Madeleine Spencer

Types of salt
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
Best London facials
Beauty

The ultimate guide to London's best facials

The best facial bookings to make now, as recommended by The Standard beauty team

16 Apr 2025
Lifestyle

Caroline Hirons' ultimate guide to retinols and skincare

Ever wondered whether you need a retinol in your routine and how to incorporate it? Enter the guru...

30 Mar 2025
Health & Fitness

Everything you need to know about the most popular probiotic going

Symprove is a cult following among those in the know. Madeleine Spencer explains why she’s relied on it for over ten years

26 Mar 2025
Pierre Gasly, the new face of Givenchy
Beauty

Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly on his fitness and beauty regime

The new face of Givenchy Beauty’s Gentleman franchise on his fitness regimen, stealing his girlfriend’s moisturiser, and playing chess online

26 Mar 2025
A young woman in a yellow sweater lies in a field of daisies, top view.
Beauty

Fed up with grey post-winter skin? The expert guide on how to glow

Central heating and a lack of vitamin D has played havoc with our skin. Here’s how to repair all the damage and refresh your skin for spring

20 Mar 2025
Lifestyle

When did Reformer Pilates become so dangerous?

It’s fast becoming London’s favourite exercise, with studios popping up across the capital — but are they all safe? Madeleine Spencer finds out

19 Mar 2025
Estelle Bingham
Wellness

Seeing this A-list psychic rivalled years of therapy

Estelle Bingham’s holistic healing has built her a famous clientele which includes Fearne Cotton and Charlotte Tilbury, but what really happens in her sessions? Madeleine Spencer finds out

18 Mar 2025
Lifestyle

Diary of a beauty editor: the best treatments in London this week

Busy lives in the capital demand a certain type of product. Madeleine Spencer on what has kept her looking polished this week

12 Mar 2025
Lifestyle

Bollywood royalty Kareena Kapoor Khan's beauty guide to London

Fable & Mane’s newly-appointed Global Ambassador opens her beauty address book

9 Mar 2025
Beauty

Glitter lips are the secret to juicy, plump lips this spring

Thanks to Charli XCX and co, glittery lips are this season’s standout make-up trend. Madeleine Spencer tells you how to get the look

9 Mar 2025
Lifestyle

Dame Pat McGrath: My ultimate make-up moments

The iconic artist shares her beauty secrets, her favourite products – and remembers some of her starriest collaborations

7 Mar 2025
Lifestyle

Punky eyeliner, Botox in a bottle: Adwoa Aboah's top beauty tips

The model and Jo Malone London’s Global Brand Ambassador and the face of their English Pear & Freesia Campaign on her beauty routine

5 Mar 2025
Beauty

The facial that the stars are getting before the Oscars

Keren has treated a host of stars ahead of tonight’s ceremony, and Madeleine Spencer went to find out why they turn to her...

4 Mar 2025
Lifestyle

7 rules for your healthiest, shiniest hair ever

London’s top hairdressers share their secrets for glossy locks

1 Mar 2025
Lifestyle

Forget pricey digital detox retreats, I tried it at home

Digital detoxes are having a moment thanks to White Lotus; but do you need to go to a fancy retreat to do one? Madeleine Spencer tries it at home

24 Feb 2025
Lifestyle

Isamaya Ffrench on the make-up tricks everyone should know

The make-up mogul counts Rihanna, Bella Hadid and Madonna among her clients. Here’s her advice on modernising your look

21 Feb 2025
Science

Pheromones are all the rage, but can scent really turn us on?

Pheromones are slated as a major factor in attraction. But can scent really drive sex appeal?

21 Feb 2025
Metformin PCOS
Lifestyle

I took Metformin for my PCOS for six months and here's what happened

Metformin is often prescribed to help reduce PCOS symptoms, but how does it work, and what happens when you take it? Madeleine Spencer tried it, and there were some surprising effects

17 Feb 2025
Beauty

What she really wants for Valentine’s Day: The beauty list

Because panic buying never ends well without guidance

13 Feb 2025
microfibre hair towels
Lifestyle

Do you need a microfibre hair towel?

The internet certainly thinks so. Madeleine Spencer weighs in

12 Feb 2025