The super 8 skin healers

A healthy skin barrier will ward off everything from wrinkles to blemishes. Alice Robertson shares how to boost yours

Blue eyeshadow is back

…but, asks Rosie Green, on an older face, can it flatter or will it just say fancy dress?

How I made £30 million from painting your nails

When Thea Green had the idea to bring New York-style nail bars to the UK she changed the face of our high street and made a fortune in the process

The only five skincare ingredients proven to work

Alice Robertson cuts through the confusing claims of some manufacturers with her guide to the select group of goodies supported by hard science

I didn’t wake up like this!

Broadcaster and author Fearne Cotton, 43, tells Rosie Green about age-appropriate exercise, knock-off scent and not worrying about a wrinkly forehead

You’re putting WHAT on your face?

I’m in shock about what my glowing 50-something friend uses in the pursuit of beauty. You’ll never guess what it is, says Rosie Green

Who pays £395 for a hairbrush?

It’s the price of a mini break! Rosie Green wonders if going bankrupt over one is ever worth it

Can this pen really give thinning brows a fuller look?

Confession: I have a below-neck situation

Rosie Green’s nonexistent bodycare regime was showing up in dull, dry skin. Here’s how she transformed it

Beauty: When skin needs a care plan, too

Serious illness can have an impact on your complexion. Rosie Green gets some expert advice on how to soothe your body - and soul

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Fish Rougaille

We grew up with Muslim Mauritian neighbours, who spoke French. Their cuisine was entirely different to ours and it intrigued me even as a young child. So I wanted to share a recipe for fish rougaille that I once tried at their house. I think you will love it.

Umm Ali

This is very similar to the traditional bread-and-butter pudding but made with croissants. You can use any stale bread, but I love the buttery nature of the croissant. Simply spiced, bursting with raisins, this dessert is perfect for making in advance and enjoying in the middle of the table with family.

Date Swirled Cookies (Kleicha)

Dates are a huge part of Ramadhan. They are a great ingredient to bake and cook with, too. This date and nut paste makes for a sweet and aromatic filling in these swirly biscuits, perfect with a cup of tea for a light treat.

Chickpea Stew (Lablebi)

I love chickpeas, especially after a whole day of fasting. They’re wholesome and filling and this is such a delicious way to enjoy them. The lablebi is sweetly spiced with caraway and thyme and served with a poached egg and crunchy baguette: a perfect one-bowl meal.

Kufta Bin Batinial

If you love aubergines, you will love this recipe. Grilled aubergine slices, filled with delicious mince and baked to perfection.

Spinach Chicken with Crispy Rice (Khoresh Aloo Esfenaj with Tahdig)

Iran is comprised of many ethnic groups and so the cuisine, Persian at heart, is made up of thousands of dishes that are influenced by neighbouring countries such as ones in Asia, as well as Greece, Russia and Turkey. This stew is easily one of the most delicious I’ve ever eaten. The prunes add a layer of sweetness that makes it a truly special dish.

Beef Rendang with Rice

This beef rendang is spiced, tangy and rich in every way. Serve with rice and a frilly egg: this is everything and more.

Banana Spring Rolls

Bananas and coconuts play a huge role in making sweet treats, so I wanted to make a quick recipe that combines the best of both. Bananas wrapped in buttery filo, dipped in coconut and fried. Serve warm with the salted caramel and dollops of ice cream.

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‘I loved pear with gorgonzola. I was only five’

The actor, 73, tells Tom Parker Bowles about scary school dinners, perfect potatoes and his sweet-meets-savoury hangover cure