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Novvia Group acquires Florida-based beauty packaging supplier APC Packaging

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Novvia Group, a global distributor of rigid packaging and customized services, has acquired primary packaging solutions supplier APC Packaging.

Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, APC Packaging has built a reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable, and customized packaging solutions to startups, indie beauty brands, and global beauty leaders alike. APC Packaging has partnered with internationally recognized brands including The Estée Lauder Companies, Clinique, MAC Cosmetics, Origins, Goop, Dr. Brandt and Erno Lazslo, supporting brands with stock packaging, customized solutions, engineering expertise, and sustainable innovations including refillable packaging systems, PCR materials, and mono-material designs.

APC Packaging said the move will strengthen their ability to deliver expanded capabilities and broader packaging solutions to beauty brands worldwide.

“We are extremely excited to partner with Novvia in this next chapter of our company,” said Christina Lin, President of https://www.premiumbeautynews.com/en/apc-packaging-marks-20-years-and,27198. “We look forward to leveraging Novvia’s scale, relationships, and expertise to enhance our product offerings, expand services, and deliver greater value to our customers.”

“This partnership creates tremendous opportunities for our customers, our employees, and our future growth. APC Packaging has always focused on building collaborative relationships with beauty brands by delivering innovative and sustainable packaging solutions that support both environmental responsibility and commercial success. Joining Novvia allows us to further expand those capabilities while continuing to provide the personalized support and creativity our customers value,” added Lisa Lin, Founder and CEO of APC Packaging.

Lisa and Christina Lin will continue to lead APC Packaging and oversee day-to-day operationsensuring continuity for customers and partners across the beauty and skincare industries. “This is an exciting milestone for APC Packaging as we celebrate our 20th anniversary in 2026,” commennted Lisa Lin. “Over the past two decades, we have had the privilege of partnering with incredible beauty brands to bring innovative packaging concepts to life. We believe this partnership positions APC Packaging for even greater long-term growth and innovation.”

The acquisition further expands Novvia Group’s presence within the beauty and personal care packaging sector following several strategic acquisitions across the packaging industry. “APC is an excellent company that fits well within our growing consumer segment,” said Bob Boucher, CEO of Novvia.

How to Keep Under-Eye Concealer Crease-Free for Mature Skin

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Even the best concealer can crease or fade if it’s not applied with care—especially on mature skin. Because the under-eye area naturally becomes thinner, drier, and more delicate over time, achieving lasting coverage requires a mix of hydration, smart formula choices, and gentle technique. With the right approach, you can keep your under-eye concealer smooth, luminous, and fresh from morning through night without emphasizing fine lines or dryness.


Prepare and Hydrate the Under-Eye Area

The foundation of crease-free concealer begins with skin prep. Mature under-eye skin tends to be thinner and less elastic, so it’s especially prone to dryness and product settling. Hydrating this area helps plump fine lines and gives concealer something to adhere to.

Start by applying a lightweight eye serum to boost moisture, followed by a rich but quick-absorbing eye cream. Wait around a minute so both layers can fully sink in. To lock in smoothness, use a pea-sized amount of under-eye primer and gently press it around the orbital area; this creates an even surface that helps concealer glide on and stay in place all day.

For a skin-nourishing option, bareMinerals® offers clean, mineral-powered formulas that smooth and prep while caring for delicate skin.

Step

Product Type

Wait Time

1. Hydrate

Lightweight eye serum

30s

2. Moisturize

Nourishing eye cream

60s

3. Prime

Under-eye primer

90s


Choose the Best Concealer Formula for Mature Skin

The best concealer for mature skin that won’t settle combines hydration with lightweight coverage. Creamy, liquid, or serum formulas are typically more flexible than sticks or thick creams, making them less likely to emphasize texture.

Look for skin-loving ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, peptides, and glycerin, which draw moisture into the skin for a smoother finish. Mineral-based, light-diffusing pigments can also reflect light softly away from wrinkles, creating a radiant, rested look.

Avoid overly matte, heavy, or alcohol-based concealers—they often dehydrate the under-eye area and cause makeup to break apart over time. A balance of moisture and coverage creates that seamless, fresh finish mature complexions need.

For a clean, skin-improving choice, bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Concealer™ delivers flexible, hydrating coverage powered by minerals that care for skin while diffusing light naturally.


Apply Concealer with Careful, Targeted Technique

Less is truly more when concealing under the eyes. Apply just a few tiny dots of concealer where darkness is most noticeable—usually the inner corners—and blend outward.

