Issue Nine: Sep/Oct '22

W e’re taking a moment to appreciate the stars of the show in beauty so far in 2022. Our Iconic Beauty edition celebrates the frontrunners that have reached cult status and the newcomers who are icons in the making: from our Beauty Hall of Fame (page 8) to the brands we’ve deemed our Rising Stars (page 38). Join our cover star, Emma Watson, as we go behind the scenes of Prada’s newest fragrance launch, Paradoxe (page 18). As term time begins, we go back to school (page 50) for a lesson with the beauty experts who teach us the tricks we wish we’d learned earlier. Prepare for this autumn’s new trends in our seasonal beauty news round-up (page 10). Breathe fresh air into weary complexions with the hydrating and cooling formulas designed to mimic cryotherapy (page 18) – pretty cool, right? From irregular periods to excessive hair growth, one influencer gets candid about what it’s really like living with polycystic ovary syndrome (page 60). Can’t function without your morning coffee? Our experts filter out how to make the most of caffeine in your beauty routine (page 28). Whether you’re reminiscing on viral- status trends or searching for the next big thing, we hope you think this edition of The Highlight is nothing short of iconic. T E A M L E T T E R from our Beauty Team... A NOTE