Wedding beauty, hair, makeup, skincare, fragrances and health & fitness

Brighten up your life - with Michael Douglas

When I met with celebrity hairstylist and OGX ambassador, Michael Douglas to mark the launch of OGX's new Colour Retention range, I can say with confidence that I was definitely having colour retention problems. I'd recently taken the plunge with my dream pastel violet hair colour, but my beloved shade was quickly running away from me. Michael very kindly offered to top my colour up, and while he mixed together a stunning new violet for me, I asked him about OGX's new range. "All of the brand's products are PH-balanced with sulphate-free surfactants, which don't bind to anything you don't want them to meaning they're all very gentle on colour," he told me.

Skin deep - with Angela Langford

The idea for Angela Langford as a brand started when Angela was working in a stressful, pressured, corporate job in Gibraltar, from which she was eventually made redundant. She knew she wasn't meant for that world any longer, and set out to create her own business based on her passions. "I was travelling less, which meant I couldn't easily get my favourite skincare from the UK anymore," Angela says. "So, I started making my own products for personal use, with no intention of turning it into a career." But, having discovered a love for the whole process, she did a lot of research and eventually decided to turn her new-found passion into a business, sharing her products with others. She went on to study cosmetic formulation in depth, which in turn opened up a completely new world for her. Beauty editor Kelly Andrews chatted to Angela recently to find out more about the brand and its products, as well as how they can help you feel skin confident for your wedding day, complete with that gorgeous bridal glow.

Six of the best high summer skin soothers

With temperatures rising and hot summers set to continue, skin can become sensitive, dry and generally hot and bothered! Switch up heavy creams for these six soothing beauty products for cool, quenched skin this summer. Best To Start The Day The Refreshing Way...Zelens Glacier Foam Renewing Cleanser, £48 (150ml), available from www.zelens.com, Look Fantastic, Cult Beauty, Selfridges and Liberty A refreshing, clarifying cleansing foam formulated to effectively remove environmental pollutants, surface impurities, excess oil and all traces of make-up while respecting skin's moisture balance. With a proprietary blend of sustainably derived succinic acid, mild fruit AHA, fermented enzymes and botanicals, this gentle exfoliating cleanser enhances skin renewal, leaving skin clearer, smoother and revived and feeling cool.

Being Sophie - Sophie Stonehouse

Social media sensation Sophie Stonehouse, is perhaps best known for her appearance on the fourth series of Netflix's reality dating show, Too Hot To Handle. Hailing from Brighton, she was the only British cast member and made her mark as the group of risqué singletons were put to the test of abstinence in order to keep their prize money high and stay in with a chance of winning it. Since leaving the villa, she has dedicated her time to producing fashion and style content for her social media followers, now numbering in their hundreds of thousands.

Get ready for summer with Ringana

Summer's finally arrived! Now we need to optimally prepare our hair and skin for the warm weather because the increasingly intensive sun's rays, salt water, or chlorine in swimming pools can damage not only our skin, but also the hair and scalp. Apart from wearing a head covering and sunglasses, and regularly applying sunscreen, the clever folk at RINGANA have some tips for you.

KAYALI's Sophisticated Scents

Want a sophisticated scent to remember your wedding day? KAYALI released a limited-edition wedding collection on the 29th June 2023. This luxury duo for both him and her is designed as an ode to eternal love. The fragrances symbolise two lives joining together, the scents are amplified when layered together, illustrating a soon-to-be married couple. The set includes The Wedding Velvet Sandal 35 and The Wedding Silk Santal 36 and will be available to purchase at Harrods Knightsbridge. Check out hudabeauty.com to shop luxury scents.

ARDELL's altar-ready Eyelashes

According to make-up artist Chiara Salsi, the biggest bridal beauty fear is that crying will make their lashes come off! Weddings come with lashings of emotions and not just if you're the bride, crying from happiness at the beautiful couple, crying of laughter at the best man's speech and just plain old sobbing at the couple's first dance. Weddings come with lashings of emotions and not just if you're the bride, crying from happiness at the beautiful couple, crying of laughter at the best man's speech and just plain old sobbing at the couple's first dance. ARDELL Active Lash and Duo Glue range retain its 3D curl through tears and wedding dancing sweat, while its Duo Active Lash Glue is ARDELL's strongest, longest-lasting adhesive for tear-proof lash holding.

Get a golden hour glow with & Other Stories Illuminating Sticks

Need a highlighter that gives your skin a dewy glow? Want a product with a weightless formula? Step into your summer shine with & Other Stories Illuminating Sticks. You can easily apply to the tops of your cheeks for flawless application. During summer weddings it is important that you don't sweat off your glam, a lightweight highlighter will allow your skin to thrive and radiate, without disappearing. Sunny Peach Illuminating Stick- with blossom tones, perfect for any blushing bride! Visit stories.com to browse the shades or find your ideal combo.