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20-07-2025
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Best Beauty Products July 2025, Gifts For Her
Lush Gel Eye Pads, from £3.50 As you may have noticed, the UK has been enduring a pretty intense heatwave, and these cooling gel eye masks from Lush have been an unexpected but much-needed moment of self-care for me amid the soaring pads — which are impressively thick, by the way — are made with fresh ingredients, including fruit and vegetables, so they need to be kept in the fridge before use, which makes them even more enjoyable and energizing on your they don't just feel and look great — they're also super hydrating, soothing, and help reduce puffiness. And with prices starting at just £3.50, who are we to deny our eyes a little TLC? INEOS Skin Science Body Wash Sea Salt + Blue Lotus, £3 Speaking of affordable treats, I also have so much time for this incredible Skin Science body wash from INEOS. If you're not familiar with the brand, then you should know that they literally incorporate science into everything that they make, and this body wash includes impressive SkinActiv Cooling Tech to help keep you cool in the warmer disclosure, I'm somebody who runs hot all year round, right down to sleeping with a fan on through the depths of winter, and I was really impressed with how fresh this body wash made me feel, and how long that feeling lasted after my shower. In addition to the cooling tech, the wash is also infused with Provitamin B5, which helps to moisturize and protect skin. Even the delicious gender-neutral Sea Salt + Blue Lotus fragrance does more than just smell good — it has been specifically chosen to relieve stress and promote self-care. Fenty Hair The Rich One Moisture Repair Shampoo, £29, and Conditioner, £29 Despite being a loyal lover of all things Fenty for, well, forever, I've somehow never tried out Fenty Hair until now, and I'm delighted but not surprised to report that it is just as good as the brand's skincare and beauty Rich One shampoo is infused with replenicore-5's proteins, amino acids, and antioxidants that help to repair split ends and reduce breakage, and it also has a brilliant lather that deeply cleanses both your hair and scalp without feeling too the conditioner is just as effective, with it making my hair feel silky smooth as soon as I applied it before drying lusciously soft and products have a delicious, warm scent with notes of sparkling yuzu, amber, vanilla, sandalwood, and florals, ensuring that your hair will smell just as good as it looks after washing! Zelens Glacier Foam Renewing Cleanser, £56 As someone who runs hot, it's probably unsurprising that I'm also a reluctant member of the Oily T-Zone Club™, with my shiny forehead a particular bane of my life during the summer months. Thankfully, Zelens has really come through with its renewing and revitalizing combo cleanser and with the foam cleanser, which is a blend of succinic acid, mild fruit AHA, fermented enzymes, and botanicals that gently exfoliate your skin and clarify your pores without stripping away any of the essential properties that our skin actually needs to thrive. This cleanser genuinely did leave my skin looking clearer, smoother, and brighter, and using it alongside the serum definitely reduced how often I was reaching for my powder and blotting sheets throughout the day. In other words? A total game changer. Zelens Power B Revitalising & Clarifying Serum, £110 I know, I know, this is a pretty pricey serum, but I can not stress enough that I would never recommend anything — let alone anything at this price point — if I didn't think that it was genuinely worth it. And this Power B Revitalising and Clarifying Serum from Zelens genuinely is worth you're wondering about the science of it all, a super clever and high-potency Vitamin B combo (B3 niacinamide, B5, B6, B7, B9, and B12) works to rein in excess oil buried in your skin and minimize pores, resulting in a much more balanced, clearer serum itself is also super lightweight, which is definitely a contributing factor to reducing shine in the summer, as nothing is worse than clogging your skin with heavy products when you're also sweating more throughout the addition to reducing shine, this serum left my skin feeling energized and clear, and improved redness. Oh, and FYI, Zelens advise that because of all of the active ingredients in this formula, the color of the product may vary over time — that's absolutely nothing to worry about, and the serum will remain as effective as always! Trinny London Take Back Time Elixir, £79 I've also fallen in love with this Take Back Time Elixir from Trinny London, which should be applied after serum to rejuvenate and transform tired product has been created with artichoke polyphenols, which are packed full of restorative properties that boost microcirculation and, in turn, deliver