April’s Best New Beauty Buys
Glow Oil-In-Water Lip Tint
£36 | Gucci
Gucci’s latest lip launch is already generating buzz – and for good reason. This clever oil-in-water formula promises the high-shine finish of a gloss with the comfort of a balm and the staying power of a traditional tint. Lightweight and hydrating, it leaves your lips looking dewy and glazed. Available in eight flattering shades, we also love the effortless, throw-on-and-go appeal.
Available at GUCCI.COM
Unreal Liquid Highlighter
£38 | Hourglass
For a serious glow-boost, we’re reaching for the latest Hourglass drop. Coming from a brand that practically wrote the rulebook on lit-from-within skin, our expectations were high but this more than lives up to the hype. With a serum-like consistency, it feels almost weightless, bathing your skin in a luminous veil. Note that a little goes a surprisingly long way. It’s also versatile – the precision dropper means it’s perfect for mixing with your go-to base.
Available at SPACENK.COM
Skin Deep Dry Leg Oil
£38 (was £48) | This Works
This Works’ Leg Oil is one of our all-time favourites in the bodycare category, so when we heard it was now available as a roll-on, we needed to get our hands on it. The formula is exactly the same – 19 nourishing botanical oils working hard to soften rough patches and leave your legs supple and silky – only in an easy-to-use, travel-friendly format. Trust us, this makes a world of difference.
Available at THISWORKS.COM
Clear Brow Lock
£25 | Blink Brow Bar London
For lifted, polished brows that actually stay put, this is designed to deliver lasting hold without the crunch of traditional gels. Blink Brow Bar’s near-invisible formula gives you enough play time to shape the hairs before everything locks place, leaving your brows looking naturally fuller and more lifted.
Available at BLINKBROWBAR.COM
Acid Milk
£85 | Omorovicza
Hungarian brand Omorovicza is seriously underrated. Thoughtful, efficacious, ever-luxurious textures are its area of expertise. Think of this as a resurfacing milky toner, designed tosmooth and comfort in one. Powered by four different exfoliating acids (glycolic, lactic, salicylic and azelaic), it sounds intense, but we can’t get over how gentle it feels thanks to the inclusion of ceramides and oat kernel oil. Better yet, test it yourself by booking in for a facial at the brand’s serene Mayfair Institute.
Available at OMOROVICZA.COM
Basil & Hinoki Body Lotion
£80 | Dries Van Noten
If you’re in the mood to treat yourself, a body lotion from Dries Van Noten is worth the splurge. Infused with rosehip oil, almond oil and jasmine extract, it absorbs well and feels more luxurious and hydrating than most. But the jewel in the crown is the scent: our current obsession is with Basil & Hinoki – clean and verdant with a crisp woodiness – but your other options are spicy, sensual Pepper & Rose or silky, toasted Soie & Amber.
Available at DRIESVANNOTEN.COM
Active Blur
£12.80 (was £16) | Manucurist
If you prefer a low-maintenance mani, you need this in your corner. Tapping into the shift away from gels towards effortless at-home alternatives, Active Blur acts as a hybrid: a sheer, soft-focus layer of powdery pink which also contains nail-strengthening ingredients like chestnut extract, niacinamide and AHAs. We’ve been testing this for a few weeks now and not only does it last well – the blurred, milky finish has also earned us plenty of compliments.
Available at CULTBEAUTY.COM
Tea Ceremony Eau de Parfum
£140 | Molton Brown
Matcha obsessives won’t want to miss this one. New from Molton Brown, this fragrance invites you to press pause on the chaos and enjoy a moment of calm. Blending earthy matcha and herbaceous green tea with an amberwood backbone, this is perfect if you tend to favour subtle, grounding notes. We’re also obsessed with the sculptural, striking bottle design.
Available at MOLTONBROWN.COM
Touch
£39 | Prada
Prada is throwing its hat into the blush ring and we’re here for it. The cream-to-powder formula gives you the best of both, blending like a dream but also staying put throughout the day. The velvety-matte, slightly blurred finish sits beautifully on the skin and it can actually be worn all over the face – think bridge of the nose, temples, even on the eyelids – for a fresh, colour-cohesive look. Plus, the stackable packaging pays homage to Prada’s iconic triangle logo.
Available at PRADA.COM
Tidal Deep Hydration & Plumping Serum
£70 | Sunday Riley
Blending five different types of hyaluronic acid, this serum is the key to glassy, plumper-looking skin. New from Sunday Riley, not only does this immediately relieve dehydrated skin, delivering that ultra-satisfying feeling, it also helps your skin feel comfortable for longer, thanks to polyglutamic acid – a super-hydrator that holds up to four times more moisture than hyaluronic acid. Apply daily onto freshly cleansed skin for renewed bounce.
Available at SPACENK.COM
Supershine Smoothing Wax Stick
£45 | Oribe
One for the slick-back addicts, Oribe has just dropped its Supershine Wax Stick. Formulated with nourishing plant oils, this smooths flyaways and creates an expensive-looking finish. What we love most is the handy stick format; it’s less fussy than a pot of gel and better suited to travelling and on-the-go touch-ups. Simply swipe onto dry hair and use either a comb or brush to smooth through.
Available at SPACENK.COM
Everyday SPF 50
£45 | Mimétique
French biomimetic brand Mimétique may be a newcomer, but it’s already impressed us. The eye cream is next-level, but this new sunscreen is also worth trying. Offering broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection, it also targets existing pigmentation, combining peptides with exosome technology to brighten and rejuvenate your skin over time. At £45 it might seem a little steep for a daily sunscreen, but when it comes to SPF, finding one an SPF you actually want to wear is key – and this fragrance-free, featherlight formula layers seamlessly under make-up.
Available at SPACENK.COM
Sun Tone Bronzing Crème
£69 | Westman Atelier
Inspired by how sunlight naturally bronzes real skin, Westman Atelier has delivered another complexion winner with its Sun Tone Bronzing Crème. Leaning into make-up artist and founder Gucci’s philosophy that an authentic tan cannot be built by a singular shade (instead she says it needs to be a “balance of warmth and depth”), this creamy, blendable duo is the secret to creating believable dimension.
Available at WESTMANATELIER.COM
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