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Cosmopolitan
02-06-2025
- Health
- Cosmopolitan
Neuraé Skincare Review: I Tested the New Mood-Boosting Skincare
Does fragrance belong in skincare? You'll get a different response depending on who you're talking to. But if you ask Neuraé, a new skincare line from the makers of luxe French brand Sisley Paris, the answer is a resounding yes. For those with sensitive skin, don't roll your eyes just yet. The brand spent over 10 years researching the neurological connection between our skin, emotions, and scent, and what they discovered led them to create formulas that not only nourish your face but also help improve your mood at the same time for better overall well-being. After testing out the full lineup of products—which consists of three creams, a serum, a face oil, and roll-on emotion boosters—for three months, I can confirm that Neuraé is really onto something. My skin has never looked healthier or felt so soft. But even more, my mindset has improved too. Those are just two reasons why this neuroscience-backed line earned the title of Best New Skincare Brand in our 2025 Holy Grail Awards. If you're a little confused (or skeptical) about how the brain-skin connection works, you're not you came to the right place. Below, you'll learn the science behind Neuraé—including how they developed their proprietary ingredients, textures, and scents, based on their neuroscience findings—as well as a full, honest review of the brand. Here's a little ~lore~ for ya: Scientists at Sisley Paris Laboratories had this crazy hunch that more than just external factors—like your environment, the sun, age, pollution, diet, etc.—can affect your skin. They hypothesized that to achieve and maintain a clearer, happier complexion, you need to look internally at your well-being and emotions. In fact, they suspected that your emotions are key to the health of your skin because they directly link the interior (your brain) with the exterior (your skin). After over a decade (!!) of research into neuroscience and skincare, Neuraé was born. The brain-skin connection is a main pillar of the brand, so to really amplify each product's mood-boosting abilities Neuraé developed a special technology comprised of neuroactive ingredients, fragrances, and textures. What makes them ~neuroactive~? First off, the ingredients. Sure, there are the obvious hydrators (glycerin and meadowfoam seed oils), but the formulas also include innovative elements that encourage your skin to only accept positive neurological messages and ignore negative ones. Red indigo extract works to reduce signs of mental and physical fatigue, while eperua (a type of flowering plant) soothes your complexion and mind so you look and feel more relaxed. Good vibes only, okay? There's also a combo of essential oils to add some aromatherapy. Studies have long reported scents' abilities to evoke an emotional response. Depending on what you use, you'll feel calmer or more joyful when you catch a whiff of the scent. Finally, the textures of the serum, oil, and creams were expertly designed to feel extra comforting, not just in a spa-like way, but also in an "I'm-happier-than-I've-felt-all-day" kinda way. Depending on the format, each respective formula is silky, never greasy, and extra plush. From the moment I was introduced to Neuraé, the brand's ethos totally made sense to me. I consider my skincare a form of therapy, and taking a few moments to smooth on my favorite serums and moisturizers feels like a nervous system reset. The thought of using formulas scientifically designed to improve my mood and skin at the same time? Sign me up. It's worth noting that since every product does contain essential oils, it could be a bit irritating for some people with very sensitive skin. For me, I didn't experience any itching, redness, or inflammation (likely because the formulas are also loaded with hydrators and soothers that help quell any potential irritation). In fact, I really fell in love with each product, especially... I'm the type of person who uses whatever serum I have on hand, then once the bottle is empty, it's onto the next. (Life of a beauty editor, lol.) This is one of those rare serums that I immediately restocked after using every last drop—which is something I haven't done in close to five years. Like I mentioned above, I already treat my skincare routine like a calming ritual. However, Harmonie enhances my "me time" and allows me to start—and end—my days on the best note possible. I pretty much fell in love with it upon first application. The lush, velvety texture wraps my skin in moisture without feeling greasy, almost like how it feels when you cozy up in your softest blanket. It beautifully sinks into my skin while leaving behind a radiant, post-facial-level glow. IMO, though, it's the scent that truly makes this product feel magical. The woodsy palo santo aroma creates a meditative