Sali Hughes: the 50 best ethical beauty buys

The Guardian’s beauty editor picks the best vegetarian, vegan and cruelty-free products

Hair Coach, UV Exposure Monitor, and Custom Made Foundation among connected beauty innovations of the year

For the 2nd consecutive year, L’Oreal presented its latest connected beauty innovations at 2017 Viva Technology Paris, the high-end mega-event dedicated to the growth of startups, digital transformation and innovation. Five of the luxury Group’s brands – Lancome, Kerastase, L’Oreal Paris, La Roche-Posay and L’Oreal Professionnel –showcased how they leverage advanced digital technologies to create … Read more

Perfume genius: how fragrances help explain the world

From the excesses of the 80s to the purifying smells of the 90s and the niche individuality of 2017, the way we smell says a lot about society, as a new exhibition proves

A French startup working on Artificial Intelligence is the winner of the 2017 LVMH Innovation Award

And the inaugural LVMH Innovation Award winner is… Heuritech. Congratulations to this French startup working on Artificial Intelligence! The team has been awarded on the main stage by Bernard Arnault and Ian Rogers, Chief Digital Officer, LVMH. Heuritech launched an Ai solution for Fashion & Beauty. This first virtual assistant for product designers and a … Read more

Purple reigns when it comes to eye shadow

Get a ‘smoke on the water’ effect with an 80s-inspired swipe of mauve around the eyes

Make-up that shields you from the sun

Who needs to slather on a coat of sun cream when there are products available that make you look good and protect your skin too?