Whether you’re a royalist or not, a history-making coronation does ignite thrill in one way or another. Whether you’re looking forward to it bringing multiple cultures together (Arab royalty is rumoured to be attending), the sense of community, the extra bank holiday if you happen to be in the UK, or you’re just happy to have an excuse to crack out some scones, the coronation is undeniably exciting. For us, it gives birth to a whole new wave of limited-edition beauty launches. So, without further ado, get ready to discover our top three new beauty must-haves fit for a king and made to make you feel like royalty.
PENHALIGON’S
Imagine: you’re stepping into the shoes of a royal, sashaying around in Highgrove’s gardens, where the soon-to-be king spent his summers with Camilla. The sun is beating down on your bare arms, and there’s a delightfully uplifting, floral scent in the air – courtesy of the weeping silver lime trees. Mimosas are being served amongst the cedar trees, and you feel fuzzy with happiness and warmth.
This is Highgrove Bouquet, carefully created in collaboration with HRH as a tribute to his “magnificently fragrant summers” spent at Highgrove. Crisp and vibrant but also warm and powdery, its scent is deliciously soothing – wrapping you up in a blanket of sunshine.
Made in support of The Prince’s Foundation, 10% of proceeds will go towards funding the charity’s training and education programmess for thousands of students. Plus, the packaging is made with 100% recycled paper and sugarcane eco-foam, using all organic, mineral oil-free inks. Now that’s something to celebrate.
CHARLOTTE TILBURY
Boasting a simply scrumptious jammy red, Charlotte Tilbury’s lauded Matte Revolution formula has been given the royal treatment. Enter: Coronation Red. Made to “empower everyone to look and feel beautiful”, this hue is also made in partnership with The Prince’s Trust, with 100% of proceeds going towards building a better future for young people via the charity’s Enterprise Programme.
As an ambassador of The Prince’s Trust, Charlotte herself released a statement, “Darlings, I am so proud to be joining the nation in commemorating the Coronation of Their Majesties! In celebration of this momentous occasion, I am so excited to reveal my limited collector’s edition Coronation Red lipstick, with 100% of the sales going to support the life-changing work of The Prince’s Trust in empowering the next generation! Coronation Red is a deep-crimson lip hue in my award-winning hydrating matte formula! It’s a royal kiss of colour to empower everyone, everywhere! I am so pleased to mark this magical, historical moment by celebrating the positive impact of His Majesty the King’s work with young people through The Prince’s Trust. Last year, I had the incredible privilege of joining forces with The Prince’s Trust as its Ambassador for Enterprise. We share the belief that everyone, everywhere should have access to the tools required to empower them to conquer their world!”
THAMEEN LONDON
Though not made specifically for the coronation (which means it’s not limited-edition), this new scent encapsulates the very essence of what it means to be a Londoner in summer. Inspired by the city’s iconic Covent Garden Flower Market, it bottles nuanced layers of musk, vetiver, rosemary and bergamot.
Named “Fanfare” – a ceremonial tune that introduces something of importance – this scent offers the perfect way to usher in a new era and a new king. Created by perfumer Bruno Jovanovic – the nose behind many a famous fragrance – the beguiling scent is described as “exuding the spirit of contemporary British aesthetic”.