experience every time I use this. I take extra time to breathe in the grounding fragrance—there's something about it that reassures me I can handle anything that comes my way. A sister product to the serum, the Harmonie Oil isn't like any oil I've ever patted into my face. This is as silky and lightweight as oils come—it feels completely weightless on skin, even though it's chock full of emollients, including phytosqualane, meadowfoam oil, moringa oil, castor oil, and camellia oil. But despite the long laundry list of skin hydrators, the hero neuroactive ingredient offers far-reaching neurological and skin benefits: Resurrection concentrate. This concentrate comes from the desert-dwelling resurrection plant, which is accustomed to extra dry climates. When used in skincare, the ingredient floods skin with moisture and helps boost your skin barrier. But extra cool: It can also help reduce your cortisol levels, which are prone to spiking whenever you're stressed and can increase oil production and cause breakouts. Anytime I'm feeling extra stressed or super dry, I dab three drops of this onto my face and give myself a light facial massage. As it sinks into my skin, I swear I can feel all my worries melting away. Is it a placebo effect? The science says no, but frankly, I wouldn't even care if it were. It feels soooo damn good... for my skin and my mind. So Neuraé created three delicious creams: Joie, which focuses on increasing bliss and radiance; Energie, which offers an energetic boost while firming skin; and Serenite, which is meant to soothe and smooth. Out of all the formulas, I find myself regularly using Joie the most because 1. there's no such thing as too much luminosity in my book, and 2. who doesn't want to constantly feel blissed out? The lightweight emulsion-cream has a texture comparable to soft butter. A small dollop diffuses right into my face with minimal effort and leaves behind an immediate glow. I'm talking the kind of glow that convinces you to ditch foundation altogether. The scent of this is crisp and refreshing, too, with a lively sparkling citrus aroma that automatically makes me smile. These tiny little rollerballs technically aren't skincare, but they fit right in with the rest of the brand's lineup. Consider them anytime, anywhere, mood-boosting fragrance oils that help you recalibrate when you're feeling off. (Kourtney Kardashian is even a fan, according to a photo dump on IG!) I keep Serenite on my bedside table to help me unwind at the end of the day. The soothing scent reminds me of a high-end spa, and catching a whiff signals to my brain that it's time to wind down. As a skincare obsessive who has always been interested in how our mind affects our overall well-being, I completely geeked out at the idea of Neuraé. The products and the results I experienced far exceeded all expectations, too. Using these highly researched and thoughtfully designed formulas has truly made a difference in my skin and mindset. People always tell me I exude positive energy. However, I like to think my aura—and complexion—shines brighter with the help of Neuraé. The products are by no means cheap. Aside from the Emotion Boosters, everything else is pushing $200. That said, this is one of the very few skincare brands that I find to be completely worth the money. Your mental health and skincare are two things always worth investing in. Neuraé works to strengthen both, which makes the price tag 100 percent worth it in my book. Check out all of the 2025 Holy Grail Beauty winners here! Mary Honkus is a contributor for Cosmopolitan with over seven years of experience researching, writing, and editing beauty stories, including a full rundown on the strawberry perfume trend and ranking the best Huda Beauty products. She's an authority in all beauty categories, but an expert when it comes to skincare—her skin can handle pretty much anything, so she's constantly testing the latest and greatest formulas. For this story, she tested Neuraé for months, comparing the innovative formulas to other newly launched skincare brands for Cosmo's Holy Grail Beauty Awards, and analyzing how the products improved her skin as well as her well-being.
Forbes
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The 34 Top Spring 2025 Makeup Launches
