As the colder months arrive, many of us experience dryness, sensitivity, and dullness in our skin. But winter skincare doesn’t need to rely on heavy, chemical-packed formulas. With sustainable and eco-friendly choices, you can protect your skin barrier and the planet at the same time.

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Discover eco-friendly winter skincare tips. From natural moisturisers to refillable products, here’s how to keep skin nourished and glowing sustainably this winter.

Why Sustainable Skincare Matters in Winter

Winter conditions—cold winds, indoor heating, and low humidity—strip the skin of essential moisture. Sustainable beauty swaps, such as natural butters, refillable moisturisers, and cruelty-free treatments, ensure that your skincare routine is nourishing for you and respectful of the environment.

Switch to Rich, Natural Moisturisers

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Light creams may not cut it in winter. Look for eco-friendly formulas with shea butter, cocoa butter, or squalane. Brands like UpCircle and Evolve Organic Beauty offer hydrating options made with natural and upcycled ingredients.

Gentle, Low-Waste Cleansing

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Avoid harsh cleansers that strip away natural oils. Opt for balm or oil cleansers packaged in glass jars or biodegradable tubes. A great choice is UpCircle’s Cleansing Balm, which comes in recyclable packaging and is suitable for sensitive winter skin.

Protect with Sustainable SPF

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Yes—even in winter, SPF is essential. Choose reef-safe, mineral-based sunscreens in recyclable or refillable packaging. Brands like Beauty Kitchen are paving the way with sustainable SPF solutions.

Hydration from Within

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Supporting your skin barrier also means nourishing from the inside. Collagen supplements like Revive Collagen (available in recyclable sachets) help maintain elasticity and hydration throughout the colder months. Pair with plenty of water and herbal teas for a holistic winter routine.

Eco-Friendly Lip & Hand Care

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Winter often leaves lips and hands cracked. Look for plastic-free lip balms in cardboard tubes and refillable hand creams. Lush’s naked products and Beauty Kitchen’s refill stations are affordable, sustainable solutions.

Building a Conscious Winter Routine

Sustainable skincare is about more than products—it’s about mindful consumption. Choose multipurpose balms, refill schemes, and brands with transparent sourcing. As highlighted in Fashions Finest beauty section, conscious beauty isn’t just a trend, it’s a lifestyle that nurtures both skin and planet.

With the days getting longer and warmer, it is time for trips outside of town. Teoxane makes travelling skin-friendly with its new Discovery Kit.

Sleeping badly or feeling foggy? It might be because of stress. If you are looking to destress naturally, Mission C introduces you to the power of a simple ingredient.

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Mission C is the brand on a mission to help people contrast stress, a common cause of many concerns, with a unique CBD range for your complete well-being.

How Can CBD Help Managing Stress?

During the past two years in the UK, more and more people have turned to CBD oil as a form of stress management. CBD is a naturally occurring cannabinoid of the hemp plant which is known to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and stress.

Stress is primarily a physical response to a situation and it can affect us in many ways: from a poor night’s sleep, brain fog and periods of anxiety to physical pain, inflammation and skin irritations. If we experience stress for prolonged periods, it can become seriously detrimental to well-being, with raised cortisol levels leading to high blood sugar and blood pressure. 

CBD is capable of influencing your stress levels by interacting with your endocannabinoid system – a complex biological system that is responsible for regulating mood, appetite, sleep, metabolism and many more physiological and neurological processes. Research has shown that CBD’s interaction with endocannabinoid receptors can result in the uptake of serotonin, known as the ‘happy hormone’ since it is linked to feelings of happiness, contentment and general wellness.

About Mission C

MISSION C is an independent start-up business based in Manchester with a unique CBD range and the goal of educating and debunking misconceptions about the use of CBD oil and CBD-based products. Mission C has three lifestyle ranges – skincare, health, and sport – developed by combining leading scientific research and careful consultation with scientists and healthcare specialists, natural ingredients and world-class quality. All Mission C products are designed to slip effortlessly into your routine to target everyday stress, no matter your lifestyle. Mission C products are vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, and THC-free, and have been triple lab-tested to guarantee the highest level of purity.

With a lack of awareness and education remaining a problem in the industry, the UK-based start-up is leading a movement to inspire others to share their positive experiences from using the products and in turn, help educate others. Mission C Founder, Qes Hussain, said: “The initial concept for Mission C was inspired by a close family member of mine who experienced a positive impact of using CBD products to help soften and calm their symptoms of dementia. It surprised me that CBD was so widely misunderstood and carried with it a wave of misconceptions around its legality and also the mental and physical benefits it can have."

