The Recommended
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link: https://www.therecommended.com
description: Your source for expert recommendations and advice.
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items: The best foundations, recommended by professional make-up artists: Lancôme, Bobbi Brown, Estee Lauder and more
items: The best make-up brushes, recommended by beauty experts: Fenty Beauty, Real Techniques, Bobbi Brown and more
items: The best shampoos for all types of hair, recommended by expert hair stylists: OLAPLEX, Kevin Murphy, Pureology and more
items: The best mascaras, recommended by make-up artists: No7, Charlotte Tilbury, Fenty Beauty and more
items: The best shampoo for greasy hair, according to hair care experts
items: The best shampoo for coloured hair, according to hair care experts
items: The best shampoo for dry hair, recommended by hair care experts
items: How to wash your hair properly, with tips from experts
items: How to apply mascara like a pro, with tips from beauty experts
items: How often should you wash your hair? We spoke to three experts to find out

The best foundations, recommended by professional make-up artists: Lancôme, Bobbi Brown, Estee Lauder and more
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date: 2023-08-15T13:51:30.000Z
creator: Cordelia Aspinall
subject: Cosmetics
subject: Beauty
subject: Make Up
description: We spoke to some of the beauty industry’s leading experts to get their take on what to look for (and avoid) when choosing the best foundation for you.
encoded: Success starts with a strong foundation, especially when it comes to make-up. Whether you’re creating a statement look or opting for a simple base and mascara combo, finding the best foundation for you is pivotal. Knowing your skin type and undertones are a key first step in finding the best foundation for you. Once you’ve figured out the basics, it's time to choose your perfect foundation match, but with so many options on the market, it can be hard to know where to start. The Recommended spoke to three leading beauty experts to get their take on what makes for a great foundation and what to steer clear of when picking your product. With these expert tips and recommendations in mind, we’ve listed our top picks of the best foundations for every skin type and concern. From dry skin saviours to oil-free options, we’ve got all bases covered (see what we did there?). We've also included a comprehensive buyer's guide to answer some of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to foundation. Read on for the full 411. Ready to apply your foundation? Check out our guide on the best make-up brushes to get you started. The best foundations at a glance Best affordable foundation: L'Oreal Paris True Match Liquid Foundation, £7.69 at Look Fantastic Best long-wearing foundation: Rimmel London Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation, £5 at Boots Best waterproof foundation: L'Oreal Paris Infallible Freshware Foundation, £11.99 at Boots Best oil-free foundation: e.l.f Flawless Finish Foundation, £7.50 at Boots Best matte foundation: Revlon Colour Stay Liquid Foundation, £6.50 at Look Fantastic Best powder foundation: BareMinerals Original Foundation, £36.50 at Cult Beauty Best CC cream: Erborian CC Cream, £41 at Look Fantastic Best dewy foundation: NYX Born To Glow Radiant Foundation, £10 at Cult Beauty Best full coverage foundation: Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay In Place Makeup, £36.60 at Look Fantastic Best foundation for oily skin: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation, £17.5…

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The best make-up brushes, recommended by beauty experts: Fenty Beauty, Real Techniques, Bobbi Brown and more
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date: 2023-08-15T11:00:16.000Z
creator: Cordelia Aspinall
subject: Cosmetics
subject: Beauty
subject: Make Up
description: We spoke to leading beauty experts to hear their thoughts on what makes the perfect make-up brush. We got their take on what to look out for and avoid when shopping for make-up brushes, plus answer your top questions with a handy buyer's guide.
encoded: We all know that a good craftsman never blames his tools, but that saying pretty much goes out of the window when it comes to make-up brushes. It’s true that great make-up artists create incredible looks with skill and talent, but they’d be the first to tell you that it's pretty much impossible to paint a make-up masterpiece with a low-quality brush and sub-par cosmetics. Even if you’ve found the perfect foundation for a flawless base and the ideal mascara for your classic smokey eye, that’s only half the battle. With more makeup brushes on the market than there are shades of MAC lipstick, how do you know where to start? Well, that’s where we come in. Here at The Recommended, we've rounded up some of the top make-up brushes out there for all eventualities and compiled a handy buyer's guide for all the tips you need to know. We also spoke to leading beauty experts to get their professional advice, from what to look out for, to things to avoid when shopping for your perfect make-up-brush-match. Read on for the full lowdown. The best make-up brushes at a glance Best affordable brush set: Real Techniques Everyday Essentials, £16.79 at Look Fantastic Best vegan make-up brushes: EcoTools Start The Day Beautifully make-up Brush Set, £13.99 at Look Fantastic Best eyeshadow brush set: Real Techniques Enhanced Eye Set, £20 at Boots Best angled brow brush: Docolor Duo Eyebrow Brush, £2.99 at Amazon Best contour brush: e.l.f Contouring Brush, £7 at Feel Unique Best blush brush: EcoTools Precision Blush Brush, £6 at Boots Best powder brush: Sigma Large Powder Brush, £25.20 at Look Fantastic Best foundation brush: Bobbi Brown Full Coverage Face Brush, £32.85 at Look Fantastic Best highlighter brush: Fenty Beauty Cheek-Hugging Highlighter Brush, £25 at Boots Best premium brush set: Spectrum x Katie Janes Hughes 25-piece brush set, £169.99 at John Lewis The best make-up brushes Best affordable brush set: Real Techniques Everyday Essentials For an everyday masterpiece This everyday …

