Orin Carlin

As a beauty expert and SL contributor, Rhea Cartwright knows which products really work. From brightening serums to restorative night creams, these are the tried-and-tested formulas and rituals that make up her morning and evening routines.

Autumn is a great time to refresh your beauty routine – and this month’s launches are as good as ever. From must-have hair styling tools and plumping lip glosses to one-and-done shimmery eyeshadows, here’s our pick of the crop…

There’s nothing more maddening than doing your eye make-up perfectly, only to find it’s smudged a few hours later. To help you beat the dreaded ‘panda eyes’, we tapped some of the best artists in the business to find out which formulas actually stay put…

In this monthly series, our beauty writer Orin shares everything going on in the beauty world right now. From expert residences and cool pop-ups to the latest ingredients, here’s your October update…

The beauty world moves fast but some products never lose their shine. These are the icons we’ll always make space for in our routines…

Thanks to brightening vitamin C and purifying clay, there’s now a face mask out there for every skin concern. Whether you’re suffering from breakouts, dryness or irritation, these are the ones that promise visible results.

In this series, we ask those in the know to delve into their beauty past. Known for his striking red carpet looks, Harold James – L’Oréal Paris's new global make-up artist – has honed his craft and built up a starry client roster in the process. From the hybrid base formula he’s never without to the techniques he swears by, here’s what Harold shared with us…

Ultra-fine brow pens, K-beauty-inspired cushion foundations and purifying scalp scrubs that promise serious relaxation, we’ve got plenty of new launches to put on your radar…

Effective skincare needn’t cost the earth. To prove it, we asked the experts to share their favourite affordable brands and money-saving tips – plus, we’ve rounded up our go-to formulas under £15…

10 Expert Summer Beauty Hacks

Summer is a great time to refresh your beauty routine – and this month’s launches are as good as ever. From must-have hair styling tools and milky body serums to stay-all-day brow gels, here’s our pick of the crop…

With temperatures finally on the rise, beauty influencer and facialist Elise Gill is deep in her summer prep. Here are the products and treatments she’s relying on as the summer truly gets underway…

In this series, we ask those in the know to delve into their beauty past. This time it’s make-up artist Lucia Pica who, over the years, has honed her craft by working on some of the world’s most famous faces. From the origin of her signature blurred lip to cutting her teeth assisting Charlotte Tilbury, here’s what Lucia shared with us…

From sculpting sticks to creamy highlighters, there are plenty of ways to enhance your natural bone structure. We asked some of our favourite make-up insiders what they recommend…

Overnight hair treatments, contour sticks and tanning drops that promise a post-holiday glow – June has plenty of new launches worth having on your radar…

There’s no denying the power of make-up to lift your mood. We asked pro artist Cher Webb about the products she turns to for an instant boost…

LED masks, facial brushes, gua shas… There are so many clever beauty gadgets out there. To find out which ones are worth investing in, we asked celebrity facialist Hadda Akrim for her tried and tested favourites – from those that visibly tighten to household heroes and everything in between…

More brands are starting to cotton onto the benefits of urea – a lesser-known skincare ingredient that, depending on the concentration, can address all manner of concerns. Here, the experts explain why it might be worth including in your routine…

In this series, we ask women in the know to share the fragrances they love. Next up is SL’s junior beauty writer, Orin Carlin. From her earliest scent memories to the one she wears on repeat and the affordable brands worth knowing, here are her favourites of all time…

Thanks to high-performing ingredients and new-generation formulas, high-street beauty has never been more effective. From K-beauty skin tints to brightening eye creams, here are the latest products worth trying…