Britain's 10 best-selling men’s fragrances, ranked & rated by GQ's grooming pros

You’ve smelled them all – in lifts, on dates, on strangers in Pret. Some scents sell because they’re good. Others sell because they’re everywhere. The UK’s bestsellers have survived breakups, rebrands and, quite frankly, better options. But popularity doesn’t always equal taste. So we’ve lined them up, sprayed them down, and put them through their paces to present a tried-and-tested top ten bestsellers – ranked. It’s an important job. Why? Because how we smell says everything about who we think...

Biohacking sleep: what you need to know about the 'glymphatic reset' - Liz Earle Wellbeing

For many of us, sleep doesn’t always deliver the fresh start we expect. We all have those mornings where we wake up groggy and drained, despite getting our eight hours of rest.
So why is this? Well, the answer may lie deep in the brain, where a silent clean-up team gets to work once we drift off: the glymphatic system. Its job is to sweep away debris and restore mental clarity for the day ahead. But here’s the catch – this cleansing cycle only really hits its stride when our sleep is at its best...

Tummy troubles? 6 signs it could be SIBO - and what to do about it - Liz Earle Wellbeing

Some midlife symptoms come as no surprise – a few hot flushes, a little more fatigue, maybe a shift in how our bodies handle certain foods. But others feel more confusing: bloating after our usual breakfast, brain fog by 3pm, or meals that leave us feeling heavy and unsettled.
It’s easy to blame hormones. But what if it’s our gut that’s asking for help?
Enter SIBO: aka Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth. A condition that has long flown under the radar, but could be the culprit of many a troub...

The lymphatic system and why it slows in midlife - Liz Earle Wellbeing

As ideas around longevity shift, so does the question of what it means to feel good. Wellness once meant tracking, pushing and doing more. But for many of us, midlife brings a different kind of curiosity – not about performance, but about feeling at ease in our bodies.
One overlooked system could be quietly shaping how we feel: the lymphatic system.
Often mentioned in beauty circles for brightening skin or reducing puffiness, the lymphatic system plays a far deeper role. But as hormones shift an...

Two GQ editors trial a three-step anti-blemish skincare routine (and you should too)

Do you have a go-to skincare routine?

I have quite an intense skincare regime. I wash my face day and night, exfoliate three times a week and then use a serum, moisturiser and sunscreen in the day, before stripping it all off and using a serum and night cream at night.

How did you get on with the products? Was there a standout hero?

For sure the toner lotion. This totally balanced my skin. I'm definitely sticking with it. I've always been a little wary of toners as I've heard mixed reviews ab

How to Expertly Care for Blemish-prone Skin

A solid, reliable skincare routine is the foundation of good grooming. But when it comes to unwelcome skin issues – such as a blemish-prone complexion – it can be tricky to navigate and know what's best. From spots and imperfections to blackheads and whiteheads, the unpredictability of blemished skin can cause both physical and mental distress. You’d be forgiven for spiralling down the deep rabbit hole of quick-fix “solutions” and still coming out of it feeling none the wiser. The sheer volume o

How to Rediscover your Motivation this Season

Autumn is upon us. We’re more than halfway through the year, which so far, for many of us, has seen a lack of direction. In and out of lockdowns, extended working from home and now readjusting to the normalities of life after social distancing: it’s been a challenge, to say the least. There’s a solid chance that the last thing on your mind has been to check in with the intentions you had at the beginning of the year. Let’s face it, sticking to goals is tricky at the best of times, but during thi
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