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Tons of New Products Landed on My Desk This Month, But These 10 Were the Best

There’s no doubt that the very best part of being a beauty editor is getting all of the latest beauty products sent to your front door for you to try. From bronzers and eye shadows to super serums and cleansers, virtually no new launch goes untested. But with so many new launches every single day, each with claims as groundbreaking as the next, how is anyone actually supposed to know what’s any good? 

Well, my friends, that’s exactly what I’m here for. I put my face, body and hair through it all so that I can report back to let you know which of this month’s beauty launches are actually worth having on your radar. 

Best new beauty products: Mica Ricketts beauty editor

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Yes, I’ve spent the majority of the month testing, trialling and monitoring every single launch that came my way so that I could put all of the best new products into one convenient space. (What can I say? It’s a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it.) So if you want to find out which products were good enough to make a lasting impression on this tough-to-please editor this month, then look no further.

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Ahead, keep scrolling for the 10 best new beauty products of the month.

This month’s best new beauty products:

Byredo Young Rose
Byredo
Young Rose
£178
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Despite lots of people I know writing off rose as a bit of a granny scent, personally I’m a sucker for a good rose perfume and this new launch from Byredo is as good as they come. Yes, it’s rosy (no kidding) but it’s also musky, slightly peppery and has an almost-fruity sweetness that is truly mouthwatering. As the name suggests, this is a fresh, youthful take on rose perfume and I simply adore it.

Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Line Erasing Eye Cream
Elizabeth Arden
Retinol Ceramide Line Erasing Eye Cream
£50
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I’ve never been particularly fussed about eye creams, but there’s no denying that now I’m 32 my under-eye area isn’t looking as bright as it used to. In fact, I’m seeing the first flutterings of fine lines, increasingly ever-present dark circles and regular puffiness. This new eye cream from Elizabeth Arden targets all that and more with a blend of encapsulated retinol, peptides, niacinamide and ceramides. It’s really hydrating (without feeling heavy) and on the nights that I use it I find that the skin around my eyes looks noticeably brighter and more even in texture.

Kérastase Specifique Bain Divalent Shampoo
Kérastase
Specifique Bain Divalent Shampoo
£24
£20
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I was so excited when I heard that Kérastase were launching a new range of products specifically targeted towards hair that’s oily at the roots and dry at the ends—my hair in a nutshell—and they really haven’t disappointed. The weekly Cleansing Hair Clay treatment is worth a shout out too, but it’s the purifying shampoo that I love the most. It deeply cleanses the scalp and removes excess sebum while hydrating and softening frazzled lengths. I’ve found that my hair feels so much healthier and lasts longer between washes now.

Elemis Pro-Collagen Renewal Serum
Elemis
Pro-Collagen Renewal Serum
£70
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While I’ve been slowly getting into using retinol products (see the aforementioned eye cream) and have found a few retinol serums that I now enjoy, my skin has not been playing ball this month. So, I stripped everything back—including a lot of the harsher ingredients that I use all over my face—and swapped in this new serum from Elemis instead. It uses a cutting-ege blend of natural ingredients to even skin tone, minimise the appearance of pores and improve elasticity without any risk of irritation. Impressive. 

L'Oréal Paris True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Serum
L’Oréal Paris
True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Serum
£14
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There have been lots of skincare-infused foundations launching over the last year, but this latest launch from L’Oréal Paris is about as hybrid as they come. Infused with 1% pure hyaluronic acid, this is definitely the most serum-like skin tint that I’ve tried. In fact, if you’re after any coverage at all then I’d steer clear. However, if you want to make your skin look naturally dewy, luminous and plump then this is brilliant. While I did have a few big breakouts to contend with this month, and this didn’t touch the sides in terms of concealing them, it really did help the rest of my skin to look bright, healthy and even in tone. Perfect for no-makeup-makeup days.

Oribe Run-Through Detangling Shampoo
Oribe
Run-Through Detangling Shampoo
£44
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It is very unusual for me to fall in love with a shampoo, particularly two in one month, but here we are. If you have knot-prone hair that tangles together pretty much as soon as you’ve finished brushing it then this innovative new shampoo from Oribe is truly a game-changer. It has a really slippy, silky texture that glides through hair and allows your to brush through any knots while you’re still in the shower. Once you’re out, there are hardly any tangles to deal with and I found styling so much easier having washed with this. 

Neom Complete Bliss Hand & Body Wash and Lotion
Neom
Complete Bliss Hand & Body Wash and Lotion
£40
£30
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Not only does this duo from Neom look incredibly chic, but the products themselves are truly glorious. Comprising of a hand & body wash and hand & body lotion, each formula is infused with hardworking, natural ingredients that soften and nourish the skin. Plus, this new Moroccan Blush Rose scent is divine—floral, fruity and uplifting. Honestly, so many people have commented on this when they’ve used it in my bathroom that it must be good.

