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Mad Beauty Unveils Their NEW SS25 Collections And We Adore It

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As Mad Beauty celebrates their 25th birthday, they have launched an exciting new SS25 collections. Featuring magical collaborations with Disney and Warner Bros, alongside their exclusive own-label range, these collections are designed to surprise and delight. They are fun and super cute. The designs are brilliant. I love them.

These products are gorgeous products of joy. When you get one they add to your day. We all deserve gorgeous things in our life that brighten up the day. Get shopping now. Now available to shop online at madbeauty.com, here’s an exclusive first look at the must-have products from each collection:

Lady and The Tramp

A romantic rendezvous of delicate florals and indulgent treats, this collection celebrates the classic love story’s 70th anniversary. Perfect for Disney lovers and dog enthusiasts alike, this collection reimagines the film’s most iconic moments into innovative beauty products.

Our favourite pick: Disney Lady & The Tramp Bath Spaghetti, £7.99

Transform bath time with this charming bath spaghetti, fragranced with wildflower for a luxurious soak that’s as indulgent as the film’s famous candlelit dinner scene.

Shop the Lady and the Tramp collection here

Moana

With Moana’s popularity soaring ahead of the upcoming live-action movie in 2026, this collection is a tropical celebration of inner strength and independence. Expect fresh scents, vibrant designs, and products that help you look and feel your best.

Our favourite pick: Disney Moana Hair Mask, £6.99

Enriched with shea butter and algae extract, this hydrating mask deeply nourishes hair, leaving it silky smooth. Use Moana’s iconic paddle scoop to apply the perfect dose and let the tropical coconut fragrance transport you to island paradise.

Shop the Moana collection here

Princess Express Yourself

Bringing beloved Disney Princesses into the modern era, this collection is filled with fun, contemporary beauty essentials. Expect new formats like lip oils, face masks, and scrunchie sets, ideal for gifting when choosing just one princess is impossible!

Our favourite pick: Disney Princess Express Yourself – Lip Oil Collection, £8.99

A four-piece collection of hydrating, high-gloss lip oils in delicious fragrances including apple, cherry, vanilla, and strawberry, to keep lips soft and radiant all day.

Shop the Disney Princess Express Yourself collection here

Powerpuff Girls

Inspired by the fearless energy of Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, this vibrant collection features beauty must-haves designed to empower and uplift.

Our favourite pick: Warner Brothers Powerpuff Girls Super Cute – Body Mist Trio, £8.99

Stay fresh and confident with this trio of fruity body mists in coconut, cherry, and peach, perfect for on-the-go power-ups!

Shop the Powerpuff Girls collection here

London Collection

With travel booming, Mad Beauty celebrates its hometown with a collection of iconic London-inspired beauty gifts, making for the perfect souvenirs and keepsakes.

Our favourite pick: Mad Beauty London Post Box Hand & Body Wash, £7.99

Designed to resemble a classic London post box, this wildflower-scented hand and body wash adds a charming British touch to any bathroom.

Shop the London collection here

Beautiful Boudoir

A sophisticated and elegant collection inspired by traditional Parisian fragrance houses, making it a perfect gift for Mother’s Day or Eid.

Our favourite pick: Mad Beauty Boudoir Bath And Body Gift Set, £8.99

Fun Beauty Products To Add To Your Life With Mad Beauty

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When these products from Mad Beauty arrived it was a complete moment of joy. The honey pot lip balms are so cute, the scrunchies are beautifully designed, and feel so soft. The Jungle Book eye palette is so well done with gorgeous colours. The veggie hand cream is such a cute carrot. Having these cute and unique products in our life gives a beautiful lift. They make the day just that little bit better, and fun.

Disney Winnie Honey Pot Lip Balm Duo, £7.99, Mad Beauty.

Life is sweet, show your lips some love with this honeypot duo of lip balms. These vanilla and sweet honey fragranced lip balms in perfect handbag sized pots mean you can keep them by your side all day long.

Disney The Jungle Book Hair Scrunchie Trio, £8.99, Mad Beauty

Crafted from a soft satin effect fabric, in Mowgli and Baloo, baby elephant Hathi, Jr. and palm leaf designs, they’re gentle on your hair and perfect for snag-free ponytails.

