September’s Best New Beauty Buys

GITTI is known for its vegan, hard-wearing nail polishes and it’s now expanding its range with eye make-up. We love these soft, shimmery shades which add a point of interest to any look. The formula is sheer, too, meaning you can build and layer the colours up at will, or keep them lightweight for more of a ‘hint’ of something. The ‘golden pearl’ tone is our favourite for daytime, while ‘copper sheen’ is the perfect alternative to a traditional dark, smokey eye.

Available at Niche-Beauty.com

Merging the benefits of a concealer and colour corrector, these clever eye brighteners from NARS are the ultimate make-up-skincare hybrid. With a subtle, reflective finish, they take down dullness immediately, while the ultra-creamy formula gets bonus points for its skin-like finish. There are plenty of complexion-boosting ingredients inside – think hyaluronic acid and hydrating botanical extracts – and you’ll also find eyeshadow adheres better when you apply a little to your lids.

Available at SpaceNK.com

Vieve is one of our favourite make-up brands of all time, so we were thrilled to see it launch its first ever mascara. Its chunky, curved wand hits all your lashes to boost even definition and volume, while the jet-black formula provides lasting drama and a wide-eyed effect. Use the tip of the wand to pick up the tinier lashes at the inner and outer corners for a full, fluttery look. It stays damp for a while, so you have time to work with it and build upon it with several layers and, once it sets, it won’t budge or transfer onto lower areas of skin. Even those with the stubbiest, fairest lashes will see a big difference.

Available at SpaceNK.com

Lip oils are everywhere right now but some stand out from the crowd. Enter theses ones by SAIE. Offering the hydration of a balm, with the plumping benefits of a gloss and pigment of a lipstick, these new oils tick all the right boxes. With every application, lips feel more hydrated – thanks to fruit seed oils and shea butter – while the subtle colour gives you a soft flush that looks natural and can be layered up for more intensity. We love the chunky doe foot applicator, too, which means you can swipe and go.

Available at SaieHello.com

There’s a lot of scepticism over facial shaving. While it should mostly be left to the pros, the right type of razor wand – ones with light, safety blades – can be safely used at home as they’re less likely to rip or tear the skin. Cue Tweezerman’s latest razor which is made from high-grade stainless steel. Easy to use, it gently skims the face and it’s easy to control for seamless hair removal. You can use it to tweak your brows too or de-fuzz areas like your upper lip. Use it in swift, upwards motions and you’ll see unwanted peach fuzz disappear at speed.

Available at Tweezerman.co.uk

Fresh is extending its cult Rose line with a new body lotion. It has exactly the same scent and velvety, whipped texture as the face cream does, but with vitamins C and E to brighten and soften dull, lacklustre-looking skin. Just a small amount makes light work of dry, flaky patches with added glycerin sealing in a hefty dose of hydration. We recommend applying to damp skin for the best results – think smoother, more supple limbs that are free of redness and bumps.

Available at SpaceNK.com

Offering skin protection and a dewy glow, this sunscreen oil is unlike anything we’ve tried. Full of nourishment, it floods skin with hydrating ingredients – think ceramides, fatty acids and sunflower seed oils – while SPF 30 shields you from UVA and UVB rays. It’s an oil, but it doesn’t feel sticky or tacky – in fact, it sinks in fast and works nicely with other products. Use it as the last step in your routine or before you apply any make-up, as it doubles up as a primer.

Available at SpaceNK.com

We can see why this has been so popular. Green and musky, it’s an unusual blend of fig, cassis, sandalwood and patchouli. It has an aftershave quality we can’t get enough of but is tempered nicely with light vanilla for a softer twist. A must-try for those who like their perfumes on the warmer, cosy side – you’ll find you get plenty of compliments.

Available at Phlur.com

Following in big footsteps of its iconic ‘For Her’, Narciso Rodriguez’s latest fragrance franchise is its first in 20 years. Living up to the hype, it’s as addictive as its scents before, with heady tuberose, honey, rose and amber which blend with sandalwood for a scent that’s rich and unique. You can expect plenty of positive remarks with this one, proving it’s not commonplace. It’s a modern take on rose and we expect it to be hugely popular.

Available at Boots.com

This combats oiliness, boosts hair’s bounce and volume, and thoroughly cleanses your scalp to rid any product build-up. You only need a tiny amount massaged into shampooed hair – we recommend using it for every other wash. Leave it for five minutes then rinse out before following up with conditioner. Hemp-derived CBD, lemon oil and hyaluronic acid all help ease discomfort on an irritable scalp while preventing any future flareups, too. It does all this without causing any greasiness and without weighing the hair down. You’ll see and feel the results immediately.

Available at SpaceNK.com