As the leaves turn amber and the days grow shorter, it’s natural to want to slow down, wrap up in cozy blankets, and take comfort in familiar rituals. But what if the last quarter of the year, starting in October, could be more than just a period of winding down?

Inspired by TikTok’s viral Winter Arc Challenge, this article will guide you through using fall and winter as a period of growth, glow-up, and setting yourself up for success come January. Let’s take the momentum from the summer glow-up trend and ride it through the cold months, not just to stay fabulous, but to grow in every aspect of life: beauty, wellness, and self- improvement.

What Is the Winter Arc?

The Winter Arc is a trend that’s been around in the fitness and wellness spaces for some time, but it’s blowing up this year thanks to influencers like Carly Berges, whose viral TikTok videos encourage followers to use the 90 days between October and December to make lasting changes.

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Instead of waiting for January to start on your goals, the Winter Arc pushes you to act now, transforming how you spend the colder months. Whether it’s setting new habits, improving mental and physical health, or simply ending the year on a strong note, this is about finishing the year with purpose.

Create Your Glow-Up to Growth Winter Arc Challenge

In keeping with this transformative mindset, let’s create a winter challenge designed to blend beauty, self-care, and goal-setting. It’s not just about aesthetics—it’s about cultivating habits that make you feel your best inside and out. Here’s how to approach the Winter Arc for a well- rounded year-end transformation:

Weekly Self-Care Rituals for Glow-Up Goals

Dedicate one day a week for indulgent, pampering self-care. Think luxurious face masks, hair treatments, or at-home spa days.

• Skincare Reset : After the summer’s exposure to the sun, winter is the perfect time to purify your pores and repair your skin barrier. Use this opportunity to try out new skincare products that can maintain your glow through winter.

£ £33.50

Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask

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Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Minimising Cleansing Clay Mask

£ £140

Sisley Black Rose Cream Mask

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Black Rose Cream Mask

• Hair nourishment : With summer’s heat behind us, it’s time to rejuvenate your hair. Hydrating masks, especially in the dry winter air, will work wonders.
Oils like argan or coconut will help repair sun damage and protect against the cold.

£ £28.45

Moroccan Oil Mending Infusion

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Moroccanoil Mending Infusion Styling Hair Serum

£ £47

Kerastase Nutri-Supplement Split Ends Serum

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Kérastase Nutritive Hydrating Split Ends Serum

• Home Spa Days: Indulge yourself with warm baths, fragrant oils, and soothing routines. Taking time to relax will also promote mental wellness, a key part of the Winter Arc.

Mental and Emotional Growth

• Journaling and Meditation : Set time aside each week for mental well-being. Whether it’s journaling about your day, writing or reading affirmations, or doing a guided meditation, nourishing your mind is crucial.

£ £42

Moleskine Precious & Ethical Notebook

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Moleskine Classic Notebook

£ £14.04

Ryve Affirmations Cards

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Affirmation Cards

• Early wake-ups : Avoid reaching for your phone first thing in the morning. Instead, spend the first hour of your day device-free, meditating, reading, or stretching. This small shift can help you start the day with clarity and intention.
• Gratitude Journaling: Begin each day by jotting down three things you’re grateful for. This simple practice can foster a more positive mindset and help you focus on the good throughout the colder months.

Physical Health and Movement

Don’t let the cold weather slow you down. The Winter Arc is a time to move your body and stay active, even indoors.

• Gentle Exercises: Commit to small, manageable daily exercises. Following a 10- minute Pilates or yoga video on YouTube is gentle enough for winter while still keeping your body active and engaged.

• Pilates easy workout
• Hydration and nutrition : It’s often falls by the wayside in winter, so be mindful of your water intake. Carry a stylish water bottle (a Stanley cup or any aesthetic alternative for motivation,) and make it a goal to drink a set amount of water each day.

£ £75

The Stanley Cross Bottle | 0.68L

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• Stanley Cup

As for food, focus on nourishing meals that warm you from the inside—think hearty soups packed with seasonal vegetables and lean proteins to fuel your body through the transformation.

Accountability and Motivation

The Winter Arc is not just about setting goals but staying consistent. Create a plan that works for you. Some might thrive with daily check-ins, while others might prefer weekly evaluations. If you’re feeling ambitious, share your progress with friends or social media to keep yourself accountable. The sense of community can be encouraging, especially when the days feel darker and more isolating.

