Seven latest best beauty buys


Urban Decay Bond Foundation

Urban Decay Bond Foundation, 30ml, £36.50

Ultra-thin and lightweight, this buildable formula delivers a long-lasting, comfortable wear for up to 24 hours. It’s formulated with 3% niacinamide to keep skin hydrated while still granting a natural, matte finish, plus it’s infused with self-setting powder to absorb sweat and oil (AKA no powder needed). Available in 40 shades.

Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment – creme brulee

Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment – creme brulee, 12ml, £17

Why stop at hydration when you can also add volume and bounce to give your lips the TLC they deserve? Enter this advanced treatment which is clinically tested to do just that in one week. The active formula is packed with skin-strengthening peptides and hydrating kokum butter to instantly plump your pout, while smoothing fine lines.

Kopari Malibu Peach Hair and Body Mist

Kopari Malibu Peach Hair and Body Mist, 120ml, £28

Not just for your five-a-day smoothie, top notes of mango, peach and pineapple add a fruity twist, which then bloom into floral heart notes of tuberose, jasmine and white flowers. Like a refreshing slushie on a hot summer day, this sense-awakening mist lingers on the skin and wafts through your strands with deepened notes of synthetic musk, amber and praline.

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Natural Matte with SPF 40

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Natural Matte with SPF 40, 32ml, £33

This base acer is packed with brightening, colour-correcting pigments that bestow customisable coverage with a matte (but definitely not flat) finish. The best part? The formula is enriched with an impressive blend of skin-nourishing ingredients (think: hyaluronic acid and lentil seed extract). Plus, the spectrum of shades means it couldn’t be easier to meet your match. As if that wasn’t enough, it also offers broad spectrum protection.

Benefit The Porefessional Power Matte ‘n’ Blur Loose Setting Powder

Benefit The Porefessional Power Matte ‘n’ Blur Loose Setting Powder, 8g, £34.50

Boasting a finely milled texture, this complexion must-have calls on the powers of mineral-rich upsalite and kaolin clay to absorb excess sweat and oil. Meaning? Its silky, soft, translucent formula sits weightlessly over your skin, keeping shine at bay throughout the day with a natural-matte finish. If that wasn’t enough, it also sets your makeup in place and smooths the appearance of uneven texture and enlarged pores.

The Ordinary Balancing and Clarifying Serum

The Ordinary Balancing and Clarifying Serum, 30ml, £20.20

Ideal for oily and combination skin types, this soothing staple is infused with citric acid and ectoin which work together to help minimise the look of pores, post-acne scars and uneven skin texture. Eager to know more? This lightweight serum is further enhanced by sarcosine and l-carnitine to reduce the appearance of oiliness and shine.

NYX Professional Makeup Buttermelt Powder Blush – Butta Than Before

NYX Professional Makeup Buttermelt Powder Blush – Butta Than Before, 5g, £8.99

This finely milled powder glides over cheeks and the high points of the face with the seamless sweep of a cream formula, leaving a natural matte-but-glowy finish in its wake. Buttery by name *and* by nature, it’s also enriched with a nourishing blend of mango, almond and shea butters to grant skin a subtle sheen. Plus, it’s fade and transfer-resistant too.


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