September’s Best New Beauty Buys

This product has been popular for a reason. A game-changer for bumpy, textured skin, it’s gentler than most, using apple cider vinegar to dissolve dead skin cells for a fresher, brighter complexion. And dry skin types needn’t worry. Fruit extracts like apple stem cells and oils keep moisture levels topped-up so that skin has a bouncy, dewy quality to it. Oncer or twice a week is enough to see results and you’ll find anything else you apply on top absorbs far quicker, too.

Available at ORIGINS.CO.UK

Looking an anti-ageing powerhouse? Look out for this new serum from Dr. Barbara Sturm. It’s an investment, but a worthwhile one for those serious about results. Bi-phase, it has two formulas, which contain ceramides, peptides and skin-mimicking lipids and fatty acids. These ingredients strengthen and smooth, but also give skin a mega-watt glow as if you’ve just had a facial. It’s proven to work too, with 95% of testers agreeing their skin looked and felt revitalised post-use, while a whopping 90% said fine lines and wrinkles looked better.* It removes the need for endless steps in your routine too as it hydrates, protects, strengthens and boosts cell turnover for better firmness, so that all you need in addition is a cleanser and SPF. 

*Results from consumer evaluation study on 70 participants in only 28 days.

Available at DRSTURM.COM

Fans of Phlur’s ‘Missing Person’ scent will love this new body oil. Full of the fragrance, it leaves you feeling so clean and uplifted while the silky texture soaks up dry, flaky patches on your limbs almost immediately. That’s all thanks to powerhouse skin hydrators like jojoba and rosehip oil. There’s vitamin C in there too, which brightens skin over time. Despite it being an oil, it’s never sticky or greasy – it disappears quickly, leaving skin feeling properly nourished and noticeably smoother.

Available at SPACENK.COM

NARS is known for its iconic lipsticks and it’s expanding further with this new Explicit formula. A soft satin, they coat lips with a moist colour that glides on so smoothly. We love using the sharp edge of the bullet to sculpt and define, especially as it offers the sharpness you’d normally achieve with a liner. The shade ‘Insolent’ is our go-to – a warm, orange-toned red that brightens teeth and lifts dull skin – but for a wearable neutral, try ‘Blame,’ which has soft, rosy undertones that suit all. 

Available at NARSCOSMETICS.CO.UK

This five-minute treatment promises glossy shine for all hair types. Silicone-free, it doesn’t weigh strands down. Instead, it uses emollients that smooth and optical brighteners to reflect light. It also strengthens fibres to prevent breakage. Don’t be afraid to drench hair in this post-conditioner. Leave it on for at least five minutes before rinsing it out – we like that it provides hair with a bit more body and bounce, too.

Available at LIVINGPROOF.CO.UK

This clever cap has been designed to enhance the results of any product you apply to your scalp. You can heat it up for one minute in the microwave – or similar – and it will lock humidity and warmth into your scalp, supercharging ingredients from masks, serums or oils. It also nourishes the scalp as a result, helping follicles become stronger and more resilient, meaning less breakage as hair grows out. Created for all hair types and textures, everyone will see a visible difference  in their hair – particularly better shine.

Available at SELFRIDGES.COM

How cool are these small but mighty candles? Designed to be like vintage paint pots, each one represents a different city with soy wax scents that are unique and warming. There are four to choose from, but we love Chicago best. It combines notes of spruce, pine and cedarwood – reminiscent of forest walks on a fresh day. If you prefer something musky and heady, try Austin – tobacco, leather and musk work well to create immediate ambience.  

Available at FREEPEOPLE.COM