Sisley Paris Cloud Color A new season is a good excuse to refresh your makeup bag. While there are always classics like new mascaras, blushes and bases, spring 2025 makeup is all about lips. The category is flooded with new hybrid options that straddle the line between skincare and makeup. Think lip masks that deliver color too, lipgloss and lip oil combos and balms that go beyond nourishment with mega-watt shine and color. These are the best new makeup launches for spring 2025. YSL Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Gloss Think big—a bigger tube, a bigger wand and bigger lips. This plumping gloss delivers fuller looking lips with spicy ginger oil and hyaluronic acid to hydrate. Lips are left extra juicy, soft, smooth and a little shimmery. $40, Burberry Beyond Wear Setting & Refining Powder Burberry Makeup makes its stateside return with its Beyond Wear collection that spans face, eye and lip products and pays homage to gabardine, the famous fabric of the Burberry trench coat. Trench Protect Technology is infused in every product to deliver antioxidant and antipollution ingredients that protect from weather while making it comfortable to wear. The Beyond Wear Setting & Refining Powder is a pressed powder that keeps skin matte for up to 24 hours and has a soft-focus effect to blur. Bamboo extract zaps excess oil and the light coverage is buildable; it can be worn solo or to lock in foundation. It comes in four flexible shades to cover all the bases. $58, Westman Atelier Sun Tone Bronzing Drops No tan? No problem. Get beautifully bronzed sans any skin damage with this liquid bronzer that delivers just a tint of color. Born to be blended, it can be layered over makeup and has a hydrated matte finish without any shimmer. Available in four shades, it moisturizes too, with carrot oil and a prebiotic moisturizing complex. $58, Sisley Paris Cloud Color Whether you wear it on your lips or cheeks—or both for a monochromatic effect—this velvety mousse indeed feels like a cloud on skin. Go soft and subtle or build it up to a pop of bold color with all three shades with a matte powder finish: Tawny, a deep nude; Rosy, a fresh pink; and Berry, a raspberry. $66, Valentino Puffer Gloss If a lipgloss and a lip oil had a baby, it would be this new Valentino hybrid. Blending the best of both worlds, it features the proprietary Valentino Puffer Complex to immediately plump lips in all seven shades. Hyaluronic acid, ceramides and vitamin E provide major moisture. $38, Hermés Rouge Brilliant Silky Lipstick Gregoris Pyrpylis, the creative director of Hermès Beauty, looked to the luster of the brand's famous silk scarves for inspiration for their latest lipstick. Each shade leaves a veil of shimmering color behind and the palette features beiges, reds and pinks that are all buildable from sheer to bold. Pierre Hardy, creative director of Hermès Beauty objects, designed the striking refillable tube. $77, Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Beauty Soulmates Face Palette The jewel-adorned heart-shaped palette is incredibly charming—and so is what's inside. There's a color correcting shade of the popular Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder and a Pillow Talk Powder Blush. Available in two shades—a pink and a peach—it'll help you ace your base. Use the Airbrush Flawless Finish powder under the eyes and anywhere else you'd like to lift, brighten and color correct, then apply the blush to the apples of the cheeks up along the cheekbones. $52, Trinny London Trinity Quite the jet-setter herself, Trinny knows the importance of multitasking beauty products that travel well. Trinity will be the MVP of your carry-on. The dual-ended stick has a glowy shade on one side and a complimentary creamy matte on the other and can be used on lips, eyes and cheeks. Easy as can be to apply, it blends and builds in three shades inspired by destinations that are close to Trinny: New York, Venice and Mustique. $46, Tarte Cosmetics Shape Tape Concealer Stick The absurdly popular concealer is now available in stick format, making it easy to take on-the-go. Its diamond-cut tip makes precise application a cinch. Available in 24 shades, it has medium coverage and a natural matte finish. Infused with a diamond powder to catches and reflect light, there's also hyaluronic acid to hydrate and avocado, shea and mango butters to smooth. $29, Lisa Eldridge The Burnt Umber Kitten Lash Mascara Celebrity makeup artist Lisa Eldridge listened to her fans and created a brown version of her award-winning Kitten Lash Mascara. The long-wearing, smudge-proof, water-resistant formula is the same, but now in a rich, warm brown. The buildable formula can go from looking natural to majorly full lashes, courtesy of the brush's micro-bristles that coat every single lash. The nourishing formula is made with three soft waxes: Organic olive tree derived wax to condition and boost lash growth, carnauba wax to hold the curl and jojoba to soften. $36, Victoria Beckham Eye Wardrobe Victoria Beckham recently introduced the Eye Wardrobe, an eyeshadow palette in an array of finishes, and now she's adding a new colorway with the Bordeaux Collection. Made up of four hues seen on the Autumn/Winter 2025 runway, the Eye Wardrobe is refillable. It's joined by Future Lash in Bordeaux, a lifting and conditioning mascara in matte burgundy, as well as the Satin Kajal Liner in Bordeaux, a rich matte burgundy waterproof kajal eyeliner. Wear them all together for a monochromatic moment. $75, Dibs Glowbounce Highlighter Don't let the color fool you—it goes on