The prolonged cold period is playing havoc with our skin, resulting in unwanted dry patches. Here’s how you can repair and renourish

All you need is a little prep, priming and gel. Just amend the shade depending on whether you want them to look low-key, or bold enough for Instagram

The minimal look – a favourite of celebrities for years – is still all the rage. Here, our columnist shows you how to achieve it in eight easy steps

’Tis the season to go all out with your eye makeup – and what better way to up the ante than with glitter?

There’s makeup and there’s festive party makeup, a chance to go all out. To make sure your look lasts all night, or at least until the night bus comes, here are five easy steps to get your face prepped and primed

The season might make you think of burgundys and browns, but bright makeup shades are perfect for perking up your winter look

A variety of shades, from chestnut to peachy, can work as nudes. Here’s how to pick the tones that work with your complexion, plus practical tips to help you blend and define

Our beauty blogger gives her six-step formula for finessing a natural, dewy-faced look all year round

Lip colour can finish off your look, but keeping it on can be tricky. Here, our beauty blogger gives her tips for making sure yours stays put all day

Getting the right swoosh, shape and flick can be tricky. Here, our beauty blogger explains why pen eyeliners are easier to control than brushes as a rule, and shows us how to get the shape in four easy steps

The makeup technique of contouring is a beauty industry phenomenon, but there is little advice out there for those with dark colouring. In her first article for the Guardian, beauty blogger Hani Sidow reveals her technique