If you haven’t started your Valentine's Day shopping, remember that romance begins with you.
For beauty lovers, the glow-giving newness this February has never looked so good. We guarantee there is a gift here to share and plenty to covet. Read on to see learn, by edtior Trudi Brewer.
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This hybrid blush, the brand calls a tinted cheek serum, not only adds beautiful, sheer colour to the skin but also plumps and smooths it. Easy to apply, it melts into the skin instantly and is packed with skin-loving ingredients. Niacinamide to brighten dark spots, Jojoba oil-coated pigments to give skin a hydrated, dewy glow, and watermelon extract to calm redness. There are four shades pictured here, Cherry.
More than a nourishing balm, the light pH-adaptive technology allows this sheer colour to become a personalised tint that works with any skin tone. Those sheer pigments are blended with high-quality plant oils, including Murumuru seed butter, plant-derived lanolin, and cucumber seed oil. Like all VB’s beauty, it’s so addictive. There are five pretty colours, pictured here, Collette.
This ultra-glossy, full-pigmented polish not only looks divine but is also non-toxic, vegan, and cruelty-free. Formulated using 84 per cent bio-sourced ingredients and free from the 9 nasties often found in nail enamel, it’s shiny and healthy. When you want to change the shade, it removes swiftly with acetone-free remover. There are 30 shades pictured here: Red Velvet.
Fill your home with the scent of roses with this limited-edition candle from a very luxe-y French perfume house. The candle is a blend of vegetable and mineral waxes, and the feminine, floral perfume smells like a rose garden in summer. It’s the perfect gift that keeps on giving.
Gucci Beauty Glow Blush, $110
We call this investment beauty, yes, it’s pricy, but like all Gucci designs, it’s a standout. Not only does it leave a silky-infused tint on the skin that lasts for hours, but the colour is also buildable. Using a large, fluffy brush, sweep the blush over your cheeks, or, for a lifted look, extend it up to the temples. There are six shades, pictured here: Bright Ruby.
There is nothing like sleeping on silk. Your skin and hair will thank you for this mulberry pillow slip. Why? For the skin, it minimises friction and reduces sleep lines, which prevents wrinkles over time. Silk also absorbs less moisture and natural oils than cotton, which keeps your skin hydrated longer. For the hair, less frizz and split ends. And how cute is this limited edition V-Day queen-size heart design?
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