TOP 10 BEAUTY DISCOVERIES YOU NEED TO KNOW

You may have spotted this Instagram favourite pop-up on your feed thanks to Jess Hunt, the founder and force behind new make-up brand REFY. The brand’s mission is to redefine beauty with high-quality products that are all about enhancing your natural beauty. The brow products are its most recognisable and popular – the Brow Sculpt, Pomade and Pencil kits allow you to transform from natural groomed brows to exaggerated, fuller creations. I’m also a big fan of the dewy cream bronzers and blushers that can be applied with fingers in a rush, or with its ultra-soft Duo Brush if you’ve a bit more time on your hands.

There’s no denying a perky flush of colour to the cheeks can totally transform your complexion. Trust me, the next time you look in the mirror and think, ‘wow, I look knackered’, reach for a blusher. These gorgeous blushes from Pat McGrath come in an array of colours – from soft pink to vibrant coral (which look particularly beautiful on darker skin tones). The silky formula contains a fine, light-reflecting shimmer and bucket-loads of pigment, so you can build from a light dusting to a more intense colour.

Ask any make-up artist and they’ll tell you the secret to good make-up is all about layering. Rather than relying on a heavy-handed application of one product, layering product allows you to build textures and pigment while keeping a more natural effect. Enter Bobbi Brown’s new primer: a radiance-boosting formula that preps and energises the skin ahead of your foundation. And for an extra glow boost post-foundation, Dior’s illuminating powder gives a sun-kissed sheen to the top of cheeks.

After quitting her job and retraining as a health and wellness coach, Valérie Grandury founded Odacité in a quest to find pure, plant-based formulas with healing properties for the skin. Her range of organic, cruelty-free products blend concentrated oils that work to correct specific skin concerns – from clogged pores to pigmentation – without compromising the skin’s natural balance.

2020 may go down in the make-up world as ‘the year of the eye’ which, thankfully, has led to exciting new palettes to play with. Two new, limited-edition palettes which have caught my eye are Dior’s opulent, jewel-toned creation from its Birds of a Feather collection, and the Metallic Denim Quad from Tom Ford. The taupe colours give a chic wash of colour over the lid and the shimmering navy blue and black shades are perfect for evenings out (think Studio 54 vibes).

Specialising in textured, curly and afro hair, Bread’s line of bespoke hair care quickly attracted devoted fans. Aside from its chic packaging, its gentle, cruelty-free formulas range from a milky hair cleanser and creamy deep conditioner to a versatile hair oil. Its oil contains a mash-up of superfruit extracts, such as Kakadu plum (rich in vitamin C), and nourishing oils, to deeply hydrate the hair and leave it with a lightweight yet glossy veil.

If you haven’t already experienced a trip to FaceGym, I urge you to get involved. This is not what I call a ‘strokey, strokey facial’ – no, this is a high-intensity workout for your face with real results. They call it a ‘workout’ for good reason – it combines strong muscle manipulation techniques with EMS technology for powerful face sculpting that stimulates circulation and improves lymphatic drainage. I recently had the Clean + Lift workout and after 30 minutes I could see a real difference to my skin – it looked visibly lifted and dewier than it had done for months.

Whether you’re looking for a wedding morning makeover, skin care tips ahead of the big day, or the chance to say ‘I do’ to your bespoke bridal scent, we have a new range of beauty services and experts on hand to make your day extra special. You can visit one of our experts in store at our Beauty Concierge, or arrange a video call from home with a specialist to get you ready for your big day.