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12 Christmas beauty gifts for every age – from teens to grandparents
From trending brands to cult-classics – here’s what to gift a beauty lover for Christmas 2025. Here are the 12 best beauty buys for Christmas 2025 (Alamy/PA) This year’s most-wanted beauty products combine TikTok trends with timeless classics and cover everyone from the teen who’s just discovering serums to the grandparent who loves a pamper. So whether you’re shopping for under-£20 stocking fillers or something truly splurge-worthy, here are a beauty journalists top picks fo


5 best beauty advent calendars of 2025
From best for affordability to trend discovery – here are the top recommended beauty advent calendars of the year. (Cult Beauty/PA) Choosing a beauty advent calendar isn’t always straightforward. There’s the worry of make-up shades that don’t suit, products you’ll never use or scents that miss the mark. Still, that uncertainty hasn’t dampened the nation’s enthusiasm for these festive countdowns – in fact, they’ve become one of the beauty industry’s biggest indulgences of the


Sephora opens in St Davids Shopping Centre Cardiff
Sephora brings the glamour (and the cwtch) to Cardiff with a showstopping new store opening. Sephora opens in St Davids Shopping Centre Cardiff Sephora UK has officially landed in Cardiff, marking the iconic brand’s first ever store in Wales and its 11th location nationwide. Opening in St David’s Centre, this milestone moment brings the world’s most loved beauty playground to the heart of the Welsh capital. Sephora opens in St Davids Shopping Centre Cardiff Beauty fans across


New names and firsts for Wales at St David’s Cardiff
St David’s Cardiff is set to round off the year on a high with a wave of exciting new brands launching in time for the festive season. (Moss Menswear at St David’s Cardiff) Traditional sweet store Mr Simms, fashion favourite Mango, menswear label Moss and toy giant LEGO have all launched new stores at the city destination in recent weeks. And there’s more to come, with global beauty sensation Sephora, K-beauty brand PURESEOUL, and the newly announced Charles Tyrwhitt plus W


The trending Halloween make-up looks to try for 2025
From Wicked’s witches to coquette clowns – here are the viral looks for this year’s Halloween. Wednesday Addams is part of the trending beauty looks for Halloween 2025 (Netflix/PA) You probably haven’t started thinking about your Halloween look, but you may already be assuming the easy options of cat or vampire, which require no more than a liquid liner or a little fake blood. This year however, there are some viral looks from cinematic references to snatched skeletons that a


How to wear the tartan trend this season
Here’s how to style the punkish-plaid trend for autumn/winter. The fashion week runways have revealed tartan to be the next biggest...


Boost your confidence with colour and style
Simply You, because the best style is being yourself. (Simply You) At the heart of Simply You lies a simple but powerful philosophy: to...


‘Get it in the post to the Beckhams’: Emma Willis on her punk Pudsey T-shirt for Children in Need
Emma Willis revealed her new T-shirt for Children in Need on the eve of London Fashion Week. Emma Willis unveils her new Punk-inspired...


How to dress for late summer events in unpredictable weather
From alternatives to umbrellas and the best trending footwear: here’s how to stay stylish in bad weather. Late-summer dressing (Alamy/PA)...


How to make your workout wardrobe motivate you this summer
Here’s how your activewear can get you out of the door in the heat… Experts reveal what you should look for in your activewear (Alamy/PA)...


Clogau Opens New, Larger Store at Swansea's Quadrant Shopping Centre
Clogau, the renowned Welsh jewellery brand, has officially opened the doors to its brand-new, expanded store in Swansea’s Quadrant...


The crop cut is back – here’s how to find what short style suits your face shape
Nicole Kidman, Pamela Anderson and Emma Stone are just a few celebrities to recently chop their hair off… Celebrities are bringing back...


What swimwear styles are trending this summer?
Swimwear designers break down the leading styles to try this season… Swimwear designers reveal the leading trends this season (Alamy/PA)...


5 best festival fashion trends of 2025
From Nineties jorts to disco cowboy – here’s what to wear to a festival this summer. Here are five festival trends to try this year...


Sephora Is Coming to Cardiff! First Welsh Store Set to Open at St David’s
Big news, beauty lovers—Sephora is officially coming to Wales! The global beauty powerhouse is opening its first-ever store outside of...


Naomi Campbell, Twiggy, Cindy Crawford and more star in Zara’s 50th birthday video
The star-studded video features 50 models wearing the label’s new anniversary collection. Zara celebrate 50 years with 50 iconic models...


David Tennant, Jessie J and Emma Willis bring sharp sartorial tailoring to the Bafta TV Awards
Laura Whitmore, Jessie J, Emma Willis and other celebrities sported masculine tailoring on the red carpet. Emma Willis, David Tennant and...


Lily Allen turns 40 in May – here’s her fashion evolution
As the British singer turns 40 this May, here are her best style moments over the years… This is the evolution of Lily Allen’s fashion as...


Davina McCall’s hairstylist on how to know if you’ll suit a fringe and what to go for
Celebrity stylists share their expert tips and tricks on getting a fringe. Michael Douglas, Davina McCall’s hairstylist, gives an expert...


GAP launches new premium line inspired by red carpet pieces
The high street retailer’s new elevated basics launches in the UK today, channelling the likes of Anne Hathaway and Meghan, Duchess of...
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