The Spell-ometer December 2021

From designer dupes to lie-in stigma, we look at what's hot and what's not in the world of Spell Magazine this month.

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Dec 2021

River Island Jacket — River Island Jacket, £95

Hot: Quilt trip

Get the look of the on-trend Frankie Shop jacket for less with affordable high street dupes!

@mybedofnails

Hot: Bed of nails

At your desk all day? Acupressure mats are ideal for keeping backache at bay.

Feme Wig — Feme Wig Bouncy Blowout

Hot: Red alert

Jessica Rabbit hair is trending! Try it with the Feme Wig Bouncy Blowout in shade T1B/BG.

Lube

Not: Prime time

Using lube as a makeup primer is one more TikTok ‘hack’ we didn’t need.

Tissues and sanitiser

Not: Steer clear

The so-called super-cold is making its way round the UK. Is it time to WFH again, Boris?

Woman lying in bed

Not: Lie low

Is it time we stopped shaming people (and ourselves) for lie-ins? #HitSnooze

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Is moisturiser with SPF as good as sun cream? A scientist weighs in

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