very subtle, nearly clear, for a super shimmery highlighter that gives skin radiance. Formulated for the eyes and cheeks, it transforms from a powder to a cream and nourishes skin with mango, murumuru, tucuma and kokum butters. Nab the limited-edition product while you can! $28, Armani Beauty Vertigo Lift Mascara Bring major length, drama and definition to your lashes without any clumping. The volumizing effects last for up to 24 hours, while arginine amino acids leaves lashes soft and flexible. $32, Benefit Cosmetics HOOLA Wave Bronzing Balm Benefit's OG Hoola Powder Bronzer has a had a cult following for years, and now it's available in a creamy balm version. Lightweight and buildable, the waterproof and sweatproof formula boasts 12 hours of wear, while jojoba oil, avocado oil and shea butter nourish skin. Apply all five shades with the matching Wavemaker Brush whose dense bristles are designed for the job. $35, Estee Lauder Pure Color Melt-On Glosstick Somewhere between a lipgloss and a lipstick, this innovative formula delivers the perks of both with major shine and color, plus a plumping effect. Available in eight shades with buildable sheer to medium coverage, each is formulated with 41% conditioning oils for major hydration. $38, Tower 28 GetSet Blur + Set Matte Powder Blush Blending a setting powder with blush, this combo delivers color packed with pigment while blurring skin. Boasting 12-hour wear that won't fade, the clean formula in seven shades is also sweat-proof and helps zap excess shine. $22, LAWLESS Forget the Filler Lip-Plumping Gloss This lippie does it all: it plumps, adds shine, softens and hydrates. Clinically proven to deliver fuller-looking lips, it also smooths the appearance of lines. The new strawberry sugar collection comes in three shades: Strawberry Milkshake, a milky soft pink with a strawberry sugar flavor; Strawberry Popsicle, a sheer pink with a strawberry sugar flavor; and Strawberry Shortcake, a pearly pink with a strawberry sugar flavor. $26, Anastasia Beverly Hills Smooth Blur Contour It's fitting that 'smooth' is in the name of this contour stick that glides right on and blends like a dream. The gel-like, cream formula easily defines and sculpts, leaving subtle definition and a dewy finish. Available in four cool-toned shades, it's spiked with vitamin E to hydrate and provide comfortable wear. It can be worn solo or layered over makeup. $32, The Outset Lip Oasis Glossy Treatment After The Outset Lip Oasis Glossy Treatment made a splash and sold out seven times, the clear lippie is expanding with three universal shades that deliver the same plumping perks and hydration, courtesy of shea butter, peptides, squalane and the brand's Hyaluroset Complex, their plant alternative to hyaluronic acid that smooths fine lines and wrinkles and boosts the skin barrier after two weeks. The three shades include Sun Kiss, a sheer orange red; Mirage, a sheer plum; and Dune, a sheer nude. $28, Jones Road Just Enough Tinted Moisturizer True to its name, this tinted moisturizer offers just enough coverage to even out skin tone and camouflage any redness. Light and breathable, the no makeup-makeup base comes in 16 shades and hydrates skin while safeguarding its moisture barrier. $44, Saie SuperSuede Baked Powder Blush With the hand-whipped and baked formula that taps old Italian techniques, Saie takes blush to a new level. All six shades are long-wearing and breathable, plus infused with plant-derived squalane, hyaluronic acid and glycerin to hydrate. $28, e.l.f. Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm Accurately named, these buttery tinted lip balms melt right in. Deliciously hydrating thanks to 2% shea butter, 5% mango butter, 3% cocoa butter and 1% hyaluronic acid blend, they glide right on. They come in six yummy scents: Vanilla Toffee, Blackberry Sorbet, Yummy Gummy, Strawberry Shortcake, Java Chip and Wild Cherry. $9, Hourglass Illusion Priming Moisturizer Set the stage for makeup with this priming moisturizer that helps skin hold onto hydration while helping foundation stay put. The brand's Hyaluronic Rose Complex includes Damascus rosewater and 11 types of hyaluronic acid to nourish skin, as well as niacinamide, working to improve the appearance of skin texture and minimize pores, plus plump and firm. $58, YSE Beauty Like A Gloss Hydrating Lip Tint A triple threat, this mask/balm/gloss hybrid feels delightfully buttery on lips. Deeply hydrating, the restorative formula includes antioxidant vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, shea butter, jojoba oil and coconut oil. All four universal shades—Life of the Party, a pale peach; Class Act, a warm berry; Fashionably Late, a rosy taupe; and Chief of Everything, a poppy red—have a gentle white tea scent. $30, Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Matte Bouncy Blush Get the best of both worlds with this cream-to-powder blush that melts onto skin and builds