When it comes to foundation, Urban Decay know what’s what. World renowned for their impressive shade range, unrivalled longevity, and fool-proof formulas, owning an Urban Decay foundation is pretty much a beauty rite of passage. To help you figure out which one to go for, we touched base with Urban Decay’s global makeup artist, Danielle,…

It’s official, Urban Decay has landed at BEAUTY BAY and we couldn’t be more hyped. Ahead of the launch, we caught up with Danielle, global MUA and fountain of all Urban Decay knowledge, to get the lowdown on the Urban Decay bestsellers and learn some insider tips and tricks for applying them. Keep reading for…

Take it from someone who’s tried every brow gel there is and knows how difficult it can be to find the right one… They’re either the wrong colour, don’t hold the brow hairs in place, or go flaky – which is really not a look. I’d pretty much given up hope until Sample Beauty came…

You’re not hallucinating. The humble ‘shroom really is skincare’s hottest ingredient. They might not look like mush (sorry), but these spongy funghi are powerhouses of skin-friendly ingredients – particularly for those of us with sensitive skin or inflammatory conditions like rosacea and acne. Even if you’re already adding cordyceps to your morning coffee, with over…

Screentime stats through the roof? Us too. The glow coming from our screens isn’t just keeping it us at night. It could also be wreaking havoc on our skin. Blue light (aka High Energy Visible Light) is thought to contribute to a whole host of skin woes, from hyperpigmentation to premature ageing. If you spend…

Stressed-out skin? Meet cica. With a long history rooted in healing, it’s no surprise this ingredient has become the go-to for skin that needs some zen. Whether you’ve overdone it with retinol or are suffering from a particularly angry acne outbreak, cica is one of the quickest ways to restore calm – without any nasty…

Having a bad air day? We all know poor air quality can affect our health, but the effect of city living on our skin is becoming increasingly apparent.  If you’re not up for a move to the countryside, it’s probably time to introduce some anti-pollution skincare to your everyday routine. 1. We need anti-pollution skincare…

Just when you’d got your head around taking probiotics every morning, prebiotics came along. And now? It’s all about postbiotics. While they might sound like a new art movement, postbiotics are actually the skincare ingredient your skin’s stressed-out microbiome has been dreaming about.  Here’s the need to know… 1. They’re rubbish No, really. Let’s take…

If there’s only one positive to take from the last year, it’s that we’ve all had chance to become obsessed with hair treatments. Masking, dying, hydrating, growing, you name it, we’ve done it. With salons closing and the majority of us spending a lot more time at home, we’ve been able to invest in our…

Not long ago, I had a bit of a hair epiphany. When combing through my tresses, I suddenly noticed just how damaged my hair had become as a result of years of bleaching it blonde and neglecting at-home treatments. It wasn’t growing any longer, the ends were weak and split, and it generally looked pretty…