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Cheat that rested, ‘just got back from a holiday’ glow with some tactical bronzing. Apply two or three drops of Weleda Sunkissed Bronzing Serum Drops, £12.95, lookfantastic.com, directly to bare skin,

If you’ve always gone for powder blushers, take a chance on a cream formula, such as 17. Melting Cream Blush, £4, Boots, which will add a natural dewiness that powder formulas lack. Apply it high on t

Worried you wash your hair too little, or too much? You’re not alone. Experts agree that to avoid a build-up of oil and dead skin on your scalp, it’s best to wash your hair every few days. That’s easy

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