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YOU

Britain’s most popular woman’s magazine

Beauty

Meet summer’s sexiest SPFs

From glow-getters to blemish-busters, these next-gen sunscreens have got it all, says Rosie Green

How to get hair like this on a budget

The green guide: Weleda Smoothing Day Cream

How sustainable is your bathroom cabinet? Alice Robertson challenges beauty’s eco credentials

10 beauty buys for £10 and under…

Approved by YOU beauty editor Rosie Green, these high-street heroes are low on cost, big on results

How to anti-age your lips (without looking like a reality TV star)

A new wave of tweakments, tools and products can bring back volume to mature lips - subtly. Plump up without the trout, says Alice Robertson

The YOU Beauty Awards 2025

From the thousands of new and classic products jostling for attention, our panel of expert judges, along with you, our readers, have chosen the 44 best buys of the year

The supermodels’ secret weapon

To celebrate his 70th birthday next month, hairstylist Sam McKnight opens up his starry photo album

Ageless Beauty

In our makeover column, Rosie Green helps readers rediscover their hair and make-up mojo

Can this cleansing water truly work as well as lotion?

I’ve spent 30 years going to spas and these are the ones I love

Life

‘I move my Oscar around the house. Sometimes I look at him and go, that really happened!’

Famous for playing C. J. Cregg in The West Wing and bagging a best supporting actress gong for I, Tonya, ALLISON JANNEY has become Hollywood’s go-to actress for portraying ballsy women. In real life she’s a homebody who loves her dogs and hanging out at her local café, as Joel Stein discovers

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‘We’ve been engaged seven years, so why aren’t we married yet?’

The influencer reveals why she hasn’t made wedding plans

Mind the gap: morning routines

Scarlett Dargan imagines this week’s generational debate

Can we win the battle to save Britain’s rivers?

ROBERT MACFARLANE certainly thinks so. The top nature writer talks to Maddy Fletcher about what we’ve got wrong with our waterways – and how we can rescue them for the good of all

James Walters

Book offer: Arabica

Ageless style: ‘I want to add some fun to my holiday wardrobe’

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Food & Drink

James Walters

Smashed cucumber cacik

You can whip up a plate of this Turkish classic (pronounced ‘jahjook’) in less than 10 minutes. My delicious, chunky, cucumber-heavy variation shares its roots with favourites from across the Mediterranean and Middle East, such as Balkan tarator, Greek tzatziki or Iranian mast-o-khiar. The secret to its lusciousness? A good-quality, full-fat, thick, strained yogurt - choose an authentic Greek yogurt with approximately ten per cent fat.

James Walters

Labneh with turkish chilli butter

Whether you choose to make your own labneh from scratch following our separate recipe or opt for high-quality store-bought, elevate it with this Turkish chilli butter.

James Walters

Pita pockets

Soft, pillowy and versatile – these are perfect for tearing, sharing or filling.

James Walters

Aubergine moutabel

Moutabel, aptly translating to ‘mashed’, never ceases to intrigue newcomers who witness the captivating charring process that transforms aubergine into this culinary marvel. Once the aubergine skins wear the badge of blackened honour and the smoky pulp within has softened and collapsed, the rest is a breeze.

James Walters

Labneh

A Middle Eastern-style cream cheese crafted from strained full-fat yogurt with minimal effort. The choice of milk plays a crucial role – sheep’s milk yogurt adds a tangy flavour, while cow’s milk contributes a creamier texture. For the perfect balance, I recommend combining both. Enjoy it plain or with a sprinkle of za’atar, a touch of harissa, or alongside your favourite medley of marinated roasted vegetables.

Hummus with spiced lamb & pine nuts

Lamb stands as one of the ubiquitous hummus toppings across the Arab world. Picture spots like the extraordinary Al Soussi, one of Beirut’s most historic restaurants, where you can find an array of options, from lamb’s liver to slivers of neck fillet or sweetbreads. This recipe remains a steadfast favourite.

Taramasalata

Forget bright pink imitations, seek out lightly smoked cod’s roe and try this fluffy, peachy-coloured rendition. In the restaurant, we garnish this with sweet, pickled cucumbers, fresh dill and tobiko flying fish roe for an indulgent crunch. But a plate of crunchy breakfast radishes, a stack of piping hot pita breads and a crisp, unoaked Chardonnay or a sparkling Txakoli would be a delightful alternative at any summer social.

James Walters

Muhammara

A vibrant Levantine-style romesco hailing from Aleppo, Syria, that combines sweet, smoky peppers, toasted walnuts and tangy pomegranate molasses with a hint of spice. Traditionally savoured as a rich dip, it also excels as a condiment when thinned with a few tablespoons of water. Ideal for spooning over roasted vegetables, chicken thighs, grilled prawns, lamb chops or roasted scallops.

Whipped sweetcorn, toasted corn relish & za’atar

Savour this delight during late summer with fresh sweetcorn or year-round with frozen sweetcorn. And don’t let any of that toasted sweetcorn relish go to waste. It’s delicious spooned over a well-seasoned, buttery baked potato with a dollop of Greek yogurt, a grilled sole or a juicy pork chop.

‘Ripping off prawn heads seems barbaric’

The comedian, 46, tells Tom Parker Bowles about skipping seafood, her lost-love chocolate bars and the perfect veggie snack for a hangover