From the brilliant de-frizzing hair oil from K18 to the new gel-bronzer from Jones Road that is already going viral. These are just some of the latest beauty launches that have caught our eye
We’re always on the hunt for the latest beauty products that either seriously deliver results, are super efficient and make life easier. This week we have another bumper bundle of beauty brilliance that does one or all of those things. We’ve got the new CC body cream from Erborian that gets arms and legs looking golden and glowing glowy instantly, a must if you have weddings or events this summer. Then there’s the Blink Brow Bar at-home tinting kit which is fuss-free, plus a standout mascara from Dior that creates mega-fluttery lashes and is completely refillable. Read on and enjoy!
For frizz-free stronger hair: K18 Biomemetic Hairscience Molecular Repair Oil, £65
“This ultra-light hair oil fulfills so many needs, not least the desire to like you’ve had a smooth salon blow dry that lasts for days. It’s the best de-frizzer I’ve found to stop my fine, wavy hair from puffing up at the slightest humidity. Made by bond repair specialists K18, whose Bond Repair Hair Mask launched last year, rivalling Olaplex, it contains the same hair-strengthening peptide complex, that you leave on damp hair for four minutes before activating with heat styling. You get heat protection of up to 230C as well as smoothness that holds until the next wash. Go easy though, start with one to three drops over mid-lengths and ends – you want smooth not oily hair. And you want that £65 bottle to last!” Victoria Woodhall, GTG Editorial Director
The easy-breezy summer lip: Tata Harper Lip Creme in Bubbly, £43
“For me, the perfect lip product is one that is hydrating, has a nice sheen to it without being sticky. This new lip creme ticks all those boxes. It comes in four shades; a purple-red, a bright pink, a brown-pink, a soft pink and there is also a clear version. It feels really creamy and is so easy and forgiving to apply you don’t even need a mirror to hand to reapply. Low maintenance with maximum results – which is what I want from my makeup products.” SJ Corfield-Smith, GTG Beauty Director
The faux bronze: Jones Road Gel Bronzer, was £32 now £28
"If you're a fan of bronzing drops, meet Jones Road Gel Bronzer. Its sheer, lightweight texture gives a natural suntanned look with a barely there feel. It creates a dewy finish without shimmer and lasts all day. What makes it really stand out is its versatility. You can use it on bare skin, mixed with your moisturiser, or over your foundation - a big win for me!" Amy Rostas, GTG Beauty and Social Media Assistant
The pore-blurring SPF: Dermalogica Porescreen Blurring + Hint of Tint SPF40 Mineral Sunscreen, £59
"All-mineral face SPFs are a trend this year, and good news for those who are sensitive to chemical filters. Dermologica has managed to create one that is lightweight and non-oily. This finish has been hard to find in the past when it comes to physical sunscreens, but formulations have thankfully moved on. It’s one of those SPFs that looks vaguely green but turns into a flattering, subtle tint when you rub it in, and has tons of antioxidants. There’s niacinamide and a pore-blurring (but radiant) finish as well, making it a fab as a super-powered primer for problem skin." Ingeborg van Lotringen, Contributing Beauty Editor
The lash-loving cleanser: Revitalash Micellar Water Wash, £33
"I'm on a mission to show my (currently) stumpy lashes some extra TLC, cleansing them really thoroughly with a nightly dose of Revitalash Micellar Water Wash. It doesn't just cleanse the lashes but conditions and hydrates them. Three pumps onto a cotton pad washes away all makeup. The formula is hypoallergenic, non-irritating and oil-free and is also suitable if you have lash extensions." Marie Louise Pumfrey, GTG contributor
Home-compostable dental floss: Parla Floss,£4.50
“Did you know that if you’re not flossing, you’re only cleaning 75 per cent of your teeth? So says this dentist-founded plastic-free oral care brand, which just keeps on smashing it for sustainability and performance. Parla already makes the best toothpaste tablets and now have added biodegradeable, refillable and fluoride-coated floss in a cute little glass jar to their range. Unlike other cotton flosses I’ve tried this doesn’t easily fray, break, or get stuck in your teeth. Watch out for their ‘burstable’ mouthwash pearls that protect the mouth microbiome too, coming imminently.” VW
The refillable mascara: Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Refillable Mascara, £35, refill is £28
“Refillable beauty is on the up and the latest turning point is luxury brand Dior offering this refillable mascara. You simply pull the mascara container from the silver outer packaging, pop the new one in and replace the curved bristle wand inside the silver lid, saving £7 for your pains. The mascara itself is brilliant thanks to the chunky brush; it really lifts and bends your lashes as you comb it through so you will definitely want to buy into the refill system.” SJCS
