Madeleine Spencer

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Wellness

Is salt the next big thing in wellness? How it can be good for you

For years, we were told salt was a dietary enemy. But should we actually be consuming more of it? Madeleine Spencer investigates

18 Apr 2025
Lifestyle

How to get red lips right every time

A red lip can transform a look completely — and right now it’s all about the bold, matte kind. Beauty editor Madeleine Spencer shares her secrets to getting it right every time

25 Sept 2024
Beauty

The wonder skincare ingredient to know – & the 4 best products

Experts and insiders have been relying on hypochlorous acid for years — this is why you should add it to your daily skincare routine

23 Sept 2024
Lifestyle

This health scan has a 10k waitlist — I found out why it's so worth it

Thousands have signed up to undergo a new full-body MOT scan, founded by the man behind Spotify. It has has already led to some users receiving life-saving treatment. Madeleine Spencer puts it to the test

19 Sept 2024
Lifestyle

Are British beauty brands now better than French? & 12 must-buys

Where once luxury beauty was synonymous with France, the UK’s prestige brands are outstripping those of their gallic neighbours. Madeleine Spencer picks the best of the British buys

17 Sept 2024
Wellness

The A-list love the Oura ring — but is it worth the hype?

Over 2.5 million rings have been sold, with everyone from Jennifer Aniston to the England football team sporting one. But are they worth the hype? Madeleine Spencer gives her verdict

12 Sept 2024
Lifestyle

Is salicylic acid a wonder ingredient, or can it make your skin worse?

It’s considered the gold standard in treating acne, but could salicylic acid actually be irritating your skin? Madeleine Spencer asks the experts

3 Sept 2024
Lifestyle

Your little black book of London’s top acupuncturists

From bad backs to fertility concerns, angry skin or heartbreak — acupuncture can remedy it all. Here’s your guide to the most skilled practitioners in the capital

1 Sept 2024
Lifestyle

Are LED face masks really worth the investment?

A new study has purportedly found that LED beauty masks, which A-list celebs wax lyrical about, have little effect. Madeleine Spencer investigates

28 Aug 2024
Beauty

The rise of the barely-there lip colour

Yearn for lipstick but does it feel alien when on? These sheer versions might be the answer

24 Aug 2024
Beauty

Can a mushroom serum really reinvigorate the Dyson brand?

Dyson have launched their new range right after announcing a restructure that means laying off more staff. Are the two related? Or is their new mushroom product the stuff of hair magic? Madeleine Spencer finds out

21 Aug 2024
Beauty

Is your sunscreen really toxic?

Some quarters on the internet seem to think so - but do their fears hold up under scrutiny?

20 Aug 2024
Lifestyle

Taylor Swift's Eras tour hair transformation: an act of defiance?

Our beauty editor on why Taylor letting her hair do its thing is unequivocally good news

15 Aug 2024
Beauty

The golden rules for summer body skincare — and the must-have products

You’ve got a regime for your face, but what about the rest of your form? Here’s how to perfect bodycare this season — and the very best serums and creams to try for glowy, smooth skin

7 Aug 2024
Wellness

Healing patches & a bed of nails: the ultimate at-home wellness kit

For when you need to bring you the spa to you, Madeleine Spencer shares the self-care products she swears by

2 Aug 2024
Beauty

5 pre-bedtime drinks to improve everything from skin to stress levels

Yes, adding an elixir to your bedtime drink can help you drift off faster, but they have myriad other benefits too. Madeleine Spencer picks the best

31 Jul 2024
Beauty

7 foundations that'll give you the glowiest, dewiest skin of your life

We're talking supermodel-on-a-juice cleanse levels of radiance. Madeleine Spencer picks her favourite foundations

31 Jul 2024
Beauty

The new summer makeup launches our beauty editor is obsessed with

From VB’s brilliant new brow gel to Jones Road's perfect travel palette, these are the products Madeleine Spencer rates to update your look

30 Jul 2024
Beauty

The 13 summer fragrances our beauty editor can't get enough of

From Victoria Beckham to Diptyque, Madeleine Spencer selects her scents of the season

30 Jul 2024
Lifestyle

What you need to know about cellulite — and can you get rid of it?

Madeleine Spencer looks into the products, treatments, and lifestyle measures that can all have an effect on cellulite

27 Jul 2024
Beauty

Your ultimate summer SPF guide

Is mineral better than chemical? How much SPF do you really need to use? Madeleine Spencer on what you need to know, and which are the best products to buy

25 Jul 2024