Vicci Bentley

Probiotics is the buzzword of the beauty world. Vicci Bentley explains why it’s time to feed our face

Moreishly smoky, earthily sweet, richly resinous or seductively spicy… woody scents are as nuanced as the emotions they arouse. And they are making their warming presence felt this winter, says Vicci Bentley. Photography by Omer Knaz

Eyeliner can lift eyes and give them a defining eloquence, but the application gets trickier as we get older. Vicci Bentley reveals the most flattering products and techniques

Designed to look like a vintage radiator grille, Diptyque’s diffuser can be adjusted to alter the fragrance intensity

Just 20 of these handcrafted bottles celebrate a scent icon

A sybaritic mix of Himalayan mineral salts and amethyst dust from Therapie Roques O’Neil

Scientists are diving deeper into the secrets of marine life, capturing new moisture-binding, immune-boosting, anti-inflammatory properties that land-locked skin so desperately needs. Vicci Bentley reports

Traditional facials where hands work their magic without the use of machine‑led therapies are having a renaissance. Vicci Bentley has her finger on the pulse

Make-up with red highlights or undertones is bringing a softly flattering velvety depth to winter lips, cheeks and even eyes, says Vicci Bentley

Niche perfumers have long championed sexually ambiguous scents. Why then, in an era of increased gender fluidity, are his and her perfumes back on their radar, asks Vicci Bentley. Photography by Pedro Aguilar

Kodobio Sensory Therapy combines LEDs with aromatherapy

A three-day course in Luberon with the legendary perfume critic

The limited edition S&X is a collaboration with fragrance designer Azzi Glasser

Next-generation sunscreens, supplements, self-tanners and wearable tech are making it easier to look bronzed while avoiding the damaging effects of too much – or too little – sun. Vicci Bentley reports

A dynamic alternative to “mono-diet” skincare

New lipsticks and balms solve the dilemma of reconciling pigment with condition and staying power, says Vicci Bentley

A comforting blend that acts as a potent stress diffuser

Teetering between powdery sweetness and feral ambiguity, amber’s polarising scent is edging out musk as the bedrock of oriental fragrances. Vicci Bentley reports. Photography by Pedro Aguilar