The best nude eyeshadow palettes

I’m not sure I’ll feel the loss of Urban Decay’s Naked palette; it has been so influential that there are better versions available

How to tell if faux fur is actually real

It can be tricky to know if fur is genuinely fake – and several stores with no-fur policies have been found to be selling the animal product. Here’s how to tell the difference

Beauty: how to bring the best of the States back home

Thanks to cult beauty websites, QVC and pop-ups, few brands are unavailable in the UK these days

Sali Hughes: the 50 best ethical beauty buys

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

Fur flies as Stella McCartney unveils ‘skin-free skin’ in Paris

Designer and agitator for animal welfare showcases cruelty-free fashion, while Alexander McQueen’s show is full of sensual suggestion