Issue Nine: Sep/Oct '22

LF LOVES FEATURES SPOTLIGHT WELLNESS 7 BEAUTY OPENER Turn up the heat with this reformulation of YSL’s cult favourite fragrance. 8 WISHLIST Introducing the beauty legends that have climbed their way to icon status. 16 RATED & REPURCHASED The beauty buys we’ve tried, loved and are going straight back in our baskets. 38 MEET THE RISING STARS We uncover the unsung heroes of the beauty sphere. 50 BACK TO BEAUTY SCHOOL Step into the classroom as the experts teach us a lesson in beauty 101. 55 THE HISTORY OF BLACK HAIR Get to the root of the most iconic moments in Black hair history. 18 TAKE THE PLUNGE Breathe fresh air into weary complexions with cooling formulas. 28 THE BEAUTY BUZZ We filter out how to make the most of caffeine in your beauty routine. 74 SCRATCHING THE SURFACE James Atkinson on how eczema was the secret to developing thicker skin. 60 PERIOD DRAMA YouTuber Melis Ates on living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. 62 ASK OUR PHARMACIST Our pharmacist Aruj answers your most-asked menopause questions. 70 THE SEX ED HANDBOOK Brush up your knowledge of the birds and the bees with the sexperts.