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
Beauty

Bobbi Brown on the three make-up rules to stick to this winter

The beauty magnate chats to Madeleine Spencer about her golden rules and her new cult brand, Jones Road

10 Dec 2023
Beauty

Helen Mirren: 'I refuse to be patronised as I get older'

And why ‘for your age’ is one of the most insulting things you can say to a woman

15 Nov 2023
Beauty

Is Morpheus8 the non-invasive secret to tighter, smoother skin?

After being told that the cult, A-list-approved treatment is the answer to younger skin, without changing the character of the face, Madeleine Spencer had to try it. She finds out if it's worth the price tag

13 Nov 2023
Wellness

Inside The Well: Scandinavia’s biggest spa where everyone goes nude

Forest walks (watch out for pine needles!), al fresco swims and meals are all enjoyed completely naked at Oslo’s famous spa. Madeleine Spencer strips off and joins in

13 Nov 2023
Beauty

50 of the best beauty products under £50

From the legendary cleanser, guaranteed to remove every scrap of make-up, to the facialist-approved lip balm, Madeleine Spencer lets you in on her best kept beauty product secrets. And they're all under fifty quid

10 Nov 2023
Wellness

Do you know how to channel your eustress?

Is all stress bad for you? According to experts, there's a 'good' sort you could use to your advantage

7 Nov 2023
Beauty

Watch: how to nail Hannah Martin's signature perfect smokey eye

The makeup artist's motto is 'if in doubt, smoke it out' — Madeleine Spencer takes heed

6 Nov 2023
Wellness

Why I started drinking alcohol again after two years sober

Abstaining for twenty-four months helped Madeleine Spencer reset her relationship with booze

6 Nov 2023
Beauty

Autumn’s biggest scent trend? Vanilla, but make it interesting

Forget the sickening, cloying perfumes of your youth. Vanilla is all grown up, says Madeleine Spencer

29 Oct 2023
Beauty

Meghan Markle's makeup artist on how to keep your makeup fresh all day

Daniel Martin, celebrity MUA for Jessica Biel, Michelle Yeoh and Priyanka Chopra, shares his simple tips for day-to-night makeup, with Madeleine Spencer

27 Oct 2023
Lifestyle

10 best hypnotherapists in London (and how they can change your life)

From binge drinking to a crippling fear of public speaking, more Londoners are turning to hypnotherapy for the answers. We seek out the city’s best...

16 Oct 2023
Lifestyle

Autophagy fasting sounds brutal — but does it work?

Autophagy, literally translated as ‘self-eating’, promises clear skin, more energy, and weight loss. Madeleine Spencer gives it a go

6 Oct 2023
Lifestyle

Why London’s beauty insiders are queuing up for this retinol facial

Mortar & Milk has made a name for itself by giving effective, no-nonsense facials, and has amassed an army of loyal clients. Their latest facial promises a skin overhaul — but does it deliver? Madeleine Spencer finds out

5 Oct 2023
Lifestyle

Can restorative rocking stop stress?

Madeleine Spencer investigates the exercise credited with everything from lowering anxiety to improving the quality of sleep

2 Oct 2023
Lifestyle

Beckham or Bieber? The celeb beauty brands actually worth your cash

Every A-lister has a product line now, but are they worth buying? Madeleine Spencer assesses the good, the bad, and the mediocre

27 Sept 2023
Lifestyle

Is Kate Moss’ Cosmoss the next Goop?

She’s won a legal case to trademark the name and celebrated its first anniversary. So is Kate Moss’ wellness brand set to go stratospheric? Madeleine Spencer talks to the model and her insiders about its future

20 Sept 2023
Lifestyle

All hail the return of Lancôme’s cult Juicy Tubes

The return of the Lancôme cult lip gloss means a good dose of nostalgic joy for Madeleine Spencer

8 Sept 2023
Lifestyle

The five sun creams you need this summer

Summer skin protection shouldn’t be a case of slapping on the cream and hoping for the best — what you need are products designed for specific at-risk areas, says Madeleine Spencer

1 Aug 2023
Beauty

Best concealers for acne 2022

These high-coverage concealers will help to hide acne, every time

6 Apr 2022
Travel

A week at Viva Mayr: inside world’s most exclusive wellness clinic

Madeleine Spencer heads to the famous detox clinic loved by Liz Hurley, Karlie Kloss and Naomi Campbell to see if its ‘Cure’ can restore her energy

7 Sept 2021