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The best shampoos for all types of hair, recommended by expert hair stylists: OLAPLEX, Kevin Murphy, Pureology and more
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date: 2023-07-27T12:30:42.000Z
creator: Cordelia Aspinall
subject: Cosmetics
subject: Beauty
subject: Haircare
description: We spoke to two top hairstylists to find out what you should look for and avoid when buying a new shampoo, and discover which brands to look for and which products they think are the best shampoos.
encoded: When it comes to maintaining, growing and styling your hair, one of the most important products you need is a good shampoo. But with so many different brands offering multiple different kinds of shampoos, which is the best shampoo for you? From hydrating shampoos that promise to repair dry hair and specially formulated shampoos to target greasy hair to products created to maintain colour or specifically developed formulas for men's hair, we’ve covered all types of shampoos to suit all types of hair, with expert guidance to help us along the way. You can also check out our full guides of the best shampoos for each hair type by heading over to our haircare section on The Recommended. At The Recommended, we spoke to two top hair care experts to help us find the best shampoos to suit all types of hair, with their own recommendations on which shampoos they use when washing and styling their client's hair. Once you've read through our best list, keep reading to discover some of our experts' advice on what you should look for (and avoid) when looking for your next shampoo, and we'll answer some of your most frequently asked shampoo-related questions. The best shampoos at a glance: Best strengthening shampoo: Kerastase Resistance Bain Extentioniste Shampoo, £27.15 at Feel Unique Best volumising shampoo: Kevin Murphy Plumping Wash Densifying Shampoo, £28 at Cult Beauty Best for regaining moisture: Pureology Hydrate Moisturising Shampoo, £23.80 at LookFantastic Best anti-dandruff shampoo: Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo, £7 at Boots Best thickening shampoo: OGX Volumising Biotin & Collagen Sulfate-Free Hair Shampoo, £10.48 at Amazon Best vegan shampoo: Faith In Nature Natural Shea and Argan Shampoo, £6.69 at Holland & Barrett Best shampoo for coloured hair: OLAPLEX No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo, £28 at Cult Beauty Best shampoo bar: Garnier Ultimate Blends Coconut Hydrating Shampoo Bar, £7.99 at Boots The best shampoos Best strengthening shampoo: Kerastase Resistance Bain…

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The best mascaras, recommended by make-up artists: No7, Charlotte Tilbury, Fenty Beauty and more
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date: 2023-07-19T10:00:51.000Z
creator: Ruairidh Pritchard
subject: Cosmetics
subject: Beauty
subject: Make Up
description: We spoke to some of the world's top make-up artists to uncover the best mascaras on the market, and answer some the most commonly asked mascara questions too.
encoded: They say the eyes are the windows to the soul and one of the first things people notice when they look at us, so then, a good mascara should be one of the must-have items in any beauty lover's make-up bag. A truly exceptional mascara can elevate your entire look, but when you're looking for a new tube, it can be difficult to know where to start. Some formulas promise to lengthen, others volumise, while more advanced mascaras offer solutions for both and promise to wrap your lashes for long-lasting results. But which mascara is really the best? Whether you're looking for length, volume, or dramatic curls, we have scoured the market to find the perfect formula with the help of our world-renowned beauty experts, who told us their top picks and tips for all eye-enhancing scenarios. Once you've read through our best list, make sure you continue to the bottom of this article for our beauty gurus' advice on what you should look out for (and avoid) when shopping for your next lash-enhancing mascara, and some of our answers for the most commonly asked mascara questions. Jump to the best mascaras: Best affordable all-rounder: No 7 The Full 360 Ultra Mascara, £14.95 at Boots Best everyday mascara: Maybelline New York Lash Sensational, £9.99 at Boots Best curling mascara: Benefit Roller Lash, £25.50 at Cult Beauty Best volumising mascara: Kevyn Aucoin Volume Mascara, £32.40 at Cult Beauty Best lifting mascara: Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes, £26 at John Lewis Best defining mascara: Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Mascara, £23 at Boots Best lightweight mascara: Lancôme Hypnôse Doll Eyes Mascara, £29 at LookFantastic The best mascaras Best affordable all-rounder: No 7 The Full 360 Ultra Mascara, £14.95 at Boots Gives length, volume and curl This No 7 mascara is a favourite of make-up pro Joy Adenuga and promises to deliver a dramatic false lash effect thanks to its hourglass-shaped wand. Enriched with shea butter and vitamin E, this mascara promises to nourish and conditi…

