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Beauty

Our experts review the best beauty products for tried and tested guides

Find all of our reviews of beauty products here. We test the top makeup and beauty products on the market for quality, effectiveness and value for money. From classic red lipsticks to smudge-free mascaras, we've got you covered. You can also find the latest deals on makeup and beauty products here.

<p>This inexpensive powder is a quick way to whiten your teeth</p>
Beauty

I gained ‘a brighter smile’ in weeks with this teeth whitening powder

<p>Don't hang about – these reductions are sure to sell-out</p>
Deals

Lookfantastic discount codes for February 2026 – up to 20% off beauty

<p>From Charlotte Tilbury and Dior to Trinny London and more, I put a wide range of brands to the test </p>
Make-up

Best foundations for mature skin 2026, expert-tested by a 60-year-old

<p>I found the best discounts across skincare, make-up, haircare, fragrance and body care</p>
Deals

Best Boots discount codes for February 2026 – how to get 10% off

Beauty deals

<p>Whether it’s a new cleanser or anti-ageing eye cream, our team of beauty experts have handpicked the best savings</p>
Deals

I’ve found the CeraVe deals worth snapping up

<p>This discount code is exclusive to The Independent readers </p>
Deals

Save on skincare with our exclusive Skin + Me discount code

Deals

Shark discount codes for February 2026 – save 10%

<p>The retailer has slashed prices on more than 100 items</p>
Beauty

The Boots sale just dropped 90% off deals – here’s what to know

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More beauty product reviews and deals

<p>I tested these over a three month period, to find out which ones are worth your cash </p>
Beauty

Best beauty subscription boxes, ranked by a beauty expert

<p>I tried a variety of fine mists and frizz-smoothing creams </p>
Hair

Best heat protectants for hair 2026, tested by a beauty editor

<p>I gifted this mirror to my partner and got very positive feedback</p>
Beauty

This Chanel gift is £35 and makes a perfect Valentine’s Day present

<p>I tested the viral high-end moisturiser against this lesser-know Korean formula – but how did it fare?</p>
Skincare

Augustinus Bader’s the rich cream has competition, and it costs £21

<p>From budget buys to salon-quality finishes, we’ve got you covered </p>
Beauty

Best gel nail kits for salon-quality manicures at home in 2026

<p>This iconic collection includes perfume oil, fragrance mist, body butter and shower gel</p>
Beauty

I loved this Body Shop scent in the 90s and it has finally returned

<p>The kit provides enough formula for 30 treatments</p>
Beauty

This whitening kit brightened my teeth in just 30 minutes

<p>A little of these concentrates goes a long way – a pea sized amount is enough to reap the benefits </p>
Skincare

Best anti-ageing serums 2026, tried and tested

<p>Are the £50 tanning pads worth their premium price tag?</p>
Sun Care & Tanning

I tried Claudia Winkleman’s go-to facial tanner – here’s what happened

Sun Care & Tanning

I tried Claudia Winkleman’s go-to facial tanner – here’s what happened

<p>Are the £50 tanning pads worth their premium price tag?</p>
<p>A good vitamin C serum will work as an antioxidant, neutralising free radicals from sources such as UV rays and pollution</p>
Skincare

Best vitamin C serums 2026, tested by a beauty editor

<p>I tested a variety of teeth whitening treatments over the course of many months</p>
Beauty

Best teeth whitening kits 2026, expert-tested to reverse staining

<p>IPL and laser hair-removal doesn’t have to involve a pricey trip to the salon</p>
Beauty

Best IPL hair removal devices 2026, tested by a beauty editor

<p>Bronze up with these skin-loving products</p>
Beauty

Best gradual tans 2026, tried and tested for a natural glow

<p>Bronze up with these skin-loving products</p>
Beauty

Best gradual tans 2026, tried and tested for a natural glow

<p>Ingredients like coconut and tea tree oil are thought to create a healthier microbiome</p>
Beauty

Best natural deodorant 2026, tested by a wellbeing expert

<p>Pastes can be safer than at-home whitening kits </p>
Beauty

Best whitening toothpastes in 2026, tried and tested

<p>Our trio of afro, curly, and straight-haired beauty experts tested a range of hair dryers for four months</p>
Hair