Disney The Jungle Book Eyeshadow Palette, £16.99, Mad Beauty

Unleash your natural beauty or get creative and experiment with striking looks with our Disney’s The Jungle Book inspired eyeshadow palette. 16 pigment rich shades marrying mossy greens with warm earthy tones in buttery blendable mattes and shimmer finishes.

MAD Beauty Veggie Friends Carrot Hand Cream, £5,99, Mad Beauty.

A moisturising cream infused with carrot extract and shea butter known to soothe and protect skin, with a refreshing aloe vera fragrance.

What is your favourite?

Post-exercise must-haves from Bare Biology and Wildsmith Skin

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I exercise a lot so I feel like I am always battling muscle pains. I will try anything that can make a difference. I don’t like to suffer unless I really have to. I absolutely adore Wildsmith Body Cleansers, £38 each. They clean while also hydrating. I smell gorgeous after and my skin feels soft and smooth.

Introducing the innovative Body Cleansers from Wildsmith, the skincare brand that uses natural ingredients and sustainable practices to craft beautifully botanic products designed to support and transform skin health. The trio of Wildsmith body cleansers are formulated with carefully selected actives, to ensure your body stays clean and refreshed, and there’s something for everyone:

NEW Bare Biology Ready & Rested Magnesium

£34.99 (one-time purchase)

Everyone I know is obsessed with magnesium and I don’t blame them. It helps with sleep and muscle soreness. I have definitely noticed a difference. That said, always check with your doctor before supplementing.

Bare Biology Ready & Rested is brilliant for those with an active lifestyle, with its approved health claims supporting muscle function and recovery. Magnesium replenishes what’s lost through sweat, making it ideal for active lifestyles and post-workout recovery.

Bare Biology Ready & Rested Magnesium Bisglycinate Capsules, £34.99

How do you deal with muscle soreness?

Discover your ‘sleep in a jar’ night cream to protect, treat and support your skin with Dr Somji Skincare

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Newly launched Night Recovery Cream from Dr Somji Skincare is perfect for Christmas. It’s the perfect treat for your skin while you enjoy a quiet night in, preparing for the Christmas cheer ahead. 

Night Recovery Cream, £85 

Available from drsomjiskincare.com

Did you know that the best time for skin rejuvenation and regeneration is while we sleep? As the holiday season gets busier, with late nights filled with festive fun and all the classic holiday havoc, it’s easy to forget to pamper our skin. This is exactly why a nurturing nighttime routine is essential to keep us looking and feeling our best.

Packed with powerful ingredients like hyaluronic acid to draw in moisture and squalane to lock it in, this cream boosts your skin’s hydration while you rest. Its unique formula, including encapsulated retinol, Indian gentian extract, and probiotics, works to smooth wrinkles, even out skin tone, and strengthen your skin’s barrier. It supports your skin’s natural repair and regeneration process overnight, helping restore balance and reduce the effects of internal stress.

Think of it as your “sleep in a jar” – a multi-tasking wonder that protects, treats, and restores your skin while you dream. Whether you’re treating yourself or gifting it to a beauty lover, it’s the perfect holiday skincare essential for anyone looking to streamline their nighttime routine with one transformative product.

Your Winter Handbag Hero Is Here – And It’s Under £30

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The cold weather is terrible for my skin. It gets dry and a lot of products make my skin red and sore. Enter Wonderbalm. Finally I have something I can use which actually works.

Winter can be rough on skin, hair, and everything in between, which is why WONDERBALM (£29) has become the must-have handbag hero for tackling those cold-weather woes. Compact yet powerful, this multi-use balm is a favourite among savvy shoppers and jet-setters alike. Whether it’s soothing dry hands, taming flaky scalps, or acting as an overnight lip mask, Wonderbalm truly does it all (and more).