 

Murad Daily Clarifying Peel
Murad
Daily Clarifying Peel
£33
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I don’t normally comment on new skincare until I’ve given it a good few weeks to work, but the results from using this have been so immediate that I’ve already been raving about it to anyone that will listen. This nightly peel is formulated with glycolic acid, salicylic acid and a retinoid and promises to smooth texture and improve the look of pores. I used this a few nights ago after reaching the end of my tether with some stubborn hormonal breakouts on my chin and I couldn’t believe how much smoother my skin looked come morning. Sure, the spots were still there but whereas they had previously been red, raised and angry, they were reduced in size and flatter to the touch. I’ve used it for a couple more nights since and the results are only getting better.

Milk Makeup Sunshine Under Eye Tint + Brighten
Milk Makeup
Sunshine Under Eye Tint + Brighten
£26
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Although I definitely have dark circles these days (mainly thanks to my toddler) I still prefer to use eye-brightening, lightweight concealers under my eyes for a glowy effect. This new launch from Milk lands very comfortably in that category, yet still manages to offer a pretty decent amount of dark circle camouflage. It’s hydrating, illuminating and evens skin tone beautifully. The only thing I would say is if you’re super-oily then setting it with a little bit of powder will help increase its longevity. 

This Works Sleep Plus Massage Relief
This Works
Sleep Plus Massage Relief
£38
£31
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This rollerball has been a mainstay on my bedside table since it landed on my doorstep a few weeks back. Containing a muscle-relaxing blend of black pepper, magnesium and 5% CBD, it helps to soothe tense, overworked muscles and diffuse feelings of stress in the body. For me, my upper back and neck have taken a battering since working from home so rolling this over those areas before bed really helps to break down tension and ease any knotty, uncomfortable feelings. Sure, it doesn’t replace a professional massage, but it definitely helps. 

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Makeup

Glossier Solar Paint
Glossier
Solar Paint
£17
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As someone who basically never wears bronzer, I can’t believe that so far this year I have fallen for the brilliant Victoria Beckham Beauty bronzer and now this new bronzing cream from Glossier. Both at totally different ends of the spectrum, Glossier’s take on bronzer has been long-awaited and is unsurprisingly a luminous, dewy wash of sun-kissed glow. Available in 4 versatile shades (I use Flare, the lightest) I was actually surprised at how pigmented this product was at first. However, it blends out beautifully to deliver a natural-looking, sheeny glow to skin and be quite literally dabbed on and patted in with fingertips and still looks amazing. No skill required.

Nudestix Nudies Glow
Nudestix
Nudies Glow
£30
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I always recommend Nudestix to people who want low-maintenance makeup that looks good but can be applied with fingers and their new glowy face products are just as brilliant as their classic colour products. Basically like stick highlighter, this all over face colour can be scribbled on wherever you want to add glow then patted in to instantly brighten your skin. I use it on cheekbones and eyelids for a natural-looking sheen, even on days when I haven’t got any other makeup on. 

Victoria Beckham Beauty Matte Bronzing Brick
Victoria Beckham Beauty
Matte Bronzing Brick
£52
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I’m genuinely not fussed about bronzer but when VB launches a makeup product you just know it’s going to be good. Available in five duo shades, it’s a completely matte bronzer powder that doesn’t look enormously exciting in the pan yet somehow manages to energise the most tired-looking of complexions. I’ve been wearing it daily and I can’t imagine being without it again. Plus, I must just mention that effortlessly chic packaging that the whole brand is renowned for—it’s the fanciest-l

Lottie London Lottie Palette in Honey Bee
Lottie London
Lottie Palette in Honey Bee
£5
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I have seen so many people on Instagram stepping out in colourful eyeshadow looks recently and yellow in particular seems to be trending right now. I’m not often interested in eyeshadow palettes as there are usually only a few shades that I’ll actually wear but every hue in this petite palette is a winner and it’s a brilliantly affordable way to experiment with the colour of the season. 

Chanel Rouge Coco Flash in Sunbeam
Chanel
Rouge Coco Flash in Sunbeam
£33
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While Chanel’s buttery lipsticks are nothing new, the new sunset-inspired shades from their summer collection are—and they’re beautiful. Sunbeam is a muted coral that applies effortlessly and leaves a slick of shiny colour on the lips. It’s so hydrating that I’ve basically given up wearing lip balm entirely since I discovered this.

Best new beauty products: Vieve Skin Dew
Vieve
Skin Dew
£19
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Liquid highlighters are one of my most-used makeup products and this one from Vieve is fast replacing all of my other favourites. It’s like a golden gloss that adds just the right amount of sheen to skin for a beautifully dewy finish. In fact, I’d say it’s basically healthy-looking skin in a tube. I like it best applied with fingertips to the tops of my cheekbones for a subtle luminosity.

Best new beauty products: Lottie London Oil Slick Lip Oil
Lottie London
Oil Slick Lip Oil
£6
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Yes, this product might look like something from a 7-year-olds dream—and a 7-year-old from the ’90s at that—but it is in actual fact the lip product that my 32-year-old self has been reaching for most this month. While it looks like a gloss, it’s actually a lip-nourishing oil that delivers hydration and nourishment with no stickiness at all. I love the sheeny finish that it leaves on lips, how comfortable it is to wear and how easy it is to apply. Well done, Lottie London.

