5 Essential Body Oils Straight from French Pharmacies

notorious editor in chief standing in front of a French Pharmacie

If you’re in the loop, you’d know that Notorious is currently soaking up the vibes in France. As we saunter through Paris, we’ve turned our attention to the crème de la crème of body oils you can find in local French pharmacies. If you’ve been scrolling through TikTok, you’ve likely caught wind of the allure … Read more

Tips from Celebs and Beauty Specialists – Amazing Summer Legs

Detail of the legs of two women, one black and the other white. In the middle of them, they are holding a flower.

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 … Read more

Notorious Life: 4 Tips To Stick To Your New Year’s Resolutions

close up fo a ginger woman with the eyes closed and with the hands around her knees on a beach

New Year’s resolutions are like hot air balloons – easy to inflate, but tough to keep afloat. We all start the year with big plans and grand aspirations, but before we know it, we’re back to square one. But what if I told you, that sticking to your resolutions is simpler than you think? Continue … Read more

Predicting the Future: What Awaits Us in 2024

predicting the future-a crystal on a tarot cards set

Astrology and other oracles have become very popular in times of crisis and uncertainty, as we are experiencing now. But this kind of wi-fi with the gods does not bring us concrete answers and even less the certainty and peace we are looking for. Predicting the future with tarot, astrology or any superstition just exchanges … Read more

October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Group of women showing the pink ribbon, the symbol for the Breast Cancer awareness Campaign

October has been Breast Cancer Awareness Month since 1985. Also known as Pinktober because of the colour chosen to promote this critical campaign. According to the World Health Organization, pink October “helps to increase attention and support for the awareness, early detection and treatment as well as palliative care of this disease.” Why pink? The … Read more

Barbiecore Wave: Tips and Tricks to be Unapologetically Bold

Karlie Kloss wearing a pink top with bold sleeves and a very red lipstick

The recent Barbie movie didn’t just charm the movie buffs, it’s also stirred up our love for Barbicore all over again. This trend is so much more than a nod to nostalgic pink – it beautifully blends yesteryears with modern chic, reminding us to be bold, authentic, and shine in our own spotlight.Thinking of riding … Read more

#WeLove – Naomi Watts on Life and Sex After Menopause 

Naomi Watts speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Twin Peaks", at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.

At 55, English actress Naomi Watts shows no signs of slowing down. Beyond her remarkable acting projects (Did you catch the mini-series “The Watcher” on Netflix?), Naomi is vocal about menopause and the process of ageing. Her Instagram videos addressing the taboos surrounding menopause have garnered such attention that they inspired her to launch a … Read more

Is the Psychodelic Gwyneth Paltrow’s Netflix show under scrutiny?

Gwyneth Paltrow and The Goop Lab on Netflix under scrutiny.

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Netflix series The Goop Lab, about her alternative lifestyle brand worth more than 250 million dollars, raises quite a few eyebrows and makes some people very angry. Despite the tremendous success of her brand, the former actress turned lifestyle guru is under scrutiny for her health claims and for recommending medically dubious, when … Read more

Valentine’s Day Ideas: Say I Love You With 10 Beauty Products 

collage with the best Valentine's Day gift ideas for him and her.

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 … Read more

Cameron Diaz’s no-beauty routine and the Body Book 

Cameron Diaz shares no-beauty tricks in her The Body Book.

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, … Read more

10 hotels with highest quality toiletries

Bathroom form Hotel Maria Christina in Bilbao, one f the 10 hotels with the highest quality toiletries

Women love to be pampered. Nothing makes us feel more special than entering a hotel bathroom to find all the fabulous beauty products waiting for us. Therefore, we have created a list of the hotels with the highest quality toiletries. Travellers have higher and higher expectations, whether on vacations or business trips. When choosing where … Read more

TikTok trends helping me get back my fitness motivation

Women exercising following TikTok fitness trends.

TikTok has invaded our lives during the lockdown, and several trends have helped women keep or get in shape during the long months of working from home. Either dance routines or abdominal exercise challenges, these TikTok trends have gone viral, appearing on people’s For You pages, and some of them are definitely helping me to … Read more

Do You Want to Know if Beauty Supplements Can Improve Your Skin? 

Do oral beauty supplements really work?

In our never-ending quest for healthy, glowy skin, and among all the skincare trends that come and go, I’m asking myself, can beauty supplements really improve my skin? Like magic pills, oral supplements containing vitamins, biotin, hyaluronic acid and collagen, unite the beauty and wellness worlds and promise to turn back the clock and promote … Read more

Seen on TikTok: Body shame x Healthy body Good question.

Laurel and Hardy, before words like fat shame and healthy body.

We see endless fitness, wellness, self-care, and diet trends appearing on TikTok every day. On the one hand, you have 0-size women sharing diets and exercise routines, making most young girls feel inadequate and fat. And on the other hand, overweight women preaching body positivity and self-love, which, per se, is a good thing. But … Read more

10 Reasons Why You Should Drink Enough Water

Woman smiling while she drinks enough water from fountain.

Despite what some influencers may say, there are countless reasons why you should drink enough water. In fact, drinking plenty of water can literally change your life. In other words, keeping well-hydrated is crucial for your well-being. And although you’ve heard it all before, water is something you probably don’t give much importance to in … Read more

The Facialift, the new massaging tool you need now

Retro-style collage with women and The Facilift facial massaging tool.

After the Gua-Sha and jade rollers, microneedling, and high-tec electronic facial massagers, the new skincare tool you must try is called The Facialift. Trust me, your skin will thank you! The Facialift is an ingenious facial tool created by the massaging queen, Sarah Chapman. In short, she is the facialist of Victoria Beckham, Meghan Markle, … Read more

The unbearable heaviness of self-care: relax or added stress?

Woman in a trash can, overwhelmed by added stress of self-care routine.

Why is it that even after all the detox teas, meditation, scented candles and wonderful salt baths you’re still feeling tired or stressed? Is there something wrong with you? If you’ve tried all the self-care routines your friends recommend and the ones you see on Instagram and Tik-Tok yet your life continues to feel far … Read more

Why We All Should Drink Coconut Water Every Day

Humming bird drinking coconut water from a straw in a tropical place.

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 … Read more

Ancient Egypt Beauty Tips Still in Use Nowadays

black and white vintage photo, showing a model as Cleopatra, the queen of Egypt

Cleopatra was well known for her legendary political skills and beauty, a combination that helped her being one of the most powerful women in history. The seductive queen, who lived through political and amorous wars with kings and soldiers like Julio César and Marco Antonio, had a strict ritual of beauty. Following this adventurous life, … Read more

8 Coconut Oil Beauty Treatments to Try at Home A super-ingredient.

Image of a coconut and moisturizer to hydrate your skin.

If there is a superfood, that can cure almost everything in our body, then there is also a super beauty ingredient. It means a natural element that can work wonders on us from head to toe. One of these graces of nature is coconut oil. And in this video, we present 8 coconut oil benefits … Read more

The benefits of Curcumin, the new superfood The greatest medicinal plant in the entire world.

Now and again, appears a new superhero, said to help us fight all types of diseases. Turmeric or curcumin has been proclaimed the new superfood! Curcumin is the active component of Turmeric, a plant of the ginger family. Grounding its roots, you get the orange powder used in curries and for dying. The name comes … Read more

Morning Routine to start the day like Doris Day Fresh and relaxed.

Waking up, getting into the shower and rushing into work without breakfast and with just a coffee to go is what mornings look like for many people. A stressful morning can influence your whole day though, and having a morning routine can help you start fresh and relaxed. On the other hand, simple morning habits … Read more