Considering how spoilt for choice we are when it comes to beauty products, I always love seeing what other people are buying and why. So, I thought I’d share a quick overview of my latest beauty purchases.
Mantle The Shroom Essence, £51
Mantle is quickly becoming one of my favourite skincare brands. I first discovered it on a trip to Copenhagen a few years ago and have been gradually getting more products from them. This essence is the latest addition, and I absolutely love it. They describe it as a “multi-depth hydration fluid,” and that’s exactly what it feels like. The essence does wonders for my dry skin and I’m happy to have it as winter approaches.
Supergoop Glowscreen SPF 40, £18
This was on my wish list and I finally bought it. I am all for adding some radiance and glow to the skin. And it does just that. This product has a cult following for a reason. Glowscreen is a perfect name, as it tells you all you need to know. Keep in mind that this SPF adds a slight coverage if you are in the market for that.
While I do like this Supergoop SPF, I think I like SUQQU Watery Protector SPF 30 or Darphin Intral Environmental Lightweight Shield SPF 50 even more.
Jo by Jo Loves Hand Cream, £30
I am a big fan of everything Jo Malone does and was honoured when I was offered to try the samples of the Jo Loves brand when it first launched. I also read her autobiography and enjoyed it. Jo hand cream has a signature Jo Loves scent. I’d say it’s quite uplifting and invigorating with strong citrus notes. In the official description, we read grapefruit, orange, lime, black pepper, guaiac wood, vetiver, and cedarwood. If, like me, you love strongly scented hand creams, you should consider one of these. Formula-wise, I find it does leave the skin soft and moisturised.
Manucurist Nail Polish in Hollyhock, £14
Most of the time I do my nails these days, and Manucurist is one of my favourite brands. After Poppy Red, a bright orangey red, being my go-to in the summer, I’ve added Hollyhock, a blackish red, to my collection. And it’s a perfect colour for Autumn! I will definitely be getting more shades in the future.
REN Neroli and Grapefruit Body Cream, £26
I love REN, and there are a few products that I have re-purchased many times. However, somehow, this cream was under my radar. But I am so happy I discovered it. Not only does make the skin soft and smooth but doesn’t leave a greasy residue. The cream smells incredible of neroli and grapefruit, uplifting and invigorating.
ILAPOTHECARY Beat The Blues Shower & Bath Oil, £35
I’ve wanted to try Ilapothecary for some time now, and here we are. “Beat The Blues” sounded like a perfect name for an AW product. It comes in a beautiful glass bottle, and the texture is gorgeous, the “oily formula” turns into milk once in contact with water. The fragrance is lovely and not too intense.
R&Co BLEU Lifestyler Volume & Texture Spray, £44
R&Co is one of the best hair care brands, and I have a lot of products from them. But this is the first one from their BLEU range, and it is brilliant. It adds body and texture without weighing the hair down or leaving the residue. And let’s not forget the sophisticated fragrance, as it blends cardamom, pineapple, tangerine, lavender, and bamboo.
ESPA Restful Pillow Mist, £24
I am addicted to pillow sprays, and this is now one of my favourites. You can’t go wrong with ESPA when it comes to aromatherapy. Essential oils of lavender, clary sage, and eucalyptus do help with winding down. However, if you do have other things on your mind, the brand also has a Connection Pillow Mist Aromatherapy which, and I quote, is for “greater closeness and intimacy”.
And what about you? What did you get recently?