 

Best New Beauty Products: Vieve Eye Wand
Vieve
Eye Wand
£21
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I am incredibly lazy when it comes to eye makeup but these clever eyeshadow sticks really make it look like I’ve made some semblance of an effort when, in reality, it’s taken me 2 minutes. Just twist up the creamy sticks of colour, scribble over your eyelid and blend out with your fingertips. This shade—Camel—is my favourite: a warm, matte brown that is perfect for slicking on to look a bit more polished before a day of zoom meetings.

Best New Beauty Products: Charlotte Tilbury Brow Fix Sculpting Gel
Charlotte Tilbury
Brow Fix Sculpting Gel
£19
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A clear brow gel might not seem like the most exciting of new beauty launches, but—coming from someone who has tried a lot of brow gels—this one is a game changer. It has a thick bristly brush that combs even the unruliest of brow hairs into place and keeps them there all day. Plus, it coats them in a kind of sheeny gel that makes your brows look healthy and fluffy without feeling sticky or stiff. Basically, I love it.

Dior Forever Natural Nude Foundation
Dior
Forever Natural Nude Foundation
£39
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This latest foundation launch from Dior is so good. It contains floral skincare benefits yet doesn’t compromise on coverage like many of the skincare-foundation hybrid products that I’ve used recently and has a brightening, luminous finish. Whenever I’ve found myself looking particularly tired, I’ve reached for this as a base, and I can’t rave enough about how dewy it is. I also delivered a bottle to my mum to test, and she’s equally in love with it thanks to its hydrating formula. 

Nars Air Matte Blush
Nars
Air Matte Blush
£25
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Other than lipstick, matte formulations are few and far between in my makeup bag. That is until I discovered these new cream blushes from Nars, which deliver a soft, shine-free wash of colour to cheeks without feeling dry or looking chalky. The texture is an unusual mousse-gel hybrid, but it applies evenly and really lasts. In fact, I found that the colour stuck around all day, which never ever happens with dewier cream blushes thanks to my oily skin. My favourite shade has to be Rush, a warm peachy-pink that I can’t wait to wear this spring.

Best New Beauty Products: MAC Powder Kiss Liquid Lipcolour
MAC
Powder Kiss Liquid Lipcolour
£19
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As mentioned previously, when it comes to lipsticks, I still love a good matte formulation, but I think that even those who aren’t big fans would be enthralled with these new lip colours from MAC. Similar to the Nars cream blush, these have a mousse-like consistency—that throwback texture seems to be having a moment right now—that feels comfortable and moisturising on the lips. I love that the sponge applicator creates a slightly blurred effect at the edges of your lips for a modern, low-maintenance way to wear matte colour.

L'Oréal Paris True Match Eye Cream in a Concealer
L’Oréal Paris
True Match Eye Cream in a Concealer
£10
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Anyone who knows me knows that my incessant dark circles are my biggest beauty bugbear, and trying to find a concealer good enough to take them on is quite a challenge. This revolutionary new launch from L’Oréal Paris doesn’t just deliver enough coverage to disguise my under-eye rings; it also contains a bunch of hydrating hyaluronic acid to moisturise, puff out fine lines and leave skin glowing.

Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder in Honey
Laura Mercier
Loose Setting Powder in Honey
£32
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I am not a powder girl at all. I like my skin to glow and have a bit of life in it. I find most powders simply mattify and flatten my complexion, but this new formula from Laura Mercier really took me by surprise. The original is a big celebrity favourite, but I wasn’t a huge fan. However, this new shade adds a colour-correcting, glowing depth to the skin that I am here for.

It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare
It Cosmetics
Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare
£32
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I am a huge fan of It Cosmetics’ Your Skin But Better CC+, however, I must admit that the coverage is on the heavy side of things. I like my face to look radiant and perfected, but not cakey, and that’s why this new foundation launch is one of my favourite of the year. It’s lightweight and second skin–like but still delivers just enough coverage.

L'Oréal Paris Air Volume Mega Mascara
L’Oréal Paris
Air Volume Mega Mascara
£7
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I genuinely lost count of all the great mascaras that launched this month, but this one really stood out. It has an almost whipped texture that makes it feel really light when it’s on. But the results are intense. Think jet-black, volumised lashes that don’t falter at all throughout the day.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Stain
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Lip Stain
£19
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These lip stains are far from the heavy liquid lip products I’m used to. They’re lightweight, sheer and seriously long-lasting. Plus, the shade selection is totally dreamy.

Urban Decay Stoned Vibes Eyeshadow Palette
Urban Decay
Stoned Vibes Eyeshadow Palette
£37
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Glitter eye shadows are not my thing. In fact, eye shadow isn’t really my thing, but this new palette from Urban Decay has totally unleashed my inner makeup artist. I have been playing around with the beautifully creamy, heavily pigmented shimmering shades like I’m Picasso.

Nars Climax Extreme Mascara
Nars
Climax Extreme Mascara
£22
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Another mascara launch that took me by surprise was this one from Nars. Usually, volume isn’t something I long for in a mascara as my lashes are naturally thick and stumpy. This stuff is just wonderful. It delivers a super-black, intense finish that is perfect for heavier eye looks.