Use tapping or stippling motions to place product without tugging the delicate skin. A damp beauty sponge, dense brush, or even your ring finger works well; the warmth of your skin helps the concealer blend naturally. Avoid extending product all the way up to the lower lash line, which can accentuate fine lines and texture.

Quick application steps:

  1. Dot small amounts only where needed.

  2. Tap to blend outward with ring finger or damp sponge.

  3. Add a second sheer layer only if extra coverage is necessary.


Set Concealer Lightly for Long-Lasting Freshness

Setting makeup is important, but on mature skin, too much powder can undo the hard work of careful blending. If your under-eyes are dry or finely lined, skip setting altogether or use a minimal amount only where creasing tends to happen.

Choose a finely milled, light-diffusing finishing powder and apply it with a tiny fluffy brush. These powders softly scatter light for a blurred effect while minimizing visible texture. The goal: soft hold, not a matte mask.

For a clean, mineral-powered option, bareMinerals MINERAL VEIL® Finishing Powder gives a weightless, soft-focus finish that helps set makeup without drying the skin.


Refresh and Touch Up Concealer During the Day

As the day goes on, environment and expression can wear on your under-eye makeup. To refresh without caking, gently blot any excess oil, then mist your face with a hydrating spray to revive the texture.

Once dry, press a minuscule amount of concealer right where coverage has faded and tap to blend—it should melt into the existing layer rather than build on top. This micro-touch-up keeps your look natural and crease-free for hours longer.

A few spritzes of a mineral-infused setting mist, like bareMinerals DEWY SETTING SPRAYcan instantly revive hydration and balance.


Recommended Tools for Under-Eye Concealer Application

The right tools make a major difference in achieving smooth, second-skin coverage.

  • Damp beauty sponge: Delivers even blending and removes excess product.

  • Dense concealer brush: Perfect for precision application and spot-correcting darkness.

  • Small powder brush: Ideal for softly setting only where needed.

  • Ring finger: The gentle warmth helps the product blend seamlessly without tugging the skin.

For the most seamless results, use clean, soft brushes designed for mineral makeup—such as those from bareMinerals—to ensure even, skin-loving application.


Chris Brown Honorary Ph.D.: Earns Academic Milestone

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You might want to adjust how you address Breezy from here on out because he has officially added some major credentials to his name! This weekend, our favorite dancer and vocalist was awarded an honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Visual and Performing Arts from Harvest Christian University. He proudly stood tall in his full academic regalia, smiling from ear to ear while holding up his official diploma for the cameras. It is always a beautiful moment when an artist who has given us decades of chart-topping hits and unforgettable stage choreography gets recognized on a higher institutional level for their massive contributions to the entertainment industry.

Photo Credit: IG @chrisbrownofficial

The internet is already buzzing over the viral photos of the Chris Brown Honorary Ph.D. presentation, showing him looking genuinely proud of his new milestone. Love him or hate him, you cannot deny the sheer grip he has had on the culture since he stepped onto the scene as a teenager, and seeing him get his flowers like this is such a huge moment. This special degree highlights his incredible lifelong commitment to the arts, and it serves as a wonderful reminder that your talents can open up doors you never even imagined. Congratulations to the new doctor on this academic achievement because his legacy just reached a whole new tier of excellence!

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Hype Hair 35th Anniversary Issue: Celebrating Our Favorite Girls’ Girls Drea Nicole and Lex P

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Can we take a quick second to look at how far we have come? Your favorite beauty blueprint is officially celebrating thirty five years of serving looks, tracking trends, and holding down the culture, and you know we had to do something major to mark the occasion. To bring this milestone to life, we are so incredibly excited to announce our official Hype Hair 35th Anniversary Issue starring the ultimate girls’ girls, Drea Nicole and Lex P of the popular Pour Minds podcast! Originally from Texas but currently based in Atlanta, this brilliant independent duo has built a massive digital brand around raw, unfiltered, and completely hilarious conversations about dating, sex, pop culture, and navigating life in your 30s, making them the perfect faces to help us ring in three and a half decades of sisterhood and style.

Looking back at our history, this milestone is truly a heartfelt love letter to the community that has been rocking with Hype Hair for 35 years. From the signature finger waves of the 90s to the gorgeous natural curls and flawless lace fronts of today, our mission has always been about celebrating Black beauty, culture, and the unmatched versatility of our hair. It has been our absolute honor to be a staple on your coffee tables and salon lobbies, and we owe a huge thank you to Black Radiance Beauty for providing amazing products that helped bring this special moment to life with that signature radiant glow. We are so grateful to have you all on this journey with us, and we cannot wait for you to dig into every single page of this celebration!

