As a Beauty Editor, I Cannot Believe I Have Been Hesitant to Try This Brand—It’s Now Become My Most Used
Trinny London is worthy of the hype
Do you ever get put off by something because you’ve heard too many rave reviews and start to wonder if it’s just overly hyped? I am guilty of this, and, surprisingly, that’s how I felt about the Trinny London range... Spoiler alert: I shouldn't have been so sceptical.
When I was asked to review the products, I was intrigued to see what all the fuss was about, and now, after just a few days, I have to admit that they are totally worth all the fanfare. I tried out some of the bestselling skincare and make-up from the range, and I have fallen hard for everything I’ve tested. I’m now one of those people who will openly gush about the collection, and I’ve listed some of my favourites below.
Before I get started, it’s worth giving you a little background on the brand. Trinny London was created by Trinny Woodall back in 2017. She had a goal to create a range for people of all ages, so they could look, and most importantly, feel their best.
The brand expanded rapidly and now covers skincare—including some of the best face serums and eye creams—as well as make-up. You can also find your perfect shade match online with a handy Match2Me online tool, which asks some simple questions about your natural colouring to find the product for you.
As I mentioned, I'm a convert to the brand, so, read on for my top recommendations below...
How We Test
The Marie Claire UK team takes product testing seriously, with a commitment to delivering accurate, honest and genuinely helpful reviews for our readers. For this piece, two of our editors put Trinny London products to the test over a series of weeks, assessing things like texture, absorption, performance over time, and even packaging to decide what's really worth the investment.
The Best Trinny London Products
- Naked Ambition Serum: £69 at Trinny London
- See The Light SPF 50: £46 at Trinny London
- Bounce Back Moisturiser: £56 at Trinny London
- Be Your Best Cleanser: £36 at Trinny London
- Plump Up Peptide HA Serum: £69 at Trinny London
- BFF SPF 30 Cream: £41 at Trinny London
Just Joyous High Shine Lipstick
I’m a big fan of high-shine lipsticks, and this one has a gorgeous glossy finish to it that lasts for hours. I tested the 'Charlotte' shade, which is a warm brown-meets-rose shade that is wonderfully wearable for every day—the sheen adds a glam spin that makes it a winner for after-hours too. It’s packed full of hyaluronic acid to moisturise lips while you wear it, and it does feel silky soft and smooth, minus any stickiness. I’ve stashed it in my handbag and have been wearing it on repeat.
Plump Up Peptide HA Serum
I have long been a fan of the L'Oréal Paris 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid Revitalift Filler Serum and didn’t think I’d find another product to match it, but this one impressed me. The sheer gel texture glides over skin easily, and the impressive line-up of ingredients, which includes hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin is designed to target fine lines, firm up skin and add plumpness to cheeks. I love how quickly it absorbs and the fact that it leaves my face looking bright and feeling silky smooth—it’s a treat to use before my makeup in the morning. On a side note, I love the pink twist-up tube packaging.
BFF SPF 30 Cream
This is up there with my favourites from the range. The silky SPF starts as a white cream, but as you blend it into the skin, it cleverly transforms into a wearable tint that works well to blur away pores and brighten. It’s great as a complexion pick-me-up before my foundation or to wear as it is on makeup-free days. It has a lovely glowy finish to it and leaves my skin looking happy with minimal effort.
Take Back Time Eye Cream
I’m quite particular with my eye creams, and it’s a stage of my skincare regime that I never skip. This one has fast become my go-to, as it has a lovely calming formula that makes me look well-rested even if I'm lacking beauty sleep. It comes with quite a hefty price tag compared to other eye products I've used, but you only need a small amount to blend under and around the eyes, so a tub will last a while. Plus, it comes with a teeny metal spoon that helps to scoop just the right amount out.
