7 feel-good beauty heroes we all need right now

There is something inexplicable, but wholly real, about the small hits of happiness to be found in an excellent beauty product. Maybe it’s the faux tan that makes you walk a little taller, the makeup palette that makes you excited to try out a new look, or the luxurious oil that’s taking your daily soak in the tub up a level. In truth, it’s often the simplest additions that spark unexpected joy. So, with that in mind, here are a few of our favorite things…

Perhaps it’s the association with languishing on a sandy beach, as the sun and vitamin D give us a much-needed mood boost. Now, after a year of decreased travel, we can cheat a healthy glow thanks to Amanda Harrington’s effortless bronzing mist. Boosted with collagen, hyaluronic acid and light-refracting particles, the three-step system ensures you achieve a natural-looking tan in minutes.

Head back and legs stretched out, we’ve been immersed in the act of bathing for millennia. But while an uninterrupted soak is undoubtedly one of life’s little pleasures, the act also increases our serotonin and dopamine levels – literally making us feel happier. And the Pursoma range looks to elevate your bath experience to the next level. Our pick? Its Après Savasana mineral bath treatment takes you to a place of pure bliss, soothing both your muscles and mind with a blend of Atlantic kelp and organic green algae.

Daily walks have been something of a lifeline for many of us over recent months, but the stress-reducing benefits of nature can also be created indoors. Ideal for city dwellers or those returning to a place of work, Forest Lungs is a fragrance supplement that helps to ease feelings of anxiety and tension caused by re-entering society. A few spritzes followed by some deep breaths is often all it takes to transport yourself back to a place of complete calm.

The power of scent can transform any atmosphere, and L’Objet’s Mamounia No.28 will whisk you away to a spring afternoon in Morocco, with its notes of mint and bouquet of rose de mai, orange flower absolute and sweet honey. Elegantly housed in a brass-topped porcelain vessel, this scented candle is equally pleasing to see on display as it is lit.

The power of a bright lipstick is an instant uplifter, and sales of red lipstick always rise in times of uncertainty. In a nod to the 1920s, this Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick from Hourglass is encased in a golden cigarette-holder-like applicator, which also happens to be refillable. Flattering on all skin tones, one swipe of this cherry-red hue with hints of orange will make you feel like an old-school Hollywood heroine – in the best possible way.

The appeal of a palette is having a perfectly curated selection in one place. Makeup is meant to be joyous and, with its edit of everyday neutrals placed alongside brilliantly fun shimmer, the Nars Euphoria Palette will leave you feeling exactly that: euphoric. Plus, packed with pigment, this selection of butter-soft face and eye powders will inspire a multitude of looks.

Crystal therapy is an ancient practice that has grown in popularity amid these testing times. The art form is simple and Jia Jia’s beautiful, hand-selected crystals bring a sense of peace to any corner of your home. It’s recommended to go with your gut instinct when selecting a crystal, but rose quartz has universal appeal to promote self-love and restore harmony.