Beauty Essentials

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YSL Le Fuchsia.
A signature collection for a signature colour, Le Fuchsia is inspired by the perfect pink of fuchsia silk, with lipsticks that saturate in radiant, satin stay-true colour. Tatouage Couture captures the spirit of fuchsia in addition to the limited-edition lipsticks, the complementing YSL nail lacquers, couture eyeliner and mascaras come in a colour crush of fuchsias which are perfect for those unafraid to make a bold style statement. Available at Sephora.

L’Occitane, Reine Blanche collection.
With weddings in mind, L’Occitane has released a beauty prep guide using its Reine Blanche products. To achieve flawless skin, take a three-step approach. First up is cleanse and tone selection using Illuminating Scrub, Illuminating Foaming Cleanser and Illuminating Toner. Take the second step to moisturise and illuminate with the Whitening Sleep Mask, White Infusion Cream and White Infusion Serum. And finally, target and protect with the Illuminating UV Shield SPF 50 and the Illuminating Eye Care & Mask. Available at L’Occitane.

Wojooh & Beauty Bakerie Cosmetics.
Cruelty-free indie brand Beauty Bakerie has joined the Wojooh family, offering a range of exclusive products including matte liquid ‘Lip Whips’, ‘Flour’ setting powder, ‘Neapolitan Eyescream’ eyeshadow palette and ‘So Icy’ illuminators. Expect long-lasting, waterproof and smudge-proof lips, a flawless matte look, super-pigmented, long-lasting eyeshadow shades and immaculate highlights. Available at Wojooh.

Grace Elizabeth for Estée Lauder.
Declared the modern reincarnation of the original supermodel by Vogue, V Magazine and GQ alike, Grace Elizabeth is fast becoming an icon in her own right. The face of Victoria Secret’s PINK has now also signed with Estée Lauder as its newest global spokesmodel. The company’s Stephane de La Faverie says: “With her rise to the top of the fashion world in such a short time as well as her fantastic sense of humour, Grace is destined to bring a fresh attitude to the brand.” She will feature in skincare, make-up and fragrance campaigns across all media.

Skinade.
Summer vacations are upon us and travelling can wreak havoc on your skin. This means applying moisturisers, using hydrating sprays and drinking plenty of water. Multitasking beauty products are a must, which is where Skinade comes in. The natural peach and mangosteen-flavoured anti-ageing drink is available in 15ml travel sachets that can simply be diluted in water to ensure both you and your skin stay hydrated. Available at leading pharmacies.

Guerlain Météorites Summer 2018 Collection.
The latest additions to the Météorites range aim to reveal natural beauty by combining colour correction and radiance in an enticing explosion of shades. The pretty box is home to six pearls: pinks bring freshness to the skin, blues reduce dullness and greens diminish redness. Blended together they work with your own skin colour to give a semi-matte effect. And for Météorites fans, there’s also a new perfume with top notes of bergamot and apple, heart notes of rose and violet, and base notes of white musk and woody scent. Available at leading retailers.

Lancôme Advanced Génifique Eye.
Designed to awaken the eye area and visibly combat 10 signs of ageing, including texture, uneven complexion, elasticity, lack of luminosity, dark circles, and puffiness, this new cream smooths and brightens with a formula like a sleep concentration in a single application. It uses Light-Smooth technology for immediate comfort, and a soft and silky feel. Available at leading retailers.

Guerlain Abeille Royale Bee Glow.
An anti-ageing and skin enhancing fluid in one, this ultra-fresh multipurpose product offers hydration while taking on the role of finisher, enhancing skin for those who do not wish to wear make-up. It also serves as a base and illuminates the face before make-up. And a little touch of Bee Glow after applying Terracotta powder creates a more natural finish. Available at leading retailers.

Gucci Guilty Oud.
A contemporary rendition of an Oriental fragrance created from the signature notes of Gucci Guilty Absolute Pour Homme and Pour Femme, infused with the iconic resin of oud. Master perfumer Alberto Morillas reinterprets the Oriental oud olfactory category with top notes of rich blackberry, spicy pink pepper and elegant Bulgarian rose coupled with goldenwood, patchouli, cypriol, dark ambery notes, leather and natural oud. Available at leading retailers.