Your Life & Style

As the winter months settle in, the drop in temperature and constant dry indoor heating can take a real toll on our physical and mental wellbeing. Your skin may feel tight or flaky, hair can lose its shine, and with layers of cosy clothing it’s easier than ever to neglect your body while reaching for comfort food. A Beautiful Life brings together a curated edit of British beauty and lifestyle products that make winter self-care not just effective, but genuinely enjoyable.

Here at A Beautiful Life, we love the Christmas season as it brings a little extra glamour and sparkle to our wardrobes and sometimes our make-up (hey why not). However, Christmas party makeup when you’re past your Twenties needs a slightly different approach to ensure the result is more naturally glowing than Eurovision glitter ball.

Party beauty focuses on a radiant base, strategic shimmer, and defined features to enhance your natural beauty with that little extra je ne sais quoi to bring on the compliments.

As a woman approaching her 50’s I’ve spent three decades of my career working within the cosmetics industry. During this time I’ve come to the understanding that what worked in your twenties definitely won’t cut it past 50 (or often even 40). With all this knowledge to hand here’s my guide to how mature skin and hair can truly benefit when you choose the right formulations and regime.

Summer is here, and whether you're running in the park, swimming in the sea, or cycling on your favourite trail, the sun is both a blessing and a challenge for your beauty routine. Add a summer holiday into the mix, and it’s essential to pack smart and protect your skin, lips, and hair on the go.

For many women, turning 35 marks a shift—not just in mindset, but in skin. It’s the age where those subtle fine lines, sun spots, and changes in skin texture start to appear more noticeably. While aging is a natural and beautiful process, much of what we consider "premature ageing" is actually sun damage—and it’s preventable.

As we age, the outer layer of our skin – known as the epidermis – thins, and the elasticity of our skin previously provided by healthy collagen production decreases, leading to more fine lines and wrinkles. Sun exposure without the appropriate use of SPF to protect our skin against harmful UV light rays can also speed up the ageing process, with sunspots, pigmentation and skin damage becoming increasingly more visible.

The skin type you have is affected by an abundance of factors ranging from your genetics and diet to the amount of sun exposure you get.

Some factors such as ageing and how much melanin we have, which can protect the skin from harmful UV rays, are out of our control. Others however are based on environmental and lifestyle choices and are therefore completely within our scope of control.

Menopause is a natural phase in a woman's life, bringing various hormonal changes that can significantly impact skin, hair and wellbeing. Reduced oestrogen levels lead to dryness, loss of elasticity, and thinning of the skin, while hair may become brittle and prone to shedding.

It’s a cliche, but there could be more truth behind getting your ‘beauty sleep’ than we may have thought. A good night’s rest is essential for the body to recover...

When it comes to exercise, we all have our preferences. Some of us love to run and cycle in the outdoors, others prefer Crossfit, spin classes and lifting weights in...

Since the boom of the selfie there have been no signs of this cultural phenomenon slowing down. And, in a world where 92 million selfies are taken every day, it...

For a long time, the beauty industry endured a difficult relationship with morality and ethics due to its connection with animal testing for cosmetic products. As the world has grown...