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Anna-Marie Solowij is the monthly beauty columnist and is a contributing editor at Vogue - -
Tween dream or nightmare
There is a whole new level of awareness regarding beauty brands, products and procedures among young girls. Anna-Marie Solowij wonders if it is morally acceptable
There’s a fungus in my fragrance
Oud, a by-product of fungal infestation of the south-east Asian Aquilaria tree, is the new star ingredient in the world of perfume, writes Anna-Marie Solowij
Sunscreen’s small print
Which SPF? How many bottles? Spray, cream or lotion? Anna-Marie Solowij consults an expert on how to choose the right sun protection as she prepares for a summer holiday
Facing up to the recession
An epiphany sends Anna-Marie Solowij racing back to the skincare salon, where she receives the benediction of cleansing, mask and massage
Sea changes in make-up
Beauty scientists are exploring a new world under water in search of ingredients that will yield spectacular anti-ageing results, writes Anna-Marie Solowij
Treatments that you can’t trade down on
These may be straitened times financially, but when it comes to cosmetic procedures, the least expensive choice is rarely the wisest or the safest, writes Anna-Marie Solowij
Eye declare a lash war
A minuscule part of the face has inspired a booming business typified by fierce competition and a few underhand practices, writes Anna-Marie Solowij
I’m a celebrity ... let me in!
In the beauty business, engaging a high-profile celebrity investor guarantees the benefits of a celebrity affiliation without having to blow the marketing budget on a famous face to front the brand
Caught in the cross-hairs
Hair dyeing has to be done properly and with professional help so that the result is convincing, flattering, and worthwhile
Medicine and mascaras
The world of science, from aeroplane design to space programmes, has continually and unwittingly inspired a wealth of health and beauty innovations
