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One thing you should know about beauty editors is that, somewhat surprisingly, we don’t tend to shout about the golden oldie products that we use day in, day out. You see, some products are just so good that they become totally ingrained in our routines. When we’re asked for recommendations, our brains go into overdrive and, all too often, our failsafe classics get forgotten about. One product in particular that always springs to mind whenever I consider this odd beauty-editor phenomenon is Dior Addict Lip Glow. The truth is, I can’t think of a single beauty editor pal that doesn’t rely on the cult tinted lip balm as a handbag staple. Lip trends come and go, but Dior Addict Lip Glow is forever. Because while pigmented matte lipstick looks great and plumping glosses deliver t...

Brows can really frame the face but can be easy to get wrong if you’re too heavy-handed. Celebrity makeup artist and founder of Westman Atelier, Gucci Westman (you name a celebrity, she’s most likely done their makeup). “For filling in eyebrows, it’s good to have a gentle hand with feather-like strokes. Emulate your hairs, and don’t draw lines,” says Gucci. “Wherever you have a gap, it is important to just apply, blend and erase with your brow spooly brush – go back and forth until you have the perfect result,” she adds. And in terms of colour matching your brow product to your brow, Gucci recommends going a tad darker than your hair colour. “It’s a bit of personal preference, but usually I like to say that you should choose a darker shade than the hair ...

Unlike your traditional primer, the Kjaer Weis’ ‘The Beautiful Primer’ not only preps the skin for makeup application—creating a silky smooth, glowing canvas—it also functions as a hydrating serum. Formulated with a blend of nourishing and firming botanicals, including Lavender Water, Marshmallow Root and Oat extracts and Cold-Pressed Olive Oil, which work together to cool, calm and inject the skin with a boost of hydration. With added vitamin E for barrier protection and acmella extract, which has a Botox-like firming effect on the skin. So this is not only just a primer, it works beyond the surface level for long term skincare benefits, supplementing the skin with nourishment and building firmness.  And it doesn’t stop there, the star ingredient is sustainabl...

Make-up needn’t be complicated, and sometimes, it’s the simple makeup looks that work the hardest. Streamlining your make-up look not only saves time as you’re rushing out of the door, but as a result, it can also look more refined and understated. It’s the equivalent of removing an accessory when your outfit is looking a little OTT, right? Having badgered make-up artists backstage at a number of fashion weeks and photoshoots, one thing I’ve always noticed is that they’ll often highlight one feature on the face, with everything else pared-back. It might be immaculately groomed eyebrows, a French-girl red lip with minimal eye-makeup, or perfectly glowing skin that takes centre-stage (ie, some no makeup-makeup trickery at work). These are the principles that keep...

“This foundation reminded me why liquid foundations are so great. I was blown away by how great my makeup looked after a full day. Oh, and my pigmentation totally disappeared under the full coverage. I didn’t even have to put more concealer on than usual. I got the matte finish that I try to go for, too. “Most of all, I was impressed with the staying power. I was really blown away by how it lasted. I was out in the sun for the whole day, and it stayed on so well. I didn’t reapply at all. I applied it at 8 a.m., and when I took it off 12 hours later, it still looked exactly as it did in the morning, which is totally unheard of. I also like that the shade range is super extensive! “It really is the definition of your skin but better. It still looks like my skin, just much more even. It’s als...

It’s official: 2022 is the year that skin reigns supreme. With the warmer months on the horizon, we’ve ready to ditch our full-coverage foundations and show off our skin in all its natural glory. Of course, that doesn’t mean we’re waving goodbye to makeup entirely. This summer is all about embracing colour. From pastel eye shadows to bright lipsticks, expect to see people taking to the streets in a riot of kaleidoscopic pigment. But as for our complexions? There’s a new product in town encouraging us to embrace a more pared-back approach to coverage: skin tints. And I’m into them. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful peop...

Available in two shades, a sheer pink blush and a bronzing, sun-kissed copper, Brightening CC Liquid Blush is formulated with white rose stem cells to hydrate skin and leave a naturally glowing radiance, making it the ultimate product to tap in to cheeks when you can’t be bothered to apply much else. On top of that, the subtle shimmering luminescence helps the high points of the cheeks catch the light for an amped-up glow.  Since using it, I have found it to be the quickest and easiest way to breathe some life into my skin—just brush it on (the pen format is very easy to use), tap it in with your fingers, and head out. Unlike so many other formulas out there, the finish isn’t tacky, the shimmer isn’t chunky, and the colour payoff is sheer enough to make ble...

Available in two shades, a sheer pink blush and a bronzing, sun-kissed copper, Brightening CC Liquid Blush is formulated with white rose stem cells to hydrate skin and leave a naturally glowing radiance, making it the ultimate product to tap into cheeks when you can’t be bothered to apply much else. On top of that, the subtle shimmering luminescence helps the high points of the cheeks catch the light for amped-up glow.  Since using it, I have found it to be the quickest and easiest way to breathe some life into my skin—just brush it on (the pen format is very easy to use), tap it in with fingers and head out. Unlike so many other formulas out there, the finish isn’t tacky, the shimmer isn’t chunky and the colour payoff is sheer enough to make blending a bre...

“Honestly, people know I’m extra picky when it comes to products like primers, concealers and foundation. When you deal with things like acne, dark spots and texture, it can be a journey to find the right combination for your skin. I really do love the concealer, though, because the formula is so breathable, lightweight and creamy. I honestly don’t even feel like I’m wearing concealer under my eyes at all when I wear it, which is rare. It also covers dark spots easily and blends really nicely with the foundation stick. The formulas are truly well made and complement each other so seamlessly.”  You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get ...

And wow does it deliver. The formula consists of a skincare base, made up of plumping hyaluronic acid, hydrating squalane, and peptides to help supercharge those moisturising properties and fend off environmental damage at the same time. Within this impressive skincare concoction sit microencapsulated spheres of pigment, which only merge with the skincare ingredients once dispensed and blended into the skin. It’s a true skincare-makeup hybrid. This unique delivery method takes a little bit of getting used to, but I can assure you that within a few seconds of massage the formula into the skin, you’re left with makeup magic. Skin looks brighter, invigorated and fully rested almost instantly. You get a little bit of coverage but not enough to leave skin looking two-d...

Beckham’s fashion choices are well documented, and certain styling tricks—super-long trousers here, a pair of giant shades there—are instantly recognisable. But she has also crafted a signature makeup look over time. You may not have noticed because it’s subtle and timeless, but more often than not, Beckham will be seen with a classic smokey eye, a soft nude lip and strong, defined eyebrows. So what are the exact products in her makeup bag behind this trademark aesthetic? “Every day, I use my Smoky Eye Brick in Signature. I start by using the lightest shade as a primer, then the pink shade all over, then mid-tone brown to contour eyelids and use a dusting along lash line and under my eye for that smokey look,” she tells me. “Then, I take the darkest blue from Smoky Eye Brick in Royal, and ...

Few things in life get me more excited than seeing the words ‘sale’ plastered on the landing page of Cult Beauty. Despite being a beauty editor that gets a lot of products sent to my door free of charge, I’m ashamed to admit that I still spend a rather shameful amount of money on beauty products. After all, I live and breathe beauty (you kind of have to when you do this job), and there are always products I’m itching to try. One category I spend a big chunk of my money on is makeup. I am the first to admit that I am no makeup artist. I like my products to be simple, easy to use and flexible for my wants and needs. And while I get sent a lot of new, trend-led makeup, when it comes to the products I use day in, day out, they tend to be classic products that don’t come my way too often. ...