Best hair dryers 2026, tried and tested by beauty experts

<p>From subscription razors to those for sensitive skin, here are the the top brands that deserve a spot in your shower</p>
Beauty

Best women’s razors 2026, tried and tested

<p>The show’s lead make-up artist divulges everything from Lily Collins’s concealer to her eyeliner</p>
Make-up

Exact makeup products Lily Collins wore in Emily in Paris revealed

<p>Testing effectiveness, ease of use and results, we’re confident in our selection </p>
Beauty

7 best cuticle oils for 2025, tried and tested

<p>The retailer is offering a serious saving on its latest fragrance launch</p>
Women's Fragrances

Flannels’ £39 fragrance box saves £100 and rivals luxe perfume advents

<p>I tested these deodorants for performance, texture and scent</p>
Beauty

Best deodorants for women 2025, tested by a beauty journalist

<p>Testing effectiveness, ease of use and results, we’re confident in our selection </p>
Beauty

7 best cuticle oils for 2025, tried and tested

<p>The retailer is offering a serious saving on its latest fragrance launch</p>
Women's Fragrances

Flannels’ £39 fragrance box saves £100 and rivals luxe perfume advents

<p>I tested these deodorants for performance, texture and scent</p>
Beauty

Best deodorants for women 2025, tested by a beauty journalist

<p>There are still discounts to be found across the Dyson airwrap range</p>
Black Friday

The Dyson airwrap deal you need to shop even after Black Friday

Black Friday

The Dyson airwrap deal you need to shop even after Black Friday

<p>There are still discounts to be found across the Dyson airwrap range</p>
<p>The beauty vault is a treasure trove of trending products</p>
Beauty

Forget Lookfantastic’s advent calendar, its beauty vault is superior

<p>Didn’t take advantage of the sale? It’s not over yet</p>
Black Friday

Our expert picks the best beauty deals still live after Black Friday

<p>Save up to 50 per cent in the Charlotte Tilbury Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals</p>
Black Friday

Best Charlotte Tilbury Black Friday deals 2025

<p>Want a sun-kissed glow this winter? This deal is too good to pass up</p>
Black Friday

These Tan-Luxe best-sellers are 50% off for Black Friday 2025

<p>Want a sun-kissed glow this winter? This deal is too good to pass up</p>
Black Friday

These Tan-Luxe best-sellers are 50% off for Black Friday 2025

<p>The products inside span haircare, skincare, body care and fragrance</p>
Beauty

Boots’ showstopper gift set is better than a beauty advent calendar

<p>The bundle features two serums and a moisturiser</p>
Skincare

The Ordinary’s anti-ageing skincare set has 20% off now

<p>There are five exercises Evans recommends to help strengthen facial muscles</p>
Skincare

What is face yoga? Benefits and tips from Hailey Bieber’s facialist

<p>The V34 colour corrector is the perfect quick fix</p>
Beauty

Hismile V34 purple colour corrector review: does it really work?

<p>No7 has launched two indulgent calendars, jam-packed with skincare and makeup treats</p>
Advent calendars

No7’s beauty advent calendars are packed with anti-ageing skincare

<p>The retailer's two offerings are rival luxe competitors for a fraction of the price</p>
Advent calendars

Next beauty advent calendar is cheaper than most, but one of the best

<p>The high street retailer's calendars are packed with cult brands</p>
Advent calendars

Boots’ advent calendar is one of the cheapest – but it impressed me

<p>The calendar is packaged like a biscuit tin of beauty surprises</p>
Advent calendars

Sephora Collection beauty advent calendar review 2025

<p>A consultant dermatologist breaks down the benefits of each vitamin A derivative</p>
Skincare

Dermatologist explains the difference between retinol and retinal

<p>The set is less than a single bottle of the serum</p>
SPONSORED

Estée Lauder’s bundle of anti-ageing heroes has 60% off

<p>Retinal can prove quicker than its retinol sibling when it comes to seeing anti-ageing results</p>
Skincare

The Ordinary’s retinal was ‘affordable and effective’ in our tests

Skincare

The Ordinary’s retinal was ‘affordable and effective’ in our tests

<p>Retinal can prove quicker than its retinol sibling when it comes to seeing anti-ageing results</p>
<p>We sat down with the presenter's hair stylist to glean all her styling secrets</p>
Hair

Claudia Winkleman’s hairstylist reveals the secret to her glossy locks

<p>It's the brand's first balm formula</p>
Skincare

CeraVe’s £14 cleansing balm, reviewed – does it compare to Elemis?

