The Best New Beauty Buys Under £25
FOR SOFT LIPS
Honey Glaze Collagen Therapy Lip Mask, £24 | Gisou
The original version of this buttery lip mask, filled with honey and collagen, quickly became a deskside and bedside essential – so naturally, we’re all over the new chocolate edition. It leaves behind a sheer, dark-cherry glaze while nourishing and repairing lips. Consider us sold.
Available at GISOU.COM
FOR INSTANT HYDRATION
Multi-Quench Hydration Mist, £20 | Prequel
As the central heating ramps up, you might notice your skin drying out through the day – especially if you work in an office. We’re never far from a hydrating facial mist and this one proves you don’t have to spend a fortune to find a good one. The hero ingredient is polyglutamic acid, a humectant that draws moisture to the skin to fight dehydration and dullness.
Available at SPACENK.COM
FOR EXTRA SKINCARE
Bio-Active Ceramide Neck Stick, £15 | The INKEY List
It’s easy to overlook your neck when it comes to skincare but it deserves just as much attention as your face. Full of skin-strengthening ceramides and smoothing peptides, this handy stick makes it easy to give the area some extra care in just a few swipes. If you fancy taking things a step further, its shape is designed for a lymphatic-style massage too.
Available at THEINKEYLIST.COM
FOR SPEEDY TOUCH-UPS
Lip + Cheek Blur Stick, £24 | Milk Makeup
Milk recently reformulated its entire stick range, from bronzers to blushers but this multi-use version is the one we’re most excited about. It blends out to give skin a soft-focus effect and, like all Milk products, is designed to make make-up as easy as possible – just swipe, smudge and go.
Available at SPACENK.COM
FOR GLOWY COVERAGE
Tinted Skin Cushion Glow, £25 | TirTir
TirTir’s foundation went viral last year – and with its innovative cushion formula delivering seamless, second-skin coverage, it’s easy to see why. This fresher take has a 73% serum base, giving it more of a skincare feel than a traditional foundation, while still delivering a lightweight tint that evens out and brightens the complexion.
Available at AMAZON.CO.UK
FOR DEFINED LASHES
Minimalist Defining Mascara, £23.40 (was £26) | Jones Road
The perfect everyday mascara, this gives lashes plenty of lift and length without looking too dramatic – think soft and fluffy rather than full-on. The brown shade is particularly good for a more natural effect. Founder Bobbi Brown also made sure it was a rich but truly neutral brown, after finding so many others had an unwanted red tint.
Available at LIBERTYLONDON.COM
FOR LONGWEAR LINER
Sculptwear Long Lasting Lip Liner, £12 | Morphe
Available in ten shades, from pretty pale pink to an almost-black brown, this affordable liner more than holds its own against its luxury counterparts. It glides on smoothly for a defined finish and wears impressively well throughout the day. The matte formula is blended with botanical oils too, helping it stay soft and comfortable once it’s dried down.
Available at MORPHE.COM
FOR HEALTHY SKIN
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel, £19.50 | CeraVe
Gel moisturisers are a great option for oily or easily congested skin but some can fall short when it comes to lasting hydration. Not this one. It combines CeraVe’s signature ceramides, which help support the skin barrier, with a generous dose of hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to hydrate and help balance excess oil. Ultra-light and non-sticky, it feels wonderfully comfortable on skin and sits beautifully under make-up, too.
Available at LOOKFANTASTIC.COM
FOR TIRED EYES
Hydra-Restore Eye Patches, £18 (were £20) | Grown Alchemist
These biodegradable patches bring together some of our favourite ingredients for tackling the under-eye area, so you can target several concerns at once. Caffeine helps reduce the look of puffiness, while ectoin delivers a hit of hydration. Allantoin soothes and panthenol helps tackle dryness. The result? A ten-minute treatment that leaves the under-eyes looking brighter, smoother and more refreshed.
Available at LIBERTYLONDON.COM
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