Kitschy chic and fabulously girly, Nicopanda never underestimates the staying power of playing dress-up, and now it’s teamed up with MAC to add a welcome touch of fun to our of-late tastefully minimalist makeup bags. Loaded with glittery brights straight from your pre-teen years and adorable panda-themed packaging (they’re the new meerkats, you know), the collaboration is way more wearable than it sounds. Sophisticated formulas mean you can avoid the less-than-glamourous gloopy look of the early noughties for a surprisingly sleek nod to nostalgia.
Whilst the rest of the world lags behind the Korean beauty game, industry bods in the Land of the Morning Calm are smashing what we in the West even thought possible in cosmetics. Rubber masking began as an exclusive treatment available only in Seoul spas, but these days commercially available masks are both affordable and accessible – and loads of fun. Dr Jart +’s new rubber mask product is to be shaken – not stirred – mixing the components of the unique ‘rubber’ formula perfectly and congealing quickly. Drip-free and available to remedy every skin complaint, these are set to become a must-have just for the fun of it.
When is a toothbrush not a toothbrush? Why, when it’s an innovative feat of design genius, utilising unlikely materials for a clean you didn’t think possible. Swedish brand FOREO has made a name for itself challenging the ordinary, and so we barely blinked at the launch of the world’s first toothbrush with bristles made from medical-grade silicon and a one hour charge. Unlike regular bristles, the Issa 2 is gentle on gums for minimal abrasion, easy to clean thoroughly and ‘hugs’ teeth and gums, wiping out the stubborn leftovers regular toothbrushes miss. A pleasingly modern design in four colours, this high-tech beauty promises to be your newest wash-basin warrior.
One for the wish list, luxury skincare brand ORVEDA has just launched its ultra-exclusive Prebiotic Emulsion: a super-light, deeply nourishing moisturiser to remedy dull, over-processed or even post-procedure skin. To coincide with the launch of its e-boutique, now shipping internationally, the brand behind 2017’s Botanical Booster has teamed up with some of the UK’s most prestigious plastic surgeons and dermatologists to create a hybrid wonder-product for every skin complaint. To be used as either a daily moisturiser or a primer before foundation, the emulsion also comes with a reusable silicon mask and is intensive as a once-weekly at home treatment, too.
Bad gal Riri can truly do no wrong – when her debut beauty collection Fenty Beauty landed, she was lauded for her commitment to promoting beauty diversity and the fantastic quality of her products. This summer, she’s truly the golden girl of cosmetics with her sunshine-centric collection, Beach, Please. A limited edition for the brighter months, the collection includes a huge bottle of Body Lava Body Luminizer, a seriously high-octane bronzing fluid for your limbs that ups the ante when it comes to body highlighting. There’s also a custom-angled Kabuki brush for liquid and powder formulas, and for extra polish, an irresistible glitter pom pom plush. Beach, please indeed.
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