Are new skincare treatments worth the investment? The Sunday Times beauty editors Sarah Jossel and Phoebe McDowell share their verdict on the latest innovations on The Beauty Desk's Expert Edit.

They dive into the newest breakthroughs transforming the skincare industry and evaluate which aesthetic treatments deliver real results. From high-tech skin-tightening like Xerf to polynucleotide injections (PDRN), they break down whether each trending skincare treatment is a genuine game-changer or just clever marketing.

Plus, Phoebe shares the dramatic reality of suffering a severe allergic reaction to one skincare treatment...

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Hosts: Sarah Jossel and Phoebe McDowell

Producers: Joshua Arnold and Emilia Gill

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How does R&B singer Mahalia navigate body image, self-confidence and the pressures of the music industry?

Speaking to Sarah Jossel on The Beauty Desk she shares her beauty favourites, how she's gained confidence within herself and her upcoming album The Five Stages of Heartbreak.

In this deeply personal conversation Mahalia reflects on makeup mishaps, hilarious sixth-form clubbing memories in Birmingham, and shares how her body image has evolved. She opens up about her thoughts on ageing, navigating single life in LA and embracing being alone, as well as how she uses her experiences to write music.

Plus, she shares the beauty favourites and holy grail products that make up her daily skincare routine.

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Victoria Beckham on her multi-million dollar makeup brand and feeling 'not good enough'

Jessie Ware on the skincare treatments she's not afraid to try

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Host: Sarah Jossel

Producers: Joshua Arnold

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Can beauty be a lifeline in tough times?

Lorna Luxe opens up about coping with hair loss, navigating grief, and how daily skincare and makeup rituals provided comfort during her hardest year.

In this candid conversation on The Beauty Desk, influencer and 98 Beauty founder Lorna Luxe speaks with Sarah Jossel about the loss of her husband, John. She shares how her skincare routine and makeup became essential sources of comfort, confidence and emotional wellness while processing her grief.

Lorna reflects on her journey to becoming a prominent beauty founder, building an authentic social media following by going on camera without makeup, and her personal experience with hair loss and hair extensions. And she discusses how managing hair loss led to the development of her own dedicated haircare line.

She also reveals what she'd never do on a plane as former cabin crew...

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You might also want to try our other episodes:

Victoria Beckham on her multi-million dollar makeup brand and feeling 'not good enough'

Trinny Woodall on botox, anti-ageing and filler regrets

You can also watch The Beauty Desk on The Sunday Times Style’s YouTube channel here.

Host: Sarah Jossel

Producers: Joshua Arnold and Shabnam Grewal

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