Beauty Buys

Creed Fragrances launches a brand new cologne this month - Viking Cologne. In contrast to the original, bold and fiery Viking which launched in 2017, this new cooler counterpart Viking Cologne combines the headiness of an EDP with the fresh twist of a cologne, making it perfect for the summer months. With top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin and Pink Pepper; combined with heart notes of Geranium, Lavender and Sage; the base is made up of creamy Sandalwood, Frankincense and Vetiver.

Viking Cologne, 50ml £175.00; 100ml £240.00 from Creed Fragrances. Available at the Creed Boutique, online at creedfragrances.co.uk and at key retailers nationwide.

FINE FRAGRANCE

With years of research by scientists and master perfumers, Initio’s unique collection of niche fragrances are unlike many others on the market. Enthused by the idea of scent molecules triggering attractions and impulses, Initio Parfums honours this supernatural yet scientific dimension of fragrance by infusing its creations with a truly unique power. Using only the finest and purest ingredients to create alluring and unique unisex scents, the brand’s latest wellbeing fragrance, Musk Therapy, is a heady blend of musk, blackcurrant, bergamot and addictive hedione.

Musk Therapy, The Hedonist Collection, 90ml £205.00 from Initio Parfums. initioparfums.com

As irresistibly soft, light, and comfortable as a bespoke Brioni suit, Brioni Eau de Parfum is a scent that doesn’t wear you, it becomes part of who you are. Clean and inviting, crisp green apple opens the scent before soft, green, powdery violet contrasts with the musky, skin-like, silky warmth of Ambroxan. The dry down is both slick thanks to cedar and warm from the smooth tonic bean and cashmere soft musk.

“Our new fragrance, like all things Brioni, perfectly balances between sophistication and charisma. A perfume that does not shout, yet envelops the wearer with an irresistible presence, a comfortable caress and masculine charm.” Norbert Stumpfl, Executive Design Director of Brioni.

Combining 10% Vitamin C and white shiitake mushroom, Biossance has launched their brand new Squalane + Vitamin C

Dark Spot Serum. Working to visibly brighten, whilst also effectively targeting short & long terms effects of pigmentation - dark spots, sun damage, acne scars, uneven skin tone - the new serum also includes

Biossance’s 100% plant-based squalane for a weightless, silky and hydrating texture.

Spring Skincare

Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum, 30ml £49.00 from Biossance. Available at Cult Beauty.

Designed to get to work while you sleep, Bioderma’s new Sebium Night Peel has been formulated to help combination and oily skin types create a smoother, clearer complexion. Formulated with 15% Glycolic Acid, the gentle yet effective gel, works to control excess shine to promote a natural looking glow, minimising the appearance of hyperpigmentation and enlarged pores for a more even tone and further blemish prevention.

Sebuim Gentle Peel Combination to Oily Skin, 40ml £16.50 from Bioderma. bioderma.co.uk Infused with Green Tea and Lemon, L’abu Skin Pore

Refining Face Scrub gently removes dead cells and daily grime to reveal fresh, glowing skin. Skin is left hydrated and wonderfully soft.

As we venture back out into the world, Sanctuary Spa have developed a new Antibacterial Hand Cream and UltraRich Hand Cream both handbag essentials to take with you on-the-go to keep hands protected and deeply moisturised. Skin Pore Refining

Face Scrub £15.00 from L’abu Skin. labuskin.com

Worry and stress has increased for many over this last year and with many of us continuing to work from home, this may have led to experiencing a variety of new aches and pains! Sanctuary Spa has recently launched a new wellness collection which includes magnesium-rich bath salts. A renowned anxiety reliever, magnesium is also key in promoting optimum joint health and circulation. Acting as the ultimate pre-sleep treat to help relieve tension, simply add the bath salts to warm running water, allow to dissolve and then sit back and relax.

Wellness Collection De-Stress Bath Salts with Magnesium, 500g £8.00 from Sanctuary Spa. Available at Boots.

Looking to be more ecofriendly in your beauty routine? Klorane’s new Mango shampoo bar is the perfect way to incorporate some sustainability into your haircare regime. Perfect for dry hair types, simply lather up for a nourishing treat that leaves locks feeling soft and smooth without weighing it down.

Cult cosmetic brand Hourglass has launched their highly-anticipated skincare collection. With a restoring essence, rebalancing cream cleanser, and day fluid - the new Equilibrium collection tackles numerous complexion concerns. One stand-out product is the Equilibrium Eye Balm. Working to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and puffiness, the comforting balm-like texture is formulated with the Hourglass Cell Balancing Complex, a combination of youth lipids that aim to rebalance, restore and renew the skin barrier. Rich in emollients and cocoa seed extract, the vegan balm helps to plump and moisturise and can show visible results in just three days of use.

Equilibrium Intensive Hydrating Eye Balm £92.00 from Hourglass. hourglasscosmetics.co.uk Energise and detoxify skin with Bog Skincare’s peat mud sheet masks. Enriched with Irish-sourced Organic Peat; Lady’s Mantle - a hyperacid known for its ability to tighten pores; and Hyaluronic Acid to deeply moisturise, skin is left glowing and smooth. Bog Skincare’s products are all natural, 100% organic, paraben free, gluten free, fragrance free and sustainably sourced, with a percentage of sales going to Friends of the Earth. No products or ingredients are ever tested on animals.

Energise & Detoxify £12.00 from Bog Skincare. bogskincare.com

After the stress of the last year, treat your skin to a burst of hydration to reveal a fresher complexion where skin is more balanced. Dry patches are soothed and blotchiness calmed thanks to the use of hand-picked Calendula Flower petals and Aloe Vera.

Calendula Petal-Infused Calming Mask, 100ml £44.00 from Kiehl’s. kiehls.co.uk

Sun Bum hair care is now available to purchase in the UK. Instantly transporting you to sunnier climes thanks to its addictive scent, the range includes a Revitalising Shampoo, Conditioner; Blonde Tone Enhancer; Heat Protecter; and Blonde Hair Lightener. There’s also a 3-in-1 Leave In Conditioner which is perfect for detangling unruly locks, while protecting the hair and enhancing and restoring its natural body.

Sun Bum 3 in 1 Leave In £15.99 from Sun Bum. Available at beautybay.com

Specially created with warmer days in mind, Chanel has introduced the Coco Mademoiselle Collection Été. A new way to wear Coco Mademoiselle, the new collection reveals a fresher and fruitier aspect of the fragrance with two new limited edition releases in 100ml format: Coco Mademoiselle L’Eau, a formula as light as a perfume mist and Coco Mademoiselle Le Gel, a shower gel for body and hair.

Perfect for travelling - when you can - the L’Eau is a light, alcohol-free mist that can be sprayed liberally on body and hair, perfuming delicately in one single sensual gesture. This airy and luminous trail is also present in Coco Mademoiselle Le Gel, the 2-in-1 after-sun cleansing essential which can be used for both body and hair. Its light and delicate foam removes UV filters and leaves a fragrant veil on the skin and hair. As you get back out into the world, cleanse and remove any daily grime and impurities with Avene’s Cleanance Cleansing Gel. The gel formula reduces excess sebum for an immediate long lasting mattifying effect. Now available in a better value 400ml size.

Clearance Cleansing Gel, 400ml £18.00 from Avene. Available at Boots.

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