Matilda Stanley

1 week ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Matilda Stanley

If you struggle with shiny skin during the summer months, you’re not alone. It’s a common issue, and even complexions that are normally pretty balanced can become extra slick during the warm weather. There are a few things that can trigger this response. Humid temperatures can cause your skin to overproduce sebum, and when you combine that with sweat, pollution in the air, and even some SPFs, your skin can suddenly look shinier than ever.

1 week ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Matilda Stanley

It is fair to say that out of all the assorted beauty tasks, finding a concealer that really works and blends to look naturally flawless is up there with one of the trickiest. I have spent a long time trying to find a product that will cover up under-eye bags as well as disguise blemishes or uneven tone... And on top of that it needs plenty of staying power, so my face looks as fresh as it does at the start of the day.

1 week ago | womanandhome.com | Matilda Stanley

I’ve just been invited to a friend’s 40th birthday party. It's in her back garden, but the invite said ‘dress to impress’, and the combination of daytime plans in a relaxed setting but a dress code that calls for something fancy has sent me into a bit of a spin over the last few days. I've been looking for smart casual outfit ideas that look and feel special to wear but won't feel OTT while standing in a garden and eating cake and sausage rolls with my pals.

1 week ago | womanandhome.com | Matilda Stanley

As soon as the weather starts to warm up, I will quickly switch out my wintery layers and autumnal tones for floaty dresses and t-shirts, and most often they’ll be in washes of pastel colours. I love sugary pink and this season’s butter yellow as they always feel very pretty to wear and are perfect for a sunny day, but then Anna Kendrick stepped out in a bright and bold tomato red ensemble, and now I've got the urge to add some oomph to my wardrobe with something similar.

1 week ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Matilda Stanley

I’m not normally one to fall for the influence of Tiktok. From beauty hacks to wacky new makeup techniques, I love looking at all the trends, but it’s not often that I feel to need to try them out. That was until Belif kept popping up on my feed. The Korean-born brand launched in 2010, and their skincare collection, which includes everything from face masks to eye creams, has gradually been gaining a very loyal fan base around the globe.