Why You Should Try the Winter Arc

While many people wait for January to set their goals, the Winter Arc flips this concept on its head. By focusing on small, sustainable habits now, you’ll build momentum that will carry you into the new year. This transformation isn’t about dramatic changes, but about refining your daily routine so that by January, you’ve already laid a strong foundation for growth.

As Carly Berges aptly puts it, these darker months are perfect for reassessing what’s working in your life and illuminating areas that need more attention. This time is not only about the glow-up but also about personal growth that will set you up for success in the coming year.

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Debenhams, a renowned British heritage brand and household name has expertly transitioned to become an online retailer powerhouse offering a curated selection of over 10,000 brands across beauty, fashion, and homeware alike. With a rich history and a persistent commitment to exceptional customer experiences, Debenham.com is the ultimate British online retail destination for an unrivalled selection of iconic brands. And their newest venture? The ultimate spa experience.

Taking over the Aire Ancient Baths and nestled in the heart of Covent Garden, the iconic digital department store, hosted an exclusive oasis experience, opening its historic doors to Voir, industry experts, and 40 lucky winners from their social audience, to offer unparalleled spa detox to celebrate Debenhams’ Generation Beauty campaign.

An iconic lineup of skincare and beauty veterans peppered the spa, including Clarins, Kiehl’s and Decree, L’Oréal Designer Fragrances, OPI, and Korres, as well as personalized diagnostic tools from Revieve, which we were all invited to indulge in.

£ 11,36

OPI Celebration Collection Infinite Shine Long

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£ 11,63

OPI Infinite Shine This Gold Sleighs Me Nail Varnish

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£ 15.95

OPI INFINITE SHINE NAIL POLISH – FUNNY BUNNY

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£ 37

KIEHL’S Crème de Corps Body Butter

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£ 28

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream

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The opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the ultimate relaxation package featured incredible massages and luxurious facial treatments, as well as the chance to unwind in the curated ancient baths with Kiehl’s. And it didn’t end there. No spa day is complete without a makeover, and with OPI’s nail studio providing pop-up manicures with OPI’s vibrant nail colours, as well as expert makeup tutorials and personalised complexion matching from M.A.C. at your fingertips, the experience was the dream oasis.

£ 18,50

MAC Amplified lipstick in Bare Bling

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£ 19.80

Mac – Cream Colour Base in shade ‘Shell’

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£ 28

Mac Amber Times Nine Eyeshadow

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£ 16

MAC Chromographic Eye Pencil

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Renowned for their exceptional skincare expertise, Clarins offered a luxurious range of facials and body treatments to nourish and revitalize with their Tonic Oil, Relax Body Oil and Double Serum while the nature-inspired formulas from Kiehl’s provided us with the most powerful facials to improve overall skin quality. Doctor-lead skincare brand, Decree, provided luxury facials for guests, showcasing their iconic skincare hitlist; Light Cleanse, Deep Cleanse, Protect Elixir, Peptide Emollient Veil and SOS Revitalising Mask. Clouds of L’Oreal Luxe Fragrances floated through the spa as we indulged in fragrance matching sessions with L’Oréal’s luxurious designer, featuring fragrances from YSL, Armani, Prada and Valentino.

£ 85

Black Opium Eau de Parfum (90ml)

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£ 69

Prada Neutri Paradoxe Virtual Flower

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Astonishingly, SALON64 were also on hand to provide us with luxury blow dries with their expert hair stylist alongside offering the SHINE Shampoo and Conditioners for us to use during their experience, again showcasing Debenhams unwavering passion for care and experience. The true genius of the spa day lies in the commitment to our understanding of the products; why and how they work, giving us and fellow guests the tools to understand the beauty industry while receiving the pamper of our lives.

Jealous? We knew you would be, but don’t worry, all products featured at the Debenhams Day Spa will be available online at debenhams.com. For more information, visit Debenhams.com and unlock the beauty of every generation.