Skincare

Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm
Then I Met You
Living Cleansing Balm
£37
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To say I was excited when I learned that cult skincare brand Then I Met You was dropping at Cult Beauty is a major understatement. After spotting the brand’s instantly-reconisable periwinkle blue pots and bottles on the Instagram feeds of US editors and friends for a while now, I’m over-the-moon that the Korean-inspired skincare formulas are now available here— and the star of the show is undoubtedly the cleansing balm. It’s designed to be massaged into dry skin to melt away all traces of makeup, sunscreen and grime (which I can confirm it does with ease) with a splash of water transforming it into a slippy, millky-oil that rinses clean away to leave skin soft, supple and glowy. 

Scientia Pure Clarity Targeted Blemish Paste
Scientia
Pure Clarity Targeted Blemish Paste
£16
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I’m always on the lookout for spot treatments that will target the blemish in question without leaving the rest of my skin dry and flaky and this one from Scientia is truly brilliant. It uses a hardworking mix of bentonite clay to draw out impurities alongside willow bark—a natural alternative to salicliylic acid—and skin-calming calamine. You just apply a thick layer to any spots before bed, leave it to dry then wash it off in the morning and while it won’t perform miracles I have found that any angry spots always look way calmer and less inflamed the day after using this.

Aurelia London Probiotic Blemish Hero
Aurelia London
Probiotic Blemish Hero
£18
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In my experience, most over-the-counter spot treatments that work tend to be overtly drying and the vast majority of others don’t do anything at all. This new formulation from Aurelia London is a creamy texture that contains white China clay, witch hazel and salicylic acid to treat breakouts without leaving things feeling flaky and sore afterwards. While it didn’t magically evaporate any blemishes that I applied it too, it felt instantly soothing, reduced redness and I found that my spots definitely healed faster than they otherwise would have. I’m impressed.

Glossier Cleanser Concentrate
Glossier
Cleanser Concentrate
£18
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I love Glossier’s cult Milky Jelly Cleanser so much that I genuinely couldn’t understand why they’d launched a new cleanser. Now that I’ve tried it I understand why. This is a brilliant product. For me, it’s a second cleanse—I always remove my makeup first—but the combination of gentle exfoliators and niacinamide means that my skin always looks instantly brighter, smoother and more even once I rinse this away.

FaceGym Multi-Sculpt High-Performance Gua Sha
FaceGym
Multi-Sculpt High-Performance Gua Sha
£45
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I’m a big fan of a gua sha for creating a bit of a pamper experience at home. I hold a lot of tension in my jaw and massaging with a gua sha really helps to ease some of that out. This tool from FaceGym is like an amped-up version of the jade one that I’ve been using. Crafted from solid stainless steel, it really feels like you’re giving your face a workout in the best way. I keep mine in the fridge so it’s extra cold when I use it and I find that it really helps to de-puff, reduce tension and generally leave my skin looking brighter and energised.

Tan-Luxe Super Glow Intensive Night Treatment Mask
Tan-Luxe
Super Glow Intensive Night Treatment Mask
£39
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I’m always a bit terrified of self-tan but there have been some brilliant new launches recently that are helping to dial down the fear factor for me, with the Tan-Luxe night mask being one of them. The two-phase system comprises of a serum and radiance oil which you mix together to get the level of glow that you desire, alongside a whole host of smoothing and brightening skincare benefits. Come morning I looked well-rested and subtly glowing. And as a mum to an 18-month-old I can confirm that this is a rare feat indeed.

Best new beauty products: Hello Sunday The One That's A Serum - Full Shield Drops SPF45
Hello Sunday
The One That’s A Serum – Full Shield Drops SPF45
£20
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I think I could genuinely have a new favourite sunscreen every month at the moment because so many brilliant SPF formulations have launched recently. This month, it’s Hello Sunday—a range of affordable, vegan sun protection with cute packaging (not essential but it definitely helps). This non-sticky serum protects skin from UVA and UVB rays as well as blue light and pollution and I love it because it leaves skin looking bright and healthy. Plus, it layers well beneath makeup. 

Best new beauty products: Peace Out Acne Healing Dots
Peace Out
Acne Healing Dots
£17
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As a bit of a skin picker, I’m a big fan of spot stickers purely for the fact that they prevent my touching any blemishes and making them worse. These ones, however, actually seem to do a pretty good job of minimising spots while they’re on. Infused with salicylic acid and vitamin A, they gently exfoliate pores and even skin tone meaning once you’ve removed it your spot looks less angry and red. They aren’t miracle workers but they definitely help to speed up the healing process for me. 

Best new beauty products: FaceGym Supreme Duo
FaceGym
Supreme Duo
£135
£105
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FaceGym are renowned for their face-sculpting workout facials and have recently launched their own range of skincare to help you mimic the same rejuvenating skin benefits at home. I’ve tried the lot but its this combination of the Supreme Restructure face cream and the Multi-Sculpt facial tool that I’m head-over-heels for. The moisturiser is wonderfully smoothing and hydrating while the tool de-puffs and energises the most tired of morning faces.

