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Cool hair, oh yeah!
If you're bored of your barnet, head to Gilded Hair a quirky, boutique salon in Wokingham pronto. See how they transformed my hair from straw to phwoar.
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Balay-hell! I’ve gone blonde
Lighter and brighter, thanks to this no-nonsense Newbury salon where the customer is queen.
