Let's Make-Up: the beauty products to know about this week
My face, hair and body feel parched.
My face is flaking as though it's been told flaking's about to go out of fashion, my hair is not even remotely reminiscent of itself and is now only comparable to straw and my legs are shedding their skin like a snake.
I don't know if it's the change in temperatures or circumstances (the WFH glow-down which nobody warned us about), but the situation has caused me to take drastic measures and deep-dive into the world of beauty to find a remedy. I've been on a hunt for any sort of tonic which will help to soothe my stressed and irritated skin/hair/body, all of which seem to be experiencing adverse reactions to their new lives (not unlike their owner.)
We can only hope that post-pandemic, we return to our usual glow-getting selves, but in the meantime, these products will certainly do a good job of getting us on the right track.
Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream
Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream, £42, buy now
At this stage, I may as well add 'bronzing buff' to my CV. There's not a faux-glow imparting product that I haven't tried or don't know about; you could say I've been around a bit when it comes to bronzing. So I know a good one when I see it; and Chanel's newly-released re-interpretation of its classic Tan de Soleil is one helluva bronzer.
Gone are the days of a mattifying bronzer, or even a shimmering powder, if you're after the glow du jour, you need to turn your attention to a bronzing cream and Chanel's lightly-scented, toffee Angel Delight-hued balm is quite honestly the most delicious thing I've ever buffed into my skin. I remain convinced that it shrinks my pores, blurs my blemishes and makes me look like Farrah Fawcett circa 1970.
Hourglass Veil Soft Focus Setting Spray
Hourglass Veil Soft Focus Setting Spray, £47, buy now
Finally; a setting spray which sets make-up without dulling skin! Hourglass' Soft Focus Setting Spray is one of the newest recruits to the brand's best-selling Veil range.
Boasting a stellar list of ingredients, including green tea leaf and moringa oleifera seed extracts to keep skin moisturised, soothe inflammation, and keep make-up in place, this spray is a sure-fire win for anybody sporting a full-face while WFH.
Malin + Goetz Tomato-scented candle
Malin + Goetz Tomato-scented candle, £42, buy now
If you're scavenging for quirky new items to populate your newly-christened WFH desk, then you ought to consider a candle. Not only is there something incredibly relaxing about having a flame flicker while you tap away at your laptop or natter away on a Zoom, but they also offer the opportunity for your space to be filled with a pleasant aroma.
While Malin + Goetz' latest candle release may not be as headline-grabbing as Goop's vagina-scented candle, a tomato-smelling flame isn't exactly slipping by unnoticed. That is until you smell it; with notes of basil, tomato and green pepper, its scent is surprisingly creamy. Didn't know you needed your Caprese salad in a candle? Now you do.
Dermalogica Retinol Clearing Oil
Dermalogica Retinol Clearing Oil, £69, buy now
Alongside the drought my face is currently exhibiting are little gatherings of zits and white spots. Comprising salicylic acid to zap pesky spots and retinol to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, this new Dermalogica oil is one to add to the nighttime routine, which will whip misbehaving skin into shape.
Beauty Pie Soul Providers Bath and Shower Oil
Beauty Pie Soul Providers Bath and Shower Oil, £9.20 (for members), buy now
Feeling stressed and strung-out? Join the queue. A quick-fix remedy for you may come in the form of a hot bubble bath, with this Beauty Pie oil to lather on to your skin. Bursting with essential oils, Argan Oil, Ashwagandha Extract (also known as Indian Ginseng), Grapeseed and Evening Primrose Oils and vitamin E, the aromatic oil is formulated specifically to aid relaxation and to promote better sleep, and help you wind right down at the end of the day.
I implore that you sign up to Beauty Pie immediately and get this on Next Day Delivery; you can thank me later.