<p>I tested the high-end and budget creams, both of which promise to boost firmness</p>
Skincare

Can Superdrug’s £15 moisturiser rival Elemis’s £65 cult cream

<p>The pro-collagen balm counts Victoria Beckham among its fans</p>
Prime Day

The Elemis cleansing balm is £15 off for Amazon Prime Day 2025

<p>The pro-collagen balm counts Victoria Beckham among its fans</p>
Prime Day

The Elemis cleansing balm is £15 off for Amazon Prime Day 2025

<p>Hair follicles shrink as we age, leading to finer strands and a thinner overall appearance</p>
Health A-Z

Expert reveals how you can thicken your hair without hormones

<p>I got my hands on the new multi-styler ahead of its launch</p>
Hair

Dyson’s latest airwrap surpasses all other hair tools I’ve used

Beauty

Best brow lamination kits 2026, tested by a beauty editor

<p>Each was tested over a cycle and these were the ones that made our period most comfortable</p>
Beauty

Best reusable sanitary pads 2026, tried and tested

<p>The calendar is due to sell out any day now</p>
Advent calendars

Why I’m buying Sephora’s beauty advent calendar 2025

<p>The retailer's collection of haircare, skincare, make-up, fragrance and body care best-sellers has landed</p>
Advent calendars

Is this Space NK’s best beauty advent calendar yet? I found out

<p>Sales are racking up as the popular calendar prepares to sell out yet again</p>
Beauty

My review of every item in the Liberty beauty advent calendar 2025

<p>The calendar features popular products from Charlotte Tilbury, Laneige, Mac and more</p>
Advent calendars

Asos beauty advent calendar 2025, reviewed by a beauty writer

<p>Is the iconic retailer’s offering better than ever?</p>
Advent calendars

I opened the Selfridges beauty advent calendar 2025 – here’s my review

<p>The make-up artist's best-selling formula has been revamped</p>
Make-up

Charlotte Tilbury’s new airbrush flawless foundation review

<p>After testing each water flosser, we used ordinary tape floss to find out if the job was done properly</p>
Beauty

Best water flossers 2025, tried and tested

Beauty

Best water flossers 2025, tried and tested

<p>After testing each water flosser, we used ordinary tape floss to find out if the job was done properly</p>
<p>I tried products for different skin types and budgets</p>
Beauty

Best hypochlorous acid sprays 2025, tested by a beauty expert

<p>I got my hands on Harrods' 2025 beauty advent calendar early</p>
Advent calendars

Harrods beauty advent calendar review 2025

<p>Can K18's latest haircare innovation justify its luxury price point?</p>
Hair

K18 launches heatbounce protectant spray review – is it worth £48?

<p>It was the best budget buy in my round-up of SPF moisturisers</p>
Skincare

This affordable SPF ‘wowed’ me – and now it’s less than £5

<p>It was the best budget buy in my round-up of SPF moisturisers</p>
Skincare

This affordable SPF ‘wowed’ me – and now it’s less than £5

<p>We take a deep dive into all the benefits of this anti-microbial formula</p>
Skincare

This lesser-known skincare ingredient reduces acne and inflammation

<p>I spend every day testing makeup and skincare, and there are plenty of budget beauty products that have impressed me</p>
Beauty

25 best beauty products under £10, tested by a cosmetics expert

<p>After using self tanners for over 10 years now, it’s safe to say I'm an expert </p>
Skincare

Best fake tan formulas 2026, tried and tested for a foolproof finish

<p>A handful of industry favourites landed a spot on our expert's no-go list</p>
Beauty

Expert reveals skincare to avoid after after a lash lift

<p>Be kind to your skin and the planet </p>
Beauty

9 best environmentally-friendly razors for a clean shave

<p>I tested the patches throughout the day and over night </p>
Beauty

10 best pimple patches and spot stickers, tested on acne-prone skin

<p>I tested the K-beauty collagen mask that's reached new heights of internet fame</p>
Skincare

The Biodance collagen face mask saved my skin on a 14-hour flight

<p>The creams weakened strands enough that we could simply wipe them away </p>
Hair

Best hair removal creams 2025, expert tested for long-lasting results

<p>I couldn’t believe how quickly I saw results</p>
Skincare

This £6.75 product from The Ordinary is my summer pedicure must-have

<p>The budget alternative might have dethroned one of the most popular masks around</p>
Hair

K18 vs. Hairification: Can a £10.99 leave-in beat a £70 bestseller?