nutrients to the skin that enhance its overall vitality. A blend of pro-vitamin B5, trehalose, xylitol, and squalane works to deeply hydrate, repair, and strengthen the skin's barrier, and micro-infusion technology helps to deliver the ingredients deeper into your skin for a longer-lasting boost. Now that the science is out of the way, I can confirm that using this elixir left my skin noticeably smoother and more luminous, and it also felt much healthier, too. With continued use over time, the product will restore vitality and elasticity, leaving you looking younger and more energized. I also need to mention just how luxe and high-end the packaging for this product is, and it's worth pointing out that the £79 price tag includes an elixir refill — so it's basically a two-in-one. haruharu wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner, £16 Another skincare brand that I have discovered in recent weeks is haruharu wonder, a South Korean brand that is famous for its use of natural, fermented ingredients, specifically black rice. And if you're confused, I've got haruharu believe that fermentation enhances the strength of ingredients, making them easier for your skin to absorb. Black rice is particularly known for its antioxidant properties, which help with detoxing your skin, cell regneration, and slowing down the aging process by restoring elasticity and tightness. This toner is super lightweight and felt refreshing and hydrating on my skin, and it also works to prepare your skin so that all of the products you apply afterward are optimally absorbed — ensuring that you get the best out of your full routine. In short, there's a reason why everybody raves about Korean skincare! haruharu wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Daily Sunscreen SPF 50+, £17 I also really enjoyed haruharu wonder's Black Rice Sunscreen in SPF 50+, which is important all year round, but even more so in the summer. As with the toner, the fermented black rice helps the product really absorb into your skin for maximum SPF protection, and the addition of hyaluronic acid helps to retain moisture and stop your skin from getting 'airyfit' is definitely a great word to describe this product, with the lightweight cream feeling velvety and smooth upon application, and my skin remaining soft and supple throughout the day. Trinny London Miracle Halo Illuminator, £32 One thing that I'm sure all oily-forehead people can relate to is explaining the difference between unwanted shine and much-wanted, illuminating glow, and Trinny London is here to highlight the difference in all its brand's new Miracle Halo Illuminator is one of the best products that I have added to my makeup routine in a long while, with the formula instantly lifting my skin with a healthy, dewy glow that landed me compliments on my complexion every single time I wore it. You can either use Miracle Halo on its own, or mix it in with your foundation or moisturizer for a natural-looking radiance. It is silky and weightless to apply, and didn't make my skin greasy or mottled and patchy, which I've definitely experienced with illuminators in the Halo can be used all over your face or just on the high points like a traditional highlighter, and is available in four gorgeous shades, with the honey gold hues of Sunlight my personal favorite to enhance my recent post-holiday tan! Fenty Beauty Bright Fix Instant Brightening + Blurring Powder, £27 And while I may have fallen in love with Fenty Hair this month, I am also remaining loyal to my fave: Fenty Beauty, which has released an incredible brightening and blurring undereye I've mentioned in the past, I've struggled with my undereyes since I was a teenager, and am always on a mission to find products that will reduce the dark circles and fine lines without becoming cakey, or nestling into the lines and making the whole situation 10x worse. I don't know how Fenty has pulled it off, but this formula is both sweat and humidity resistant, which minimizes creasing, and the airy, ultra-fine pressed powder blurs the undereye area beautifully without emphasizing texture. It also helps lock in the rest of your makeup for a smooth, flawless to say, I'm obsessed. This product comes in six skin-tone-matching shades and noticeably lifted my eyes with a natural, fresh look. Perfectil Biotherapy Body Oil, £18.95 Moving onto our bodies, and this Perfectil Biotherapy Body Oil is a dream come true for someone like me, who suffers from uneven skin tone and addition to being super nourishing and hydrating on my skin, this oil has been formulated to revitalize it from within with an expert blend of multiple potent natural oils and includes Rosehip Oil, which improves your skin's tone and texture, Avocado Oil for enhanced elasticity, Coconut Oil to lock in moisture, and Vitamins A and E to protect and repair your skin at a cellular oil targets scars and stretch