The Towel-Turban Evening Ritual

Twenty quiet minutes at the end of the day, and why your skin will thank you for them. Most of it comes down to knowing your own skin, and being patient with it.

Mind the expiry

Mascara is best replaced every three months, liquid products every six to twelve. A small open-jar symbol on the pack tells you how long it lasts once opened.

Find your undertone

Look at the veins on your wrist in daylight: green suggests warm, blue suggests cool, a mix suggests neutral. It is the quickest guide to the shades that suit you.

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