The mayfair Magazine | Beauty
Spring clean
Beauty news If cleanliness is next to godliness, then we are perfectly saintly in Mayfair this month words: elle blakeman
Oud save the Queen I love a good Oud – and this new offering from Atkinsons is one of the best I’ve tried in ages – rich Indonesian patchouli and norlimbanol creates a dry, seductively woody fragrance, while the tonka beans add a lighter touch of amber – wear with confidence and a great dress. £140, Oud Save The Queen, Atkinsons (harrods.com)
Next to godliness Our favourite candle brand is branching out into skin care with its new L’Art du Soin range – a five-piece collection based around French traditions of cleansing using natural ingredients such as rice powder and clay. Look out for the deliciously indulgent Infused Facial Water and the Exfoliating Clay – which will leave your skin cleaner than you ever thought possible. From £35, Diptyque (diptyqueparis.co.uk)
Eye must-have This light, cooling eye cream is Estée Lauder’s latest triumph – selling out almost everywhere. With black tourmaline gems and advance lifting technologies, this cream delivers an instant tightening effect, making it great for early mornings, while the scuplted tip also makes mid-day tops ups easy. Add your name to a waiting list or stock up if you see it in store! Re-Nutriv Ultimate Contouring Eye Lift, £95 Estée Lauder (harrods.com)
Sometimes you need a bit of pampering and sometimes you need something a bit stronger. This is the latter – a double cleanse, followed by a steam, exfoliation and extraction will ensure that any blemishes, either already there or under the skin, will be tracked down and given their marching orders. It’s not all tough love though, the Cowshed products smell divine – think country weekend retreat, all lavender and leafy plants – and the treatment is finished with a rich replenishing mask during which you will receive a scalp, neck and shoulder massage – bliss. 60 min Cowshed Facial, £68, Cowshed at Selfridges (cowshedonline.com)
Natural beauty No one does minimalist beauty like the Scandinavians. This month, we have totally fallen in love with Björk & Berries – a new range from Sweden, launched with the aim of sharing ancient beauty traditions with the rest of the world. The collection features a carefully edited handful of ‘everyday luxury’ items – White Forest Body Wash, Body Scrub with bark, perfume oil – all scented with wonderfully green, woody forest fragrances. (bjorkandberries.com)
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