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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. ...

The 94th Academy Awards are here, and they’re poised to be a dazzling, star-studded affair. To celebrate 2021’s absolute best films, all of our favorite celebrities are gathering in Los Angeles. While we always drool over the glamorous gowns and glittering jewelry, we’re really looking forward to seeing some impressive beauty looks. Red carpets have looked a little different for the past few years, as the COVID-19 pandemic has driven many of them to be virtual or hybrid affairs. After a few very strange award seasons, we’re ready for a real red carpet. We’re confident that our favorite celebs will bring tons of drama and glitz to the red carpet this year.  Follow along with us for the hair and makeup looks that we won’t be able to stop thi...

Full disclosure: As editors, we get to try products for free sometimes. (And if you’re a beauty editor, that turns out to be all the time.) It’s certainly a perk, but it would also be quite hard to write beauty stories without actually trying the items being discussed. Even though we try new products often and may not necessarily need another sunscreen, for example, sometimes, we get so hooked on something that we feel inclined to go out and buy it. Other times, we’ll buy something simply based on word of mouth or reviews. Below, a handful of Who What Wear beauty and fashion editors divulged to me the products they use that are worthy of buying for themselves. I also included the ones I’m always replenishing myself and don’t know what ...

Don’t get me wrong. I love makeup. But recently, I have felt a little wronged by so many of the brands that I swear by. You see, as a beauty editor, it can be really easy to get lost in the results of a product without taking into account the price of it. Recently, I stumbled across an old favourite foundation, so I hooked it back out and started wearing it again. I started receiving compliments on my Zoom calls and FaceTime chats with friends and recommending the base to anyone who would listen. It wasn’t until a close girlfriend texted me the following that I realised something needed to be done: “Why have you just spent 10 minutes selling me on a foundation that costs £60? I just went to buy it, and I feel wronged. I was expecting it to be £8.” You Deserve to Make Money Even W...

Don’t get me wrong. I love makeup. But recently I have felt a little wronged by so many of the brands that I swear by. You see, as a beauty editor, it can be really easy to get lost in the results of a product without taking into account the price of it. Recently, I stumbled across an old favourite foundation, so I hooked it back out and started wearing it again. I started receiving compliments on my Zoom calls and FaceTime chats with friends and started recommending the base to anyone who would listen. It wasn’t until a close girlfriend texted me the following that I realised something needed to be done: “Why have you just spent 10 minutes selling me on a foundation that costs £60? I just went to buy it, and I feel wronged. I was expecting it to be £8.” You Deserve to Make Money...

Alas, I could find no clue whatsoever about what products were used. That was until last week, when I had an email from makeup artist Pat McGrath’s team to say she had a major announcement. Major indeed. This season, all of the products used on the entire cast of Bridgerton (there are over 140 of them) came courtesy of Pat McGrath Labs. And to be honest, it kind of made sense. I already know that Pat McGrath Labs products are the crème de la crème, so it was no major surprise to learn that the Bridgerton looks I was so taken aback by came from the brand. As I sat down on a Zoom call listening to McGrath in conversation with Ökvist and Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, I found myself taking actual handwritten notes. So if you fell in love with the Bridgerton beauty look just like I did,...

If I see one more celebrity launch a beauty brand, I just might lose it. The beauty market is notoriously saturated, and another brand launched by a celebrity that has no beauty know-how is simply not what an already-confused consumer needs. But while the market is severely saturated, it is equally lucrative, making it an absolute cash cow for celebrities who want to diversify their entrepreneurial offerings and make some quick, easy money in the form of a skincare, makeup or haircare line. For the most part, celebrity beauty brands prove to be a bit of a flop. Of course, when they are first announced, they generate a huge buzz, but when the consumer gets to grips with the (typically) white-labelled goods and realises it’s not the magic product they thought it would be, sale...

Kelly Dawn before applying Clinique Even Better™ Clinical Serum Foundation. Prep is key to achieving a professional-looking finish to your foundation, and Dawn always recommends doing this with skincare products. Luckily, the Clinique Even Better Clinical™ Serum Foundation SPF 20 is enriched with skin-smoothing salicylic acid, vitamin C to even tone and SPF 20, which will help to streamline and simplify your routine. For Dawn, the true magic of this foundation lies in its versatility, and she has plenty of advice on how to tailor the coverage to achieve a personalised, professional-looking finish. “The formula is very opaque, so a little goes a long way. You can use half a pump and just blend it over the areas where you want it for a lightweight look, while a full ...