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The best shampoo for greasy hair, according to hair care experts
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date: 2023-06-28T11:21:08.000Z
creator: Cordelia Aspinall
subject: Cosmetics
subject: Beauty
subject: Haircare
description: Wave goodbye to oily locks and greasy scalps with our round-up of the best shampoos to target greasy hair. Plus, we spoke to hair care experts for their top tips and recommendations.
encoded: Are you fed up with having greasy hair? Finding yourself having to wash your hair almost every day to keep the oil away and relying on dry shampoo to add volume and keep your locks looking and feeling fresh? Greasy hair can be a battle, but adding the right shampoo to your weekly hair care routine can make all the difference in managing it and keeping it healthy. From the ingredients to look out for and the ones to avoid to the benefits and how they work to combat excess oil, we’ve rounded up some of the best shampoos designed specifically for oily hair. We also delve into what exactly causes greasy hair with tips on how to prevent it and have spoken to top hair care experts to get their professional advice and recommendations when it comes to tackling greasy hair. Whether you have extra fine hair that is prone to getting greasy quickly or if you’re simply looking for a shampoo to keep your locks feeling as fresh as possible, this guide has got you covered. The best shampoo for greasy hair at a glance: Best for sensitive scalps: Redken Amino Mint Scalp Shampoo, £22.50 at LookFantastic Best for strengthening hair: Kerastase Specifique Bain Divalent Shampoo, £27.15 at Sephora Best for restoring balance: Keune Derma Regulate Shampoo, £18.50 at Amazon Best for enhancing shine: Bumble and Bumble Sunday Shampoo, £24.50 at LookFantastic Best fragrant shampoo: Aveda Rosemary Mint Purifying Shampoo, £16.50 at LookFantastic Best natural shampoo: Faith in Nature Lemon & Tea Tree Shampoo, £6.69 at Holland & Barrett Our hair experts Luke Benson has more than 20 years of experience in hair care, and his clients include A-list celebrities Billie Eilish, Liam Payne, Michelle Keegan, Anna Friel, and Roman Kemp. He has won awards for his hair styling, such as the Session Stylist of The Year Finalist for the 2022 Fellowship for British Hairdressing Awards, and has produced iconic hair moments at infamous events such as the BRITS and Bond premiere. He has also worked for brands includi…

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The best shampoo for coloured hair, according to hair care experts
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date: 2023-06-27T15:30:15.000Z
creator: Cordelia Aspinall
subject: Cosmetics
subject: Beauty
subject: Haircare
description: Colour-treated locks? We’ve got you covered with the best shampoos to keep your hair healthy and vibrant, with recommendations for hair care experts.
encoded: Whether fully dyed hair, an ombre style, highlights or lowlights, colour-treated hair requires special care and attention. Once you’ve had your colour topped up or altered, you want it to stay - looking after it properly is highly important to maintain its vibrant colour and keep it in a healthy condition. Shampoo specially formulated for coloured hair is a great starting point. At The Recommended, we've rounded up some of the best shampoos for colour-treated hair and included a super handy guide on how to look after coloured hair. We’ve got you covered with the ingredients to look out for (and the ingredients to avoid) and included some top tips from haircare experts, including how often you should wash your tinted or fully dyed hair. Read on for the low-down. The best shampoo for coloured hair at a glance: Best for locking in moisture: Pureology Hydrate Shampoo, £23.80 at LookFantastic Best for UV protection: Keune Care Colour Brillianz Shampoo, £20.99 at Amazon Best for balancing pH levels: Redken Color Extend Magnetics Shampoo, £20.90 at Sephora Best for enhancing shine: Wella Invigo Colour Brilliance Shampoo, £14.25 at LookFantastic Best for long-lasting results: L’Oreal Vitamino Colour Shampoo, £16.30 at LookFantastic Best for cleansing the scalp: Aveda Colour Control Shampoo, £24.94 at LookFantastic Best for eliminating impurities: Color WOW Color Security Shampoo, £21.50 at LookFantastic Best lightweight shampoo: Daniel Galvin Love Your Hair Shampoo, £18 at Daniel Galvin Meet our experts Luke Benson is a celebrity hairdresser with more than 20 years of experience. His famous A-list clients include Billie Eilish, Liam Payne, Michelle Keegan, Anna Friel, and Roman Kemp. He has styled iconic hair moments at events such as the BRITS and Bond premiere, as well as being a top stylist for brands Tom Ford, Charlotte Tilbury and Hugo Boss. He has won awards for his cutting, styling and grooming talent, such as the Session Stylist of The Year Finalist for the 2022 Fel…

