The Best High-Street Beauty Buys To Try Now
For Touchable Softness
Delicia Drench Shower Oil, £10 | Sol De Janeiro
There’s nothing like a fragrant shower oil to start your morning right. Sol de Janeiro’s new Delícia Drench is dreamy – the scent is so creamy and comforting, and it leaves your skin feeling silky-smooth. It comes out as an oil but gives way to soft, milky suds. The antidote to dry, pallid skin, the oil-enriched formula – also featuring prebiotic hibiscus and bacuri butter – restores all-important lipids and deeply nourishes.
Available at SPACENK.COM
For Relieving Tension
Sculpting Metal Facial Massager, £10 | Marks & Spencer
Bloom by M&S is one to have on your radar if you love an affordable tool. At £10, this facial massager is extremely good value. This month lends itself to a self-care moment and the coolness of the metal feels so invigorating on your skin, especially around the jawline where many of us hold tension. For the best depuffing results, apply your favourite oil into your skin and roll this over the top using outwards motions.
Available at MARKSANDSPENCER.COM
For Reviving Your Tools
Spotless Brush Soap, £19.99 | Spectrum Collections x Katie Jane Hughes
Every good make-up artist keeps their brushes looking immaculate, regularly washing them to keep them free from bacteria. If you’ve neglected your own, this solid soap by Spectrum – created in collaboration with leading pro Katie Jane Hughes – is so satisfying to use, it’s practically guaranteed to keep you on the straight and narrow. After use, the bristles feel deeply conditioned, without any effect on the shape or precision.
Available at SPECTRUMCOLLECTIONS.COM
For An Affordable Flutter
Paradise Big Deal Mascara, £12.99 | L'Oréal Paris
L’Oréal does brilliant, budget mascaras and Big Deal, the newest launch in the Paradise line, is a great, affordable all-rounder. The lightweight formula coats lashes, adding length and volume but – crucially – without bulk, so it’s ideal for everyday wear. The design of the cross-conic wand allows for excellent separation, giving you that pretty, fanned-out effect. Apply in a zig-zag motion from root to tip for best results.
Available at BOOTS.COM
For Brightness & Protection
Vitamin C+ Brighten & Defend SPF50+ Serum, £20 | Super Facialist
If you live for a multi-tasking product, keep your eye out for Super Facialist’s latest launch. Promising to streamline your morning routine, this vitamin C-meets-SPF hybrid simultaneously restores glow – perfect for perking up dull January complexions – and protects against UV damage. Lightweight and silky in consistency, it also layers seamlessly under make-up.
Available at BOOTS.COM
For A Brush Upgrade
Brushes, Reimagined, From £8 | Morphe
Morphe has had a makeover, and we’re here for it. The new-and-improved bristle design on its brushes uses silver ion technology, known for its antibacterial properties, to keep your skin looking fresh. Prices start at £8, and to ensure pro quality, the 34-piece collection has been vigorously pull-tested to guarantee less shedding.
Available at MORPHE.COM
For Lasting Hydration
10% Ceramide Boosters & Omega Complex Serum, £9.99 | Simple
Central heating and biting cold – both of which are rife at this time of year – can exacerbate dehydration. If you need something that will lock in moisture, try this Booster Serum by Simple. Loaded with ceramides, it supports barrier function and makes your skin feel supple and bouncy for hours. Simply mix a couple of drops into your go-to moisturiser or use it at the serum stage.
Available at SUPERDRUG.COM
For An On-The-Go Glow
Get Cheeky Face Powder Palette, Coming Soon | ICONIC London
An all-in-one palette is so handy – especially if you’re on the go. ICONIC London’s new launch is the perfect travel companion, covering – quite literally – all bases. It features four finely milled powders, spanning blush, bronzer and highlighter in a variety of shimmer and matte finishes. At £29, it feels like good value if you’re intent on packing light.
Available soon at ICONICLONDONINC.COM
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