Our beauty editor brings you the best new launches across skin, hair and make-up
There are so many incredible beauty products and not enough hours in the day. Every week, nay every day, sees the launch of new makeup, skincare, haircare and tools.
However, it’s tricky to know whether you believe the hype in some cases. Nobody likes to splash their hard-earned cash on something they’ll never use and later regret buying.
Which is where I come in. I am lucky enough to see products ahead of them hitting the shops. From the best mascara and best eye cream, to the best moisturiser for dry skin and best purple shampoo, I try and test it all to see what all the fuss is about.
Each month I bring you a breakdown of the best new releases you should be fighting to get your hands on before they sell out (which trust us, does happen.) I want you to know all about the best in beauty, so that you can make good, informed choices.
Best in beauty:
- Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-Aging Eye Serum 2.0, £92
- Too Faced Fluff & Hold Laminating Brow Wax, £18
- Bella Freud Ciao Diffuser, £155
- FaceGym Skin Changer, £38
- Victoria Beckham Posh Gloss, £26
- Jo Loves Body & Hair Mists, from £45 | Cult Beauty
- Kiehl’s Eye Super Multi Corrective Eye Zone Treatment, £41 | Lookfantastic
- Susanne Kaufmann Hyaluron Body Gel, £50 | Cult Beauty
- Hermès Hermèsistible Infused Care Oil Lip Gloss, £44 | John Lewis
So what new beauty products in the world of makeup, skincare and haircare are there this month?
There are two fab new eye launches from Elizabeth Arden Prevage and Kiehl’s. Both promise to help us disguise the signs of ageing and fight the causes. Sticking with the eye is one of my favourite new brow products from Too Faced. I don’t have many Too Faced products, but this is now a firm fixture in my make-up bag. I’ve also included some summery fragrances – for you and your home.
Keep scrolling for our curated edit of the best new make-up launches and skincare drops to hit stores this month. Make sure you check back here for all the latest new beauty products 2022 brings in, as and when they’re announced…
Too Faced Fluff & Hold Laminating Brow Wax, £18
This is one of the best brow products I've tried in a while. It keeps brows in place for hours. And it does so without the need of a thick glue. The formula is light and doesn't settle in your hairs. If you love that brow lamination look, you'll love this.
Bella Freud Ciao Diffuser, £155
It's almost summer, so here's an easy way to ensure that your home smells like it. The mixture of Orange Blossom, Vetiver and fig leaf instantly transports you to the Med, even if the reality is a one bed in Peckham.
FaceGym Skin Changer, £38
This is a rather smart two-in-one product. Part exfoliating acid toner, tackling blemishes, uneven skin tone and dullness. And part hydrating esscence that gives skin a boost of moisture. According to trials conducted by the brand, after 7 days use, 88% agree skin looks brighter/more glowing and 86% agree skin looks and feels smoother.
Victoria Beckham Posh Gloss, £26
There are four new shades of VB's Posh Gloss. If you've not tried one before, they're the ultimate lip gloss - high shine, without the stickiness. The new colours are a peachy pink, petal pink, and both a cool and warm rose.
Jo Loves Body & Hair Mists, from £45 | Cult Beauty
Jo Loves has just released new mists - four for the hair, four for the body. Just in time for summer. The four fragrances to choose from are Fig, Vetiver, Tuberose and Grapefuit - sunshine scents. The hair mists are moisturisring, not drying and the body mists work well as a base scent. We've fallen in love with Tuberose.
Kiehl’s Eye Super Multi Corrective Eye Zone Treatment, £41 | Lookfantastic
Here are the most obvious visible signs of ageing around the eye area - sagging, wrinkles, dryness, puffiness and dark circles. Finding an eye cream to tackle all of that is hard. But Kiehl's claim to have created that exact eye cream. They've carried out some tests and 100% of participants showed a visible anti-aging result, 90% of participants agree the eyebrow area looks lifted and 94% of participants agree the upper eyelid looks smoothed. Not bad eh?
Susanne Kaufmann Hyaluron Body Gel, £50 | Cult Beauty
With summer approaching we've been assessing our holiday suncare routines and we have found the best sun cream, but we've been searching for that product to apply after the shower when skin is still hot but the temperature has dropped. This is what we've been looking for. A super hydrating body gel that calms inflammation and refreshes the skin. Plus it's exactly 100ml so ideal for hand luggage only trips.
Hermès Hermèsistible Infused Care Oil Lip Gloss, £44 | John Lewis
Around this time of year, we are less inclined to coat our lips in heavy lipsticks. A lip oil is the ideal summer companion. These pretty ones from Hermès are joyously bright and perky and taste rather nice too. They give a lovely wash of colour that goes perfectly with paired back make-up.