With a nourishing blend of Olive Oil, Shea Butter, and Orange Peel Oil, it’s designed to deeply hydrate and restore skin and hair while fitting snugly in your bag. It’s no wonder customers rave about its versatility:

  • “I have psoriasis on my scalp on which can get really bad on my hairline and behind my ears. It can get really dry and flakey and is super embarrassing. I put this product on and instantly the itchiness subsided. Within a day the flaking stopped and was much smoother. Really lovely product and smells great too.”
  • “I use this on my hands and fingertips. The skin was cracking and was really sore. I have been using now for a few days and I can already see an improvement in the skin.”
  • “Every night – the best lip balm solution I have found!”
  • “I can’t stop recommending this product to friends and family! Have swapped out my cleansing balm, lip balms and hand cream for this one product! It really works wonders as an overnight lip mask to avoid any cracking from the cold weather.”
  • “I absolutely love it! I had really dry knuckles from UK winter and it’s basically gone away now”
  • “One pot wonder”
  • “I have been getting a dry, sore patch in between my fingers that has been flaring up occasionally. After using WONDERBALM it was feeling so much calmer and the redness had noticeably subsided.”

Why It’s Your Next Handbag Hero:

  • Dry Skin & Scalp Savior: Tackles irritation and dryness with antioxidant-rich Shea Butter and Orange Peel Oil
  • Compact Travel Essential: Perfect for handbags or carry-ons so there’s no need to pack bulky hand creams or multiple products
  • Cold-Weather Cuticle Care: Repairs cracked knuckles and soothes eczema-prone skin
  • Beauty Multi-Tasker: Use it as a cleanser, makeup remover, or an overnight lip and face mask for ultimate hydration

WONDERBALM 50ml, £29, Available at Wonderbalm and Amazon 

Everything For an Everything Bath at Elemental Herbology

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A bath is the ultimate in self care and having the right products is essential. These products are all brilliant. All hail the ‘everything bath’ – the ultimate in self-care, me-time! Based on traditional Chinese Medicine, Elemental Herbology have everything you need for your everything pamper – from diffusers that will turn your bathtime into  a spa, to bath & body oils, to luxury haircare, to decadent body care and beyond! 

Sweet Orange & Rosemary Exfoliating Hand & Body Wash, £14, www.elementalherbology.com. Encourage a feeling of euphoria with this gently exfoliating hand & body wash, enriched with a zesty essential oil blend to cleanse the body and energise the mind. 

Sweet Orange & Rosemary Exfoliating Hand & Body Wash

Zest Sugar Body Polish, £40, www.elementalherbology.com. Awaken your year-round summer glow with this zesty sugar polish, enriched with a nourishing blend of superfood plant oils to maintain skin health and reveal brighter, smoother skin.

Zest Sugar Body Polish

Neroli & Bergamot Shampoo, £25, www.elementalherbology.com. Found in select spas, salons and hotels around the world, this uplifting shampoo is sulfate and chemical-free. It nourishes and restores the hair while calming the mind, bringing hotel luxury to your home. 

Muscle Melt Body Balm, £29, www.elementalherbology.com. Instantly soothe tired and aching muscles with this warming muscle balm. This luxurious balm-to-oil formulation uses natural anti-inflammatories to help reduce tension and speed-up muscle recovery.

Muscle Melt Body Balm

SPF for Party Season: Make-up Artist Shares The Best Ones

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Sunscreen is one of the best ways to protect your skin, and daily wear will help to minimise cumulative sun damage and accelerated signs of ageing. 

As part of Face the Future’s 366 Days of SPF campaign, survey results found that only 22% of the UK apply SPF daily, and only 8% reapply their SPF in a day.

We spoke to resident make-up artist at Face the Future, Rachael Divers, about how to wear SPF through party season…

What is party season make-up/how is it different to everyday wear?

Party makeup tends to be more dramatic and glamorous than your everyday routine. Think shimmery glitters, bold red lips, and smoky eyes in deep browns and rich jewel tones. For skin, party season makeup looks usually feature a fuller coverage foundation and more defined cheekbones with a healthy dose of highlighter. Tis the season to sparkle, after all! 

What trends for party season make-up do you think will be in this year?

Red lips are a timeless Christmas staple, so I’m sure they’ll be in high demand this year. They’re festive, flattering, and universally stylish. No matter your skin tone or type, there’s a perfect red lipstick out there for you! When it comes to eye makeup, I expect to see plenty of glittery and metallic eyeshadows this holiday season. For skin, a flawless and glowing complexion will be the perfect base for any makeup look. 


