Beauty

5 of the best… hand creams

A little mood-boosting treat is something we all need right now, I reckon. I'm working on the assumption that your mitts are as shrivelled as mine so a dollop of luxe hand cream seems a rather good place to start. Go forth and moisturise!
5 of the best… face masks

We love the enforced relaxation that comes with using a face mask - you have no choice but to lie back and take things easy for a while. Plus you emerge with skin peachier than a baby's bottom. Result!
Gotta Have It

How to nail it with the dreamiest winter season shades. Time for a home manicure?
REVIEW: LavaShell Massage

Could retreating underground for a massage with hot rocks be the perfect escape after the festive frenzy? Muddy Warwickshire's Rhiannon was all too obliging to give it a try, at Leamington’s stylish salon The Beauty Rooms.
Gotta Have It

Natural beauty products used to be worthy but not that effective. Well, not any more! Meet your new favourite no-nasties brands.
J’adore/ J’abhor

It's Movember, the month when blokes grow moustaches to raise money for charity. Turns out the Muddy crew have VERY mixed views on men's facial hair. Where do you stand?
Beauty Pie – your new beauty BBF

Beauty Pie is *the* cult skin, hair and make-up brand everyone's talking about.
Muddy reviews Jen Adams’ Anti-Ageing Skin Rejuvenation Plan

How to look ten years younger in 12-weeks? Jen Adams, who runs a natural anti-ageing skin clinic in Leamington Spa, has a plan and Muddy was a very willing recipient!
Beauty bargains

Quick, raid a teenage girl’s make-up bag! Budget beauty is big news right now. Here are some corkers that’ll only set you back a few quid.
5 cool light-blocking sleep masks

Finding it hard to sleep when it's light at 4am? Banish insomnia in style with these chic eyemasks. Zzzzzz.
Incoming: Summer Beauty Stash

The brilliant new Saltee sunscreen is among our top picks to refresh your summer beauty routine. Summer, we're gunning for you.