Best new beauty products: Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Peel & Reset
Elemis
Dynamic Resurfacing Peel & Reset
£70
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I’m a huge fan of Elemis for their luxurious skincare products and spa-like aromas but this new product has really taken the at-home facial experience up a notch. The two-phase treatment is a tonic for dull, lockdown skin and actually works to accelerate cell renewal for effects that last way beyond the day you’ve used it. Phase 1 is a potent peel that resurfaces the skin for instant luminosity while phase 2 deeply hydrates and soothes your complexion. Yes, it’s a little pricey but my skin genuinely looks dewier and more even having used this.

Best New Beauty Products: Ultra Violette Queen Screen Luminising Sun Serum SPF 50+
Ultra Violette
Queen Screen Luminising Sun Serum SPF 50+
£36
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While it might be vital for good skin health, SPF isn’t exactly the most exciting of beauty products—but that’s all changed with the arrival of Australian skinscreen brand Ultra Violette. This radiance-boosting serum provides SPF 50+ alongside vitamin C and kakadu plum to leave skin protected, bright and glowy. I’ve been recommending it to everyone.

Best New Beauty Products: CeraVe Hyaluronic Acid Serum
CeraVe
Hyaluronic Acid Serum
£17
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I rarely get excited about hyaluronic acid but this one from dermatologist-favourite skincare brand CeraVe has really impressed me. Not only does it contain moisture-boosting hyaluronic acid but its formulated with essential ceramides to help protect the skin’s barrier and keep hydration levels in check. After a slight reaction to a product I was testing, this creamy serum has been key at bringing my skin back into balance.

Best New Beauty Products: BareMinerals Ageless Retinol Eye Cream
BareMinerals
Ageless Retinol Eye Cream
£40
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I am always a bit nervous when it comes to retinol but there’s no doubt that it’s a major player when it comes to getting visible results with your skincare. So I was intrigued to discover that BareMinerals’s new skincare range contains a new, plant-based retinol alternative that they’ve coined phyto-retinol. It promotes cell turnover, plumps the skin and minimises fine lines—just like traditional retinol—but minus the irritation. This nourishing eye cream is my pick of the range thanks to the way it reduces puffiness and helps my eye area to look brighter even when I’m feeling totally shattered.

Best New Beauty Products: Garnier Micellar Reusable Make-up Remover Eco Pads
Garnier
Micellar Reusable Make-up Remover Eco Pads
£9
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I have tried a whole lot of reusable makeup pads and these ones from Garnier have to be up there with the best of them. They’re made from reusable micro-fibre that can be washed and reused up to 1000 times and I just love how soft they are. I use them basically every day with a micellar water and they get the job done.

Best New Beauty Products: The Seated Queen Cold Cream
The Seated Queen
Cold Cream
£39
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Despite instantly thinking of nans when I hear the words cold cream, I was instantly intrigued by how chic this jar looked. Launched in February last year, The Seated Queen aims to simplify skincare for busy people. This nourishing cream can be used as a cleanser, moisturiser or overnight mask. I’ve been using it to remove makeup in place of my usual micellar water, and I’ve been amazed at how well it works. I massage it into dry skin and then remove it with a warm, damp cloth. I love how it’s transformed a somewhat boring part of my nightly skincare routine into more of a luxurious ritual. 

Best New Beauty Products: PSA Liquid Clarity
PSA
Liquid Clarity
£27
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Bakuchiol is everywhere right now, and my skin definitely seems to love this trending ingredient. This liquid booster uses it to even skin tone alongside exfoliating BHAs and skin-brightening licorice root extracts to tackle post-breakout scars. I’ve used it alone on areas that have been marked from breakouts as well as mixed with moisturisers and serums and think that my skin is already looking more even and refined.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+ Ultra Concentrated Serum
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Duo+ Ultra Concentrated Serum
£32
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For those that suffer from spot-prone skin as I do, you need to know about this new serum from La Roche-Posay. The Effaclar cleansers and skin treatments are dermatologist-favourites thanks to their ability to clear up the skin without upsetting it. This lightweight serum has kept my breakouts in check all month long, and I’m just about to start my second bottle.

Herbivore Pink Cloud Rosewater + Tremella Creamy Jelly Cleanser
Herbivore
Pink Cloud Rosewater + Tremella Creamy Jelly Cleanser
£22
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Herbivore is one of my favourite skincare brands, which is surprising seeing as I’m not a huge fan of natural skincare. This new cleanser is calming, hydrating and the jelly texture is generally a pleasure to use. It’s the sort of product that makes cleansing exciting.

Aurelia Probiotic Skincare CBD Super Serum
Aurelia Probiotic Skincare
CBD Super Serum
£64
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My sensitive skin couldn’t love this CBD-infused serum any more if it tried. It’s hydrating, soothing, calming and has managed to keep my sensitivity flare-ups in check for the last few weeks. It’s been a total game-changer.