What is the best SPF for glowy party season skin?
For a ‘lit from within’ glow, opt for moisturising SPF formulas that have added illuminating pigments, like Hello Sunday The Illuminating One Glow Primer SPF50. This gorgeous glow booster gives your skin an ethereal glow that looks beautiful both on its own or under your makeup. If you want a rosy, healthy glow, Sand & Sky Tinted Glow Primer SPF30 is perfect. It’s infused with red seaweed to strengthen your skin’s protective barrier, and a Hyaluronic Complex for optimal hydration. 

How can you stop your SPF pilling under your make-up? How long should you wait before doing your skin?

To prevent piling, it’s important to prep your skin properly first to ensure you have a clean base. Start with a thorough cleanse using a gentle cleanser, before following with your favourite moisturiser – water-based formulas are less likely to pill, so opt for these over oil-based formulas. Next, add your water-based SPF on top. 

It’s important to allow time between layering your skincare products to ensure proper absorption of the formulas – a few to ten minutes is usually plenty of time. This can also help to prevent pilling as you’re not overloading your skin. 

Are there any application techniques / advise for how to apply your products for long-wear?

One of my favourite techniques that you can use to keep your base products in place all day and night is ‘baking’; this is a makeup technique that’s been around for years! In makeup setting terms, baking involves setting your concealer and foundation with a generous amount of translucent powder and allowing it to “bake” (set) on your skin for several minutes before brushing it away with a fluffy brush. This method can help to control oil, reduce shine, and create a smooth, long-lasting base for your makeup. It’s best applied using a dampened beauty blender to gently press the powder into place. If you worry that your powder will look too cakey on your skin, you can spritz it with a makeup setting spray for a flawless finish an extra hold.  

For party eyes, make sure to use waterproof formulas when it comes to mascara and eyeliner.

For lips, liquid lipsticks are a great choice! You can also use the baking technique on your lips. Simply apply two layers of your favourite lipstick, blotting in between each layer, then apply your translucent powder over the top and allow it to set for a couple of minutes before gently dusting it away. This technique can feel drying on your lips, so prep them well beforehand to ensure comfort and no signs of flaking. 

How/can you re-apply SPF throughout the day without redoing make-up?

To re-apply your SPF throughout the day without disrupting your makeup, it’s best to look for a spray-on formula. Hello Sunday The Retouch One – Face Mist SPF30 is ultra-fine and invisible, so it’s perfect for topping up your protection throughout the day.  Another great product us Ultrasun UV Face & Scalp Mist SPF 50 – it’s transparent and water resistant and gives high broad-spectrum protection from UVA, UVB, Infrared A and Blue Light. It also won’t leave a sticky feeling on your skin, so you’ll feel perfectly comfortable all day.

Which SPFs are best under makeup for matte finish?

Choose formulas that specify they have a matte finish or have ‘oil control’, like La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control Fluid SPF50+. This has an invisible, mattifying, lightweight texture that’s great alone or under your makeup.

Brilliant Face Masks For Self Care

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I love a face masks. People always notice when you have used one. It’s also great to take a few minutes out of the day. Nothing says self-care like a face mask. You feel the moisture locking in, you’re rewarded with instant hydration and can target specific skincare needs – dryness, acne, brightening etc, and you can just leave it on whilst getting on with other things! The post-summer, autumn/winter skin has been (if you’re lucky) exposed to UV rays, get togethers where you’ve had drinks or long nights, and really, for want of a better term our skin has taken a battering.  There’s a face mask out there for all, whether you prefer a sheet, cream or LED – we’ve rounded up some of our keepers…

RETINOL FACE MASK

Retinol Anti-Ageing Facial Sheet Mask, £6, BeautyPro.com / FacetheFuture, Boots, BeautyBay

This plant based formula uses Seaweed Kelp Complex, Organic Pine Oil and Wild Yam to help you to achieve skin that’s clear and youthful. A 15 minute Retinol treatment is a great choice for those looking to target acne or the signs of ageing due to it stimulating collagen production to help aid repair. This renewing formula will help to diminish fine lines, minimise inflammation, reduce pore size, even the skin tone and protect from free radicals.

KOMBUCHA

Kombucha Infusion Sheet Mask, £9, elementalherbology.com

Instantly brighten your complexion with this natural, plastic-free sheet mask infused with nourishing botanicals, probiotics, vitamins and enzymes to promote healthy skin and lift overall complexion for a radiant, luminous appearance. Rich in probiotics and antioxidants to plump the skin and fortify the skin barrier.