up like a cream but has the blurring effect of a powder. Water-, sweat- and humidity-resistant, it has impressive staying power and a natural matte finish in all seven shades. Cacao seed, pomegranate oil, papaya seed oil and rosehip oils keep skin moisturized so it doesn't settle into creases or crack. $27, Cocokind Ceramide Lip Blur Balm Get all the goodness of a lip balm—ceramides, glycerin and peptides hydrate, blur, plump and smooth fine lines—plus the shine and tint of a gloss. Designed with sensitive skin in mind, this lippie is free from fragrance, essential oils, flavor and other common irritants. Available in five sheer shades, including a clear, the clever cap has a built-in ring for charms. $12, Thrive Causemetics Liquid Brow Lamination Lifting Brow Gel Lamination Lock Technology puts brows in their place and keeps them there for 24 hours. The dual-sided brush separates and sculpts while the flake-free gel doesn't leave a white cast. $26, IT Cosmetics Do IT All Radiant Concealer True to the IT Cosmetics ethos, this concealer blends skincare with makeup, serving as a multivitamin serum while camouflaging all day sans creases or cracks. The click-and-pump wand makes for easy medium coverage anytime, anywhere. $30, Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup SPF 45 Though foundation should never be a substitute for SPF, this foundation includes some to give your skin extra protection. Available in 28 flexible shades with light, buildable coverage, the vitamin-based formula with 4% vitamin B3 and five forms of vitamin C also safeguards skin from environmental aggressors, pollution and blue light. Made to last all day long, it's waterproof, sweat- and humidity-resistant and has a radiant finish. $48, Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Powder Blush Duo Two shades make this blush palette twice as nice. Each of the three carefully paired color combos can be used to define cheekbones and add dimension. Plant-based squalane makes the long-wear comfy, plus adds blendability. $75, Iconic London Glow All Over Balm Take this slim bronze solid oil stick with you on-the-go for a bronzed glow whenever you need it—it even has a built-in buffing brush on the other end. Super fine golden pearls give a gorgeous gleam while coconut, avocado and argan oils, plus squalane and vitamin E nourish skin and add radiance. $30, Makeup By Mario Master Mascara Mario Dedivanovic finally introduces his first mascara and it was worth the wait. Designed to deliver buildable volume and definition, the long-wear formula doesn't smudge and has an innovative conical brush to coat every lash without clumping. Bonus: Provitamin B5 and castor oil improve lash health. $28, Polite Society Cabana Club Blurring Bronzer Quite the twofer, this compact offers bronzing and blurring, leaving skin with a soft-focused, filtered effect. The demi-matte bronzer has self-blending pigments so you don't have to worry about streaks. The whipped, buttery texture feels weightless on skin and has buildable color. $34, Tarte Cosmetics Maracuja Juicy Melt Mask A cross between a lip balm and a mask, you can swipe it on during the day or wear it overnight to pamper your pucker while you snooze. Made with 15 oils and 11 superfruits—including watermelon, goji and passionfruit—it glides right on with its custom lip scoop cushion tip and has a yummy salted caramel flavor. It comes in three shades, including clear. $27,
Forbes
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The Top Spring 2025 Hair Product Launches
Rihanna with the new Fenty Hair The Water Boi Reparative Leave-In Conditioner Spray Fenty Hair New season, new you. Spring is a time of renewal, so that should apply to your hair too. Think new products that let you experiment with different styles, air dry creams that help your locks take advantage of the fresh spring air and scalp scrubs that allow spring cleaning on your scalp as well. Of course, this season also brings the best new basics like shampoos, conditioners, masks and classics like hairsprays that withstand heat and humidity. These are the best new hair products for spring 2025. Kerasilk Flyaway Wand Kerasilk You'll want to stash one of these wands in your purse, gym bag, carry-on—and you can, because it's small enough to bring anywhere, so you'll never have to worry about flyaways again. The formula, which contains biomimetic silk and niacinamide, helps flyaways and baby hairs stay put, delivering frizz and humidity protection for up to 72 hours. Simply brush it over any unruly strands and it'll fight static, too, plus it doesn't leave a trace behind. $20, Color Wow Texas Hold 'Em Big Hold Hairspray Color Wow They say everything is bigger and better in Texas and that certainly applies to this hairspray. It has so much humidity control that hair won't even falter in the Lone Star State, plus it offers UV protection. The flake-free formula is less wet, which translates to