Jennifer George

London

Beauty Editor at Freelance

Freelance Aesthetics Editor at The Times

Beauty Editor, ELLE UK. Views and hair all my own

Articles

How to disconnect from reality and feel like a new person in under 72 hours

3 weeks ago | countrylife.co.uk | Jennifer George

In a dream world we’d all be able to take regular, week-long holidays to escape from the stresses of daily life. Indulgent travels to sun drenched locations where you can switch off your phone — and your brain — for days on end. In reality though, that’s not always possible. There’s pesky work and parenting, and other adult-related responsibilities that, more often than not, means the time you’re left with to take a break only amounts to, well, a break: 48 or 72 hours, travel time included.
the 'liquid gold' ingredient transforming perfumes

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Jennifer George
London's most capable - and in-demand - facialists

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Jennifer George
Land of soap and glory: How the British beauty industry is setting global standards for sustainability and style

2 months ago | countrylife.co.uk | Jennifer George

Despite our reputation for wonky teeth and ruddy cheeks, the British have been leading figures in the beauty industry for centuries. Take Floris for example, a fragrance house born on Jermyn Street in 1730 that has stood the test of time (quite literally: the same St James’s store remains there almost 300 years later), or the still-market-leading Mason Pearson hairbrush, designed here in 1885.
The Surprising Lesson on Hope I Learned from My Vintage Nintendo

2 months ago | medium.com | Jennifer George |Walter Rhein

It’s the lack of hope that kills you. Jennifer George·FollowPublished inWrite and Review·8 min read·--My 1988 Nintendo. Image by author. I’m an old-school gamer. Maybe it’s the elder millennial in me, but few things in life bring me the sense of pride and joy my 1980s Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) brings.
Top luxury sleep gadgets to help you get a full night's rest

Jan 14, 2025 | thetimes.com | Jennifer George |Rosie Davenport
Five indulgent beauty treatments for 2025

Jan 13, 2025 | thetimes.com | Jennifer George
my dog, the hospital superstar

Jan 12, 2025 | thetimes.com | Jennifer George
Best luxury beauty Advent calendars for 2024

Nov 14, 2024 | thetimes.com | Jennifer George |Rosie Davenport

This article contains affiliate links that can earn us revenueIt’s that time of year again! Beauty Advent calendars have become so coveted that the most lavish offerings sell out long before All Saints’ Day, let alone December 1. And if you worry that a beauty Advent calendar isn’t quite in the Christmas spirit, just think how much Mary Magdalene, who was famous for always carrying around a vial of fragrant ointment, would have enjoyed opening the little doors on one of these beauties.
London’s most glamorous facialists

Nov 4, 2024 | thetimes.com | Jennifer George

Ever wondered what a celebrity’s secret to flawless skin is? Well, apart from a little Photoshop here and there, it could be regular visits to some of London’s most in-demand facialists and clinics. Read on and book in (quickly! Slots fill up fast) — your skin will thank you for it.