March is a short month, but it can really drag on. It seems like it’s been raining forever, the sky has been grey all the time, and our skin is matching the mood. At this point, our beauty routines usually need to step it up a notch.
This month, it’s all about the new beauty products that make you feel alive again. Skin care products that make you look less tired, makeup that warms you up in seconds, and body care products that make every day feel like a treat. These small changes can make a big difference in your mood, which is exactly what this long, wet stretch needs. Have fun.
Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Hair Bandage Balm 75ml
Look Fantastic sells Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Hair Bandage Balm for £28.39.I’m growing my hair out for summer, and my ends and lengths need a lot of care right now if I want to get there in good shape. Redken’s Bandage Balm came out at the perfect time. It has a 10% bonding care complex, citric acid, and madecassoside that help re-link broken bonds, make them stronger, and make straggly ends look smoother and more alive right away. It smells like salted lemon, mandarin, jasmine, and sugared amber, and it’s never sticky. It’s also very light and absorbs quickly. – Lottie Winter, Director of Beauty
Clarins Double Serum Foundation
Clarins Double Serum Foundation costs £49 at Boots.This new serum foundation is great for people who like a more dewy look. As we get closer to spring, I’ve been switching out my heavier base products, and this is the best one I’ve tried so far. It still covers up dark circles and small breakouts well, but what really stands out is how bright and glowing it looks on the skin. You can easily mix and match it, and it doesn’t make you feel like an oil slick. There are also 37 different shades that work for a wide range of skin types and tones.” – Nessa Humayun, Beauty Editor Naturium Multi-Bright Milky Toner
Naturium Multi-Bright Milky Toner
Naturium Multi-Bright Milky Toner costs £19 at Space NK.I always have a Naturium product on hand because they do what they say they will. The brand recently joined the milky toner trend, and I’ve really liked their new Multi-Bright Milky Toner. It’s different from other similar products because it was made to be used every day on all skin types, even sensitive skin like mine. It hydrates and gently exfoliates the skin at the same time. This is because it contains an azelaic acid derivative and a fermented grape extract that helps gently resurface the skin. My skin is already smoother after a few days. I hope it can also help fade some of those annoying dark spots. – Nessa Humayun, Beauty Editor Westman Atelier Lip Suede Matte Lipstick 3.8g (in a range of colours)
Westman Atelier Lip Suede Matte Lipstick 3.8g (in a range of colours)
Westman Atelier Lip Suede Matte Lipstick is £45 at Cult Beauty.I don’t use many of Westman Atelier’s products. I don’t have room in my makeup bag for the brand’s Lip Suede Matte Lipstick. I don’t think it’s a bad product; I just don’t like having to take care of lipstick. Last week, the brand released its amazing Hydrobalm Tinted Lipstick, which is the perfect mix of balm and lipstick. You can imagine how happy I was. It gives just the right amount of colour and is very good for your skin. “Just swipe and go; it’s the best low-maintenance.” – Katie Thomas, Senior Beauty Editor
The 3-Volume, Curls, and Waves Mousse
“I’ve been trying to accept my natural hair texture, which is wavy, after not taking care of it for a long time. Michael Douglas’ The 3 – Volume, Curls & Waves Mousse has been a big help on my journey this month. Douglas spent years making this thick, creamy formula that makes hair feel better without the dreaded crunch. He specialised in curly and permed hair. Instead, your waves and curls will be well-defined, bouncy, and free of frizz. It also keeps your style all day long because it is flexible and protects against humidity.
Lotion for hands and body
Hotel Mike, Hand and Body Lotion, £33. “I get really excited about new hand and body products.” Especially the very pretty ones. I love a pretty set of hand soap and lotion that I proudly put next to the washbasin for guests to admire. This month, I was really excited about Hotel Mike, a new brand that makes some of the best-looking hand and body products I’ve ever seen. The lotion inside smells like a niche fragrance, and the brand is all about ethical beauty, from the formulas to the packaging.
Saltair Ha Body Hydrator Hyaluronic Acid Body Serum
Space NK sells the HA Body Hydrator Hyaluronic Acid Body Serum for £25.I waited a long time to try Saltair, and I wish I hadn’t. These formulas are luxurious, work well, and smell great. As we slowly come out of the dark winter months, their new HA Body Hydrator is just what we need. This treatment is light as a feather and full of Sodium Hyaluronate and Red Algae to help your limbs hold onto water and get long-lasting nutrition. It also makes the texture better. I like the bright turquoise packaging, but what I like most is how quickly it sinks in. It’s definitely going in my summer travel bag.
Serum with Black Rose Concentrate
Black Rose Concentrate Serum costs £198 at Sisley Paris. “Sisley’s Black Rose collection is famous.” For years, makeup artists and celebrities have chosen its formulas, especially the Cream Mask, because it wakes up tired skin, restores brightness, and hydrates right away. The new Black Rose Concentrate Serum is now available. It protects against free radicals and stops the buildup of old cells that cause inflammation and speed up the ageing of the skin. Like other products in the Black Rose family, this rich pink serum also makes skin more hydrated and radiant.
Rhode, Caffeine Reset
Rhode Caffeine Reset: $38 at Rhode SkinRhode calls this sculpting face mask “a cup of coffee for your face,” and honestly, that’s exactly what my skin needs right now. With caffeine to help circulation, reduce puffiness, and tighten skin, it promises to give you a more lifted, well-rested look in just 15 minutes. After rinsing, my skin felt noticeably smoother, plumper, and deeply hydrated. The fresh, revived glow lasted well into the day. – Lottie Winter, Beauty Director Dior Addict Peachy Glow Eau De Parfum 30ml
Dior Addict Peachy Glow Eau De Parfum 30ml
This is your sign to change your woody winter scents for a more cheerful, spring scent. Dior Addict’s Peachy Glow smells like spring: a powdery sweet peach melts into fresh jasmine and a cloud of whipped vanilla cream. It’s one of three new fruity-floral scents from Dior Addict, and it’s uplifting, addictive, and easy to wear. They’re all ready for sunnier days ahead.