About Mission C CBD Ranges

Mission C has chosen botanically sourced ingredients for their holistic healing and anti-stress qualities including hemp and carrier oil. Hemp is a variety of cannabis sativa plant species and possesses natural ingredients that can help improve sleep and focus and reduce pain. CBD oil is a herbal remedy that helps boost energy levels, focus and mood.

Natural herbs, roots, and mushrooms such as ashwagandha, echinacea, turmeric, and passionflower act as natural biological regulators that help improve our overall mental and physical capacity. The skincare herbs and fragrances included in the formulas nourish and heal the skin, as well as relieve pain and anxiety. Mission C also included soothing natural ingredients such as aloe vera, lavender, rosehip and peppermint from various regions around the world in the development of its ranges.

All these combine to create a collection of products developed to pamper you on the inside and out, helping you to lead a healthier and happier lifestyle.

Staying true to its natural ingredients list, the packaging has also been developed with renewable materials and is 100% recyclable. The design has been given a touch of rawness to showcase its closeness to nature and purchasers will see an “Create Change” message when they open the box to offer a note of positivity.

The best-selling and must-have CBD products across Mission C’s three departments, Well-being, Skincare and Sports include:

Mission C Day + CBD Oil -

The Day + CBD Oil (£34.99, available online on missionc.com) is an energising product infused with natural ginkgo biloba, ginseng and beta-caryophyllene to increase energy and focus, reduce anxiety and return people to a state of balance in their hyper-connected lives. It is also available in a range of CBD strengths from 5 to 20%.

Mission C Night + CBD oil - £34.99

An intensely relaxing overnight CBD oil (£34.99, available online on missionc.com) infused with natural passionflower, chamomile and myrcene to help you enjoy natural, deep, healthy sleep night after night. A range of CBD strengths is also available ranging from 5 to 20%

Mission C Retinol + CBD Moisturiser

The Mission C CBD-infused Moisturiser (£50, available online on missionc.com) is a combination of hyaluronic acid, retinol and vitamin E to boost the skin’s natural elasticity, repair oxidative damage by the environment and protects skin while benefitting from 1000mg of CBD.

Mission C Pre-Workout + CBD Heating Muscle Balm

This pre-workout balm (£34.99, available online on missionc.com) is an intense heating balm infused with CBD and natural camphor, menthol and arnica that combine to stimulate blood flow, reduce inflammation and energise muscles. It helps users reach maximum performance while supporting recovery and reducing muscle fatigue.

Learn more about what CBD can do to improve your overall well-being naturally online with Mission C.

The 'new' makeup trend taking the socials by storm is a comfortable break from 2023's sensational looks. Sit down and sip a 'Latte Makeup'.

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When your favourite coffee is your go-to makeup look, you get the 'Latte Makeup': the hottest beauty trend everyone can order. Try it out as seen on TikTok.

The 'siren eyes' look was too graphic to start your journey with makeup, and the 'revisited grunge' reminds you of a post-sleepless-night morning? Welcome the makeup trend made for everyone: the Latte Makeup.

The TikTok-Viral Latte Makeup: The Secret To Its Success

When content creator Rachel Rigler launched her Tiktok and coined the term 'latte makeup' – now on everyone's lips and faces – she might have wished to get viral. And so it did happen. Inspired by the 2018 bronzed goddess look by makeup artist Tanielle Jai, the Latte makeup is not only the hottest 'drink' in town but also the most democratic makeup trend seen so far this year. It flatters every skin tone and it is easy to achieve with minimal products and effort making it the go-to look. No matter the occasion, your time available or your practical skills, you can try the latte makeup trend and fall in love with it.

 

 

 

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How To Create The Perfect Blend Of Latte Makeup: Your Choice of Roast

The Latte Makeup is inviting like your coffee: after a couple of tiktoks or reels, you are undoubtedly going to look for the perfect roast (of eyeshadow and bronzer) in your stash.

Keys to your latte makeup are your face base and choice of eyeshadows. Start off with a healthy sunkissed canvas, whether you opt for full coverage or a wash of tinted moisturiser. Right after, go with creamy sculpting products to chisel the hollows of your cheeks, your temples and where you need more definition. Your bronzer will set in place the cream texture and it will create the result of sunbathing days in some cool resorts. A gentle sweep of warm highlighter the browbone, bridge of your nose and cupid bow is what you need next for that happy glow.

