Another month, another slew of beauty products landing on the beauty desk. If you find keeping up with what’s hot (and what’s not) in the world of beauty as impossible as keeping up with TayTay’s love life, then don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. From the worlds of makeup, skincare, haircare and beyond, I’ve rigorously put the best new products through their paces to see what really deserves pride of place on a Beauty Editor’s vanity. Hey, it’s a hard job, but someone has to do it. From body-boosting lotions to the best bronzers in the business, these are the best new beauty products to stock up on this month. You’re welcome.
Pat McGrath Labs
If you took one look at this palette and instantly thought “Umm, no chance I’m wearing half of those shades”, then let me tell you something. Firstly, I said the same thing. I mean, I haven’t worn purple eyeshadow since the early 2000s. Secondly, if anyone is going to get me wearing an emerald green or a sparkly sky blue hue, it’s Pat McGrath. Obviously. Yes, the Mother of Makeup has done it again and created the perfect palette that, quite literally, does it all. A mix of matte and shimmery shades specifically created to meet all your makeup needs (it’s essentially a bronzer, blusher, highlighter and eyeshadow palette in one), it’s your one-stop-shop for creating any look, whether bold or barely there. The only problem? It’s limited edition. So move. Fast.
SLIP
You’ll rarely me finding sleeping let alone travelling without an eye mask. And at the risk of sounding like a princess, I only use silk. Not only because silk feels so good and cooling on the skin, but because it comes with a myriad of beauty benefits, including helping skin retain moisture to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Plus, silk is naturally hypoallergenic, making it great for those with sensitive skin, eczema and rosacea, and it won’t make your hair frizzy and knotty. If that wasn’t enough, SLIP’s dreamy (no pun intended) Portofino-themed mask has been specifically designed to keep lashes and lash extensions looking their best thanks to a clever contour that separates the eye area from the mask. Genius.
Acqua di Parma
Speaking of bellissima beauty products, Acqua Di Parma’s gorgeous new diffusers are as pretty as they are perfectly perfumed. Part of the Italian Moments collection, they celebrate the quintessence of Italian living through designs inspired by the views and landscapes of Italy. Although there are three stunning scents on offer, it’s the Buongiorno that I’m particularly obsessed with. Not only does it smell like a zesty Italian breeze, with notes of citrus, mint, jasmine and cedarwood, but its countryside design brings the green, rolling hills of Tuscany straight to your coffee table.
Augustinus Bader
If I could rub a magic lamp and get one beauty wish granted, it would be to get bigger, thicker hair. I am ALWAYS on the lookout for anything that promises to boost lift and leave me looking like I have the locks of a Victoria’s Secret angel, which – when you have about ten, thin strands of hair on your head – is basically impossible. Conditioners are particularly tricky, as most hydrating formulas tend to weigh hair down and make it flat as a pancake instead of big and bouncy. Augustinus Bader’s, however, manages to moisturise manes, enhance elasticity and even promote hair growth while promoting lift and bounce. How? By using Bader’s signature amino-acid-rich TFC8 Complex alongside oat kernel oil and maca root to transform tresses from the inside out. Can you say hair hero?
Charlotte Tilbury
Find me someone who isn’t obsessed with Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Cream. Nope? Didn’t think so. So, naturally, when I first heard that she was spreading the magic to body care, I may have done a happy dance. Yes, it’s just as good as its facial counterpart. One of the best new beauty products to shop this month, it’s brimming with Charlotte’s ‘Magic 8 Matrix’, aka a powerhouse cocktail of skin-loving ingredients (HA, vitamins c and E, aloe vera, frangipani extract, Shea butter and camelia and rosehip oils). It also had the added benefit of ‘Algaktiv Uplift’, which helps lift and tighten skin. There’s no greasy feeling and it sinks right in whilst imparting a subtle glow from head to toe.
CHANEL
If I could only use one makeup product for the rest of my life, it would be bronzer. I use it everywhere. To contour my face, in my cut crease to define my eyes, dusted across my collarbones to add a touch of tan. You get the gist. That being said, I’m very fussy when it comes to bronzers, so when one comes along that has me hooked from the off, it says a lot. With its smooth gel-to-cream formula, gorgeous velvety finish and lightweight feel, Chanel’s decadent bronzing cream has fast become a firm new favourite.
DR. Barbara Sturm
Confession. I definitely don’t exfoliate enough, especially when it comes to my body. It’s one of those steps that’s so easy to overlook and put off until the next shower. Until now, that is. Introducing Dr. Barbara Sturm‘s new Anti-Aging Body Scrub – a buffer so beautiful you’ll actually look forward to getting your scrub on. A 2-in-1 exfoliator and anti-ageing body oil, it combines Sturm’s molecular science approach with powerful plant extracts to leave skin smooth and radiant. There’s sea salt and brown sugar to gently slough away dry, dead cells and stimulate circulation (read: reduce cellulite). sea fennel to regenerate the skin barrier, ubiquinone, vitamin E and purslane to protect against oxidative stress, and a nourishing blend of oils to provide intense hydration for oh-so-smooth, baby soft skin.
Drunk Elephant
When a face mask promises to reduce redness, treat pigmentation, refine skin, boost glow and even treat acne scars – all without harsh, aggressive ingredients – it gets my attention. When it actually delivers on those promises? I’m hooked. Drunk Elephant’s Bouncy Brightfacial mask is infused with a triple-antioxidant complex, 1% salicylic acid and 10% azelaic acid, to combine skin-soothing and anti-inflammatory properties with gently exfoliating and deep-cleansing ingredients to heal, brighten and even skin. Not only were results visible after just a few uses but my skin wasn’t left dry and tight like you might expect from a clarifying formula. Instead, thanks to glycerin and plant oils, it was hydrated, and – as its name suggests – bouncy and bright.
