Features Archive | May 2026

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May 31st
- If you try one product, make it this clever SPF fluid that treats sun spots and stops new ones in their tracks
- My 50-year-old face: Why sobriety is the secret to my midlife skin - and I've photographed every step
- Coleen Nolan on the confidence dating has given her, and feeling like 'life is just beginning' at 61
- 5 easy ways to bring your garden to life after dark using a 'layered' lighting scheme
- I tried 30+ new beauty products this month, these are the buys I’m shouting from the rooftops about
May 30th
- I fly constantly for work, and this is my skin hydration cheat code that works every time
- Forget recording workouts - no one talks about these 3 features on the Apple Health app enough
- What to do when alliums have finished flowering in your garden, according to experts
- We test beauty products for a living, these are the 9 buys that we ran out of in May
May 29th
- I keep this £10 face mist in my bag to soothe, refresh and cool my sensitive skin in rising temperatures
- Take the stress out of summertime hosting this season with a helping hand from Cosori air fryers
- Prioritise wellness in your life this month and create a happier home with Levoit
- If you read one book this weekend, make it this - it's already our favourite book of the year
May 28th
- Anne Tyler is an expert on writing about ordinary people - we quizzed her about Three Days In June and the writing process
- I started doing yoga with a weighted vest - and found benefits for my strength, balance and mind in just 2 weeks
May 27th
- When is the best time to water your garden? Experts share guidance for keeping plants happy
- Gabby Logan says she was 'aimless' in the gym - this workout got her 'back on track' with strength training at 53
- Could your favourite book inspire someone else? Join our challenge for the National Year of Reading
May 26th
- Finally! A K-Beauty product that's perfect for textured skin - here's why ‘cloud creams’ should be on your shopping list
- Weekly horoscope: Penny Thornton's astrological reading for each star sign for 26 May-1 June
May 25th
- Makeup artists say this simple 'sunset blush' trick is the easiest way to perk up a tired-looking complexion
- From surprising banana notes to modern takes on rose, spring's perfume launches were sweet and incredibly chic
May 24th
- If you try one product, make it this £6 press-on pedi that's ideal for toes-out emergencies
- 10 minutes of cycling every day might feel like nothing, but this PT says it's the 'gentler way' to get fitter and build endurance
- I’ve chosen to navigate midlife without Botox or fillers - here are 3 things I do for my skin instead
- From subtle coconut milk to cherry-red, these are the 10 chic summer pedicures to dress your toes up with
- Struggling for lighting ideas for your garden decking? I was too, until experts stepped in to help me out
May 23rd
- Planning a dip in the sea? This is how to beach-proof your hair and skin, by 6 women who surf
May 22nd
- The 24 essential mini break buys our beauty team always pack in their weekend bags
May 21st
- The 62 million visits that have women asking: how safe are we really?
- I’m a strength coach - this exercise ‘looks easy’ but do it right, and you’ll have stronger obliques and better core stability
- If I lost my makeup bag, this glow-boosting blush balm is the first thing I would repurchase
- Baccarat Rouge 540 is the one perfume I always come back to, but I add to it with this £20 bodycare line
May 20th
- Trinny Woodall says a vibration plate is 'wonderful' way to energise in the morning - but what does it actually do?
- Still wondering what trainers to wear with dresses? These 5 styles will see you through the summer in style and comfort
- This 'brilliant' spray is Amanda Lamb's new favourite for volume – and Nadine Baggot has found a £13 equivalent
May 19th
- This 5-minute morning stretching routine is 'the reset your lower back is begging for', says yoga instructor
- Weekly horoscope: Penny Thornton's astrological reading for each star sign for 19-24 May
- Heading to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this week? 5 insider tips to know before you go
May 18th
- Cardio before or after weights? This study finally has the solid answer I've been looking for
- Trust me: even if you hate fake tan, you'll love this low-effort, skincare-infused self-tan serum
May 17th
- If you try one product, make it this joyful whipped-cream body wash that's transported me straight to summer
- These are the best (and worst) rooms in the house to apply your makeup in, according to professionals
- How do you make a small patio look bigger with lighting? 'Layering is where the transformation really happens,' say experts
- Can you spot the healthier choice? Take our quiz to find out if you're getting the most value out of your choices
- Heading to Boots? These are the 12 under-£20 beauty products our team swears by
May 16th
- This royal makeup artist says having parched hands is ‘an absolute blessing’ – here’s the surprising reason why
- Have 'a load of sex' and eat more veggies - Joanna Page shares her wellbeing advice before turning 50
- 'Dancing makes me feel free, uplifted, and my worries melt away' - these women returned to the dance floor in new ways after 40 for better mental health
May 15th
- I always get compliments when I wear this chic French brand - these are the 9 new in Sezane pieces that will sell out first
- The secrets to making your supermarket peonies last longer, revealed by expert florists
- I saw a menopause specialist at 46 and wished I'd done it sooner - here's what happened
- Our beauty team's May nails are here, and they tick every spring trend