@rachelrigler LATTE MAKEUP ✨☕️ cheers :) #makeup #makeuptrends #beauty #lattemakeup #summermakeup #makeuphacks #greenscreen ♬ original sound - Rachel Rigler

Latte makeup is not a flat white: it is only based on a monochromatic range of browns but it will never look flat! Play on the same tone range of brown and warm it up as your skin tone darkens. Your nuances will be neutral to warm and you can go matte or shimmer, but avoid cold hues.

Latte Makeup For Your Eyes

The beauty of latte makeup is in its extreme simplicity. Forget the pain of creating the sharpest wing, this is about blending and adding glow. Once you have found your range of nude, caramels or browns, you will find yourself blending and layering, even with your fingers.

You can create a base for your latte shades with your sculping product, a creamy eyeshadow or a workable eye crayon. A creamy eye pencil is a perfect choice because it will allow you to define the lash line and start building your base and intensity at once. Smudge it towards the outer corner to diffuse the colour, then start layering your complementary brown shades and go darker in your crease for more definition.

The fun bit is placing your highlighter. Think of it as the microfoam of your latte: without it, it would not be a real barista's creation! As seen on Steph Hui's tiktok, a hyper-reflective, almost fluid, highlighter in the inner corner and the very first portion of your mobile eyelid will elevate your latte eye look. Swipe a bit of your first latte shade under your lower waterline and complete the job with your favourite mascara.

@stxph.h one oat latte with caramel drizzle to go please ☕️ #lattemakeup #lattemakeuplook #makeuptutorial Products: - YSL Crush Liner (brown & black) - Too Faced Ginger Snap Palette - MAC amber times nine palette - Chanel Beauty Baume Essential Multi Use Stick (transparent) - Lancome Lash Idole Mascara #greenscreen ♬ original sound - stephhui

You can wear the latte trend on your lips too: contour your lips just above your natural lip line with a medium brown lip pencil, partially fill your lips with the same pencil and top it off with a light caramel lip gloss for a mouthwatering look.

You will soon find out that you have already the shades you need for this universal look. Many eyeshadow palettes feature versatile nudes and browns, so you do not have to look any further to wear this trendy look.

If you ask us, we enjoyed Pure Anada Dreamy Compact Palette (£29.95) and Vesta London Beauty Nude Lip Gloss Edition Bundle (£40), where there is the right nude for every skin tone.

The Latte Trand On Your Fingertips

The Latte trend looks universally beautiful on your nails, whether you have an evenly milky complexion or tanned skin. Hydrating and keeping your cuticles tidy is a must also with neutral manicures, so take care of them and prep your nails to strengthen them and avoid any stains. Apply a light caramel or nude shade like plant-based Earthy Nail Polish in Moody Nude (£7.99) in thin layers.

 

 

 

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Wear it on its own or add a dark French twist or some swirls like the foam of your drink but colour-reversed. Seal your manicure with your favourite top coat so that it lasts longer than your cup of latte.

Easy, fast, highly wearable, fun and, above all, for everyone: this is why we love the 'latte makeup' trend.

If we could 'freeze' the signs of time on our faces, we would be happier! Australia best selling eye cream REVITALEYES by freezeframe has arrived in the UK to help us in the battle against time.

Gen Z has a clear idea of everything, true beliefs and strong commitments. Unsurprisingly, the youngest generation does not take its beauty routine that lightly either.

As we welcome the comfort of knitted jumpers in preparation for Winter, the change in the weather can wreak havoc on our skin, causing it to become dry, chapped, and tight. Dry skin is not comfortable, what to do?

You are listening to the radio and then you cannot get that tune off your head. Maybe you even bought a new pair of Nike because of a song! It happens and this fun research shows the most sung-about brands.

That men are messy while carrying their 'beauty' routine is a universally known cliché. However, the new work-from-home lifestyle has changed both men's and women's grooming habits according to Wilkinson Sword with repercussions for our romantic expectations.

Whether attending a summer wedding, the bride yourself, or just sitting on the sofa at home wanting to indulge in your self care, home luxury skin treatments never got so accessible.