The Elevator
In all honesty, I’d never really considered a neck cream, but after using this for a few days, I can see the benefits. This luxurious serum is packed full of peptides and is designed to target loose and sagging skin as well as any roughness and pigmentation. A few pumps are enough to cover my neck and decolletage, and it swipes over my skin easily and blends without any stickiness. It brightens and softens beautifully, and although I haven’t been using it long enough to see if it will firm up my neck, I’m impressed with how it has left my skin looking and feeling so far. I’ve been using it before bed, but it’ll be a nice quick fix for my chest and shoulders when wearing a sundress during the summer months, too.
Eye 2 Eye
I’m a little bit lazy when it comes to my eye make-up, and much prefer a speedy wash of colour over a tricky winged eyeliner or a powder look. This gorgeous cream colour is a winner because I can use my fingertips to simply swipe it over my eyelids, and its job is done. I tried the 'Virtue' shade, which is a very soft and barely-there peachy tone with a lovely shimmery sheen.
BFF Serum Eye Concealer
Multi-tasking products are always a good idea, and this double-duty hero combines a hydrating serum with lightweight camouflage to pep up tired eyes in one go. The squeezy tube comes with a cool metal tip that feels lovely and cool on the skin, and the concealer itself is velvety smooth and blends easily to tackle dark circles. I love how well it disguises a late night, and the coverage lasts all day without any fade.
Naked Ambition serum
"I had heard a lot about this serum on social media, and the combination of azelaic acid and vitamin C made me desperate to try it. I use both these ingredients daily in separate products, so being able to combine the two is a dream. Naked Ambition is clinically proven to reduce redness and dark marks, even skin tone, and promote brighter skin, but I've found the azelaic acid helps with congestion and breakouts too. As well as being easy to apply thanks to the pump, this serum feels amazing on the skin—it's lightweight and gel-like with a hydrating finish. It layers nicely under makeup and looks invisible too. It's become my one-step morning skincare routine." - Amelia Yeomans, Contributing Beauty Writer
Bounce Back Moisturiser
"I'm a huge fan of a rich moisturiser, but they don't always work for daytime when I'm wearing makeup. Bounce Back manages to feel deeply hydrating without a greasy or slippery finish, making it ideal for both day and nighttime wear. It promises to firm skin over time with consistent use, but you also get an instant boost of plumpness when applied. It leaves the skin with a nice radiance that isn't shiny, and it makes for a brilliant primer before your base makeup." - Amelia Yeomans, Contributing Beauty Writer
Be Your Best Cleanser
"I swear by balm cleansers for removing my makeup, and I've always gone for solid, potted versions out of habit. But as someone with long nails, they're not the most convenient to use. I've fallen in love with this pump bottle, and the Be Your Best formula that sits somewhere between a gel and a balm. It pumps out clear and melts onto dry skin to loosen makeup—even waterproof mascara—and washes off once wet to get rid of makeup without stripping the skin or leaving it dehydrated. The 80ml bottle comes with a cloth to wipe off the product which makes the whole process even smoother, and I love the addition of pineapple enzyme to gently exfoliate built-up dead skin cells too. It's a brilliant cleansing option that improves radiance whilst you use it." - Amelia Yeomans, Contributing Beauty Writer
See The Light SPF 50
"I love SPF moisturisers for the summer to keep my skincare routine as simple as possible, and this has just become my new favourite. It has a gorgeous (but subtle) botanical scent, and it hydrates without leaving any shine whatsoever. Instead, it offers a natural glow that makes your skin instantly appear healthier. With UVA and UVB protection, as well as antioxidants from white tea leaf extract that shield your skin from the elements, it ticks every box with zero white cast or chalkiness." - Amelia Yeomans, Contributing Beauty Writer
The Lip Reset Kit
"Truthfully, I wasn't expecting much from this lip kit. I've used countless lip liners and lip oils over the years, and plenty of them are indistinguishable from others. However, I was seriously impressed with both the Sheer Joy lip oil and Line2Define lip liner. The liner is both extremely creamy and pigmented, making for very comfortable wear. And the lip oil manages to offer a very impressive level of colour as well as hydrating and plumping. Non-sticky and long-lasting, this has become my new everyday combo." - Amelia Yeomans, Contributing Beauty Writer