marks, and is also perfect for rejuvenating dry and aging skin. It's pregnancy safe, and can be applied both during and after pregnancy to minimize stretch marks, if desired. Perfectil Biotherapy's Body Oil left my skin feeling soft and supple, but more importantly — in my opinion — it has already noticeably evened out my skin tone and reduced the appearance of years-old scars that I've been trying to combat for years. I'm so glad that I have discovered this product, and can't wait to see how my skin will continue to improve with regular use! Philip Kingsley Frizz-Fighting Gloss Smoothing Serum, £25 Philip Kingsley's new Frizz-Fighting Gloss Smoothing Serum is also something worth shouting about this month, with the product leaving my hair glossy, silky, and frizz-free, all while protecting it from heat damage up to 190° moisturizing formula worked instantly on my tresses without making them heavy or greasy, and I found that it really helped to get my unruly flyaways under control, if that wasn't enough, my hair looked shiny and healthy throughout the whole day without any need for reapplication. All around winning! T3 Airebrush Duo, £169.99 And speaking of hair, T3 Micro has come through with a whole bunch of luxury hair tools, and I am particularly obsessed with the Airebrush Duo.I'm going to admit it: I'm very boring when it comes to hair styling, and it's been me and my trusty GHDs against the world for more years than I care to remember. However, the Airebrush Duo made it so easy for me to switch up my look thanks to its changeable brushes that dry your hair as you style. Game. Changer. The paddle brush straightens your hair in minutes, and was a process that I was pretty familiar with, but what really surprised me was how easy the round brush was to use. Despite being a total novice, I managed to create voluminous waves with very little practice, and I can now achieve the perfect bounce in no time at all. As well as being super easy and effective to use, the Airebrush Duo — which is made for every hair type and texture — uses T3 IonFlow technology with 15 heat and speed combinations for personalized styling and controlled heat that leaves your hair frizz-free, and is ultimately less damaging. I honestly couldn't be more impressed with this product. It has genuinely taken away my fear of switching up my style, and it saves time by drying and styling all at once. You only need to rough-dry your hair to about 80%, and the Airebrush Duo finishes the job for also has an innovative cooling feature that you can apply after styling, which locks everything in place and left my hair looking glossy and healthy — with none of the static that can come with other heated styling tools! Primark Beauty's PS… Pro Fragrance Collection, from £6 Moving on, and Primark Beauty has released not one but five brand new fragrances in their PS… Pro Fragrance Collection, and they are all super affordable and super perfumes have been specifically created to enhance your presence with subtle and sophisticated notes, which is incredibly obvious when you see the scents that are available. There's Matcha Mood, which has the clean and calming scent of matcha tea, with florals and a hint of there's Soul Reflections, which I am actually a little bit obsessed with thanks to its sharp blackcurrant notes, which I think is such an underused scent in the world of perfume. It has been mixed with smoky tea and woody birch, resulting in a unique yet warming unisex fragrance that would smell absolutely delectable on Savanna Breeze mixes bergamot with marigold, violet, vetiver, and cedar wood for a fruity yet warm mix, and Nomad Oasis blends citrus, woods, and musk. Finally, there's Sandalwood, which is basically what it says on the tin; rich sandalwood mixed with clean musk and spicy five of these perfumes are distinct, classy, and smell way more expensive than their low-budget price tag, and I was delighted to find that the scent is long-lasting, too. PÄRLA Premium Toothpaste Collection, £9.95 each Meanwhile, PÄRLA has launched a brand new premium toothpaste collection, and I couldn't be more here for it. Personally, I've taken a much greater interest in my oral hygiene since getting Invisalign last year — after forking out all that money to get my teeth perfectly straight, I definitely want them to be healthy and protected while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing level of whiteness, new PÄRLA range comes in three science-led formulas: Pro Whitening, Enamel Protect, Bio Balance, and all three of them are plastic-free (the packaging is fully aluminum!) with no artificial sweeteners or SLS, and no added preservatives, making them as good for you as possible. And if you're wondering, yes, they do contain all-important fluoride!Each toothpaste has the same end goal of giving you a naturally white, brighter, and healthier smile, and I have to admit that