Bride Or Bridesmaid? You'll Want To See These Beauty Boxes Before They Sell Out
In the end, I landed on a few bridal non-negotiables. Westman Atelier's Blush Stick and the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder both worked wonders to deliver a soft glow to my complexion. I also swore by Bobbi Brown's shadow sticks for a soft, diffused eye and Laura Mercier's mascara for a touch of sooty definition. So, imagine my delight when I saw a bridal beauty edit featuring four of my go-to products. A quick scan through the rest of the selection revealed even more essentials - from a designer perfume and hydrating eye patches to radiance-boosting skincare and hair styling sprays- it's a box I simply can't get enough of. If only it had been around when I was a bride-to-be.
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Selfridges The Big Day Beauty Kit Worth £232
What's inside:Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick in Dou Dou 6gRoss J.Barr Calm Patches pack of twoUKLASH Eyelash CurlerElemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm 20gHourglass Ambient Lighting Finishing Powder in shade Diffused Light 1.3gLisa Eldridge Gloss Embrace Lip Gloss - Muse, 4.5mlRodial Dragon's Blood Jelly Eye Patches 1 pairMaria Nila Styling Spray 100mlBobbi Brown Long-wear Cream Shadow Stick in shade Golden Pink 0.9gParfums de Marly Delina Eau de Parfum 10mlSculpted by Aimee Beauty Base in shade Rose Golden 30ml
Laura Mercier Caviar Extravagant Mascara in shade Black 4.5ml Pros An edit of gold-standard brands
Excellent value for money Cons Can't pick specific shades
Will likely sell out fast 2.
The Wedding Party Beauty Kit worth £191
What's inside:Lisa Eldridge Velveteen Liquid Lip Colour in shade Affair 3gThis Works Deep Sleep Body Cocoon 100mlBeauty Works Pearl Nouishing Argan Oil Mask 50mlFlavedo & Albedo Velvet Eyeshadow in shade Rose Quartz 1.8gHello Klean Full Length Anti-Breakage Hard Water Shampoo 100mlManucurist Green Nail Polish in shade Hortencia 15mlPixi Glow Tonic 100mlPatchology Serve Chilled Rose Eye Gel 1 pairNudestix Nudies Glow All Over Face Highlight in shade Bubble Bebe 8gKayali Fluer Majesty Rose Royal 31 Eau de Parfum 10ml
Sunday Riley C.E.O Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream 15g Pros Great brands
Excellent value for money Cons Can't pick specific shades
Will likely sell out fast
Rachael Martin, beauty editor:
'Absolutely- yes! Whether you're a bridesmaid on the hunt for the perfect gift for your bride, or a bride looking to treat your bridal party, these beauty kits are a one-stop shop for all things wedding-day glam. Each edit has been expertly curated, with thoughtful attention to every detail. Expect an illuminating powder from Hourglass to ensure a lit-from-within glow on the big day. There's also the dreamiest wedding-day nail polish from Manucurist- we're talking that universally flattering rose-toned pink. Of course, there's also no denying the brilliant value for money. The Selfridges The Big Day Beauty Kit is worth an impressive £232, but retails for just £85. Meanwhile, the Selfridges Wedding Party Beauty Kit comes in at £191 in value, yet costs only £55. That's serious savings for some of the most gold-standard names in beauty. So, forget the flowers, the fizz and the wedding breakfast for a mere moment- if there's one thing that deserves a spot on your wedding day essentials list, it's one of these kits. Consider it your bridal beauty non-negotiable.'
Rachael Martin is Grazia's Beauty Director. Originally from Northern Ireland, she studied English Literature at Queen's University Belfast, before moving to London to pursue a career in magazine journalism
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