The Best Bespoke Beauty Services
@Code8Beauty
Code8
If you’re yet to find your signature lip shade, give Code8’s Bespoke Lipstick Bar a go. Inspired by the founder Sophia Chikovani’s childhood memories of watching her artist aunt mix colours until she was satisfied, this service helps you find your perfect match. Whether you’re looking for an everyday nude or a punchy, special occasion red, the brand’s Colour Maestros create a one-off shade and then mould it into a bullet, taking into account your colouring and formula preferences.
£80 for 45 minutes
Visit CODEEIGHT.COM
Skin + Me
Another clever made-to-measure skincare service worth knowing about is Skin + Me. Created in partnership with leading consultant dermatologists, it specialises in tackling acne, rosacea and the signs of ageing, among other common skin concerns. The subscription combines online consultations with professional expertise to give you a personalised prescription-grade formula, Daily Doser, which is delivered to your door each month. If you’re on the fence, just take a look at the before-and-afters.
£29.99 per month for Daily Doser
Visit SKINANDME.COM
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@OrmondeJayne
Ormonde Jayne
If you’re into niche fragrances, you’ll no doubt already have Ormonde Jayne on your radar. But if you’re not yet familiar, Linda Pilkington’s independent perfume house specialises in unusual, thoughtful scents that most won’t recognise. To treat a loved one (or indeed yourself), book the Scent Strength Style experience. You get to choose a fragrance from its Signature Collection, have it poured to your chosen strength and engraved – the ultimate beauty keepsake.
£250 per person
Visit ORMONDEJAYNE.COM
Klira
Booking in to see a dermatologist isn’t an option for many, which is why Dr Emma Craythorne – one of Harley Street’s most sought-after consultant dermatologists – came up with Klira. On a mission to make quality, prescription-grade skincare more accessible, the concept is a game-changer if you’re after visible results. Set aside about 20 minutes to complete the online questionnaire – it’s intentionally thorough to give Klira’s specialist nurses a clear picture of your skin – and then you’ll receive your ‘SkinSize’ results. You can check in with the dermatology team at any point, and they can tweak your bespoke formula in line with any new concerns or lifestyle changes. The best part? Klira is currently offering 30% OFF for SheerLuxe readers.
From £49 per month for a bespoke skincare formula
Visit KLIRA.SKIN
@ExperimentalPerfumeClub
Experimental Perfume Club
For a fragrance that stands out, book a blending consultation at Experimental Perfume Club on London’s Monmouth Street. Whether you’re after something a little offbeat or simply want a scent that feels more exclusive than the usual hits, EPC’s experts will help you find something special. Choose your favourite ‘ingredients’ from the brand’s Essential Collection, and you’ll be matched with a selection of blends based on your preferences. Then, if you’d like to take home your creation, the team will blend and bottle your choices.
Complimentary blending consultation, £90-145 to purchase
DCYPHER
Finding the right foundation to suit your skin tone is rarely straightforward. From dodgy department store lighting to swatching it in the wrong place, there are so many possible pitfalls. Thanks to its made-to-measure approach, DCYPHER takes away the guesswork. Brainchild of husband-and-wife duo Adam and Claire Triantis (a biochemist and a consumer scientist respectively), the brand was set up to allow each individual to find their perfect shade match. Simply input your skin type, coverage and finish preferences, and then use its AI-powered scanner on your make-up-free face to capture the tone and convert it into your own unique blend.
£42 for a custom foundation
Visit DCYPHER.ME
@FunctionOfBeauty
Function Of Beauty
Standard haircare not cutting it? Try Function Of Beauty. The industry disruptor offers tailor-made formulas to give your hair the individual attention it deserves. Many off-the-shelf products tend to target one singular goal, but FOB recognises your hair is multifaceted – it may be dry, dull, curly and in need of bond repair. Complete its hair quiz – covering thickness, texture, scalp health, styling habits – and you’ll be given your ‘results’ so you can then order and have it mixed up by in-house chemists.
From £27.20 for personalised shampoo
Visit FUNCTIONOFBEAUTY.COM
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