THE LONG AWAITED MAKEUP IMPORT: Fara Homidi Lip Compact in Red 1
UK makeup artists and beauty editors have long been clamouring for the UK arrival of this minimalist makeup range by the terribly cool (and charming) NYC facepinter Fara Homidi, which is defined by her passion for minimal, modern, clean makeup and fresh complexions. I say get the lot. And if you can’t, this beautiful lip compact which incorporates a smooth, whipped lip colour and cushiony prep baume is a great place to start.
£83 (farahomidi.com)
THE DRY SHAMPOO WITH BENEFITS: Typebea G5 3-in-1 Dry Shampoo
This unique multitasker from beauty entrepreneur Anna Lahey and Rita Ora, not only flawlessly refreshes hair by soaking up oil and residue without even a whiff of residue, but also incorporates a host of scalp-nurturing actives to support health growth and minimise hair fall, proving that dry shampoos are created far from equal. (Available from 10th June
£26, Typebea.com
)
THE COLLECTORS MUST-HAVE: Dior Baume Toile de Jouey
This seriously limited edition and highly desirable version of Dior’s multi-purpose body balm is June’s must-have purse accessory. A seriously chic solution to those pesky dry bits, get yours pronto before they go.
(£52, dior.com)
THE SMARTER SKINCARE THAT BOOSTS YOUR MOOD: Loya SuperReverse Serum
A hot new arrival from Switzerland, Loya is a skincare brand with a keen focus on longevity. Powered not just by highly refined, hardworking ingredient blends and a cutting edge delivery system to work hard on your skin, it’s also designed to support your mood.
What sets it apart? Neurocosmetics – a cutting-edge category that interacts with your nervous system via the olfactory pathways to promote calm and emotional balance alongside glowing, plumped skin. It’s not cheap but it is seriously smart, and if you want perfectly plump, radiant, glassy summer skin The Superreverse Serum is the one to try.
(£210, loya.life)
THE VIRAL TINTED SUNCREEN: Merit The Uniform Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF50
A wait list of 25,000 preceded the launch of this clever, tinted sunscreen and it doesn’t disappoint. Coming in 15 sheer shades, and more than two years in the making, it offers light but buildable coverage to deliver a subtle your-skin-but-better finish with no white cast. I like it a lot.
(£34 www.meritbeauty.com)
THE SUMMER SHOWER ESSENTIAL: Naturium The Energizer Body Wash
Naturium’s wardrobe of body cleansers with benefits have deservedly earned cult status and this latest offering with fermented sugar cane, mandelic acid and a gentle AHA works to invigorate, thoroughly cleanse and smooth the texture of the skin, leaving it soft, smooth and summer ready.
(£18, spacenk.com)
THE COLOGNE TO BORROW FROM YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER: Parfums de Marly Castley
We are – by now- poised to pay attention when a new Parfums de Marly bottle drops and this silver, smoked glass iteration is no exception. With ginger oils, cinnamon and Timut pepper from Nepal, this aromatic, citrusy, spicy cologne settles to a soft and sexy finish that is highly sophisticated and alarmingly moreish. £210 for 75ml, uk.parfums-de-marly.com)
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