Beauty
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Get ready to go outside: SPFs for every skin type
The sun is (just) starting to make itself felt and while that brings happiness, joy and vitamin D, it also means more time outdoors. Get prepped with the best facial SPFs.
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Letterbox cheer: best gifts by post
Share the love in lockdown (we’re almost there!) with one of these fun letterbox gift ideas, from book bundles and candles, to beauty boxes and wine.
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Skincare SOS – your winter essentials
Zoom close-ups making you wince? Cold winter days and dry central heating are playing havoc with our skin. Try these hero products for a dose of much-needed hydration.
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7 divine bath oils for a long soak
We've put Blue Monday behind us. I think that calls for a relaxing bath, don't you? Here's how to make your evening soak more luxurious than ever.
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It’s cool to be kind: the beauty edit
Want to give Veganism a whirl but can't part with cheese and chocolate? Here's your loophole: go vegan with your beauty routine instead with these kind-to-animals brands.
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How to give yourself a DIY facial at home
With salons closed until December, we're retreating to our own bathrooms for a stress-busting DIY facial treatment. Fluffy white robe and cucumber slices optional.
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The best festive beauty buys
It's Xmas, which means it's time to overhaul your beauty routine with festive shades and a whole load of glitter. Add these new releases to your makeup bag now!
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New nail polish colours for Autumn
Ditch the neon brights and pretty pastels and get dark and daring for the change in season. Here are the brand new nail polishes we'll be picking up for our at-home mani.
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Think pink! 11 buys to support Breast Cancer Awareness
Add these feel-good limited edition buys to your basket ASAP to look gorgeous and support breast cancer charities this October. Two birds, one stone - yes please.
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Want big natural lashes? Flutter your way to NBR
Long, lustrous lashes ahoy! If your'e looking for natural additions that will last up to three weeks, read my review on Nouveaux at Norfolk Beauty Rooms.
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5 glow-getting tinted moisturisers
Coming out of lockdown with a healthy glow but haven't worn make up on yonks? Ditch the foundation for a lightweight tinted moisturiser. Here's 5 on the Muddy radar.
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5 of the best hair masks to buy now
Split ends up to your ears? We've found five quick-fixes for treating neglected locks - and to stop your hair stylist from screaming when salons finally reopen!
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High street beauty saviours
Deserve a little treat but don't want to splash the cash right now? Here are 8 high street hits to help get your lockdown look for less, all road-tested by Muddy.
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DIY BODY SCRUB
Get your skin sun ready with this DIY body scrub from our 2019 Muddy Award winning Day Spa - The Little Retreat.
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DIY HOME BEAUTY
We've been chatting to a few of our local beauty experts and will be bringing you a series of kitchen cupboard treatments and home beauty guides.
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5 Favourite Hand Creams
A little mood-boosting treat is something we all need right now, I reckon. I'm working on the assumption that your mitts are as shrivelled as mine so a dollop of luxe hand cream seems a rather good place to start. Go forth and moisturise!
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5 of the best … face masks
We love the enforced relaxation that comes with using a face mask - you have no choice but to lie back and take things easy for a while.
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Make-up for men
Turns out more and more blokes are getting handy with bronzer and concealer. So we tried out one leading male make-up brand on some lucky Muddy husbands!!!
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Crystal Clear Microdermabrasion
I'm on a mission to get clarity around the different types of 'serious' facials available - lets get blasting!
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Beauty Pie – your new beauty BBF
Beauty Pie is *the* cult skin, hair and make-up brand everyone's talking about.