Pai Skincare Instant Kalmer
Pai Skincare
Instant Kalmer
£49
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Speaking of calming skincare, this serum has also worked wonders. It contains ceramides and sea aster to strengthen the skin barrier and soothe irritation. On top of that, Pai’s new eco-credentials are seriously impressive. I’m a particular fan of the way the website explains how each product is best recycled.

MuradMurad Clarifying Oil-Free Water Gel
MuradMurad
Clarifying Oil-Free Water Gel
£38
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When you have oily skin that’s prone to congestion like I do, finding a suitable moisturiser can be tricky. This new product from Murad is formulated with salicylic acid to gently exfoliate and is totally free of pore-clogging oils. It’s a real winner.

The Body Shop CBD Soothing Oil-Balm Cleansing Mask
The Body Shop
CBD Soothing Oil-Balm Cleansing Mask
£17
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Not only does this cleanser melt away the day’s dirt and makeup, but it also soothes skin and delivers serious hydration while it works. It leaves skin feeling and looking plumped and healthy.

Elizabeth Arden Hyaluronic Acid Ceramide Capsules
Elizabeth Arden
Hyaluronic Acid Ceramide Capsules
£75
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If you like your skincare to pack a seriously hydrating punch and ooze luxury, here’s one for you. Housed in little capsules to keep the contents as potent as possible, this serum is full of skin-loving ceramides and plumping hyaluronic acid to give seriously hydrating results. If rich products that deliver lit-from-within glow are your thing, look no further.

Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester CCC + Ferulic Brightening Complex 20%
Perricone MD
Vitamin C Ester CCC + Ferulic Brightening Complex 20%
£129
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The price makes me weep, but this serum means business. It contains three different types of vitamin C to target ageing, pigmentation and dullness all at once. It’s powerful, and like only a few others I have tried in the past, it actually seems to work. It’s a high price to pay, but it delivers genuinely healthy skin.

Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Instant Firming Serum
Caudalie
Resveratrol Lift Instant Firming Serum
£46
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Believe it or not, this stuff was formulated with Harvard Medical School. It utilises the powerful antioxidant resveratrol to target signs of ageing without any nasty side effects. I’ve been applying it every single night, and I’m in love.

Cerave Cream to Foam Cleanser
Cerave
Cream to Foam Cleanser
£13
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CeraVe is responsible for some of my favourite cleansers of all time, and this new launch is equally as good as the others. With barrier-protecting ceramides, hyaluronic acid, amino acids and niacinamide, if you’re looking for a no-fuss cleanser that does it all, look no further.

Hair

Gisou Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner
Gisou
Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner
£26
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Gisou has to be up there with one of my favourite haircare discoveries of the year—each of their honey-infused hair products is brilliant and the new leave-in conditioner doesn’t disappoint either. You can spritz it into damp, freshly-washed hair before drying and styling as normal for an extra injection of moisture or spray it onto dry hair if things are looking a bit frazzled. Both ways work well for me and my hair always feels softer, shinier and smells amazing after using it.

Living Proof Scalp Care Revitalizing Treatment
Living Proof
Scalp Care Revitalizing Treatment
£27
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While the thickness of my hair has always been quite good, after losing a lot of my hair post-baby I find myself in the same situation as many women who are dealing with sparse patches and uneven regrowth. This new treatment from Living Proof actually improves hair thickness and fallout over time, but immediately makes hair look thicker and fuller by taking care of your scalp health. My strands already look healthier and, all that aside, the little massage tool for your head feels dreamy to use.

Hershesons Everyday Essentials Brush
Hershesons
Everyday Essentials Brush
£26
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I hate to think how old my hairbrush was before I was kindly sent this one but my brushing routine has undoubtedly been taken up a notch since it arrived. It’s made from a mix of nylon and boar bristles which I find make light work of my tangle-prone strands and I love that it boasts antibacterial properties too—ideal if you often have an irritable scalp like I do.

L'Oreal Paris Elvive Dream Lengths More than Shampoo
L’Oreal Paris
Elvive Dream Lengths More than Shampoo
£7
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If like me you often forgo hair masks because you just can’t be bothered to wait for them to work then the new L’Oréal Paris More Than Shampoo range will be right up your street. It has a really creamy, mask-like texture that deeply cleanses hair while leaving it softer and shinier. In all honesty, I’ve even been skipping conditioner when I use this because my hair feels that nice afterwards. 

BaByliss 9000 Cordless Waving Wand
BaByliss
9000 Cordless Waving Wand
£180
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This isn’t a new launch but it’s new to me and I was lucky enough to be shown exactly how to use it this month by celebrity hairdresser and BaByliss ambassador Syd Hayes. Honestly, it’s been a bit of a gamechanger. Not only does the chunky barrel make it really easy to achieve laidback, natural-looking waves but being free from wires just makes it feel so much more effortless to use. I find myself reaching for it before Zoom meetings for a quick hair transformation and I can’t wait to start travelling again so that I can take this with me.

