THE BEAUTY HOTLIST: MAY
From new launches to our classic investments, we reveal our favourite beauty buys of the month…
BENEFIT THE POREFESSIONAL INSTANT WIPEOUT MASKS
We’ve always loved Benefit’s Porefessional primer for keeping shine at bay and now their new wipeout masks will really tackle your complexion woes. These fabric textured masks exfoliate and remove impurities, clearing out pores and leaving skin tightened and refined.
£24.50 www.boots.com
NAILS INC COCONUT BRIGHTS GEL EFFECT COLLECTION
Say goodbye to chipped nails with these gel effect formulas from Nails Inc. Giving talons the same results as a gel mani in a salon, your digits will be left with a hue that lasts longer and a gorgeous, glossy finish.
£15 www.nailsinc.com
LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER ANTI BACTERIAL SELF CLEANING BRUSH SET
Washing make-up brushes can be pretty time-consuming so we love these self-cleaning tools from Look Fantastic. Featuring anti-microbial technology, it ensures each brush is kept super hygienic. The set includes a large multi-tasking brush, one round foundation brush, an eye shading brush and defining lip brush. Better still, 12% proceeds go to the cancer charity Look Good Feel Better, which supports women dealing with the visible side effects of cancer treatment.
£34.99 www.lookfantastic.com
ELIZABETH ARDEN 8 HOURS MIRACLE OIL
Elizabeth Arden’s classic eight hour cream now comes in oil form and it’s just as good as the original. Enriched with Tsubaki oil, this multi-tasker will soothe red skin, de-frizz locks and deliver a radiant complexion.
£29 www.elizabetharden.co.uk
GARNIER SKIN ACTIVE MOISTURE BOMB SPF 10
Protect and hydrate your skin with this multi-tasker from Garnier. As well as providing 24-hour hydration, it uses amla and pomegranate as antioxidants to the skin and acts as a UVA/UVB protector.
£5.33 www.boots.com
L’OCCITANE NEROLI & ORCHIDEE HUILE PERFUME BODY OIL
Leaving skin smelling divine and feeling soft, we’re obsessed with this luxe body oil. Neroli and white orchid notes are combined to create an irresistible scent and seriously hydrate your skin.
£22 www.uk.loccitane.com
CRABTREE & EVELYN TAROCCO ORANGE COLLECTION
Taking inspiration from the botanicals of Sicily, this gorgeous collection uses Tarocco orange, eucalyptus, sage and Sicilian oranges. Providing a fresh and alluring scent, the range includes a shower gel, body mist and body lotion. For super soft skin, there’s a hydrating body soufflé, while the stunning body scrub will refine and condition skin.
From £6, www.crabtree-evelyn.co.uk
REN FLASH DEFENSE ANTI POLLUTION MIST
Protect your complexion from harmful free radical and environmental aggressors with this fine spray from Ren. Detoxifying and refreshing skin, it fights the signs of premature ageing and strengthens the skin’s natural defences.
£24 www.renskincare.com
SK-II ESSENCE LIMITED EDITION
Made up of 90% pitera, this fast-working treatment works to seriously improve complexions. Over time, skin is more radiant and softer than ever. Hello, dream skin!
£140 www.harrods.com
STRIVECTIN LABS HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOSTER OIL
Dehydrated and dull skin will be a thing of the past thanks to this nifty booster. Oils and skin-strengthening technology delivers vitamins and fatty acids to your skin, resulting in a complexion that’s super soft and luminous.
REN MOROCCAN ROSE BODY OIL
Rose otto – known for its relaxing and healing properties – is the key ingredient in this nourishing oil. Increasing elasticity, soothing irritated skin and promoting cell regeneration, this wonder oil will improve any skin tone, fact. Even better, its delightful scent lingers on skin all day.
£34 www.spacenk.com