quicker drying time. It has 50% less alcohol than other hairsprays, which is a plus for hair health. $30, Sisley Paris The Pocket Brush Sisley Paris Similar to a hairdryer, it's hard to find a travel-sized hairbrush that delivers the same performance as its full-sized counterparts, but The Pocket Brush is certainly up to the task. A blend of wild boar hair and supple bristles makes it extra versatile, perfect for detangling, styling and smoothing. The supple bristles help stimulate the scalp and the brush leaves locks shiny and soft. $95, Fable & Mane Shine Hair Mask Fable & Mane With its chai-scented formula, this is some tea you'll want to hear all about. True to Fable & Mane's Ayurvedic roots, this hair mask is formulated with ancient Ayurvedic botanicals and modern ingredients, including black tea ferments that are loaded with antioxidants and natural tannins to boost hair strength and shine for all hair types. It also includes bio-sugar enzymes and hibiscus flower extract to add to the glossy finish, plus the mask boosts color vibrancy, softens strands and fights frizz. $36, Pureology Strength Cure Dream Healer Serum Pureology Formulated to restore up to 99% of hair strength, this leave-in treatment seals split ends, prevents breakage and helps repair weak hair bonds while keeping color bright and intact. Citric acid goes deep into each strand to prevent breakage, lactic acid smooths cracks in the cuticle to smooth, and amino acids hydrate and boost elasticity. $48, Joico Scalp Vitality Exfoliating Foaming Scrub Joico A squeaky-clean scalp will be yours with this foaming scalp scrub that gently exfoliates to remove excess oil, sebum and product buildup. The scalp is left balanced and healthy. $26, Fekkai Super Strength+ PM Repair Serum Fekkai Help your hair get its beauty sleep with this overnight serum that works to heal damage while you snooze. Meant to be used two to three times per week, apply it to dry strands and it'll strengthen the hair shaft, repair broken hair bonds, hydrate, smooth and seal split ends with Fekkai's proprietary powerbond technology and squalane. Its scent of sheer tonka beans, almonds and creamy woods will help you drift off to dreamland. $30, Olaplex No. 0.5 Scalp Longevity Treatment Olaplex Healthy hair starts at the scalp. That's why this treatment was made for all scalp and hair types, especially sensitive ones. The daily treatment instantly hydrates and works to repair the scalp barrier over time by balancing the microbiome and protecting it from environmental stressors like chemical treatments, UV exposure and poor water quality with its antioxidant blend that includes ferulic acid and lavender extract. $44, Virtue Scalp Remedy Shampoo Virtue A stressed scalp can take its toll on hair. Virtue decided to address that issue at the root—pun intended—with its newest shampoo, and its matching Scalp Remedy Conditioner. As always, the formulas include Virtue's proprietary Alpha Keratin 60ku Clinical, a protein that is completely bio-identical to the keratin naturally found in human hair. The shampoo brings balance to the scalp microbiome and also mends hair damage, repairs, strengthens and hydrates locks. $42, IGK Best Interest Deep Repair Air Dry Styler IGK As temps start to rise, air dry season begins. This leave-in not only smooths strands and fights frizz for 24 hours, but it also helps repair damage. It's clinically proven to reduce breakage by 69% and seal 96% of split ends. $38, Fenty Hair The Water Boi Reparative Leave-In Conditioner Spray Fenty Hair Quite the multitasker, Rihanna's new favorite Fenty Hair product is much more than just a leave-in conditioner. The lightweight spray delivers hydration that lasts all day, repairs, detangles, adds shine, softens and smooths frizz. You can thank its multi-molecular weight hyaluronic acid and Fenty Hair's proprietary complex, Replenicore-5, for all those perks. $32, HAIRtamin Vitamin-Infused Dry Shampoo HAIRtamin Female-founded HAIRtamin has always been about hair and scalp health and their new dry shampoo is no exception. At its center is the brand's patented hair health complex with Procapil 3%, biotin, kaolin clay, rosemary oil and aloe vera to refresh strands and scalp by absorbing dirt, oil and odor while also supporting thicker, stronger hair. $30, Hask Repair Series Rinse-Out Deep Conditioner Hask Go deep into damage treatment with this hair mask that penetrates hair to build new bonds, repairing damage by up to 94%. The hero ingredient is its Triple Bond Complex that works to reverse damage, leaving silkier, smoother and healthier hair behind. $10, amika x Ellis Brooklyn perk up MIAMI NECTAR dry shampoo amika Amika's immensely popular Perk Up Dry Shampoo just got even better, thanks to a collab with Ellis Brooklyn. The clean perfume brand infused their Miami Nectar scent into the dry shampoo to give it a tropical vibe, with notes of pink pineapple, coconut water, plumeria and