they deliver. The aluminum packaging is also a great touch, making the product feel incredibly high-end as well as better for both you and the planet. My personal favorite is the whitening toothpaste, which does more than just whiten your teeth — it enhances enamel strength by up to 65%, and also reverses sugar and acid damage without making your teeth feel sensitive. I always use some kind of whitening toothpaste when brushing, and this one gave me a noticeable Hollywood smile pretty much instantly, with my mouth left feeling healthy and refreshed, you can probably imagine, Enamel Protect has been formulated with your teeth's enamel in mind, and if you're wondering about the Bio Balance formula, this is specially created with a unique blend of oral probiotics to promote fresh breath and support good bacteria in your microbiome, as well as looking after your teeth. Baylis & Harding Signature Collection Hand Wash, £2.25 In case you missed it, Baylis & Harding's iconic Signature Collection has had a bit of a makeover recently, with a modern new look, enhanced formulas, and even an expanded fragrance lineup — so what better time is there to remember just how fab these hand washes are?I personally love Baylis & Harding's hand washes because they are such an affordable way to elevate your bathroom sink, and are sure to impress when you have guests over thanks to their incredibly fragrant scents. The new packaging is also clean and contemporary, looking much chicer than the price tag might Signature range comes with seven classic scents as well as two limited editions, and I genuinely I love them all, but my top three would be Sweet Mandarin & Grapefruit, which has a zesty, uplifting scent that lingers with every use, Black Pepper & Ginseng, which is smoky and has perhaps more masculine notes that I gravitate towards in the colder months, and Vetiver, Cedar & Lemongrass, which is beautifully earthy and citrusy — perfect for summer!In addition to cleansing your hands and smelling delicious, all of Baylis & Harding's hand washes are enriched with moisturizing natural oils and are suitable for sensitive skin. My Little Sudocrem Aloe Vera, £2.99 I'm going to level with you: My Little Sudacrem Aloe Vera is basically magic in a pot, and I've been sure to keep one in my handbag ever since it launched earlier this summer. Basically, it is all the goodness of regular Sudacrem, but with the added benefits of organic Aloe Vera extract, which works wonders when it comes to soothing and hydrating your skin. In addition to the aloe vera, the formula includes zinc oxide, which reduces redness and irritation, anhydrous hypoallergenic lanolin, which soothes and softens, and the gentle formula is non-comedogenic, which means that it doesn't clog can be used on dry and sensitive skin daily and reapplied as required, with the gentle product super effective at calming redness and irritation from things like sunburn, bug bites, and allergic reactions, while also forming a protective barrier to shield your skin from irritants and lock in moisture. This product recently came to my rescue after I applied an irritating lotion over skin that I hadn't realized was broken, which caused immediate, painful stinging. The Sudacrem was a godsend in providing instant relief, and like I said, I now don't go anywhere without having this little pot to hand! LookFantastic's Hair Volume Edit, £45 LookFantastic has seriously come through with their edits this month, and my personal favorite is the Hair Volume collection, which is worth over £150 but available to buy for just £45!The edit has been curated with boosting flat and lifeless hair in mind, and the seven products included certainly deliver. As someone who is on a constant hair growth journey, my standout products are the Grow Gorgeous Hair Growth Serum Intense, which works to improve the thickness and overall density of your locks, and Philip Kingsley Density Stimulating Scalp Mask, which absorbs excess oil from your scalp for weightless roots.I also love the OLAPLEX Volumizing Blow Dry Mist, which actively speeds up your hair drying time while protecting you from heat damage and delivering bounce and in the edit is a VIRTUE One for All 6-in-1 Styler Cream, Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt, Umberto Giannini Rosemary Scalp and Hair Oil, and Vichy Dercos Anti-Dandruff Shampoo for Normal to Oily as an added bonus, all of the products come in an absolutely gorgeous cottagecore orange-striped makeup bag that I genuinely couldn't be more obsessed with, and am so excited to use on my future travels!While the Hair Volume Edit is definitely my first choice this month, LookFantastic has something for everyone, and you should check out the Hair Hydration Edit (worth over £140), Skin Renewal Edit (worth over £210), and Skin Clarifying Edit (worth over £200) to make sure that you're getting the best one for you!