Best new beauty products: Amika The Kure Multi-Repair Treatment
Amika
The Kure Multi-Repair Treatment
£23
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This is a brilliantly, fast-working hair treatment—it takes just 60 seconds in fact—that restores and repairs damaged hair. Using a nourishing formula of fatty acids and plant butters, it targets the most abundant bonds in your hair (those which break most frequently through wear and tear) and strengthens them for healthier strands. My hair feels softer, bouncier and looks shinier every time I use it.

Best New Beauty Products: Aussie SOS Supercharged Moisture Vegan Hair Mask
Aussie
SOS Supercharged Moisture Vegan Hair Mask
£10
£7
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Until this arrived at my door last month, I don’t think I’d used anything from Aussie for about 15 years. What a mistake. Honestly, this hair mask is brilliant—it’s rich, hydrating and softening and it smells incredible. Made from sustainably sourced macadamia nut oil and avocado, it really did a great job of making my somewhat frazzled hair look a whole lot healthier. And it’s under £10 for a huge tub.

Best New Beauty Products: GHD Max Styler
GHD
Max Styler
£179
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I’m already loyal to my classic GHD IV Styler, so I wasn’t sure that I’d have much use for this supersized one when it landed on my doorstep. Oh, how wrong I was. I have wavy hair that I usually curl to add a more uniform shape, but I’ve been wearing my strands straight nonstop since this arrived. It has 70% larger plates than the original, so it has cut down the time it takes to straighten my thick hair significantly, and the result is so much smoother and sleeker.

Aveda Botanical Repair Intensive Strengthening Masque, Light
Aveda
Botanical Repair Intensive Strengthening Masque, Light
£31
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I find super-rich hair masks a bit too much for my fine hair, however, Aveda does this strengthening mask in a light and rich version to cover all hair types. It only takes a couple of minutes to work and leaves my hair next-level shiny and bouncy.

Oribe Serene Scalp Exfoliating Scrub
Oribe
Serene Scalp Exfoliating Scrub
£47
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I love a scalp scrub, and this new one from Oribe is up there with my faves ever. Not only does it really target scalp irritation and totally eradicate my dandruff, it also smells divine and looks incredible on my bathroom shelf.

Body

Keys Soulcare Rich Nourishing Body Cream
Keys Soulcare
Rich Nourishing Body Cream
£35
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I’m a big fan of Alicia Keys’s skincare line so I was delighted to hear that the brand were expanding into bodycare, too. This luxurious body cream is possibly one of the best body moisturisers I have ever tried. Made from a blend of shea and cocoa butters it’s sumptuously rich, yet sinks in effortlessly, and it has that comforting, oaty scent that all of the Keys Soulcare products have. It’s like a comfort blanket for parched skin in the best way possible. 

Nuddy Hot Girl Summer Soap Bar
Nuddy
Hot Girl Summer Soap Bar
£5
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While its more pared-back designs and simple packaging that I seek out when thinking about the kinds of products I like to keep in my bathroom, this soap smells too good to ignore. It’s a limited edition creation—just for summer—and it smells like holidays in the best way; juicy peach and oranges mingle with heady amber and cedarwood and just a hint of fresh pine. It’s truly mouthwatering and, even better, 10% of all profits made from the sale of these pars will be donated to Girls Out Loud. 

Best new beauty products: Sol de Janeiro Bom Dia Bright Cream
Sol de Janeiro
Bom Dia Bright Cream
£44
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I love Sol de Janiero’s original Bum Bum Cream (£44) so I couldn’t wait to try the brand’s new skin-brightening formula. Luckily, it didn’t disappoint. Enriched with fruit AHAs and vitamin C, it leaves skin looking smooth and glowy. But its the scent that really makes me want to write home about this: its lightly floral, slightly fruity and warm with (possibly) vanilla. Honestly, it’s impossible to describe but its beautiful and subtly lingers for hours.

Best New Beauty Products: Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Pink Dream Body Cream
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow Pink Dream Body Cream
£25
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Everything I’ve tried from Korean skincare brand Glow Recipe has been brilliant, so I had high hopes for its foray into bodycare. Luckily, it didn’t disappoint. This creamy lotion is packed with skin-quenching hyaluronic acid and gently exfoliating hibiscus AHA to both hydrate and smooth skin. It’s the perfect antidote for rejuvenating tired limbs that are ready to emerge from jeans and joggers and into sunshine season.

Best New Beauty Products: My Little Coco Sleepy Head Bath and Body Bubbles
My Little Coco
Sleepy Head Bath and Body Bubbles
£7
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While I was lucky enough to receive a sample of this in a delivery for my little one—and I hasten to add that it does make a lovely bubble bath for babies—I have actually been reaching for this bubble bath more regularly myself. Founded by Rochelle Humes, My Little Coco is a range of child-friendly formulas for skin and hair and this bubble bath is enriched with coconut oil, lavender, chamomile and vanilla for a really relaxing soak.

Best New Beauty Products: The Body Shop Almond Milk Body Butter
The Body Shop
Almond Milk Body Butter
£18
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The Body Shop’s iconic body butters have always been one of my favourite moisturisers of choice so I was over the moon to discover that they now come in recyclable packaging and are made with ingredients of 95% natural origin. I’ll be honest, they all smell incredible and do an incredible job at leaving your limbs soft, but almond milk is my scent of choice.

