Hi Grace,  I’ve always thought I have dry skin, but as I’ve started learning more about skin types, I’ve noticed more people talking about dehydrated skin. I had assumed that dry and dehydrated would be the same thing, but I’d love to know what the difference is.  Lottie  You’re right, the more you learn about…

With cruelty-free and vegan makeup fast becoming the norm, the list of cruelty-free beauty companies has grown dramatically, providing us with more options than we’ve ever had before. Whether you’re gradually transitioning over your routine or doing a complete non-cruelty-free clean out, in 2023 making the easy swaps over couldn’t be simpler. However, with so…

You’ll struggle to find anyone that hasn’t suffered with blackheads in their lifetime. Characterised by their tiny head that’s black in colour, these small-but-mighty spots can sometimes seem impossible to banish. Blackheads are commonly mistaken for dirty skin when this isn’t the case – it’s a build-up of dead skin cells and excess sebum in…

With self-love at the core of everything that they do, VUSH is the sexual wellness brand that you need to get to know. Whether you’re a vibrator newbie or fully fledged expert, VUSH is here to cater to all your needs. Helping you to love yourself, VUSH is all about intimate care being inclusive, empowering,…

As a manicure obsessive and resident nail tech here at BEAUTY BAY, I’m always on the look-out for new products to treat my clients to. From luxe hand creams to polishing body scrubs, I’m always in the mood for something fresh and new. When I came across the Neom Luxury Body Scrub, the name had…

MAC may be best known for its makeup products – from bold MAC lipsticks and ultra-pigmented eyeshadows to its iconic MAC foundations and concealers, but in 2023 it’s taking a skin-first approach with the launch of a three-piece skincare collection, Hyper Real. It makes total sense – skincare is essentially the first step in every…

Take one look at actress Peyton List and it’s clear that the Cobra Kai star knows a thing or two about makeup. Holographic highlighter, bold cat-eye liner, and immaculately blended metallic eyeshadow are just a few of List’s go-to looks – so it made total sense when she announced she was launching her very own…

Working in the beauty industry has many, many perks, but if you ask any member of staff at BEAUTY BAY, they’ll tell you the samples are the biggest plus of the job, and it’s even better if they are affordable… From an under-£6 shampoo to an affordable gloss that gives the high-end brands a run…

No matter your hair type, healthy hair is the ultimate goal. But thanks to colours, sun damage, and our love for heat tools, hair damage, dryness, frizz, and breakage can often stand in the way. To help make the journey to healthy hair that little bit easier, we’ve got all the products, tips, and ingredients…

Want to give your skin the treat of a face mask, minus the mess that usually comes with it? Sounds like you’re in need of a sheet mask. Easy to use, quick, mess-free, and affordable, sheet masks are the perfect single use treatment that you need in your routine. Ideal to use in the morning…