vanilla. The limited-edition dry shampoo is still the fan favorite formula, with superfruit sea buckthorn and rice starch to refresh the scalp and strands while adding body and volume. $28, SH-RD Tea Tree Scalp Shampoo SH-RD Even the oiliest scalps don't stand a chance against this de-greasing formula. Effective yet gentle, this shampoo also helps keep flakes and itchiness under control while nourishing the scalp. $32, Lolavie Peptide Plumping Volume Spray Lolavie Leave it to Lolavie founder Jennifer Aniston to create a volumizing spray that delivers major lift sans buildup while leaving hair even healthier. The vegan formula is powered by pea peptides and B-Pro3 bond technology to help hair look fuller, yet still feel soft and touchable. $30, TRESemmé Lamellar Gloss Cream Serum TRESemmé There are plenty of ways to use this product. Try it as a pre-shampoo treatment to nourish, a rinse-off treatment or apply it before styling for mega shine. The lightweight formula is spiked with Lamellar Lamination technology to hydrate, detangle and leave locks glossy. $8, R+Co Bleu Essential Air Dry/Blow Dry Crème R+Co No matter how you choose to dry your hair—with a blowdryer or leaving it to Mother Nature to air dry—this cream will help it look better. If you opt for the former, the lightweight cream offers heat protection up to 450 degrees and reduces breakage. For the latter, it leaves hair smooth, free of frizz and natural texture amped up. It contains lactic acid and vegan squalane for moisture, as well as camellia and avocado seed oils for manageability. $49, Oribe Gold Lust Restorative Night Crème for Hair Oribe Sleep is to rejuvenate the body, and this overnight treatment does the same for your hair. Featuring biomimetic repair technology that copies the body's natural nighttime rejuvenation process, it resurfaces the outermost protective layer of the hair, leaving it smoother and shinier. The formula is also infused with a bio-restorative complex that repairs damage and strengthens, lupine flower peptides that deliver amino acids to the cortex to boost keratin to help damaged hair and eucalyptus oil to soothe the senses. The lightweight cream absorbs into hair, won't stain your pillowcase and doesn't need to be rinsed out in the morning. $72, The Rootist Biobrew Fermented Leave-in Repair Serum The Rootist Inflation who? Since day one of The Rootist, this serum has been their hero product. Due to customer demand, it's now available in a larger bottle that's the same price as the previous smaller size, but with 80% more serum. The 5-in-1 fermented treatment serum visibly improves hair health in just a single use, leading to less breakage and frizz, heat protection up to 450° F, scalp hydration and high shine. $48, Herbal Essences All-in-1 Nourishing Spray Herbal Essences Herbal Essences has been famous for its delicious-smelling hair products for years and this multitasking leave-in is no exception. Spiked with pure aloe and camellia flower oil, it does it all: fight frizz, protect hair from heat styling up to 450 degrees, strengthen, detangle, refresh and add shine. $10, Iles Formula Rinseless Root Refresh Iles Formula Celebrity editorial stylist and brand founder Wendy Iles came up with a totally new way to do dry shampoo. Instead of the conventional powder format, this is a rinseless liquid that cleanses, freshens and deodorizes the scalp and hair. That means zero white cast or dullness. Instead, it creates volume at the root and taps hydrolyzed cornstarch and antioxidant-rich ingredients to give hair a boost. $38, Kérastase Gloss Absolu Glaze Drops Kérastase The Kérastase Gloss Absolu collection is a four-step system made for frizz-prone hair to smooth strands, hydrate and deliver high-wattage shine. The hero product is the Gloss Absolu Glaze Drops that fights frizz for up to four days and imparts double the shine. Spiked with wild rose extract oil, it doesn't leave hair greasy and infuses it with a lovely scent. $36, Pattern Revitalizing Scalp Scrub Pattern Give your scalp a fresh start with this scrub that exfoliates to remove build up, excess oil and flakes, helping to boost hair growth along the way, courtesy of pink Himalayan sea salt, cucumber, fenugreek and ginger root extracts. The cozy scent spotlighting amber, lavender and bergamot will keep you going back for more. $29, Verb Frizz Defense Smoothing Spray Verb Spritz this on before your next blowout to reap all five of its rewards. In addition to shielding hair from frizz, it provides heat protection up to 450 degrees, adds shine, extends your style and smooths. It'll also fight humidity for up to 72 hours. $22, Nair Lux Wax Nair The top hot wax in France is finally available stateside. A cinch to use, the at-home formula is microwaveable and mess-free, easily removing even short hair and leaving skin silky smooth for up to four weeks. $12, IGK First Class After Dark Charcoal Dry Shampoo IGK Dry shampoo should be your dirty little secret. That's why IGK is introducing a tinted version of their popular dry shampoo that's designed for darker hair. Its soft brown tint is undetectable in hair, leaving no tell-tale light powder behind. Insta volume is yours after you spritz it on, plus it absorbs odor and oil for locks that look and feel fresh. $34,