Best New Beauty Products: Sunday Riley Charcoal Smoothie Jelly Body Scrub
Sunday Riley
Charcoal Smoothie Jelly Body Scrub
£32
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I am somewhat obsessed with body scrubs, so whenever I receive a new one I immediately put it in the shower for testing. This one from Sunday Riley has now taken up permanent residence there, as it’s that good. Honestly, my skin felt the softest it had in a long time after using this. It has just the right amount of grittiness without feeling too harsh, but its real strength lies in the use of salicylic and lactic acids for added chemical exfoliation. If you have rough, bumpy skin that you’d like to smooth, then I urge you to try this. The cute iridescent packaging is a bit of a mood booster too.

Fragrance

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Forever Eau de Parfum
Dolce & Gabbana
Light Blue Forever Eau de Parfum
£69
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Despite overlooking citrus perfumes for most of my life, summer 2021 is turning out to be a love affair of juicy, fruity scents for me at least—and this one from Dolce & Gabbana has certainly turned my head. It’s fresh, crisp and sunny with notes of sharp Granny Smith apples and zesty Calabrian lemon and a hints of white florals to keep things feeling airy rather than too sweet. Utterly refreshing, I’ve been dousing myself in it whenever the sunshine appears.

Great House Farm Stores Aromatherapy Calm Scented Candle
Great House Farm Stores
Aromatherapy Calm Scented Candle
£46
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When you burn through candles at the rate that I do, discovering a more sustainable way to enjoy your beauty habit is always top of the agenda and I’m delighted that Great House Farm Stores are filling that gap in the market. Not only do they offer a unique and complex array of scents, but each and every one of their candle pots is handmade by a different British potter and can be refilled using their revolutionary candle refill service—simply buy a pillar refill to pop back into your empty GHFS pot or send them any empty candle pot and they’ll hand pour your chosen scent into it for you. I’m currently burning ‘Calm’—a serene blend of petitgrain, chamomile and geranium—but have the leathery-sweet ‘Home’ refill ready once I reach the end.

Best new beauty products: Jo Malone Elderflower Cordial Cologne
Jo Malone
Elderflower Cordial Cologne
£55
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I’ll admit that Jo Malone’s limited edition Marmalade Collection had me at its cottagecore packaging but the scents really live up to the outer shells. This one is a fresh, floral scent mixed with sharp gooseberries for a fruity twist. I predict I’ll be wearing it all summer long.

Best new beauty products: Hoohaa Fragrance Subscription
Hoohaa
Fragrance Subscription
£15
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This month I was introduced to Hoohaa, a new fragrance subscription service aiming to make it easy to discover new, unique perfumes on a monthly basis. Simply choose your subscription plan—based on how experimental you’d like your scents—and you receive a generous 10ml vial of perfume through the post. My first bottle was Captured By Candlelight by 4160Tuesdays—a West London micro-perfumery that I doubt I’d have stumbled across otherwise. It’s a mouthwateringly fruity scent with hints of smoke that I adore, and I’ll be heading back to Hoohaa to purchase a full-size bottle as soon as I’ve spritzed my way through it. I can’t wait to see what next month has in store.

Best New Beauty Products: Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 + Patchouli Eau de Toilette
Escentric Molecules
Molecule 01 + Patchouli Eau de Toilette
£95
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I’m a big fan of patchouli perfumes anyway so this new launch from the brand behind cult beauty editor favourite perfume Molecule 01 (£72) went straight to the top of my to-try pile when it landed on my desk a few weeks back. I have since spritzed my way happily through an entire test tube and have been totally charmed by the velvety, warm and woodsy aroma. The full-size bottle is definitely on my wish list.

Best New Beauty Products: Jo Malone London Wild Berry & Bramble Townhouse Candle
Jo Malone London
Wild Berry & Bramble Townhouse Candle
£90
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Spring might have arrived but I always have a candle on the go in my house and my latest love has to be this beautiful townhouse candle from Jo Malone, which was new to me last month. Not only does the candle smell incredible—this one is fresh and fruity without veering into sickly-sweet territory—but the ceramic pot that it’s housed in looks so chic in the living room.

Maison Margiela Replica Matcha Meditation Eau de Toilette
Maison Margiela
Replica Matcha Meditation Eau de Toilette
£99
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I love perfume and am a big fan of the Maison Margiela Replica scents, but it can take a while for a new fragrance to work its way into my regular rotation. However, I’ve been wearing this one every day since it arrived. As the name would suggest, it definitely smells like matcha, but it’s also slightly sweet, woody and floral—unlike any perfume that I’ve smelt before. Honestly, I can’t really describe it, but it’s lightweight and manages to feel both refreshingly springy and cosy and comforting all at once. 

Aerin Ambrette De Noir Parfum
Aerin
Ambrette De Noir Parfum
£135
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I am not usually one for ultra-feminine, heady scents, but this juice can’t be disliked. With musky ambrette seed, jasmine, vanilla bourbon and cedarwood, it leaves an intoxicating, heady aroma that isn’t overpowering in the slightest. 

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