<p>The new shade launches online today, 17 June</p>
Make-up

We tried Clinique’s ‘nude honey’ almost lipstick on three women

Make-up

We tried Clinique’s ‘nude honey’ almost lipstick on three women

<p>The new shade launches online today, 17 June</p>
<p>We tested the new shades on women with different skin tones and textures</p>
Make-up

We tried Summer Fridays’ new blush butter balm on four women

<p>I put the formulas through their paces before they went on sale</p>
Hair

New Gisou honey gloss shampoo and conditioner gave me “all-day bounce”

<p>The new spray formula leaves skin looking glowy and lit-from-within</p>
Skincare

I’m fully on board with the Rhode glazing mist hype – here’s why

<p>We tested the brand's latest shade additions across multiple skin types and tones</p>
Make-up

We tried Chanel’s new les beiges bronzers – are they cult like the OG?

<p>We tested the brand's latest shade additions across multiple skin types and tones</p>
Make-up

We tried Chanel’s new les beiges bronzers – are they cult like the OG?

<p>Social media is divided on the longevity of the look</p>
Hair

Exactly what to ask your hairdresser to get Sofia Richie’s bob

<p>I tested both bouncy masks so you don't have to</p>
Skincare

I found a half price alternative to the Laneige bouncy and firm mask

<p>I've been using the formula since last autumn</p>
Skincare

Beauty of Joseon’s £12 sunscreen uses rice to fight signs of ageing

<p>The formula launched on 6 June, ready for this early summer heatwave</p>
Skincare

This affordable face mist is a must-have during the heatwave

<p>I loved how the formula bucks the trend of harsh, stripping foam cleansers</p>
Skincare

CeraVe air foam cleanser review: Perfect for combination skin?

<p>Every elixir on our list offers broad spectrum sun protection against UVA and UVB rays</p>
Skincare

Best sunscreens for sensitive skin 2025, tried and tested

<p>An expert weighs in on if, how and how much to wear SPF come rain or shine</p>
Skincare

Expert reveals the exact amount of SPF to use

<p>He praised the cream's key ingredients which work to prevent pigmentation</p>
Skincare

This eye cream makes dark circles ‘noticeably brighter’

<p>Every elixir on our list offers broad spectrum sun protection against UVA and UVB rays</p>
Skincare

Best sunscreens for sensitive skin 2025, tried and tested

<p>An expert weighs in on if, how and how much to wear SPF come rain or shine</p>
Skincare

Expert reveals the exact amount of SPF to use

<p>He praised the cream's key ingredients which work to prevent pigmentation</p>
Skincare

This eye cream makes dark circles ‘noticeably brighter’

<p>CeraVe’s eye cream was, by and large, a success with our testers</p>
Skincare

I’m 41 and this CeraVe eye cream plumped my fine lines

<p>The brand has four cleansers already, but this is its first cream formula</p>
Skincare

Exclusive: The Inkey List cream-to-milk cleanser review

<p>Stock up on minis from CeraVe, La Roche Posay, Sol de Janeiro and more </p>
Beauty

The travel-size toiletries you need for your next summer holiday

<p>My teeth are definitely whiter thanks to this sub-£25 kit</p>
Beauty

Gleam teeth whitening strips reduced by a third – here’s my review

<p>I swear by the setting spray to lock my make-up in place</p>
Beauty

Charlotte Tilbury’s Memorial Day sale sees 20% off with this code

<p>The MUA's iconic formulas are on sale and ready to be snapped up</p>
Make-up

Laura Geller’s bestselling makeup for mature skin has 70% off

<p>Our tester has never looked so perfectly groomed </p>
Fashion & Beauty

11 best tweezers for hassle-free hair removal

<p>The affordable and high-end formulas look indistinguishable from one another</p>
Make-up

This blush is an affordable alternative to Rare Beauty’s £23 formula

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