The Brilliant Creative Team

  • Photography: @chadlawsonphotos
  • Cinematographer and Editor: Cameraman DG
  • Executive Producers: @liajones and @terrelleverett
  • Starring: @lex_p_ and @dreanicoleee
  • Makeup: @polishedfaces_
  • Hair Stylist: @richlookhair
  • Photo Lighting: @iamjamaalwesley
  • Set Assist: @amoracachee

Is Tretinoin Safe? Risks To Consider!

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Retin-A s one of those ingredients that has somehow become synonymous with good skincare, especially as we age all you hear is retinol this, retin-a that. And I get it! The results are seemingly real and the before and afters are convincing but… when you actually dig into what it is doing to your skin over time, it is a very different story and why I strongly stand against products with conventional retinols, most actually do more harm than help!

What Is Retin-A?

Retin-A is the brand name for Tretinoina prescription-strength synthetic form of Vitamin A. It is one of the most commonly prescribed skincare ingredients out there and dermatologists reach for it constantly for concerns like milia, fine lines, uneven texture, acne, and sun damage. It works by essentially forcing your skin cells to speed up, turning over faster than they naturally would and stimulating collagen production in the process. On paper, that sounds amazing but here is what they don’t want you to really find out!

Why It Seems To Work

Retinol forces your skin to shed and regenerate faster than it naturally would and short termthat looks incredible! Key word: short term. Smoother texture, fewer lines, a brighter complexion. People see results fast and they get hooked. And that is exactly the problem. Your skin is not actually learning to do any of this on its own. It is just becoming completely reliant on the product to function. Sound familiar? That is because it is a dependency cycle, not a solution. Yes it addresses all of these things in the short term: forces accelerated skin cell turnover, stimulates collagen and elastin production, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, fades dark spots and hyperpigmentation, and addresses milia and unclogs pores. But at what cost?! Let’s find out.

What Is Retinol Actually Doing To Your Skin?

Okay so this is the part that really is hidden! The side effects of synthetic retinol go so far beyond the initial peeling and redness phase that most people push through at the beginning. There is a much deeper pattern of long-term damage happening that simply does not get talked about enough.

Chronic use significantly disrupts the skin barrier and the damage can still be detected months after you stop using it entirely. Months! Studies even report up to 80% reduction in melanin after just one year of use. Melanin is your skin’s own natural defense against UV damage. Wild right?! Tretinoin also disrupts the diversity of your skin’s microbial ecosystem, your skin’s good bacteria, leaving it vulnerable to infection, breakouts, and inflammation.

On top of that, EWG rates retinol/Vitamin A a 9 out of 10 for ingredient hazard and flags developmental and reproductive toxicity as a high concern. Retinoids, including OTC retinol, are also widely recommended to be avoided during pregnancy, and many providers recommend avoiding them while breastfeeding out of caution.

Think of your skin as a living ecosystem of good bacteria that keeps everything balanced, protected, and resilient. When that ecosystem gets disrupted, your skin becomes so much more vulnerable to breakouts, sensitivity, and environmental damage, sometimes long after you have stopped using the product. This is not a small thing!

What Happens When You Quit?

Here is the kicker that they also never warn you about. The aftermath! Because retinol never actually teaches your skin to renew itself, the moment you stop using it, everything it was artificially propping up starts to fall away. Skin returns right back to baseline like you never used it at all. The barrier is compromised, the microbiome is disrupted, and many people experience a rebound effect of dullness, sensitivity, and wrinkles rushing back. Some are genuinely left worse off than before they ever started. It becomes a product you feel like you have to use forever just to maintain the look it created. All of that damage, all of those side effects, for results that disappear the moment you stop?!

What I Use Instead- Rosehip Seed

At almost 43, I of course, still want to age as well as I can because at the end of the day, I live in the same beauty obsessed culture as everyone else. The difference, for me is that the products I use, nourish and improve my body, versus the above doing the opposite, harm.

I will always prefer the healing power of nature as often as possible. I always opt for essential oils, botanical extracts, and nature-identical vitamins over synthetic pharmaceutical ingredients that force the skin to behave unnaturally. And the good news? You do not have to choose between results and safety!

