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GF HQ • Everything that went down BTS while we made this issue...

The edit • The winter warmers to keep you cute and cosy AF this season.

Astro guide • See what the stars have in store for you in winter, plus the ideal self-care routine to keep you feeling fresh during the chilly season.

Lunar power • How the changing cycles of the moon can affect your mood.

WHAT’S IN A NAME? WELL, A LOT, TBH • Did you know every full moon has its own unique name based on its own personality? Each were named by Native Americans, hundreds of years ago. Here’s their spiritual meaning…

WELCOME TO THE HYPE HOUSE • INSIDE THE LA MANSION SETTING TIKTOK ON FIRE

CHARLI & CHASE’S ROMANCE TIMELINE • The ups and downs of TikTok’s biggest stars...

WHY WE LOVE THE HYPE HOUSERS • There’s literally a member for every vibe

Which Hype girl are you? • Take our quiz to find your TikTok match!

TALLY UP YOUR SCORE

Oh, Honey! • INSPIRED BY THE SWEET NECTAR, LET THESE BEAUTY BUYS SOOTHE YOUR SOUL FOR WINTER

The haul • Coz sometimes you gotta treat yo shelf.

Pimple positive • How the acne acceptance movement can help you love the skin you’re in.

HEY BRIGHT EYES • Just because the days are getting colder and darker doesn’t mean your eye makeup has to! A pop of bright neon can be just the thing you need to add some much-needed colour to your life. Here, modest- fashion influencer Nawal Sari shows us how to pull off these electrifying eye looks.

Micellar what now!? • Why this French-girl staple is a must-have in every beauty bag

SO, WHAT IS MICELLAR WATER, EXACTLY? • Essentially, it’s a powerful-yet-gentle skin cleanser. Here’s how it works: micelles are microscopic cleansing agents in the water. They cling like a magnet to all the pore-clogging debris on your face. But what does that mean, exactly? Well, it can remove your makeup with a quick swipe of a cotton pad soaked with the good stuff. And it doesn’t leave your skin feeling dry or irritated — it just feels super clean.

Are you a ‘yes’ girl? • How to quit people-pleasing and make friends with ‘no’.

Channel your inner Sabrina • 10 ways to be more like the spell-casting, hell-raising baddest witch in town.

What’s your group chat personality? • Whether you’re a Snapchat squad or a WhatsApp gang, everyone plays a role.

Let’s talk about casual racism • Not all racism is overt – here’s how ‘jokes’ can hurt, too.

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING RACISM?

Fight like a girl • These simple self-defence moves could save your life

Single and lovin’ it • Our guide to rocking your solo status.

Break the comparison cycle • How to stop the self-esteem spiral when you scroll

WHAT IS SAD?

How to beat the winter SADS • Feel like your mood is as stormy as the weather? Seasonal Affective Disorder could be to blame

Changing the ‘gram game • Meet three inspiring ladies using their platforms for good.

So, you’re the broke friend • How to deal when it feels like all your friends are richer than you.

School of TikTok • Meet the talented creators turning our...