Never mind the Botox: meet the men opting for non-surgical treatments
Cosmetic surgery is on the rise, but the real male-grooming growth is in Lipsonix, Silhouettes and ‘injectables’. So who is having all the work done – and why?
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Makeup in middle age: is it time to bin your red lipstick?
My relationship with make-up has definitely changed since I turned 40 – but there’s no chance I’m giving up my lipstick
‘All-natural’ perfumes rarely are – but independent makers hope to change that
Natural materials can be pricey and hard to find – and when it comes to ‘gorgeous’-smelling ingredients like whale feces, no two samples smell the same. But smaller perfumers are rising to the challenge
Going grey: how your makeup bag changes with age
It’s not just your wardrobe that evolves with the years – your makeup changes too. From lipstick for grey hair to gentler concealer on ageing skin, here’s what to think about as you get older
A brief history of Guerlain
This former family business is now in the hands of a multinational, but some of the original 19th-century products are still available, says Anna Chesters
Perfume manufacturers must cope with the scarcity of precious supplies
The raw ingredients in famous brands are vulnerable to political upheaval, changes in agricultural practices and natural disasters