Words By Isobel O’Connor

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‘Superfood’ has been a buzzword thrown around a lot over the past decade. To simplify the broad term, superfoods are simply—most commonly plant-based—foods that are full of nutrition and have positive health benefits that can help with specific issues one might be dealing with. Superfoods have been key ingredients in numerous cosmetics to gain all those health benefits in the form of skincare, haircare and supplements. Superfood cosmetics blur the lines between healing from the inside and treating from the outside.

1. Avocado

Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado, £39

With claims that Avocado can improve skin elasticity, it’s no surprise to see this little superfood pop up in the form of eye cream. This hydrating cream is designed for all skin types—including sensitive skin—and is used to de-puff and brighten the under-eye area.

2. Blueberries

Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser, $34

This blueberry-infused gel is a natural antioxidant that is rich in vitamins. The gentle cleanser is a luxurious texture and can double as a makeup remover. Other benefits include fighting free radicals, hydrating your skin with hyaluronic acid and gently exfoliating away dead skin with active ingredients.

3. Turmeric

APTO Skincare Healing Face Mist, £5

Turmeric is one of the most popular spices due to its health benefits and strong anti-inflammatory properties. This facial spray can strengthen & soothe the skin. Amino acids, vitamins, and antioxidants make this mist suitable for all skin types and are simply bursting with benefits.

4. Pomegranate

Pomegranate Superfood Brightening Eye Serum, £19

This juicy fruit is rich in antioxidants and can brighten the skin to give a more radiant glow. Raspberry seed oil is also infused in this rich serum to moisturise the skin with fatty acids. This serum is also vegan and is created using more natural ingredients.

5. Kale

Youth to The People Superfood Face Wash, $36

It’s hard to think of the word ‘superfood’ and not have a direct association with kale. This leafy green ingredient is packed with goodness, just like this gentle cleanser. Skincare by Hyram recently listed this product as one of his ultimate favourite cleansers, and we can see why. The ingredient list is simple, the benefits are undeniable and the product is cruelty free.

Sweet Chef

Finally, our last pick is Sweet Chef—sister brand to Glow Recipe— which is a brand that focuses on feeding your skin the most nutritious ingredients. A signature superfood is incorporated into each of their products (which range from serums to sheet masks & moisturisers). The cosmetics are enriched with ginger, kale, beetroot, and many other superfoods.

Words by Luke Nolan

Graphics by Frances Scott

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Wearing a mask on the regular is now a part of our day to day existence– but that doesn’t mean that mask-acne has to be.

There are a few things you can do before your skincare regime even starts to help prevent mask-acne: making sure you wash out your mask (if it’s reusable) each night is a great step to prevent bacteria transferring to your skin. Couple that with refraining from chucking your mask in a back pocket or loose in your bag – where it can come into contact with more bacteria – and you’re already on the right track.

When it comes to your skincare products, you want to make sure you are clearing away any acne-causing bacteria while treating your skin sensitively to reduce any inflammation. So, these are our top picks to help you do just that:

Cleanser

La Roche Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser for Oily Skin

£12.50 for 200ml

The friction from the mask is likely to cause an influx in your skin’s sensitivity, so start off your routine will a gentle, foaming cleanser. Something like ‘La Roche Posay’s Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser for Oily Skin’ will do the trick. This will remove any build-up of oil and dirt, while still being very gentle on the skin. It is also alcohol-free, so it won’t dry out the skin.

Exfoliator

Alpha H Liquid Gold

£33.50 for 100ml

Next step: exfoliate. There is an array of choices in this department – but a chemical exfoliant rather than a physical one will prevent further irritation while still giving you a deep clean. Our pick is Alpha H’s ‘Liquid Gold’: sweep over clean skin a few nights a week, and the glycolic acid will prevent breakouts while giving you a fresh-faced glow by morning.

SPF

Kiehls Ultra Light Daily UV Defence Aqua Gel

£29.00 for 30ml

Just remember to use an SPF whenever you are exfoliating – our pick is Kiehls’ ‘Ultra Light Daily UV Defence Aqua Gel’. Its non-comedogenic – meaning it won’t clog the skin – and it’s SPF 50, so will keep you protected. (Using an SPF also prevents acne-scarring!)