Did you know that Rosehip Seed oil naturally contains trans-retinoic acid, which is the same active form of Vitamin A found in Retin-A, but plant-based and completely without the damage? Talk about actual luxury, it’s basically organic retinol! Plus, your skin recognizes it, responds to it beautifully, and is never harmed by it.

A study conducted in Chile applied rosehip oil to 180 patients and found it produced accelerated, smoother healing of surgical scars and burns. That speaks volumes about how powerfully this ingredient rebuilds and restores which is why I have recently added this into my beauty routine.

One of my absolute favorites is the Royal Rose CoQ10 Serum by Living Libations. Paired with CoQ10, a bioactive enzyme our bodies naturally produce but stop making enough of as we age, plus the magic of Rose Otto, Immortelle, Myrrh, and Jojoba, every single drop works to restore elasticity, stimulate collagen, fight free radicals, and protect your skin barrier. All from 11 pure plant-based ingredients with zero fillers and zero fluff. Same Vitamin A as Retin-A with zero synthetic risk, stimulates collagen without stripping the barrier, supports the microbiome instead of destroying it, no prescription, no dependency, no rebound, and completely safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This is what clean beauty looks like and I feel like the world has no clue it even exists!

Why risk your skin’s long-term health for results that disappear the moment you stop? When nature has already given us the same active ingredient in a form our skin actually loves? Try it and let me know what you see!

Not sure how to incorporate this into your routine? You can book a FREE consult anytime with our Holistic Esthetician! She will assess your budget, environment, goals and skin to custom make you a non-toxic routine, just for you. We have 7-8 slots each day, you can grab yours here.

Holistic Beauty Guide

I also put together over 50 pages of my top tips and tricks to age youthfully but naturally! This includes my favorite products, brands, tools, red light face mask and so much more! Grab it today before the price goes up next week! Download the guide here.

8 Best Toners for Oily Skin to Clear and Mattify

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do toners help oily skin?

In general, a toner “removes any residue your cleanser left behind, delivers actives to freshly cleansed skin, and preps your barrier to absorb what comes next,” says Dr. Shokeen. Toners formulated for oily skin can also clean out congested pores (making them look smaller over time), break up excess sebum, and lighten discoloration left behind from breakouts, she adds.

Which ingredients should I look for and avoid in a toner for oily skin?

According to the experts we spoke with, you’ll want to check for these ingredients on a toner’s label:

  • Salicylic acid is an oil-soluble BHA that “helps unclog pores and reduce breakouts,” Dr. McDonald says.
  • Willow bark extract is another exfoliator that works similarly to salicylic acid, according to Lam-Phaure.
  • LHA (lipohydroxy acid) is a good alternative for people who find that BHAs cause irritation, Dr. Shokeen adds.
  • Glycolic acidan AHA, provides “gentle surface exfoliation that smooths texture, brightens dull skin, and helps prevent buildup that can clog pores,” Dr. McDonald says.
  • Mandelic acid is a gentler AHA that removes dead skin cells and supports cell turnover.
  • Niacinamide is “clinically validated for sebum reduction, pore refinement, and inflammation control,” says Dr. Shokeen.
  • Glycerin, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid moisturize skin to keep it from drying out and support your skin barrier, Dr. McDonald says.
  • Panthenol and allantoin soothe skin to reduce irritation, she adds.

As far as what to avoid? High concentrations of alcohol can strip your skin (causing it to overproduce oil in response) and compromise your skin barrier, according to our experts. Also, steer clear of strong fragrances—these can cause irritation—and be on the lookout for heavy oils and emollients (like coconut oil and cocoa butter) that may clog your pores.

Meet the experts

  • Divya Shokeen, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of OSVI Dermatology and Surgical Institute, based in California
  • Hallie McDonald, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Central Texas Dermatology, based in Austin
  • Geeta Yadav, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Facet Dermatology based in Toronto, Canada
  • Mona Gohara, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Connecticut
  • Peterson Pierre, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Thousand Oaks, California
  • Laura Lam-Phaure, a cosmetic chemist based in Los Angeles

How we test and review products

When Allure tests a product, our editors look at it from every angle in an effort to best serve you. We review ingredients, scrutinize brand claims, and, when necessary, examine peer-reviewed scientific and medical studies. In addition to testing each and every product that’s included in each and every review, we rely on experts who shape their fields, including dermatology, cosmetic chemistry, and medicine, to help us vet the ingredients and formulas.

For our list of best toners for oily skin, we considered each product’s performance across five primary categories: product ingredients, efficacy, fragrance, texture, and product wear. Our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers, editors, and contributors, determined that every product excelled in each category—along with special consideration from board-certified dermatologists. To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.

