Latest articles by Aleesha Badkar
-
The underrated tanning brand our beauty experts all swear byIt doesn't shout about itself - but our beauty experts have relied on it for years
-
Say goodbye to boring body lotion - No7's new range has serious activesNo7's cult skincare range has officially gone full-body - and it's great for hot summer days
-
I've used dry shampoo almost every day for 15 years - these are the only formulas I'd actually recommend for oily hairWave goodbye to greasy hair with these top dry shampoos, tried and tested by beauty experts, to suit every hair type and budget
-
Face mist is everyone's heatwave essential - but can you use it over makeup? Here's what you need to knowOur Beauty Shopping Editor's 'Beauty, answered' column tackles the heatwave question we're all quietly wondering: can you mist over makeup?
-
“My age spots are gone and my skin looks 20 years younger” - Debbie McGee reveals the secret behind her glowing new skinNo fillers, no Botox - just a “wonderful” facial Debbie McGee credits with fading her age spots for good
-
Mosquito bites ruining your summer? These itch-calming products are probably already in your toiletry bagFrom Cica to mugwort, here’s what a K-beauty expert wants Brits to know about soothing insect bites this summer
-
Victoria Beckham just debuted her blondest hair yet - and it's great for low-maintenance summer styleThe star has traded her rich caramel tones for something creamier and brighter
-
My skin goes really dry in hot weather - here are the 3 products I use for my hands, legs and lipsFlaky palms, tight legs and cracked lips - our Beauty Shopping Editor on why heat dries out skin in the most unexpected places, and the three products fixing it for her this summer
-
The common summer skincare mistake that could be causing your hyperpigmentation - according to the expertsThe real reason your skin reacts in hot weather, and how to fix it
-
The heatwave-ready hairstyles everyone's been wearing at Wimbledon - and how to replicate themSleek, sun-proof and seriously stylish - these are the hair looks winning Wimbledon this year
-
Duchess Sophie's bob transformation is all the low-maintenance inspiration you need for summerThe Duchess of Edinburgh has swapped her long locks for a chic, lighter blonde bob - and honestly, we can't stop looking at it
-
Exclusive: Fern Britton on the hormonal breakout that hit during menopause, and how she solved itIt's a more common menopause symptom than you'd think - here's what helped Fern
-
Compact but impressively powerful, these 6 travel hair dryers make styling on the go a breezeFrom Babyliss to ghd, our beauty experts have tested almost every travel hair dryers on the market – these are the 6 we recommend
-
Build your best wellbeing routine with Boots' own brands - and it won't cost a fortuneSponsor Content Created With Boots
From HABI to Modern Chemistry, Boots' own wellness ranges make building a brilliant routine easier (and more affordable) than ever
-
I don't usually text my friends about beauty sales - but the calibre of this 30% off event got me straight on the phoneI track beauty deals for a living - and I genuinely can't remember the last time I saw a sale this good
-
Want hair-free legs all summer? These 5 IPL devices helped our beauty team give up shaving altogetherFrom travel-friendly to salon-strength, we've tested the best IPL devices for every budget, skin tone and lifestyle
-
This is my favourite hair straightener to use in humid weather - and it's £80 off this weekIt glides through thick, frizzy hair in one stroke, takes 10 minutes, and the results stay put - even in 38°C heat
-
![Aleesha holding Lumene Nordic Hydra [Lähde] Hydrating Gel Mask next to a headshot with a badge reading 'tried & tested'](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jsBmtfK3ZcjkZLv3279fFk-230-80.jpg)
This face mask is like a glass of iced water for my skin - I'm wearing it before bed in the 40-degree heatwave this weekThe cooling mask that saves my skin every summer is currently 20% off
-
Scarlett Johansson's skin is always red carpet-ready - it turns out this £5 serum is her secretPlump, dewy, red carpet-ready skin for under £6? The INKEY List makes it very easy
-
This £9 foot cream is my secret to sleeping cool in the heatwave - with a lazy pedicure bonus I didn't expectI didn't expect a foot cream to be my heatwave hero, but at £9, this formula has changed my 40°c nights
-
Every summer I'm asked what body sunscreen I swear by - it's this one, and right now it's only £5Just in time for the heatwave - the silky, hydrating sunscreen I've sworn by since 2018 is currently only £5 on Amazon
-
Can't be bothered to take your makeup off? These are the best removers that make it effortlessOils, balms, micellar waters and more - the very best makeup removers our beauty team won't stop reaching for
-
The bikini razor that fixed my shaving bumps and ingrown hairs is now half price at BootsI wish I'd found this years ago...
-
The cult L'Oréal brands you already love just went refillable - and I was genuinely giddy when I saw these products includedThe brand's biggest ever refill campaign spans 18 brands and 28 products, including some cult favourites worth knowing about
![Aleesha holding Lumene Nordic Hydra [Lähde] Hydrating Gel Mask next to a headshot with a badge reading 'tried & tested'](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jsBmtfK3ZcjkZLv3279fFk-800-80.jpg.webp)
