The Beauty Upgrades To Know This Season
Update your regimen with our expertly curated collection of skincare and makeup essentials
It’s not just your wardrobe that requires a seasonal swap over for spring/summer ’23. Switching up your beauty products for lighter, brighter alternatives is a must for warmer weather. Discover the brilliant skincare, makeup and fragrance updates to add to your new-season regimen now.
THE ULTRA-LUXE OIL Costa Brazil Anti-Aging Face Oil
Consciously produced and directly sourced from the Amazon, Costa Brazil Kaya Anti-Aging Face Oil is beautiful to use. It sinks in fast to leave skin supple and glowing, not greasy, so it can even be worn under makeup. Apply as part of your night-time regimen and skin will invariably look healthier in the morning.
THE SOS SKIN CREAM Macrene Actives High Performance Face Cream
The High-Performance Cream, with its abundance of plant-derived actives (it contains 50), is rich in texture and particularly good for dry and dehydrated skin. A potent cocktail of anti-oxidants, de-puffers, super-hydrators and blemish fighters work in tandem to deliver beautifully clear, plumped skin. After cleansing, apply to skin evenly until fully absorbed – a small amount goes a long way.
THE MASCARA THAT DELIVERS Pat McGrath Labs Dark Star Mascara in Extreme Black
Sometimes a look requires a heavy-handed lash, and this mascara’s jet-black glossy pigment is perfect for building coverage and adding bulk to fine lashes in one easy sweep. What’s more, it’s smudge- and clump-proof, so you can rest assured that unsightly under-eye flakiness will be avoided.
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THE ANTIDOTE TO DEHYDRATED SKIN La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream
When it comes to creams that truly nourish the complexion, La Mer’s Moisturizing Soft Cream really does stand out – it has cult status for good reason. This softer, lighter version comes with all the hero ingredients of the classic Crème de la Mer – which contains the renowned Miracle Broth – but without the heaviness, meaning it can be used both day and night. It sinks in beautifully to leave skin velvety-soft, giving weary skin an incredible, dewy glow.
THE HIGH-TECH BODY TRICK Dr. Barbara Sturm Super Anti-Aging Body Serum
Dr. Barbara Sturm’s skincare is already a global bestseller, and now she is taking her same gold-standard formulations and applying them to body care. Inspired by her bestselling Super Anti-Aging Face Serum, the rich texture of this body serum makes it a real treat to use – and the ingredients more than measure up. Powerful anti-stretch-mark properties, algae extract to improve skin texture, and potent antioxidants (including the brand’s hero ingredient, purslane) help prevent premature aging. What’s more, results are instant – skin is left radiant and healthier-looking after just one thorough application.
THE LIP COLOR THAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE Chantecaille Wild Meadows Lip Chic in Carpathia
Just like the perfect accessory can lift a look, so too can the right lipstick. There is something incredibly joyful about the pop of apricot that Chantecaille Wild Meadows Lip Chic gives to lips. The finish is creamy because it’s infused with hyaluronic acid, so we also recommend patting it onto cheekbones and eye lids (use the warmth of your fingertips to blend) for the prettiest of skin finishes.
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THE SCENT TO LIFT YOUR MOOD Cartier Perfumes Eau de Toilette Pur Magnolia
As the season changes, so should your fragrance, and spring is the perfect time to experiment with florals. Inspired by the full bloom of nature on a beautiful day, this aromatic rush of sweetly sophisticated, sun-steeped magnolia leaves the most head-turning of trails. We recommend spritzing on pulse points, clavicles and backs of knees.
THE EVERYDAY SKIN SERUM Westman Atelier Skin Activator
There are many reasons why the launch of Westman Atelier caused a stir within the beauty industry – from her Baby Cheeks Blush Stick that leaves the most beautiful pop of color to cheeks and the statement Lip Suede Les Rouges for a truly iconic red lip. But makeup artist Gucci Westman’s latest launch is truly special. A weightless gel serum, Westman Atelier Skin Activator contains 12 potent actives to hydrate, strengthen, correct, soften fine lines, reduce enlarged pores and brighten – it’s truly a one-stop product for better skin.
THE GLOW ENHANCER Natura Bisse Diamond Luminous Perfecting Serum
For when you need something that little bit more potent, Natura Bisse Diamond Luminous Perfecting Serum is a must. What makes this serum stand out is that it delivers a shot of hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, prickly pear cactus extract, carnosine and illuminating peptides to intensely hydrate the skin at all levels. Ideal for those prone to fine lines and parched skin, the serum quickly soaks in, creating a smoother, tighter canvas for makeup.
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