The Hindu
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Catch these drag artistes in Superqueens, a musical at The Piano Man in Delhi
It takes Aishwarya Ayushmaan five hours to transform into Lush Monsoon — a drag queen. The process includes getting hair and make up done and slipping into a shimmery, shiny gown. 'Every queen has their own signature make up. That's why we don't want make up artists. You need to relax and delve into the process,' says Lush. Now, Lush and her other drag queens are all set to perform in India's First Drag Musical — Superqueens at The Piano Man in Delhi. The production is a tribute to inclusivity, identity, creativity and community. For drag is not just about glitter, over the top make up and loud hair, it is also about self acceptance and love for oneself. 'Even though I was queer, I couldn't connect to queer people at first. When I first saw drag queens on stage, I realised there are people so inspirational and at the same time ostracised for being feminine,' says Lush, 32. A lawyer by profession, Lush reveals that she thought she could not become a drag queen. RuPaul's Drag Race sold drag to me, especially when I heard her song 'Sissy That Walk', she says. That inspired Lush to do her first drag at home. 'When I saw myself in the mirror, it was an out of body experience,' she exclaims, the initial goosebumps still defining her tone. Scared and closeted, Lush was yet to come out to her friends and family. Which she did in 2017 at Delhi's Queer Festival. When Lush started performing, she drew flak from the lawyer community. But things are better now and they are being supportive, she says. Lush and the other performing drag queens — Betta Naan Stop, Hash Brownie, Whacker Cracker and Sickk, each have compelling stories to tell about their transformation, acceptance, defiance, journey, life choices... And these narratives are woven together as one theatre production peppered with music, song, and dance. The music is a mix of western classical, Bollywood, disco. Songs that, they say, make you want to break shackles and stereotypes, like 'Born This Way', 'This Is Me', 'Piya Tu Ab Toh Aaja'... The show promises to be as quirky, fun, and flavourful as the queens' names. 'My drag name came to me when I was literally eating butter chicken and butter naan. I wanted a three word name... and Non Stop became Naan Stop. Over the years, a lot of meaning got attached to my name,' laughs 32-year-old Betta Naan Stop, who has been doing drag for eight years. 'We also perform at weddings and divorce parties. A bunch of 70-year-old women called us to perform at a kitty party,' laughs Betta, adding that they regularly perform with the Lalit group across the country. 'We also performed at Magnetic Fields. Drag is versatile — themes vary from mujra to classical and Bollywood. Now we want to show what drag can do in theatre,' she says. For Vivek Mansukhani, director of Superqueens, this is the first time he has directed a combination of drag and theatre. 'I have done traditional theatre work — comedies, thrillers, drama, musicals. This is a completely different vocabulary as far as writing goes,' he says. Lush and Betta got in touch with Vivek and wanted him to put together a full length play (almost 90 minutes long) with dialogues. They brainstormed, did workshops, and collaborated on this. Vivek helped the drag stars find themselves as actors. He says, 'It was rewarding to delve into their lives. I am grateful that they trusted me with their stories.' Superqueens will take place on July 10 and 13 at The Piano Man, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, 8.30 pm onwards. For tickets log on to
Refinery29
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
I Tried Amazon's Bestselling Lip Kit & Here Are The Results
Not since Kylie Jenner first took a dip into the beauty world has a lip kit made this much buzz. We're talking, of course, about Wonderskin's Wonder Blading Peel & Reveal Lip Colour Kit, a peel-off lip stain that promises to last all day without budging, fading or feathering. If true, it is a veritable gift from the beauty gods, especially in a world with lip colour-ruining face masks. The kit has already been a sell-out success on US Amazon, earning thousands of 5* reviews which – given the harsh world of internet beauty critics – is no mean feat. But does it really stand up to the hype? We decided to really put the Wonderskin lip kit to the test. Namely on a night out with friends, food, drinks, dancing and a few kisses; for the full ten-hours that Wonderskin claims their lip kit lasts without top ups. Here's how it fared… What is Wonderskin's Wonder Blading Peel Lip Kit and how does it work? Wonderskin's Wonder Blading Peel Lip Kit is not quite a lip stain, but it's not quite a lipstick either; it's somewhere in the middle and combines the best of both, the