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The best shampoo for dry hair, recommended by hair care experts
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date: 2023-06-27T10:08:47.000Z
creator: Cordelia Aspinall
subject: Cosmetics
subject: Beauty
subject: Haircare
description: Your ultimate hair care guide for looking after dry locks, with top tips from styling pros.
encoded: Hair like straw? The weather, your hair type and your lifestyle are all factors that can contribute to your hair becoming dry, dull, and lacking moisture. Finding the right shampoo is a great first step to help combat this and put some life back into your locks. At The Recommended, we’ve looked into the best shampoos specially formulated and designed for dry hair to bring you this handy hair care guide. We’ve also spoken to top hair experts for their professional advice and top tips to help you along the way. From the causes of dry hair to the essential ingredients to look for in shampoos, read on for all you need to know about treating dry hair and regaining that refreshed bounce. The best shampoo for dry hair at a glance: Best for all hair types: Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo, £17.85 at LookFantastic Best for silky smooth results: Redken All Soft Shampoo, £19 at LookFantastic Best for quick results: Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo, £5.99 at Boots Best for long-lasting results: L’Oreal Elvive Hydra Hyaluronic Shampoo, £7 at Boots Best for a bouncy finish: Garnier Ultimate Blends Nourishing Hair Food, £6 at Boots Best for healthy hair growth: GF Fabulosity Shampoo No.5, £44 at GF Fabulosity Our hair experts Gustav Fouche is the owner of Notting Hill’s high-end salon Gustav Fouche and a top celebrity hairstylist. His clients include celebrities such as Kate Hudson and Gal Gadot and designer Oscar De La Renta, as well as styling iconic red-carpet looks, shoots and TV commercials. Gustav also spoke to us for our guide on how often you should wash your hair. Jeffrey Alzenny is a top Trichologist at The London Hair Clinic, offering his expertise in hair and scalp care. He is an accredited hair loss specialist and national trainer for the hair replacement industry. He has been awarded several Trichology certificates from the world-recognised group IAT (International Association of Trichologists). The best shampoos for dry hair We’ve done our research to bring you a round-up …

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How to wash your hair properly, with tips from experts
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date: 2023-06-23T14:34:55.000Z
creator: Cordelia Aspinall
subject: Cosmetics
subject: Beauty
subject: Haircare
description: Everything you need to know for the perfect hair washing experience to bring salon-quality results.
encoded: Squeeze the shampoo bottle, lather into your locks, rinse thoroughly, and repeat with conditioner. Washing your hair is a simple enough task in your weekly routine, and for many doesn’t require much thought. But there is a proper way to do it in order to achieve salon-looking results. At The Recommended, we’ve put together a super handy guide on how to wash your hair the right way to give your locks the best results - a clean and silky smooth salon-looking finish. We’ve included a step-by-step guide on how to wash your hair and provided tips on how much shampoo and conditioner to use, how to apply it and how often to wash your hair. Read on for the ultimate haircare guide, with expert advice and top tips included from two renowned hair stylists. Our haircare experts Luke Benson is a celebrity hairdresser with more than 20 years of experience. His famous A-list clients include Billie Eilish, Liam Payne, Michelle Keegan, Anna Friel, and Roman Kemp. He has styled iconic hair moments at big events such as the BRITS and Bond premiere, as well as being a top stylist for brands including Tom Ford, Charlotte Tilbury and Hugo Boss. He has won awards for his cutting, styling and grooming talent, such as the Session Stylist of The Year Finalist for the 2022 Fellowship for British Hairdressing Awards. David Felstead is the resident Trichologist and long-standing stylist at the renowned hairdresser Daniel Galvin. He has more than 40 years of experience in the hairdressing industry and has worked with Daniel Galvin for over 25 years. David heads up the Hair and Scalp Clinic and is in high demand with his A-list clientele. How to wash your hair properly: Is there a right way to wash your hair? Washing your hair may come second nature to you, but washing your hair properly may be something to read up on. Here we’ve provided a step-by-step guide on how to get the most out of your hair washing: Washing your hair: a step-by-step guide Follow these steps, with top tips from hair expert…

