Did you know that like cholesterol, there is good alcohol in skincare products and bad alcohol? We usually think of alcohol as something that is bad for your skin, because it can cause irritation and dryness – hence wrinkles! But depending on which type of alcohol and its position on the ingredients list, it can
We’ve heard a lot about SPF before; never leave home without sun protection, no matter what, or else! But how much of what we hear is true? There are so many products promising to protect our skin against the damaging sun rays UVB and UVA and now, the blue light from electronic screens as well.
Notorious is in Paris, checking the latest street style trends. And as much as we love the French girls’ je ne sais quoi, all we want is to achieve the fabulous glowing and flawless skin Spanish girls have. So we did a little digging to discover their beauty routine. If you’re tired of heavy makeup
The best time to start taking care of your legs for summer is in winter. Unfortunately, I am the type that forgets that I have legs in winter. Nevertheless, if you are consistent in your goal and read this article carefully, you will get amazing summer legs and feel confident in your skin. We sought
I bet that seeing celebrities undergo the strangest beauty treatments in an endless quest for perfect and ageless skin doesn’t surprise you anymore, does it? Read what the celebrities facialist Teresa Tarmey has to say about LED light therapy. And discover why the beauty treatment she uses on Kate Moss, Trinny Woodall and Sienna Miller rejuvenates the
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and like many of us, you’re probably trying to find gift ideas that express those three magic words. Of course, flowers and chocolates are lovely presents, but this year, we want you to go the extra mile and really impress your better half. So, forget the cute Teddy
It’s no secret Catherine Duchess of Cambridge looked stunning at the London premiere of Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick, so you may be wondering whether Kate Middleton uses Botox to maintain her flawless and radiant skin beauty. Despite constantly busy with non-ending royal engagements, the 40-year-old mother-of-three maintains a healthy, luminous, and glowing complexion. So,
Cameron Diaz is excited about ageing, and so are we. Although almost thirty years have passed since her first movie, the blockbuster The Mask, the actress has maintained gorgeous, glowing skin. Consequently, with her no-beauty routine and having written The Body Book and The Longevity Book, Cameron Diaz has become a mentor for many women,
The cosmetic legend Bobbi Brown had to wait almost five years to launch her new clean makeup brand, Jones Road Beauty. In short, Brown sold her iconic namesake brand to Estée Lauder in 1995, signing a 25-year non-compete agreement. So, by the time she left Bobbi Brown in 2016, she still wasn’t free to create
The internet is a wonderful tool, but it can be confusing too, with the excess of information sometimes causing more harm than good. Influencers share their beauty tips on TikTok and Instagram, but unfortunately, some create confusion on how to best layer your skincare products. They teach complicated skincare routines with too many steps and
Women over 50 are not feeling invisible anymore, thanks to the changes in the fashion and beauty industries. Or is it the other way round? Regardless of what came first, the result is clear; mature women are shaking the beauty industry, becoming brand ambassadors, influencers and models. An excellent example of the shift happening in
The Scottish tennis coach, Judy Murray, has gone recently through a surprising transformation as if she’d had a facelift. But she’s revealed her secret to looking at least ten years younger; a non-invasive treatment called Morpheus 8. The mother of Wimbledon champions, Jamie and Sir Andy Murray, explained that she’d spent most of her life
Our interest in skincare seems to have grown during the pandemic. In fact, online sales rose last year, and women and more and more avid to try new high-tech skincare tools. Maybe it’s because we have more time by ourselves to dedicate to skincare routines like the Korean 10 Steps with its oils, toners, and
There’s one skincare miracle ingredient that’s been overlooked and hasn’t been praised enough, Urea, the best moisturiser for your skin. Urea is a natural compound produced by our bodies when metabolising protein. Super-efficient, this moisturiser is also among the best for exfoliating skin. What happens to skin as we age Urea works on both external
Vienna has been going through a major transformation. The Goldenes Quartier, in the first district, became ready only five years ago, with its shops, hotels and luxury apartments. The old little shops from the post-war era gave way to young and throbbing commerce. One of the corners of Tuchlauben and Hoher Markt, for example, houses
The exfoliation benefits are undeniable; it is one of the most important steps in your skincare routine, and you can feel the results immediately on your skin. But besides being relaxing, do you know all the benefits of exfoliation on face and body? What’s more, do you know that there are different types of exfoliation?
Among all the strange beauty treatments women may try, the Vampire Facial is probably the most popular right now. The scary-sounding name and that Kim Kardashian selfie with the face covered in blood spots doesn’t seem to deter celebrities and Instagrammers in search of perfect skin. What is the Vampire Facial? First of all, despite
Besides the Coronavirus, that has disrupted most people’s summer plans, the weather’s quite tricky lately, so why not try a self-tanner to give you that wonderful I’ve-just-came-back-from-Capri glow? I know you’ve probably already had some bad experiences with self-tanning and ended up looking as orange as a certain someone in the White House. Self-tanning products
We are huge fans of the black, hot and strong brew, and in our defence, read this article and you’ll see that the endless benefits of coffee are incredible. Actually, the term “fans” might even be a slight understatement as coffee is literally our elixir of life. Everybody here at Notorious HQ starts the day
Considered by many as miracle water, there are many reasons why we all should drink coconut water every day. Having grown up in Brazil, as a teenager, coconut water was my first choice to quench the thirst without putting on weight. As a matter of fact, my friends and I used to love sipping the
Halle Berry shared her secret to having a wonderful skin; a homemade face mask. The ex-Cat Woman, Bond girl and John Wick 3 star posted on Instagram a bathroom selfie showing her smiling face and neck covered in a white cream mask. Then, Berry listed the ingredients and explained how to prepare the homemade face
We selected the best hand creams you need right now since your hands too, are suffering because of Coronavirus. That is to say; I’m sure you are all zealously washing and disinfecting our hands, as you should, of course. But this over-scrubbing leaves the skin in bad shape, that is why, my dear, we’re here.
The monochrome makeup is a look you will love to wear this spring and summer. This makeup consists of eyes, cheeks and lips all in the same pink-ish peach, which will make you look fresh and glowing, like the Irish actress Saoirse Ronan or the fabulous Cate Blanchett. Forget the heavy foundations and the contour