Beauty Rebel

Slowing down, simplifying, and reconnecting with what truly matters. Each year, Earth Day offers a powerful moment to pause - not just to celebrate the natural world, but to question our place within it. In a culture so often driven by more - more products, more promises, more consumption - the most radical act of sustainability might just be… less. At MV, our journey has always been about stripping back. Long before the language of “conscious consumerism” entered the mainstream, we questioned the need for overstuffed bathroom cabinets and 10-step routines. We recognised that sensitive skin wasn’t a flaw to fix,...

A common skin condition typically affecting those aged between 30 and 50, rosacea is marked by redness, flushing, and at times, pimples and pustules on the face. It’s not the same as acne and it isn’t contagious, but it can be irritating and certainly make you feel self-conscious if left untreated. We quizzed celebrity skin therapist and MV Skintherapy founder Sharon McGlinchey (aka our fearless leader!) to learn more about the condition, which effects an estimated 415 million people globally.  What are the most common misconceptions people have about rosacea? In my experience, a common misconception is that there must...

As a world-renowned sensitive skin expert, eczema is something MV founder Sharon McGlinchey encounters daily and has years of success in treating.  This month - being Eczema Awareness month - we sat down with Sharon and Nutritionist Emma Flint to discuss their tips for treating eczema from the inside AND the outside. Plus, read on to discover our oatmeal ‘bomb’ recipe and instructions to soothe your skin in a bath OR shower. Eczema is more than annoying.  It can be a debilitating lifelong condition which can impact your confidence and quality of life - and it’s surprisingly common.  1 in...

If you're feeling uneasy about the current state of the world—frustrated, powerless, or disillusioned with the influence of large corporations—know this: you are far from powerless. In fact, as consumers, we hold an incredible amount of influence.