Moisturiser

Clinique Moisture Surge

£25.00 for 30ml

A lot of people skip moisturiser when trying to combat breakouts in a bid to keep oil at bay, but this often just makes matters worse. If you dry out the skin too much, it can cause oil production to go into over-drive and cause more clogging of pores. Go for a non-oil-based moisturiser, avoiding anything that could sit heavy on the skin. Clinique’s ‘moisture surge’ is a water-based gel-cream, that sinks into the skin instantly, leaving it hydrated and plumped.

Mask

Origins Active Charcoal Mask

£22.00 for 75ml

Adding a mask into your skincare routine once a week will give your skin a chance to completely reset. A charcoal mask is a must-have for an anti-acne regime – charcoal will draw out impurities in the skin, de-clogging your pores, and diminishing your blemishes. Origins’ ‘Active Charcoal Mask’ does just this, with added White China Clay to absorb environmental toxins.

Targeted Treatments

Origins Super Spot Remover

£16.00 for 10ml

To really go the extra mile and target specific breakouts, you can use a topical treatment like origins’ ‘Super Spot Remover’ and apply it directly onto any breakouts. It uses salicylic acid – another great spot-fighting ingredient – to help to eliminate acne and prevent any future breakouts.

Foreo Espalda

£129.00

Our final pick for fighting mask-acne is Foreo’s ‘Espalda’ – an acne treatment pen that uses blue LED light and T-Sonic pulsations to destroy acne-causing bacteria on the skin without causing any irritation or dryness. This one is slightly higher in price range – but it’s a pioneer of future anti-acne treatments, combining high-end skincare with new technologies, and is the cherry on top of our mask-acne fighting regime.

Words by Allegra Campbell Boreham

Graphics by Georgia Walters

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The cold nip of winter is closing in on us and with all those presents to buy, outdoor Christmas markets and festive parties to get to, the last thing you want to be worrying about when getting ready is your skin. The sudden change in temperature can cause skin to become dry and cracked which is completely normal, but to give you one less thing to worry about, we’re recommending the best health and beauty products to help maintain hydrated skin.

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream 50ml – £24.50

This little pot of wonder is favoured by the the most daring of explorers who face the temperatures of the poles and hikes of Everest. It’s perfect for retaining moisture within the skin all day long whilst also soothing and softening at the same time. I’ll take a dozen thank you!

Lush Magical Moringa Primer 55g – £25.95

This all natural ingredient primer is perfect for applying to the skin after moisturising. As well as leaving your skin silky smooth it will also help to keep foundation in place, perfect against the harsh winter weather. With ingredients such as Organic Rose Hip Oil, Organic Shea Butter and Argan Oil just to name a few, it also smells divine!

Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation 30ml – £10.99

A “vitamin-rich fruit therapy” formula that helps to perk up your skin by replenishing any tired, dry looking skin, creating a radiant and fresh look that lasts up to 16 hours! Party all night long we say!

Benefit Hydrating Tinted Lip Balms 3.0g – £15.50

These little balms have an amazing 2-in-1 effect that both hydrates and moisturises whilst tinting like a soft lipstick. No longer do we have to choose soothing our chapped lips over our fave lipstick, we can now have both! Woohoo! This cute little collection features 4 different colours, one of each please!

Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara 9.5ml – £7.99

We’ve all been there, the winter cold has hit us hard and as well as our noses our eyes seem to have a mind of their own. People constantly ask if you’re okay as tears stream down your face taking your mascara with it! Nightmare.

Fear not! Maybelline’s Lash Sensational Mascara helps to define and add volume as well as being WATERPROOF! So you get the best of both, plump lashes that will stay like so until you say so!

Fenty Match Stix – £21

Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty range has taken off like a storm and we’re so excited to have an excuse to wear every colour of the Match Stix this festive season! Depending on your skin tone, 3 of these colours can act as highlighters, blushers and bronzers. With a beautiful soft shimmer, it’s the perfect product to add some insane sparkle to a natural makeup look or to add to an evening look. You better have some space in your make-up bag!

NYX Face & Body Glitter – £5.50

You didn’t think we’d forget the piece de resistance did you? GLITTER. And lots of it! This collection of NYX Face & Body Glitter comes in a mind-boggling range of colours, they’re prefect to add to eye make-up, highlight on the face and even to create a statement glitter lip. Pair them with the NYX Glitter Primer and get creative!

So say goodbye Ice Queen and say hello to Winter Goddess this festive season!

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