Five key fashion trends for autumn

From the best coats to the boots to be seen in, here are the catwalk motifs to take to the streets

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The best cleansers for the most sensitive skins

Acne, rosacea, the menopause, medication, chemotherapy or just easily angered skin can make cleansing grim

100 days a duchess: what Meghan’s style has shown us about her new royal life

Since marrying Prince Harry, her tights, messy bun and the way she crosses her legs have all caused controversy. But what do her fashion choices really tell us?

The best facial self-tans

Forget heavy foundation: this is what your face needs for summer

The best volumising mascaras

After wearing a different product on each eye daily for more than a fortnight, I found not one, but three, that hugely impressed

In China, Valentine’s Day is all about designer handbags, not true love

The Qixi festival stems from a simple romantic tale, but luxury brands have made it their own