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How to apply mascara like a pro, with tips from beauty experts
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date: 2023-06-23T08:13:20.000Z
creator: Cordelia Aspinall
subject: Cosmetics
subject: Beauty
subject: Make Up
description: Longing for voluminous lashes? We’ve got the ultimate guide on how to apply mascara like the pros, with top tips from beauty experts.
encoded: Wanting to make your eyes pop with luscious lashes? Looking to add definition and length? Mascara is the answer. From curling and volumising to lengthening and colouring, mascara can add a whole new dimension to your eyelashes. Whether a make-up enthusiast or a beginner in the makeup field, here at The Recommended, we’ve put together a super handy guide on how to apply mascara like a pro. We’ve got you covered with step-by-step instructions, top tips and tricks from experts, and rounded up some of the best mascaras on the market. We’ve also included essential dos and don’ts to help you master applying mascara and achieve the perfect fluttering eyes. Our mascara experts Cassie Lomas is a world-renowned celebrity makeup artist. Her A-lister clients include Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez and Rita Ora (to name just a few). Cassie launched her own makeup school, Cassie Lomas Makeup Academy, in 2010, has her own creative agency representing the best new hair and makeup talent, and has her own range of makeup brushes. She can often be seen on TV shows such as This Morning and Lorraine giving her latest makeup top tips. Melissa Austin is the editor of the beauty blog BeautyAnswers. She has studied media makeup, obtained qualifications in makeup artistry, and is a pro when it comes to all things makeup, hair, beauty and skincare related. How to apply mascara: a step-by-step guide Want to master the art of applying mascara? Follow this step-by-step guide for flawless, professional results, with top tips from makeup experts. Step one: Prep your lashes Ensure your eyelashes are clean and dry - this will provide the perfect starting point for applying mascara. At this stage, you can also curl your eyelashes using an eyelash curler. Our beauty expert Melissa Austin advises curling your lashes before application to ‘maximise your mascara’s potential’ and ‘lift your lashes, making them instantly appear longer.’ Step two: Apply mascara to the upper lashes Remove any excess mascara from the…

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How often should you wash your hair? We spoke to three experts to find out
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date: 2023-06-22T13:42:01.000Z
creator: Cordelia Aspinall
subject: Cosmetics
subject: Beauty
subject: Haircare
description: The ultimate guide to hair washing, with tips from hair care experts.
encoded: When it comes to looking after your hair, there’s the million-dollar question - how often should you wash it? And annoyingly, there’s no one fixed answer - everyone has different hair, and everyone leads very different lifestyles - these factors affect your hair care routine. Once you’ve found the best shampoo for your hair type and needs, knowing when to wash it and how to care for it in between washes is essential for maintaining the healthiest, lushest and shiniest locks. At The Recommended, we’ve done our research and spoken to some top haircare experts to get the low-down on how often you should really wash your hair, whether thick, fine, curly, straight, greasy or dry. We’ve looked into the different factors which influence the frequency of how often you wash your hair, from hair type to lifestyle, and will provide you with helpful tips on how to take the best care of your locks. Read on to arm yourself with everything you need to know about washing your hair. Our hair experts Luke Benson is a celebrity hairdresser with more than 20 years of experience. His famous A-list clients include Billie Eilish, Michelle Keegan and Anna Friel, and he has worked with top brands, including Tom Ford, Charlotte Tilbury and Hugo Boss. Luke has also given us his expert advice on how to wash your hair properly, how to give yourself a salon-quality blowout at home, and how to blow dry your hair straight. Plus, he’s lent expert recommendations on the best shampoo for coloured hair, the best shampoo for greasy hair, and the best shampoo for men. David Felstead is a professional hair stylist with more than 40 years of experience in the industry. He works at the renowned hairdresser Daniel Galvin and has a high calibre list of celebrity clients. Gustav Fouche is a celebrity hairstylist and one of London’s premier salon owners. He has worked with VIP clients, including Kate Hudson, Gal Gadot and designer Oscar De La Renta and has styled many red-carpet events, TV commercials and edit…

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