colour intensity of a lipstick and the staying power of a stain. Essentially, it's a semi-permanent lip colour with two stages, using something Wonderskin call 'Liquid Blading Technology'; an easy, at-home alternative to microblading (the semi-permanent tattoo technique that gives you the look of fuller lip colour or eyebrows). First a tube of Lip Masque, which appears a metallic blue-purple shade (not the final colour!), is painted onto the lips and then after a short wait (10 to 45 seconds depending how intense a colour you want), the Activator Spray is applied. After this, the blue-purple masque can be peeled off the lips, revealing a vibrant lip stain. The gel Lip Masque infuses the top layer of your lips with an ultra-high concentration of pigments. While many other stains often use alcohol-based to leave a long-lasting colour, we love that Wonderskin's Masque is gel-based and alcohol-free, meaning it shouldn't dry out your lips (bonus: the entire kit is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free and paraben-free). After this the Lip Activator mist is designed to trigger a "hyper-stain reaction", basically sealing all the pigments within the Masque onto your lips, so once you peel the blue-purple film off, all the colour is left on you. My first impressions using Wonderskin's Wonder Blading Peel Lip Kit I always like to give new products a good sniff when opening them – in all honesty, the way they smell can make or break the experience. While the Lip Masque has an odd, chemical scent, the Activator is fragrance-free. First I applied the Masque onto clean, well-exfoliated lips (I used Lush's Watermelon Sugar Scrub, $14 if you were wondering – shout out to the Harry Styles fans in the house). Swiping the Masque on like a lip gloss was a little odd, if only for the colour – I felt like I was putting on a Halloween look. For my first trial I opted for a lighter stain, leaving the Masque on for just 10 to 15 seconds before spraying with the Activator, using the small towel that comes in the pack under my chin. The combination did leave my lips tingling a little, but nothing too uncomfortable; rather I found the spray left an oddly sweet taste on my lips which I didn't enjoy, but wasn't a deal breaker. All I needed was to swill my mouth out with water after. With the spray on, the Masque does quickly transform into a light film that can be peeled off, just not in one easy go like the promo pictures suggest (here's where the towel really becomes useful). My first time applying the Lip Kit, I was pleasantly surprised with the initial result. While I had chosen Romance, which is billed as a cool rose shade, it rather left my lips a warm berry pink; a vibrant flush, like my natural lips, just a little more intense and without any bleeding into the fine lines around my mouth. Is Wonderskin's Wonder Blading Peel Lip Kit as waterproof and transfer-proof as it promises to be? First impressions aside, I really wanted to put the Lip Kit to the test, wearing it for a full ten hours – the amount of time Wonderskin promises that you can wear the kit for, without touch ups. A day out in London for a boozy, bottomless, birthday brunch with friends I haven't seen in months seemed like the perfect opportunity. For this occasion, I left the stain on for longer – the full 45 seconds – for a deeper, more intense stain. Is it mask-proof? Yes, there was nothing smeared on the inside of my mask, despite pulling my mask on and off several times. Is it drink-proof? Yes, more than a couple of bottomless mimosas proved no match for my lips – there were no annoying marks left on my glass, as there often are with lipstick. Is it food-proof? Yes, I didn't notice any odd, pink marks on my food. Is it kiss-proof? Despite my journalistic integrity, I'm single and not going to go about snogging random strangers in the bar during a pandemic. Drunken kisses of friends' cheeks in the girls' loos did prove the stain to be kiss-proof, though. Is it waterproof? Splashing my face at the end of the day didn't dislodge the stain, but I'll have to wait for another heatwave and a trip to the beach to fully test this one. How did my lips look at the end of the day? At the end of the ten hours, the colour is definitely still there and there is still no bleeding, but as my lips have dried out the stain has clung to the dry patches on my lips, which has left my lips looking a little tight and drawn, You definitely need to thoroughly exfoliate your lips before using this one, and then lip balm on top to keep my lips looking full and vibrant all day. Next time I would probably opt for Glossier's Balm Dotcom in Cherry, $30 to amp up the sweet, berry shade of the stain. How is it taking Wonderskin's Wonder Blading Peel Lip Kit off? First I tried my usual double cleanse (Caudalie's Micellar Cleansing Water, $45 and CeraVe's