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Bad beauty habits

It's easy to slip into bad beauty habits. Start with good ones early and they'll stick for life.

The beauty of a good bath

Want to take the stress out of your beauty regime? Run a relaxing bath and let the bubbles beautify you.

Beauty tips for tired mums

While every mum knows how important it is to make time for herself, finding the time and money to is not always easy- here are 11 top beauty tips for tired, broke mums.

Skincare myths busted

Beauty fact or fiction? We talk to the experts to separate hard truths from common misconceptions.

Hot mamas: Pregnancy style

Kate Middleton's pregnancy style couldn't be more different to Princess Di's... times have changed.

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Skincare

Review: Hydra-Calm cleanser

We test out a soothing organic cleanser that's so good even the lad in the house learnt to love it.

Gwyneth Paltrow

Paltrow 'most beautiful'

Exercise and wit help 40-year-old mum Gwyneth Paltrow claim her latest accolade.

Sample Bar

Beauty samples a real treat

Are the beauty samples offered by The Sample Bar worth $25 a month? We try the service out.

Hair

Does a trim make hair grow?

Haircuts help hair growth and stress makes us go grey. True, false or utterly absurd?

toiletries

Are toiletries killing you?

Should we be worried about the impact of preservatives in the products we use every day?

Beauty

Budget-friendly beauty

Ingenious natural and cheap ways to use food in your daily pampering routine.

Preggy winter

Winter wardrobe woes?

The long, hot days of summer can't last forever. It's time to start thinking about your winter maternity wardrobe.

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Kim's pregnancy style

OPINION: I've been sitting on my hands trying not to write this one. Predominantly because I believe we/me/society should leave pregnancy and pregnant women alone. Give them a break.

A pregnant woman

Shopping for bump wear

I once thought no shopping experience could be as bad as the elusive search for a flattering bikini. Then I got pregnant and went to buy maternity wear.

nat str

How genuine are 'natural' products?

More and more "natural" cleaning products are hitting supermarket shelves. Nikki Macdonald examines their eco claims and asks if natural is necessarily better.

beauty

Secrets to great skin

The busy mum and Taylor designer shares tips for fresh skin and make-up at any age.

beach

Beach beauty

The weather's mighty toasty: here are the 10 products you need to keep your beauty regime in check when hitting the beach.

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Beauty cheat tips

For busy mums, self care can be quite difficult. Here are some tips to get it right.

Gatsby

Update your look

Need a mini makeover? Here are four new ways to update your look.

anti-ageing

An anti-ageing explainer

Struggling to understand the scientific jargon on anti-ageing skincare? Here's an explainer.

pregnancy guide

Partying while pregnant

There's no need to miss out on festive fun just because you're pregnant. Check out our maternity dress gallery and see the guidelines on what's safe to drink and eat.

sunscreen

Slip, slop, slap to save your skin

Need a great sunscreen that works under makeup? We've found six skin savers you'll love.

dry skin

Banishing dry skin

Dry skin - you've probably got it and don't even know it. Here's how to tell.

zits

Out, damned spot!

We know you're not supposed to squeeze pimples, but here's a handy guide to doing it right.

beauty sleep

Beauty in your sleep

Get gorgeous while you sleep with this lazy girl's guide to beauty

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