- I'm a yoga instructor, but you need more than stretching to age well in your 60s and 70s - this is my favourite bone density-boosting workout
May 14th
- If we had £30 to spend at Cult Beauty, these 12 products would be top of our shopping lists
May 13th
- A burgundy pedicure is the unexpected but incredibly chic look to pair with your sandals this summer
- 'Picasso didn't paint onto cement' - Caroline Hirons just explained why acids are 'non-negotiable' for menopausal skin
May 12th
- Dr Amir Khan reveals the 'early predictor of healthy ageing’ he looks for in patients - and it’s nothing to do with how you look
- Is this unexpected household habit ageing your hands? A dermatologist thinks it might be
- Wondering what to wear to the Chelsea Flower Show? Here are three fabulous outfit formulas to combat spring's unpredictable weather
- The chic and plumping lip combo Myleene Klass wore (and kept in her pocket) at the BAFTAs
- Weekly horoscope: Penny Thornton's astrological reading for each star sign for 12-18 May
May 11th
- How often should you water seedlings? Garden experts share how to keep young plants happy and thriving
- I ran the London Marathon in 10 hours - no, you're not too slow to be a runner
May 10th
- Fallen out of love with your home? Here are 9 expert-backed ways to bring back that fluttery feeling
- It felt like my makeup stopped working in my 40s – here's how I fixed it and embraced a new routine for midlife
- Stuck in a love rut? Take our quiz to find out what's holding you back romantically
- The hilarious reason Lucy Punch's BAFTA nominated Amandaland performance comes to her 'alarmingly easy'
- My balcony never sees the sun, so I called in garden experts to find ways to make it look lush in the shade
- Attending a spring wedding? I'm a soon-to-be bride, and these are the 9 perfumes my party will be wearing
May 9th
- Nicole Kidman's makeup artist says this 'soft' eyeshadow shade is the most flattering one to try on blue eyes
- Try the windmill exercise and thank me later - it 'targets your obliques from every angle' and improves core strength more than Russian twists
- Experts reveal the hottest exterior lighting trends set to transform gardens this summer
- Forget overpriced minis: I travel for a living, and these full-size beauty products are A-OK to carry on board
- Sarah Ferguson staying in £2,000 per night chalet - and she's 'in no rush to leave'
- This limited-edition Boots edit is the perfect opportunity to upgrade your spring skincare routine for less
- William and Kate left 'horrified' by Harry and Meghan's latest tour, sources tell Emily Andrews
May 8th
- 'You’re not allergic to fish are you?' – the surprising Korean skincare ingredient behind Sara Davies’ cover shoot glow
- Cat Deeley walked us through her weekly self-tanning routine, step-by-step – and it's so easy to do at home
May 7th
- Summer's here, and M&S just launched the chicest holiday edit - I think it's their best collection yet
- Yes, you can cover grey roots at the back of your head - Nadine Baggott has shared her surprisingly easy technique
May 6th
- Foundation dragging or settling into lines? These 3 simple tricks help makeup look instantly better on mature skin
- You heard it here first: bareMinerals new lip and cheek sticks could be the makeup buy of the summer
May 5th
- This Works’ new red light wrap promises thicker hair and firmer body skin - at an unusually affordable price
- I'm a yoga instructor for over 50s - this 3-step gentle strength workout is the one I do to continue 'enjoying an active life' and build leg muscle
- Struggle to switch off? Candle gazing meditation could help – here's how to start
- Wall angels have been my 'saviour' for improving my posture and back mobility without really trying - here's how to do them
- The very essence of French elegance - Oliver Bonas' new café collection full of chic charm
- Weekly horoscope: Penny Thornton's astrological reading for each star sign for 5-11 May
May 4th
- I tried the 7-7-7 kettlebell workout from home and saved over 3 hours this week in exercise time
- How often should you use a clarifying shampoo to bring shine and root lift back to your hair? We have the definitive answer
May 3rd
- If you try one product, make it this clever tanning face mask that builds a healthy, rested glow while you snooze
- The brain starts to rest just '2 minutes' into meditation, new study says - here's how to get there
- As a front sleeper, am I wasting my time with evening skincare? Two experts give their honest opinion
- A 10-minute walking workout every day might be the 'bare minimum' but I've already felt the benefits for my mind and body after one week
- 'I miss my friend even though she betrayed me' - a reader asks Anna Richardson for advice
- When is the best time to spray weed killer? Garden experts reveal how to get effective, long-lasting results
May 2nd
- These 6 women have the best skin of anyone I know, so I asked for their most unexpected secrets and hacks
- Prue Leith's three words of advice for 'very nice' Nigella Lawson ahead of Bake Off
- I’m a Pilates instructor - planks are great, but this roll-up exercise improves core strength and control more efficiently
- Sara Davies proves dreams really can become reality - and it starts with stepping out of your comfort zone
- These 9 beauty products are so exceptional, our team used every last drop of them in April
- Are Harry and Meghan cashing in? Royal expert Emily Andrews questions if it's time to lose their titles
May 1st
- Do you need SPF first thing in the morning? Liz Earle has shared her view - and it's not what we usually hear
- Need new books to read in May? Here's what we're devouring
- Hair perfume is the extra step celebs do before a red carpet to smell luxe all night
- 7 things professional organisers never keep in their bedroom, and neither should we