Hydrating Cleanser, $17.99 $14.39) to no success and even after a good scrub with a makeup remover wipe, there was definitely still a distinct stain left on my lips. You'll need a strong oil-based cleanser to budge this stuff. I recommend Glossier's Milky Oil, $33 or DHC Deep Cleansing Oil, $40 $34.99. What I've learnt using Wonderskin's Wonder Blading Peel Lip Kit a few times Odd as it might seem to apply the blue-purple Masque, you need to properly layer it up, leaving no patchiness as this will translate to your final stain. The first time I trialled the Lip Kit, I ended up applying a second coat to get full coverage. After a few uses of the lip stain, I found that applying it first – before the rest of my makeup – worked best. This way, the Activator spray doesn't dislodge your base, especially if you need to use the towel to wipe away the Masque. Where can I buy Wonderskin's Blading Peel Lip Kit? In Australia you can buy the lip kit from Amazon. What are the best lip stains on the market? Aside from Wonderskin's Blading Peel Lip Kit, there are several other great lip stains on the market. Dior's Addict Lip Tattoo, $65 applies like a lip gloss that then dries down to a stain, but doesn't dry lips out thanks to the squalane and glycerin packed into the formula. If you're looking for a little more from your lip stain, we also love MILK Makeup's Glow Oil Lip & Cheek, $57. Packed into a handy tube, this one's great for on-the-go beauty and touch ups. This article was originally published on Refinery29 UK Refinery29's selection is purely editorial and independently chosen – we only feature items we love! As part of our business model we do work with affiliates; if you directly purchase something from a link on this article, we may earn a small amount of commission. Transparency is important to us at Refinery29, if you have any questions please reach out to us.
Scottish Sun
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Lush brings back iconic Christmas product to shelves FIVE months early
Scroll down for tips on how to save on Christmas CHRISTMAS has come early as a major retailer kicks off the festive cheer. Lush has stunned shoppers by bringing back one of its most iconic festive favourites five months ahead of schedule. Advertisement 1 Bottles of the much-loved Snow Fairy body mist have already been spotted on shelves across the UK and beauty lovers can't believe their luck. Normally reserved for the wintry build-up to December, the sweet and sugary scent has landed smack bang in the middle of summer. But there's a twist as this year's version comes with a magical new makeover. Lush has paired the candyfloss-scented Snow Fairy with its fresh, citrusy Super Milk spray. Advertisement Nicknamed Super Fairy, it's been described by the brand as being like 'sweet and salty popcorn' or 'pineapple on pizza'. The dreamy duo now comes as a body lotion, shower gel and bath bomb, with prices ranging from £6 to £27 depending on the size you pick. If you're not ready for the crossover, the original Snow Fairy scent is also available solo, in everything from glitter body mist to shower powder. You can bag a shimmering Snow Fairy Glitter Mist for £18, a mini version for £9, and even a bubble bar on a stick for £8 to keep the sparkle going right through to Christmas. Advertisement There's also a crackling shower powder for just £6. Shoppers are raving about the early surprise online, with many stocking up now before it disappears again until late 2025. Primark shoppers race to buy £3.50 Lush dupes that are perfect for burr baskets One customer wrote: 'It's basically summer and Christmas in a bottle – I'm obsessed.' And it's not just Lush that's rolling out the tinsel early. Advertisement Retailers across the UK are diving head-first into festive mode. Over at The Range, you can already find candy canes, nutcrackers and full blown Christmas trees. Meanwhile, Dunelm is flogging a 'Fabulous Christmas' doormat to welcome in the season, along with Christmas dinner sets and a golden mistletoe wreath. Boots has launched its own dedicated Christmas webpage, urging customers to start ticking off their lists and saving points on their Advantage Cards now. Advertisement But there may be method to this madness. Many savvy shoppers prefer to shop in advance to help ease the cost of the expensive festive season. Money guru Lynn Beattie, AKA Mrs Mummypenny, says it's a smart move. 'Spreading the cost of Christmas throughout the year is a great way to enjoy the festive season without the stress,' she said. Advertisement And it seems Brits are listening. Studies show over a third of adults have already started budgeting for Christmas, despite it still being six months away. With retailers pulling out the baubles in June and iconic scents like Snow Fairy flying off shelves, now is the perfect time to stock up and store away.
