Face masks are the unsung heroes of the beauty world, as they immediately give skin a boost. But some now cost more than a salon facial.

I had no idea what to expect when I volunteered to go and try Ila’s Kundalini back treatment. What I received is quite hard to put into words.

The kids are going back to school, so with a little more time on your hands there’s no better time to brush up on your beauty routine for autumn.

The new crop of high-end, locally produced bath and body goodies are as patriotic as they are luxurious. So raise a flag for the best British beauty products .

New wonder creams to help prevent the signs of ageing have swept into the beauty market this season. Here, we reveal the best — to suit every skin type and budget 

Here we examine the season’s four top trends, as seen on the fashion runway, and how to make them work for you.

The latest product promising to work miracles has arrived in the shape of a face serum which claims to achieve smoother skin in minutes with just a few gentle dabs.

Beer just got classy. So classy, in fact that I ended up being massaged and bathed in the stuff, with no hint of morning-after shame - and all this in a five-star hotel.

From achieving statement eyebrows to curing puffy eyes or turning to the dark side... Elsa McAlonan brings you the smart solutions to all of your beauty dilemmas.

Lisa Armstrong is the head make-up designer on Strictly Come Dancing and is responsible for the glamorous looks worn by the stars of the show.

The active ingredient in an anti-ageing lotion launched this week won its developers a Nobel Prize but unsurprisingly Bioeffect EGF Serum doesn’t come cheap.

The latest way to look beautiful is to eat your products rather than apply them to your skin

In the final part of our series celebrating the wit and wisdom of the Hollywood screenwriter, who died last week, she turns her attention to the daily battles women wage in a bid to stay looking youthful …

Recognising that modern women are savvy and seriously short on time, the nation’s supermarkets have been busy compiling chic capsule beauty collections.

Whatever the Britain's Got Talent judge wants to do to her face and body is entirely her choice. But the metamorphosis is truly astounding, says LIZ JONES.

London has more fancy hotel spas than you can shake a stick at. But nestled in the heart of the five-star Corinthia is a gem that delivers much more than just a few hours of pampering.

The new generation of Crème Fraîche de Beauté is a range of deliciously light and moisturising skin savers tipped as the next big thing.

We’ve been brought up to believe our faces should be squeaky clean, but research shows our obsession with anti-bacterial soaps could be damaging our health.

Popping a pill that will make you look younger is a woman’s dream. It might sound like science fiction, but research is proving that beauty supplements really do work.

Despite her wardrobe remaining impeccable and smile as dazzling as ever, the Duchess of Cambridge’s bruise-like under-eye circles and puffy eyebags are showing the strain.

Top hair colour expert Scott Cornwall, from TV’s Ten Years Younger, explains how to get great results.

Having a bad hair day? Well, you’re not alone. Even the Duchess of Cambridge succumbed to an attack of the frizz last week while on the Diamond Jubilee tour.

Standing at a statuesque 5ft 8in with a slim but curvaceous size ten figure, it's unsurprising that Annabel Davis is a model. But she's also grey haired, with laughter lines.

From daisies to prickly pears, many of the latest beauty products are plant-based and sound as if they should be chopped into salads rather than rubbed on to faces.

The latest creation, which was spotted on Roberto Cavallim Temperley and Dolce & Gabbana's catwalks this season, is the perfect accessory for Christmas parties and the must-have stocking filler.

Striking red lipsticks, flawless skin and retro glamour were all over the fashion week catwalks. Here, pin-up Dita Von Teese, who's just launched her own make-up collection, tells you how to get the look...

One quarter of women surveyed confessed to having at least one beauty secret, while 23 per cent confided that nobody (even their friends) really knows the extent of their beautifying.

This new hybrid product, which sits between skincare and make up, gives skin a natural luminous look and is the beauty secret of celebs worldwide.

Loved by adventurous beauty gurus, face lace gives girls the opportunity to have amazing make-up without the professional time and expense.

The Made In Chelsea star has created a camera-ready make-up look that will make you feel like a million dollars.

This week Binky channels the beauty look of her latest Hollywood style crush - Mila Kunis

The actor is the latest A-lister to unveil a fragrance but his unusual perfume comes with a cannabis top note. He explains why.

It's easy to hibernate, beauty-wise, and stick with the same old look, same old products. But refreshing your kit makes total sense.

The reality star, 24, recommends investing in a decent UV lamp - but do remember to fully prep your hands with SPF hand cream to protect fingers.

During her trip to Bologna, Italy, for the Cosmoprof beauty trade show, Binky indulged in a session with American beauty brand MUD.

Less is more is a wise mantra, especially when it comes to make-up products. Old make-up does go off and loses its effectiveness, so it's wise to have regular clear-outs

Mums, mates and make-up: when a girl's feeling low, this triple-whammy of female gorgeousness is guaranteed to lift the spirits.

Next week Binky will launch her very first book, Being Binky. It will give details of her childhood, teenage years and Chelsea lifestyle.

The Made In Chelsea star has conjured up a pretty seasonal look that is super quick and easy to apply - and it works well for both day and night.

The Made In Chelsea star, 24, has gathered up her perfect weekend beauty kit, a selection of tried-and-tested travel products.

Binky hows you how to achieve an off-duty day look inspired by the Victoria's Secret Angels, such as Lily Aldridge (pictured right).

This week, our Made In Chelsea beauty guru picks out her Parisian pharmacy favourites.

Beauty purists will argue that the bronzed look is only suited to blondes. However, Binky can't live without a little sunkissed shimmer, here she and make-up artist, Daniel Sandler show you how to achieve the golden look.

Binky, who is filming MIC in New York, says American girls really know their grooming, adding that while Brits are 'slap-dash' when it comes to applying make-up, our US sisters look sleek and glossy every day.

Binky ditches the neutral palette and goes neon for this yea'rs festival beauty look with help from make-up artist Daniel Sandler.

Binky shows you how to achieve her sexy smoky eye look from her calendar shoot without looking washed out and greasy from camera flashes.

Following Cheryl's return to the limelight Binky captures her fellow brunette's signature beauty look of sultry eyes, glowing skin and pale lips.

The Made In Chelsea star shows you how to get the simply yet sexyLipstick Boutique, here she shows you how to get the look.

This week Binky modeled for her nail collection - Binky London, showcasing her latest range of shades. She wanted a tan look to soak up the last of the summer.

The MIC star goes for a sleek, Sixties look with the help of make-up artist Olivia Newman-Young.