Piper Huxley

1 month ago | graziadaily.co.uk | Piper Huxley

When the Supreme Court ruled that a woman is defined by biological sex in mid April, I wasn't totally surprised. That's the saddest part, I think. Put simply, this means that the legal definition of a woman, according to the Equality Act 2010, doesn't include transgender women. Women like me. Since 2018, I have been existing as a trans person in the UK (I knew who I really was long before that, like so many of us trans folks do).

1 month ago | closeronline.co.uk | Piper Huxley

Your summer skincare routine wouldn't feel complete without one of the best hydrating serums on the market. After all, during warmer weather, our skin can become a little dehydrated from the sun. I know it seems unlikely, living in the UK. But if you are the outdoors-y type or thinking of splashing out on a vacation abroad, you'll need this skincare hack to replenish moisture and keep your skin plump and hydrated.

1 month ago | closeronline.co.uk | Piper Huxley

It’s time to conquer this tricky skin type…Many of us know how tricky some skin types can be to manage, which is why we’ve enlisted the help of experts to find the best cleansers for combination skin. After all, (speaking from experience here) your skin will require particular products to manage your skin texture and complexion. Buying the wrong product for combination skin can often lead to breakouts, redness and no progress in the slightest. The struggle is real, but we’ve got you. Think: balance.

2 months ago | closeronline.co.uk | Piper Huxley

Shampoo and conditioner are necessary for our hair to look and feel fabulous. The trouble is, they don't half add up, don't they? Especially when your hair is fussy, or your skin is sensitive, we're often apprehensive about trying something new. Well, Amazon's Spring Sale is as good a reason as any to save on shampoo and conditioners that you've been dying to try. I've had my eye on Bedhead by TIGI for a while, and their shampoo and conditioner sets are better than half-price right now. Dreamy...

2 months ago | closeronline.co.uk | Piper Huxley

BYOMA is living in our minds rent-free. When someone mentions this brand: what do you think of? For me, the super colourful packaging is an attractive quality. But, if you look a little further, BYOMA's transparency about what goes into their products is a BIG green flag for me. After all, I'm always on Paula's Choice's Skin Care Ingredients Checker to see if something will make my skin worse. Thanks to my temperamental skin type, you can imagine how many different products I have tried.