Our staff and testers

A beauty product is a personal purchase. You might be searching for a face cream to address persistent dryness or a new nail product to add to your Sunday self-care routine; you may simply be browsing around for the latest launches to hit the hair market. No matter what you seek or your individual needs and concerns, Allure wants to ensure that you love anything we recommend in our stories. We believe that having a diverse team of writers and editors—in addition to the wide range of outside testers and industry experts we regularly call upon—is essential to reaching that goal.

After all, can we really say a skin-care product is the “best” for people over 50 if the only testers we’ve solicited opinions from folks who have yet to hit 30? Can we honestly deem a high-end diffuser worthy of your hard-earned cash if it’s never been tested on curls? We’re proud that our staff spans a wide range of ages, skin tones, hair textures, genders, and backgrounds, which means that we are able to fairly assess any beauty product that comes into the beauty closet.

5 Colours That Go Well With Light Blue You Might Not Have Considered Before

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Knowing the colours that go well with light blue is a skill you’ll want to have this summer. Among butter yellow, cherry red, mint green and all the other colours that have been vying for the position as the favourite shade of 2026, there is another that’s quietly slipped into the top spot: light blue. What’s more, if the spring-summer 2026 collections are any indication, styling this shade has a lot less to do with playing it safe and a lot more about leaning into daring, unexpected mixes.

We’ve seen light blue appear in elegant dresses by Dior and Victoria Beckham, in relaxed and casual styles by Dolce & Gabbana, in the preppy touch of Kent & Curwen, and in the structured silhouettes of Lanvin. But for all those perfectly styled runway looks, it’s street style star Julia Kammerer who has really been inspiring us to mix light blue with intense shades and other unexpected combos we might have dismissed before seeing them.

The best part about wearing light blue this summer is that it is so versatile. With the right colour combinations, the delicate shade can look cool, modern and even a little chaotic (in a good way). Here’s how to style light blue for summer 2026.

5 colours that go well with blue

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY – MARCH 26: Julia Kammerer is seen wearing an oversized pink and burgundy horizontal striped cotton long sleeve from H&M; a blue and white striped button down shirt tied around her waist from JJXX; light blue wide leg denim jeans with a relaxed fit from JJXX; a large burgundy woven leather hobo bag from NA-KD; a pale pink baseball cap with the red embroidered text “Amore a Milano” from LeGer by Lena Gercke; her jewelry includes chunky gold hoop earrings, necklaces and gold tone stacked rings worn across multiple fingers from H&M, Pandora and My Jewellery; several silver and resin bangles from & Other Stories; orange tinted aviator sunglasses with a thin black frame from Bershka; her blonde hair is styled in loose waves underneath the cap on March 26, 2026 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Moritz Scholz/Getty Images)Moritz Scholz

1. Baby pink

For years, we were convinced that pastel blues and pinks only worked together if you wanted to look like a cupcake or were planning a baby shower. Thankfully, Kammerer decided to ignore that narrative. In the look above, baby blues and pinks are mixed in a sporty, carefree way: baggy T-shirts, baseball caps, loose button-down shirts, jeans, and other pieces that don’t try to look pretty in an obvious way. It works because blue cools the sweetness of pink, while wearing them with more casual pieces helps avoid the outfit looking too childish.

‘Revenge Eyeliner’ Is the New Revenge Dress

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From the creators of the revenge dress and the revenge haircut comes…revenge eyeliner.

If you somehow haven’t heard of the revenge dress — or better yet, worn one yourself — here’s a little history lesson for you: It was the summer of 1994 and Princess Diana appeared at a summer party in a short, tight, off-the-shoulder black dress by designer Christina Stambolian on the same night her husband, Prince Charles, admitted in a television interview that he’d had an affair with Camilla Parker Bowles. The dress became instantly iconic, and the idea that fashion could be used as a secret weapon to rise from a setback stronger, braver and hotter has remained ever since.

Now the revenge dress is seen as a legitimate way to get over a heartbreak. For some, it might be about showing their ex what they’re missing; for others, it’s simply about encouraging their own self-esteem. And it should come as no surprise that the concept of the revenge dress has also moved into the world of beauty, whether that’s in the form of a stunning new haircut or, as we’re seeing now, flawless eyeliner.

In fact, the term revenge eyeliner has been coined by Donni Davy, lead makeup artist of Euphoriato describe the look worn by Alexa Demie’s character, Maddy, in episode 2 of the third season of the HBO series.

