Uber-fine shimmer and matte created in a blush palette, a K-beauty overnight mask, and you have to get your hands on this affordable hot hair tool - designed to revive second-day hair. The new eye cream has a brilliant pedigree to correct the delicate skin under the eyes. We’ve got plenty of new launches to put on your radar…says editor Trudi Brewer.
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There is always a buzz when the Estée Lauder brand's Advanced Night Repair introduces an innovation. The latest was made for the delicate area under your eyes; it’s another dose of liquid gold stacked with anti-ageing benefits. So what makes this eye cream-like serum so special?
Its power is in the lifting and firming peptides. First, tripeptide-32 night peptide works to boost skin cell renewal in conjunction with its natural circadian rhythm (which shifts from defence mode during the day and repair mode at night). Another heavy-hitting hexapeptide-8 helps relax facial muscles and reduces the appearance of expression lines and wrinkles. Then, 2HA filler is a blend of two types of hyaluronic acid (high and low volume weight) to firm the skin deeply and on the surface. Unlike many eye creams, the consistency of this one is lightweight, silky and ultra-hydrating, and we love the pump dispenser. It absorbs quickly without leaving any sticky residue, making it perfect under makeup or to soothe and firm the skin overnight. It is pricey, but this trusted brand’s new eye cream, part of the Advanced Night Repair family, will also become a cult beauty buy.
Call this the ultimate hair groomer. A clever and affordable heated round brush that delivers instant volume and shine while killing frizz on dry hair that needs reviving. So how does it work?
It features flexible, tangle-free bristles that glide through the hair, along with bristle-free spacing that allows more heat to create curls and smooth those unwanted fly-aways. Plus, you can set the temperature from 176°F to 410°F. Travel-friendly and with universal voltage, this brush heats up in just 60 seconds and automatically turns off after an hour. Plug it in and groom dry hair by placing the oval brush near the root, brushing away from the head, and gently rotating. Alternatively, you can create a curve by wrapping the hair around the barrel and holding for a few seconds. Finally, a genius hot tool that won’t break the bank! Success.
Summer is the season to add a touch of shimmer to skin, and this multi-use palette is a festival of colour. It’s a limited-edition product with six pink shades, ranging from a cool light pink to a bold raspberry and a dusky matte rose. These shades are available in two textures: matte for adding definition and shimmer for the party. Nars makeup artist suggests using the matte shade along the cheekbones and then blending upward toward the temple to lift and brighten the entire face. When we look at this palette, we think sunshine and good times.
OMG! Another genius makeup artist’s magic touch on this new brand. Created by American @patrickstarrr, this pearly serum is stacked with radiance-making ingredients. An oil-free serum transforms into a brightening primer with crushed pearls, creating instant luminosity and helping to extend your makeup wear while nourishing the skin with antioxidants, vitamins, ceramide, and peptides. If you are looking for a multi-benefit serum that gives skin a healthy-looking glow, without shine - here it is. Worn alone or mixed with your foundation, it’s available at Sephora.
Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Intense, from 30ML $159
If you love a woody, floral fragrance, this is both lush and sweet. That is thanks to the exotic gardenia flower, Italian mandarin and warm sandalwood. You can expect Gucci to be considered with whatever they create, and this bold scent is no exception. It’s elegant and joyful, thanks to that blend of ingredients reminiscent of summer. Dressed in bold fuchsia, the brand's iconic Flora pattern adorns the bottle, making it unmistakably designer. That colour reflects its potent aroma, which is perfection.
There are three sizes: 30ml, $159, 50ml, $219, and 100ml, $319.
Promising a “glass skin” finish, we were intrigued to try this overnight mask. This K-beauty brand is on fire for its brilliant ingredients. Case in point is the PDRN (salmon-derived DNA), a collagen supplement for the skin that promises rejuvenation and improves texture and tone over time. Caffeine works overnight to reduce puffiness and brighten the skin. It’s clever moisture-locking and wrapping film technology that seals in all that goodness from those ingredients, including hyaluronic acid.
We weren’t searching for that ‘glass skin’ look, but we were delighted with the fresh, firm, well-hydrated face staring back at us in the morning #love.
Rare Beauty Lip Oil, $28
One of the things Rare Beauty does best is create one-of-a-kind products. This lip oil is an innovative gel-to-oil formula in a cute mini travel-size. It starts out glossy and then fades to become a leave-on, subtle tint. While it only lasts a few hours on the lips, it’s a joy to reapply. Stacked with plant oils, antioxidants, and lip-hydrating hyaluronic acid. Our favourite shade is Hope (pictured here), it’s the perfect muted pink that’s easy to wear and ideal for everyday. There are five colours in the range.
Summer-inspired, with full pink energy.