THE BEAUTY EDIT
REFY
Brow Kit
I have tried so many eyebrow pencils over the years and this is the best one for when it comes to definition and pigmentation. You can draw on fine hairs so they look really natural and you don’t have to press hard as the colour is so good. This brand is also cruelty free / vegan.
DRUNK ELEPHANT
Sunshine Drops
You don’t need to use much at all. It’s the perfect bronze, no red / yellow / green pigment - its the perfect shade of tan. I put a tiny drop on my palms and pat them together and then press it into my skin across temples, cheekbones - anywhere that would naturally catch the sun. You can dilute them even more with a toner which I also like to do.
esse
sensitive cleanser
“I’m addicted to using this cleanser. It goes on as a milk that you can mix to remove with a little luke warm water. It leaves my skin looking even and feeling nourished. I also use it as a light mask and leave on a good coating for 20 minutes or so. It smells amazing.”
DR HAUSCHKA
Moor Lavender Calming bath essense
If you are into lavender then you need to try this, works in a bath but my favourite way to use it, is as a cold facial compress.
PIXI
Glow Tonic
I love this and use it as a toner, pressing it into my skin after a shower, it gives a slight tingle (it contains 5% glycolic acid) and is an instant brightener.
FACE GYM
jade stone
“This is such a great little tool to have in your kit. Pop in the freezer and it’s the best for de-puffing your face / eyes. I use it with an eye cream or work a face oil over your skin using the Gua Sha method.”
LANVIN
My absolute favourite scent.
NEXXUS
therappe shampoo
“If you only buy one product off this page then I urge it to be this. Especially if you have hair that needs a bit of TLC and some extra oomph. I first discovered it 12 years ago after a bad bleach experience, this product totally sorted it out and everyone else I’ve recommended it to since agrees”
votary
cleansing Oil
“Not only does this smell amazing and leaves skin feeling nourished and hydrated, it removes every scrap of make up at night time and can be used as a facial massage oil to wake up your mug before you hit the shower in the morning”
the ordinary
caffeine solution 5% + ECEG
I’ve tried so many lotions and potions in a bid to lose the puffy bit above my eye lid and I think this is definitely one of the best. Apply over the lid and better still apply it with a jade stone thats been hanging out in the fridge. It is very drying though so avoid getting on the rest of you face”
ELEMIS
frangipani mono body oil
“I’ve never smelt anything like this, it’s a tropical island in a bottle !! I remember going for a massage years ago and the therapist using this, I immediately bought 3 bottles and still have 1 left . . . I probably shouldn’t say that but it’s oil right ? doesn’t go off ? Anyway basically what I’m trying to say is that you don’t to use too much. If you are using in colder climates, pop in a sink of warm water before use to de-solidify it’
ella baché
sunguard spa 40 foundation
“This is such a well kept secret by those in the know, a waterproof foundation that doesn’t move off the skin, perfect for when you’ve been partying in the sunshine but want to look like you’ve had 8 hours. I also use it when I have a tan as a concealer as a skin match it works really well, it comes in 4 shades”
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PERRICONE MD
cold plasma plus+
“I’ve been using this cream for just over a week now and love the effect that it’s had on my skin. You can feel it instantly working (there’s a tingle) and it really evens out skin tone and makes it look like I’ve used a tinted moisturiser, so it’s a great one to use as a base product if you wear minimal make-up during the day”
KIEHLS
recovery concentrate
“I keep this on my bedside table and massage into my skin before I go to sleep. It smells as good as any pillow spray so it’s the perfect pre-sleep aid”
CHANEL
le lift
“I like to use this after I’ve applied ‘The Ordinary’ over the lid. It’s a light weight cream that can be applied over the lid and under the eye that smooths and firms the area. Again get yourself a jade stone, whack it in the freezer over-night and use to apply both eye products’
Ere Perez
moringa all-beauty crème
To find a lightweight moisturiser for day that evens skin tone and feels quenchy but not cloggy is hard to come across, so you can imagine my delight when I stumbled upon this beauty at a local health food store, it’s $40 and they ship to UK and you should 100% get involved.
BITE
Agave+ Night Treatment
“This is quite simply the best lip balm I have ever tried, they also do a lip scrub thats amazing if you suffer from dry lips ”
GOLDFADEN MD
doctor’s Scrub
“Hands down the best face exfoliator I have ever used, it contains crystals that polish away dead surface skin and seaweed / organic red tea to nourish. I use this on a daily basis and my skin has never looked brighter. I keep it in the shower as you need to wash it off with lost of water.”
kiehls
midnight recovery eye
“same as the oil, keep this on your bedside table and apply before you go to sleep, It’s lovely and soothing on your eyes which is nice before you go to sleep”
GARNIER
nutrisse multi-lights
“I'‘ve been using this product for years, as I think it gives the best natural high-lights that don’t damage your hair (I only leave on for 5-7 minutes) be brave with it and only apply to hair that would naturally catch the sun”