The soon-to-be cult cream blusher: Makeup by Mario Plumping Blush, £25
"Kim Kardashians MUA Mario Dedivanovic has killed it again with his latest launch. This new blush has a creamy, sheer formula that delivers buildable colour which is easy to blend. Layer it with powder blush for added oomph or use it solo for a dewy subtle look. Infused with hyaluronic acid and pearlescent pigments, it gives a plumped, hydrated, and radiant finish that feels comfortable all day long. There six shades, including a peach, deep plum, and mauve." AR
The holiday brow solution: Blink Brow Bar At-Home Brow Tint Kit, £20
"At-home brow tinting might seem a little scary but with easy-to-follow instructions and a video on the BBB website, it’s totally doable. There is enough for four applications – you just mix a little capsule of pigment with a developer, apply it to your brows with the spoolie brush, spend three minutes looking like Ming the Merciless and wipe off. Hey presto, brows that won’t require touching up for up to six weeks; surely that will cover even the holidays of the super-spoilt? It comes in blonde, mid-brown and dark brown." IVL
The instant bronzing oil for face and body: Emma Lewisham Illuminating Face and Body Oil, £60 (refill £53)
“If you are a rather hopeless self-tanner like me and love a sustainable beauty brand, then this face and body oil – which gives an instant tan with a little glow and eight-hour anti-oxidant protection – from New Zealand clean skincare Emma Lewisham, is a gem to know about. After I'd demonstrated how it transformed my pasty arms on a recent Instagram live, several people messaged to say they’d bought it and loved it. The oil sinks in fast leaving the mineral pigments to blur and bronze your limbs and face with a very natural finish. While it’s not brand new, it’s under the radar and my hot tip for summer skin from cheekbones to shins.”VW
The summer holiday skin refresher: Jurlique Aloe Vera Mist, £36
“It’s a joke in my family that I have at least three face mists to hand at all times, and while I wouldn’t declare them an absolute skincare essential (the best face SPF most definitely is btw) I find them excellent for giving skin a dose of mid-afternoon hydration and for perking myself up with when I’m lagging. This latest one from Jurlique contains soothing and calming aloe vera, which feels exceptionally cooling on hot summer days and has a gorgeous uplifting evergreen scent.” SJCS
The shiny hair duo: Amika Mirrorball High Shine + Protect Antioxidant Shampoo and Conditioner, £24 each
"If dull or lacklustre hair is what you have then try this light-reflecting zhuzhing shampoo and conditioner for an instant boost in look, feel and mood. This duo gives high shine for all hair colours and textures, makes your hair softer, protects your colour and keeps pollution away - that's the antioxidant part of the package. My hair felt very clean, radiant, and salon-shiny." AR
The makeup bag essential: Otis Batterbee Rocket Blender Brush, £16
"This small British brand keeps churning out chic makeup tools with a twist – and they’ll all be fully recycled for you if you send them back after (if ever) you’re done with them. Vegan and latex-free, this double-duty, super lightweight number is a beauty blender for base and cream formulas on one side, and a velvety-soft, powder formula applicator on the other. It’s designed to pick up just enough product and the angled shape makes powder contouring as easy as just dabbing on some finishing powder or cheek apple blush. Brings new meaning to ‘travelling light.’" IVL
The faff-free body transformer: Erborian CC Body Cream, £44
“Eborian , famed for its cult CC Cream, has launched body care and if you're a fan, you are going to adore this. Just like the face version, this Body CC Cream comes out looking slightly grey, but don’t panic, it then blends away to a ‘universal’ tint to give instant warmth and glow. Colour-correcting pigments reduce redness, even out skin tone and provide a slightly blurring effect. It doesn’t come off until you shower. Perfect for when you want to make arms and legs instantly presentable or if you loathe fake tan." SJCS
The truly ethical eye masks: Voya Renewal Eyes 100% Organic Seaweed Eye Masks, £30 for 4 pairs
"So many under-eye patch masks, are not quite (or even remotely) biodegradable. Not so for these masks, which are made of pure dried organic seaweed. You soak them in warm water for five minutes and watch the shriveled-up things turn into plump patches you can stick under your eyes. In 20 minutes, the laminaria digitata ( seaweed) strands will release all the moisture-grabbing, antioxidant and mineral power mother nature provided them with, plumping out lines and reconditioning a put-upon, delicate skin barrier. There’s even some collagen-boosting action, for eyes as bright as your conscience" IvL