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28-02-2025
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The £12 lip liner that gives you instantly fuller lips
As you'd probably expect, I follow a lot of beauty accounts across social media. There was a moment recently when I noticed more and more videos of women applying a purple stain around their lip line and then peeling it away in a dramatic fashion. It looked completely bizarre. The product in question, a lip-liner stain by Sacheu Beauty, left a tint designed to make the lips look fuller. It turns out it was an instant hit in Boots when it launched last December. The average Boots customer is 45 years old, so it probably wasn't just the TikTok demographic buying it up – but their mums too. I tried the Sacheu Beauty Lip Liner Stay-n in shade P-inked (£12, Boots) for myself, and it does work – if you have the extra few minutes it takes for the stain to 'set'. Sacheu Beauty Lip Liner Stay-n in shade P-inked, £12, Boots It colours the lip line a slightly deeper shade of pink, which appears really natural. The purple stain looks terrifying at first glance, but it's honestly hard to mess up: trace just outside your lip line with the applicator, leave it to dry for 10 to 20 minutes, then peel off. Lip liners in general are having a big moment. If they make you think of the 1990s supermodel trend of a dark lip liner worn with lighter lips, that's exactly the look Gen Z are coveting. On Pinterest, searches for '90s lip' were up 760 per cent on the previous year by summer 2024. And according to the market-information company Circana, in the first half of 2024, 28 per cent more lip liners were sold in Europe compared to the year before. Whether you are after a Cindy Crawford -style lip-liner look or not, used correctly, they can be game-changers for the midlife make-up bag. They can make your lips appear both fuller and more symmetrical in a matter of seconds. In a recent interview with Allure magazine, Brooke Shields shared her lip-liner routine. 'Now that I'm older, I have to go to the outside of my lip because my lips have gotten thinner,' she explained. 'I try to go outside of the bottom without looking too forced, and then I colour it in just a little bit.' Shields favours The Lip Pencil by Jones Road in Rose Nude (£24, Liberty), with a dollop of Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask (£19, Sephora) on top to 'plump them up a little bit'. The make-up artist Zoë Taylor agrees with this technique. 'I think the most modern way to wear lip liner is to slightly overdraw your lips to make them appear fuller,' she says. 'I like to overdraw the cupid's bow to get rid of any sharp lines, which helps to soften the look of the lips and give the appearance of them being more pillowy.' She adds: 'For a natural lip I would always choose a shade deeper than the actual lip colour.' Taylor favours the Phyto-Lèvres Perfect pencil by Sisley in Beige Naturel and Chocolat, two universally flattering shades (£50 each, Sisley Paris). For any other colours – reds, for instance – match your liner to the lip shade. The new Sisley Phyto-Rouge Velvet Lipsticks (£48, Sisley Paris) work beautifully with liner. One of the best high-street lip-liner ranges is Color Riche by L'Oréal Paris, whose pencils come in at a reasonable £6.99 (Boots). I think the brand's reds are particularly good. And if you're hankering after a 90s effect, try Cool Spice by Mac (£20, Mac Cosmetics), a reworking of the decade's most iconic lip-liner shade, Spice. I love the warm browny shade of Spice, but in my opinion, Cool Spice is more wearable. Three more products to boost your lips If liner isn't your thing, try a lip-plumping balm such as the Dior Addict Lip Glow in the shade Icy Blue. Don't worry, it won't turn your lips a cool bluish tone – it simply adapts to your natural pH level when applied to bring out a lovely rosy hue. This is the lip balm I always keep in my handbag. Dior's Addict Lip Glow in the shade Icy Blue, £33, Dior Part liner, part lipstick, The Peptide Lip Shape is a great option if you like just a little flush of matte colour. Don't expect hours of lasting power, though: this is designed to add a hint of colour and fullness for those days when you don't want a full lipstick 'look'. The shade Press is a pretty mauve. The Peptide Lip Shape, £24, Rhode Similar to the above, but with stronger colours and slightly more staying power, the Blur Liners by British brand Refy are brilliant. They add a smudgy effect on the lip line and the lips; the shade Berry is a great alternative to a bold red.
