Lydia Mansi

3 weeks ago | thegoodwebguide.co.uk | Lydia Mansi

Refillable cleaning brands offer a multitude of sustainability virtues, namely: less plastic, non-toxic ingredients and concentrated formulas that use less water to produce. Even better, beyond their conscious credentials, the new breed of eco-cleaners also provide beautiful scents without compromising on cleaning results, which is more than can be said for earlier incarnations of all-natural cleaning products.

3 weeks ago | thegoodwebguide.co.uk | Lydia Mansi

We’ve officially emerged from the depths of smoky-eye-and-berry-lip season. And while we’re not quite into sun-kissed skin territory just yet, spring isn’t a no-man’s land when it comes to beauty. In fact, it’s the perfect moment to play with pastels – shades that bring a fresh, youthful, and quietly playful energy to your make-up bag this month. Think blossom pinks, sunrise peaches and sugared almond hues across cheeks, nails and lips.

3 weeks ago | thegoodwebguide.co.uk | Lydia Mansi

As the days grow longer, spring is the perfect time to swap out your richer, wintry scents for something a little lighter and brighter. Enter: spring candles. Designed to breathe new life into your home, these seasonal scents offer an instant refresh, evoking open windows, blooming gardens and freshly laundered linens – with just a flick of a match. Spring scents tend to lean towards the green, the floral and the citrusy — think neroli, bergamot, lily of the valley, cut grass and wild herbs.

3 weeks ago | thegoodwebguide.co.uk | Lydia Mansi

As the season shifts, so do the beauty essentials in our editor’s basket. From fresh fragrances to skin-enhancing wonders, these spring picks promise to elevate your routine. Whether you're looking for the perfect touch-up between salon visits or a rejuvenating body oil, these beauty buys are a must-try this month. Josh WoodRoot Touch Up, £15The gaps between my root touch up appointments are getting alarmingly close together and still the ‘sparkles’ shine through.

4 weeks ago | thegoodwebguide.co.uk | Lydia Mansi

However, the reality is that many of us have a beloved lipstick that’s way beyond the recommended year mark or an eye shadow palette that could probably pass as vintage. ??Not keeping on top of your beauty products’ shelf life can have a serious impact on your skin, eyes and body health. Below we have a checklist of recommended shelf lives, as well as tips on tell-tale signs your beauty products are past their best, and how to ensure you are using up your products within date.