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Yanar Alkayat

Former Fitness Group Testing Manager

Yanar was our former health and wellness tester.

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17 of the best wireless headphones that'll see you through every workout

From running to burpees, these are the best headphones for sports

04 February 2026

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12 of the best massage guns for all budgets

Soothe aching muscles with our 2024 picks (trust us, you won't regret it)

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The best yoga pants to add to your gym kit and WFH wardrobe

Every day is a leggings day

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5 of the best affordable wetsuits for wild swimming

Dive into the open water without turning blue this autumn

14 September 2021

10 cosy Simply Be pieces that are perfect for lounging

Netflix queue, we're coming for ya!

16 November 2020

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4 editors on their experience with the morning after pill

The Cosmopolitan team share their experiences (good, bad and, actually, not so bad…)

Cosmo in Cyprus

Thought Cyprus was only about clubbing in Ayia Napa? Wrong. There are mountains to ski on, heavenly food and romantic road trips too says Yanar Alkayat

19 February 2014

Getting active in Guernsey

Surfing, coasteering, yoga, biking, cliff jumping and island hopping: Yanar Alkayat gets to grips with the great outdoors in Guernsey

15 November 2013

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Summer Alpine Adventure

Yanar Alkayat enjoys the thrill of mountain biking, French wine, luxury chalet life and adventure sports in the Alps

Cosmo checks in: Colton House

Yanar Alkayat enjoys a quiet weekend away in rural Staffordshire with a spot of vintage shopping and a lovely stay at Colton House

Ear, Lip, Cheek, Earrings, Brown, Hairstyle, Skin, Chin, Forehead, Eyelash,

Keira Knightley does sexy eyes and power brows!

Keira Knightley's screen spanking caught the news this morning but her smoky eye scores serious style points – are you ready to get this look?

01 February 2012

<p>Head over to 17 at Boots this spring for a flash of berry inspired lip stains (with a lip-softening balm on the opposite end) and the new Peep Show mascara enriched with lengthening fibres. Both will work up your spring look a treat</p>
<p><strong>Copy the catwalk:</strong> Dewy complexions, glowing highlights, brushed brows and flushed lips reined the SS12 catwalks - time to prettify your look this season<br /><br />Available from 21st March: 17 Berry Lip Stains, £4.59; Peep Show mascara £6.29, boots.com <br /><br /></p>

Shop Spring beauty now!

Springs beauty must-haves are out! It might be freezing outside still but were ready to copy the catwalk trends and wear spring makeup NOW

01 February 2012

Nose, Ear, Mouth, Lip, Earrings, Cheek, Hairstyle, Skin, Chin, Forehead,

We want Dianna Agron's plaits!

If you still haven't mastered how to braid your hair red carpet style, now's the time because Glee star Dianna Agron has released fishtail fever in us! This is THE look to wear right now...

31 January 2012

Nose, Lip, Mouth, Hairstyle, Red, Fashion accessory, Headgear, Fashion, Lipstick, Costume accessory,

Beth Ditto joins Dita Von Teese as MAC girl

Excited Beth Ditto was partying in Paris this week with Dita Von Teese and Grace Jones thinking up names for her new collaboration with MAC Cosmetics – yes you heard us, MAC and Ditto in one explosive makeup collection!

31 January 2012

Clothing, Lip, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Style, Beauty, Blond, Long hair, Brown hair,

16 things you didn't know about Holly Willoughby

TV sensation Holly Willoughby likes nothing more than dressing up in glamorous dresses and did you know this is her sixth fashion collection with Very.co.uk? What other secrets did Cosmo find out about Holly?

23 January 2012

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