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Sali Hughes

Sali Hughes is resident beauty columnist for Guardian Weekend magazine and a features and comment writer for a range of magazines. She is also a weekly contributor to BBC radio 5 live

October 2025

  • A single delicate stem with a red flower encased in a cube of ice against a pale blue background

    Sali Hughes on beauty
    Sali Hughes on beauty: the best perfumes for winter

  • A still life of three beauty products and two round squash against an orange background

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    Sali Hughes: the most exciting beauty launches for autumn

  • a woman uses a tube of spot cream to draw a heart on her cheek

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    Sali Hughes on beauty: forget harsh treatments – to get rid of adult acne, show your skin some love

  • Model wearing large Velcro rollers and drinking from a pink bottle using a straw

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    Sali Hughes on beauty: the best Velcro rollers for body and bounce

September 2025

  • A bottle of lotion is poured over a pair of legs

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    Sali Hughes on beauty: body moisturisers without the gloop factor

    For those who find heavy creams a turn-off, these lighter gels and lotions will quench your skin’s thirst and leave limbs silky smooth
  • Illustration of a man's hand up to his face, removing a mask that covers it, split down forehead to top of nose

    ‘If he can be found, every one of the users can be’: unmasking the man behind toxic gossip website Tattle Life

    For almost a decade, the site has torn apart the lives of celebrities and ordinary people alike, while its creator’s identity has remained a mystery. Until one couple turned super sleuths …
  • a cherry, a peach, a fig and blueberries

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    Sali Hughes on beauty: say goodbye to creamy lip and cheek formulas – juicy, fruity tints are in full bloom

    For late summer and beyond, think gentle, translucent watercolours with the indelibility of spilt turmeric on a white worktop

August 2025

  • Two cosmetic jars seen from above with loose powder in natural and bronze tones, with some loose powder from each on a beige background

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    Sali Hughes on beauty: if you think powder is ageing, you haven’t tried the right ones

    The best modern formulations reflect light, mattify shine and give skin a smooth finish

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    Sali Hughes on beauty: My easy in-flight skincare routine

    Look fresh on arrival with a simple kit to hydrate and protect your face
  • A mole just below a woman's neck, with an additional mark to make it resemble a question mark.

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    Sali Hughes on beauty: I make no apologies for repeating myself – keeping track of your moles is vital

    A friend’s melanoma diagnosis reminded me of the importance of regularly examining your moles – and always wearing sunscreen

July 2025

  • Woman's feet with red nail polish

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    Sali Hughes on beauty: get your feet sandal-ready with a summer makeover

  • Teenage girl wears a top saying 'SPF 50'

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    Sali Hughes on beauty: if your teen won’t wear sunscreen, try tempting them with these products

  • Illustration for Sali Hughes On Beauty column about neck creams.

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    Sali Hughes on beauty: I’ve got a real problem with neck creams. Here’s why …

  • A wedding bouquet in midair with makeup products hovering next to it

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    Sali Hughes on beauty: bridal foundation tips for a flawless big day

June 2025

  • Sali Hughes: Facial Tanning. Lighting Assistant: Declan Slattery

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    Sali Hughes on beauty: You’ll be good to glow with the latest facial self-tanners

    No time for a full body tan? These will give your face a summery boost
  • Three unmarked product bottles

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    Sali Hughes on beauty: want your makeup to last all day? A setting spray could be the answer

    New setting mists that provide a cool and comfortable finish are perfect for summer

    • The Filter
      The best sunscreens for summer: Sali Hughes’s 57 favourite face and body SPFs

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      Sali Hughes on beauty: summer vibes in a bottle – the best suntan-themed fragrances

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      Sali Hughes on beauty: Foaming cleansers for clean skin without the squeak

May 2025

  • DO NOT USE! SATURDAY MAGAZINE ONLY! Sali Hughes - Tinted sunscreen Photography: Kellie French Lighting Assistant: Harry Brayne Merit The Uniform Tinted Mineral SPF50

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    Sali Hughes on beauty: tinted SPFs are a game-changer – but proceed with caution

    Can they take the place of sunscreen, makeup and moisturiser? How much should you spend? And which are the best?
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