Beards can be dirtier than dog fur – here’s how to keep yours clean

A survey claims bearded men carry more germs in their facial hair than dogs carry in their fur. Follow this guide to keep your bristles in top condition

Taste test: the best chocolate Easter eggs and hot cross buns

The cook and author Melissa Hemsley tastes and rates Easter confections

The best luxury skincare for teenagers

Start kids on a lifetime of diligent skincare with these giftable, quality products

The best hydrating foundations

If you find foundations look a little flat, dull or cakey, two new products are a godsend

Fussy afternoon tea, tedious tasting menus: luxury is overrated

The revelation came to me one Sunday morning in bed – sometimes the good things in life simply aren’t that good

‘It’s genuine, you know?’: why the online influencer industry is going ‘authentic’

Calamities such as Fyre Festival have tarnished the booming business of YouTube and Instagram stars. Now the industry’s top tastemakers have a new plan: keeping it real. By Sophie Elmhirst