The Sun
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Lush brings back iconic Christmas product to shelves FIVE months early
CHRISTMAS has come early as a major retailer kicks off the festive cheer. Lush has stunned shoppers by bringing back one of its most iconic festive favourites five months ahead of schedule. Bottles of the much-loved Snow Fairy body mist have already been spotted on shelves across the UK and beauty lovers can't believe their luck. Normally reserved for the wintry build-up to December, the sweet and sugary scent has landed smack bang in the middle of summer. But there's a twist as this year's version comes with a magical new makeover. Lush has paired the candyfloss-scented Snow Fairy with its fresh, citrusy Super Milk spray. Nicknamed Super Fairy, it's been described by the brand as being like 'sweet and salty popcorn' or 'pineapple on pizza'. The dreamy duo now comes as a body lotion, shower gel and bath bomb, with prices ranging from £6 to £27 depending on the size you pick. If you're not ready for the crossover, the original Snow Fairy scent is also available solo, in everything from glitter body mist to shower powder. You can bag a shimmering Snow Fairy Glitter Mist for £18, a mini version for £9, and even a bubble bar on a stick for £8 to keep the sparkle going right through to Christmas. There's also a crackling shower powder for just £6. Shoppers are raving about the early surprise online, with many stocking up now before it disappears again until late 2025. Primark shoppers race to buy £3.50 Lush dupes that are perfect for burr baskets One customer wrote: 'It's basically summer and Christmas in a bottle – I'm obsessed.' And it's not just Lush that's rolling out the tinsel early. Retailers across the UK are diving head-first into festive mode. Over at The Range, you can already find candy canes, nutcrackers and full blown Christmas trees. Meanwhile, Dunelm is flogging a 'Fabulous Christmas' doormat to welcome in the season, along with Christmas dinner sets and a golden mistletoe wreath. Boots has launched its own dedicated Christmas webpage, urging customers to start ticking off their lists and saving points on their Advantage Cards now. But there may be method to this madness. Many savvy shoppers prefer to shop in advance to help ease the cost of the expensive festive season. Money guru Lynn Beattie, AKA Mrs Mummypenny, says it's a smart move. 'Spreading the cost of Christmas throughout the year is a great way to enjoy the festive season without the stress,' she said. And it seems Brits are listening. Studies show over a third of adults have already started budgeting for Christmas, despite it still being six months away. With retailers pulling out the baubles in June and iconic scents like Snow Fairy flying off shelves, now is the perfect time to stock up and store away. Top tips to save for Christmas Here are Mrs Mummypenny's top tips for saving money at Christmas: 1. Save a little bit every week Placing a small amount into a savings account every week can really add up over time. Many banks offer a round-up function where daily spending is rounded up to the nearest pound, with that amount going to a separate savings pot. 2. Start planning - now If you can identify everything you'd like to do this Christmas, you can work out roughly how much you need to save to cover the entire cost. 3. Get ahead of your bills using your smart meter The screen that comes with your smart meter allows you to see your energy usage, make adjustments and save money. If you have a smart prepayment meter you can top up your credit online or over the phone from the comfort of your own sofa instead of going to the shops. 4. Use loyalty cards and vouchers to pay for Christmas presents Many places offer loyalty schemes such as supermarkets, where you can collect points and vouchers and use them to buy presents. 5. Get cash back on all online purchases Set up an account with the cash back site and go there first to find your chosen retailer. Then click through as normal to your chosen retailer or bill provider, triggering the cookies and getting you the cash back if you make a purchase. 6. Sell your clutter I urge you to spend ten minutes looking around your house and finding ten items that you no longer use or want that you can sell.