What is revenge eyeliner?

Per Davy, revenge eyeliner is an eyeliner with an ultra-thin wing at the top and a very defined line at the bottom. As Taylor Swift once sang, “Draw the cat eye sharp enough to kill a man.” Revenge eyeliner is just that, and it’s not only reserved for unbearable exes. In the case of Euphoriafor example, Maddy Perez’s double eyeliner is intended to show her former best friend Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) how good her life has been compared to Cassie’s sad existence.

Are you going through a breakup, of any kind, or just want to recreate this eyeliner look? Here’s how to do it: The key to achieving the perfect revenge eyeliner is to get a defined and flawless line. Davy uses her line’s Half Magic Beauty Magic Flik eyeliner, Flik Eraser concealer, and popular Wing Magician tool. (Half Magic Beauty sells the whole range in a single set, by the way.) In an Instagram video, the makeup artist shared a full tutorial of Maddy’s look, which also included a matte eyeshadow. “In episode two, Maddy sees Cassie in the pool for the first time in many years, and we knew the impact had to be dramatic,” Davy explains in the video.

Heatwave-Approved Outfits To Wear When Its 30ºC

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At risk of sounding like I’m filling an awkward silence on a first date, lovely weather we’re having isn’t it? As I write this feature on heatwave-approved outfits, it’s 28ºC, my laptop is overheating, and a Hugo Spritz with my name on it is calling from somewhere across East London.

Heatwave-approved fashion picks:

Still, deadlines remain. And despite the collective fantasy of spending the next four days horizontal in a park with a paperback and a spread of M&S picky bits, most of us still need outfits that can survive the torrid heat of the Central line in summer. Whenever I look to my summer wardrobe for inspiration in a heatwave, my only focus is to avoid sweat patches, but that doesn’t necessarily mean I’m going to look chic while doing so.

Naturally, the style set already have the answer on how to tackle this. Across Copenhagen, London and Paris, fashion girls have swiftly abandoned anything restrictive, synthetic or emotionally challenging in favour of breezier floaty dresses, sheer textures and pieces that require minimal effort but still look excellent in direct sunlight. There are capris re-entering the chat, little white dresses replacing dependable black slips, and a healthy dose of lace and florals.

The key theme throughout? Clothes that allow air circulation, movement, and the possibility of an impromptu pub garden appearance. Below, the heatwave approved outfits the cool girls are actually wearing this summer – because if temperatures are hitting 30C, you may as well dress like the main character while surviving it.


Retro floral prints

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Everything we know about Netflix’s Nemesis season 2

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It’s only been a week since Nemesis entered our lives and, already, it’s taken over the world. Everyone’s watching it – or, at least the 7.1 million people who have made it the third most-watched show on Netflix are. And everyone’s talking about it. The main thing you’re probably wondering if you’ve already devoured all eight episodes: when will Nemesis season 2 be released?

A high-octane, high-drama take on the classic cop thriller format, the show’s popularity is understandable. Although it follows familiar tropes – you know, troubled police officer tormented by a mastermind criminal he’s spent years trying to take down – Nemesis makes the format feel fun again.

Part of that is thanks to its creator, Courtney A Kemp, the mind behind the addictive crime thriller Power. But it’s also down to its killer cast, which includes faces you might recognise from Abbott Elementary (Matthew Law), Insecure (Y’lan Noel) and another legendary cop drama The Wire (Michael Potts, Domenick Lombardozzi and Chris Bauer). Translation: it’s TV gold, packaging up the very best elements of crime dramas into one slick package.

But back to the question you really want an answer to. When will a new series of Nemesis grace our screens again? Don’t hold your breath too long. There might be a bit of a wait…

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Is there going to be a season 2 of Nemesis?

Bad news, folks. At the time of writing, there’s been no confirmation that the series will be renewed. But keep in mind, Nemesis has only been out for just over a week, which means all hope is not lost. Studios often take a little longer to recommission news seasons of our favourite shows, so there’s still a pretty solid chance that we’ll get to see the story continue.

Besides, Netflix isn’t one to throwaway hot property like this. Currently the number one show in eleven countries, Nemesis is undoubtedly one of the streaming platform’s most popular shows of 2026 – and you can be fairly certain that they won’t want to cut that success short. The show’s co-creator, Tani Marole, has already confirmed that they “have an arc in mind” for season two. The balls in the studio execs’ court as to whether they’ll be able to bring it to life on screen.