October’s New Beauty Buys
Vital Skincare Concealer
£45 | Westman Atelier
Gucci Westman can do no wrong in our eyes. This new concealer is the latest addition to her covetable range and it’s so worth the money. Just a small amount brightens tired, dull eyes, leaving behind a sheer finish that’s hard to detect on the skin. The chunky doe-foot applicator deposits just the right amount of product to cover all the relevant areas, while the creamy, buildable texture melts nicely into skin and settles into an airbrushed finish that doesn’t move. In fact, the coverage is so good, you may find you don’t need foundation.
Available at SPACENK.COM
Hair Prodigieux Pre-Shampoo Nourishing Mask
£29 | NUXE
A pre-shampoo mask may sound unnecessary, but those who struggle with dry, coarse or brittle hair won’t regret this. A whopping 95% of those who tested it said their hair felt silkier post-use. That’s all thanks to the camellia oil, which boosts hair’s elasticity and smoothness. You only need to leave it on for ten minutes to see results, but for longer-lasting benefits, we recommend leaving it for half an hour or so to let the formula fully absorb . Silicone-free, it never leaves hair feeling lank or greasy post-use.
Available at BOOTS.COM
Blur Lip Liners
£16 | Refy
Designed to fill and define the lips, Refy’s new liners have a satisfying round tip that makes sculpting seamless. Think of these like twist-up eyeshadow – they dry down matte but the creamy texture on application makes them easy to work with. Never feeling tight or drying, they contain nourishing vegan ingredients to keep lips hydrated. There are six shades available, but we love ‘Mauve’ – a soft, suits-all neutral.
Available at REFYBEAUTY.COM
LashLift Mascara
£20 | Sculpted By Aimee
If you’re in the market for a new mascara, try this one from Sculpted by Aimee. It has a tapered brush with carefully shaped bristles that elongate, define and lift lashes. Even a tiny amount can transform limp, stubby lashes. If you do want maximum volume, just a few coats will do it. It stays a little tacky before setting and staying put, so you have time to keep building to get the desired finish. It’s available in brown too for those who prefer a softer effect.
Available at SCULPTEDBYAIMEE.CO.UK
Oasis Veil Reviving Glow Mist
£25 | Whind
This has been designed for the face, but we love using it on the body too. It has an ultra-fine, cooling mist that seals skin with hydration. Ingredients like hyaluronic acid top up moisture levels, while vitamin C and antioxidants keep skin feeling bright and fresh, leaving behind a glow-y, healthy look. A good misting helps protect your skin barrier, but it can also set make-up in place and refresh it at the end of the day.
Available at SPACENK.COM
Hydra Gloss Treatment
£26 | TYPEBEA
If you want better shine and to rejuvenate limp, dull-looking hair, this gloss is brilliant. It’s full of hyaluronic acid, ceramides and shea butter, all of which work to boost shine, suppleness and increase hair resistance and elasticity to reduce breakage. Leave it for three to ten minutes then wash off with shampoo and conditioner. If you use this daily for a week, you’ll find hair feels more resilient, looks shinier and has better bounce. We love that it’s proven to re-bond cuticles.
Available at HARVEYNICHOLS.COM
Seaweed Body Scrub
£44 | Wonder Valley
Thick and gritty, this seaweed scrub is so satisfying to use. Alaria seaweed and mineral clays combine to buff away dead skin cells and dryness. We love to massage it into dry skin, working from the feet up before rinsing it away with warm water. You’ll find it leaves behind a nourishing film of hydration – even once rinsed off – but it’s never sticky or greasy. The heady scent of grapefruit, ginger and pink peppercorn adds to the experience.
Available at FREEPEOPLE.COM
Gaia Eau de Parfum
Nobody’s Child | £24
Fashion brand Nobody’s Child has launched a beauty line full of skincare, diffusers and fragrances, with prices starting from £12. Just like its fashion, the products prioritise sustainability without compromising on luxury. There’s plenty to love, but this ‘Gaia’ scent is our top pick. A musky blend of woods, oak, moss and fresh green vetiver, it’s reminiscent of pines and woodland. There’s a dash of eucalyptus in there too. Don’t miss the hand cream trios and night routine sets which come in recyclable velvet washbags – perfect for gifts.
Available at NOBODYSCHILD.COM
Air Power Volume Hot Air Styler
£80 | BaByliss
We love a BaByliss tool and this new brush is as good as we’d hoped. It’s the definition of an ‘at-home blow-dry’ with air vents that you can open and close depending on whether you’re styling wet or dry hair. The soft, flexible bristles grip hair gently but glide through easily for quick results. Expect extra volume, bounce and a glossiness that looks professional. There’s anti-frizz technology in-built to keep strands smooth and sleek, concealing the appearance of any flyaways.
Available at BOOTS.COM
Virēre Eau de Parfum
£115 | Aesop
Bergamot, fig and green tea combine in Aesop’s latest scent. It’s sunny and uplifting, but with a comforting, steamy, herbal quality we can’t get enough of. Perfect for this time of year, it’s fresh and easy to wear all day.
Available at SPACENK.COM
Shine On Me Hair Oil
£45 | Moncho Moreno
The musky, fruity scent was enough to get us to try this new hair oil. Created to soften both the hair and scalp while nourishing dry, split ends, you need just a few drops each time run through damp or dry hair. The formula absorbs fast and penetrates the fibres of your hair to pump them full of moisture – and it works. With regular use, you’ll find hair is more manageable, suppler and shinier. If you want to really go for it, slather it on and slick hair back, letting the fruit oils absorb for longer-term hydration.
Available at HARRODS.COM
Travel Brush Set
£18.99 | KIKO Milano
When it comes to affordable but effective brands, few rival Kiko. We love this new set of foundation, powder, shading, blending, lip and eyeliner brushes. The quality of each one is brilliant – think densely packed bristles that guarantee the perfect blend every time. It makes for a great gift, but it’s also ideal for those looking to update their tools, especially as it’s just £18.99.
Available at LOOKFANTASTIC.COM
Lightbeam Liquid Highlighter
£36 | Simihaze Beauty
SIMIHAZE’S Liquid Highlighter is the perfect remedy for dull autumn skin. It has low levels of shimmer, but just enough to catch the light, giving the illusion of fullness and brightness. As for the silky texture, it glides on smoothly and can be worn on its own or mixed into your foundation, primer or moisturiser. We love the glossy effect – you only need the tiniest amount, focusing it on the highest areas of your face to enhance and define your features.
Available at SELFRIDGES.COM
1761 Eau De Parfum
£86 | Flora Danica
Flora Danica is a niche fragrance range now available in Liberty and at Estelle Manor. Its vegan scents are made with up to 92% ingredients from a natural origin, while the bottles are all refillable. The line-up is concise, with just four scents on offer. We love 1761 – a juicy citrus balanced with warming patchouli, oak and incense. It’s breezy and easy to wear, but with enough depth to earn you plenty of compliments.
Available at LIBERTYLONDON.COM
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