Everything You Need to Know About Toner

Photo by Sora Shimazaki The classic skincare mantra “cleanse, tone, moisturise” was conceptualised in 1968 and since then, has become one of the most well-known ways to care for your complexion. The cleanse and moisturise parts are fairly self-explanatory, but do you really know what it means to “tone”?  Here, …

Does Everyone Need to Use a Toner?

Even people with little or no interest in beauty or skincare will be able to tell you that the standard is “cleanse, tone, moisturise”. However, the ‘tone’ step is probably the one which is most misunderstood. Everyone knows why you need to clean your skin, and it’s easy to work …

First Look – Dermalogica Hydrate and Glow Gift with Purchase

Now that the weather is finally starting to turn autumnal, we’re already feeling the effects of the change, not least of all in our skin. Already, dryness is starting to creep in and the glow that we enjoyed during the summer months is well and truly dissipating. If you’re thinking …

How to Get Some Sleep During a Heatwave

Listen, we promise we’re not doing that very British thing where we spend all year moaning about the dreary weather and then spend the whole time moaning even harder once summer finally arrives…but this weather is TOO MUCH! We love the summer, but not being able to sleep because of …

Clear Away Oil at Pure Beauty

Let’s face it, oily skin can be a nightmare. Oily skin occurs when there is an over production of sebum from the sebaceous glands that are under your skin’s surface. Sebum is made of fats and while it can help to protect and moisturise your skin and keep your hair …