One online retailer CurrentBody offers a range of own-brand devices and tools to get your skin glowing from head to toe before any big occasion.

It's not uncommon for celebrities to say they prefer to do their makeup themselves, for they know their skin and their best angles. It's no different with our skin’s needs and fragilities, especially if we knew there was an alternative to professional treatments normally requiring booking in at a skin clinic. As technology advances, more options are available to safely administer more complex treatments ourselves in the comfort of our own home.

Here’s your one-stop-shop guide, for intense repair skin treatments for glowing results.

For Tackling Lines Around The Eyes

The CurrentBody Skin LED Eye Perfector (RRP £169) is a wearable LED rechargeable device that works to address the delicate eye area, helping to target fine lines and wrinkles. Supercharged with four light wavelengths: AMBER, RED, DEEP RED and INFRARED Light, these four options help stimulate the natural processes in the body to work towards rejuvenating the skin, without any harmful UV light effect. Another tool for the eye area is the innovative, first-of-its-kind anti-wrinkle sleep mask (RRP £90) which has just launched in Rose Gold. A collaboration with leading aesthetics doctor, Dr Steve Harris. Using 2R Technology (resistance and relaxation), the silicone dots gently grip your skin to prevent the underlying muscles from contracting. This resistance helps to prevent sleep creases – usually caused by your pillow – for smoother skin around the eyes. The physical relaxation of muscles and emotional relaxation as the mask stimulates your mechanoreceptors – tiny little nerve endings in your face.

For Boosting Collagen Production In The Skin

Celebrity loved product, stainless steel hand-held CurrentBody Skin Cryo Roller (RRP £30) device delivers sub-zero temperatures to your skin, shocking skin cells into sending blood and nutrients to the area. This fresh delivery of nutrients helps flush away toxins, and reduce water retention, for radiant skin. The tool can be used as often as needed and for best results, store in the freezer.

Another firm favourite from the brand is their hero LED device, the CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask (RRP £279). This pain-free, anti-ageing mask harnesses two combinations of light therapy to rejuvenate your complexion. Red Light stimulates the production of new collagen, calms redness and creates an even skin tone. Near Infra-Red works beneath the skin's surface, penetrating deep boosting circulation, improving blood flow and boosting oxygen to the skin's cells.

For Smoothing The Delicate Neck Area

With the CurrentBody LED range known for playing an important role in celebrities beauty prepping regimes, it’s no surprise that the popular CurrentBody Skin LED Neck & Dec Perfector (RRP £250) is their go to LED device for the neck. Perfect for treating fine lines and wrinkles on your neck and chest with clinically-proven LED therapy, this innovative device harnesses two powerful light therapies to encourage cell renewal for younger-looking skin.

For The Youthful Pout On Your Lips

After the award-winning launch of the LED Eye Perfector back in March 2022, CurrentBody Skin have continued to get ahead of the targeted home-use treatments with their newest beauty device launch, launching in Summer 2022.

The LED Lip Perfector specifically designed to target fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth area, is unlike any other technology and topical skincare treatments on the market. This device treats the very deepest layers of the skin without pain or irritation. Bringing professional strength, clinically proven methods found in clinics and salons around the world to the comfort of your own home. Allowing you to achieve a more youthful pout with just 3 minutes of use per day.

For Younger Smoother Looking Hands

The CurrentBody LED Hand Perfector (RRP £199) is revolutionising hand care. Crafted by Omnilux - world leaders in medical-grade LED light therapy devices - the device combines dual wave red and infrared light, and has the equivalent of 72 individual LEDS, to improve your hands inside-out. Not only will they look softer, younger and healthier but any joint pain will be reduced too. LED red light therapy is also used professionally for skin healing and scar reduction. This means you can use it before and after aesthetic treatments. All you need to do is spend 20 minutes, 3-5 times a week for best results.

Full Body Repairing And Rejuvenation Treatment

The CurrentBody Dermalux Flex MD (RRP £1,895) was created by the multi-award winning and globally recognised Dermalux Systems, Flex MD, the words most powerful at home LED device for the face and full body. An effective treatment for skin concerns like acne, redness, pigmentation, signs of ageing, scarring, large pores and uneven tone. It’s also certified to target wider concerns on the body such as sports injuries and joint pain.

These treatments are ideal when you're having a slow down time session at home, either a night in, or luxurious afternoon off. Which device meets your needs for your next special occasion?

To youth, self care and feeling good.

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