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Forbes
17-04-2025
- Health
- Forbes
Travel Smart With These Intelligent Beauty Products
From the latest launches from luxury beauty houses to the most innovative travel gadgets, here's what to pack on your next trip to keep you feeling on top of the world. Aesthetic doctor, Dr David Jack, is known for his anti-ageing treatments at his Harley Street Clinic (as well as his other outposts in London and Edinburgh) which led him to develop his skincare line in 2018. The Dr David Jack brand encompasses the simple but effective concept of integrative skincare, offering a collection of products rooted in a firm scientific basis. Active ingredients and high-quality formulations give tangible results that target all skin types and concerns. The Dr David Jack Skin Cushion (£139) is perfect to counteract dehydration after a long flight and is the next best thing to an expert facial. The rich moisturiser intensely hydrates, soothes and nourishes dry, stressed and peri-menopausal skin, for a healthy and radiant complexion. The Skin Cushion keeps skin hydrated when travelling. 'With Skin Cushion, we've made an exciting breakthrough in skin recovery technology,' Dr Jack reveals. 'The goal was to create an advanced skin rehabilitation system that responds to the growing challenges of modern skin health without downtime or irritation. By combining cutting-edge biomolecular ingredients like Resveratrol and a dynamic polypeptide complex, we've designed a solution that doesn't simply mask skin concerns, but actively repairs and fortifies the skin's natural defences to aid healing in ageing, stressed skin.' The Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm is ideal for keeping skin fresh after a long journey. Meanwhile, new from Korean skincare brand, Dr. Althea, is the Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm ($22.90). The new balm has a sorbet-like texture and is fragrance-free, vegan and cruelty-free. Perfect for using after a long journey, the unique formula is enriched with essential oils to promote skin rejuvenation, reduce redness and to leave the skin nourished and clean. The cleanser is ideal for travel as it has a hygienic grinding mechanism for convenient and precise portion control. Cellderma's Hydraclean is perfect for a deep cleanse. Stocked in 180 clinics across the UK, Cellderma is a results-driven, scientifically-backed skincare range founded by clinical aesthetician Dr Dev Patel. The new Hydraclean Botanical Cleanser (from £22.44) gives a deep cleanse without leaving the skin feeling tight or dry, thanks to its blend of botanical ingredients. It effectively removes makeup and impurities, leaving the skin feeling refreshed, clean, and nourished. The addition of fatty acids ensures that the skin's natural moisture is preserved, making it suitable even for dry and sensitive skin types. The Heat Somic gives salon-like results. Use it with the Beautifect HeatSonic device (£129) for a deep cleanse like you'd find during a professional facial. The cleansing device is compact and transportable, and comes with its own case. It uses integrated heat technology, warming to 42°C in just 30 seconds. Providing a deep, thorough cleanse, it removes impurities, excess oil and makeup trapped in pores, while preventing breakouts and improving overall skin texture. The device's sonic pulses work to boost circulation, promoting a vibrant, healthy-looking complexion, whilst helping deliver vital nutrients to your skin cells. What's more, this luxurious and effective cleanse also facilitates enhanced absorption and effectiveness of any skincare products that you use afterwards. The new Peep Club eye wand staves off the signs of tiredness around the eyes after long journeys. Another beauty-on-the-go gadget worth packing in your case is the new Peep Club Heated Eye Wand LED+ now available with Victoria Health (£85). The innovative device has been designed to soothe and rejuvenate tired or dry eyes. Integrating multi-wavelength LED technology, a warming compress, and gentle massage, the Heated Eye Wand LED+ helps restore comfort to the eyes, as well as improve the appearance of the skin around the eyes, making it more radiant and firm. The Tolpa range is an affordable brand that targets specific skin issues, such as rosacea. Poland's top-selling skin care brand, Tolpa, is now available in the UK. Known for its dermatologically tested, high-quality formulas featuring peat, a skin-soothing active ingredient, Tolpa targets dryness, rosacea, and acne with ranges like Lipidrio for hydration, Rosacal for redness, and Sebio for blemishes. It hero range, Rosacal, targets rosacea, with the Strengthening Regenerating Cream (£12.99) part of the line-up. The democosmetic product moisturises the skin and strengthens and seals blood vessels, reducing their sensitivity to external factors. The cream soothes erythema and conceals redness thanks to its natural green colouring and has been designed to use overnight. The Weightless Protection can be barely-felt on the skin and gives protection from environmental factors. One of the most important skin producrs is, of course, sunscreen. PCA Skin's Weightless Protection Broad Spectrum SPF 45 (£42) is a quick-absorbing, lightweight sunscreen that feels like you're wearing nothing at all. The antioxidant-rich, reef safe formula absorbs quickly without leaving behind a greasy residue, so you can apply makeup immediately after. A bold lip is all you need with Hermes Rouge Brilliant Silky Permanent Collection in Shade 85. For those who want to elevate their look yet keep a make-up regime to a minimum when travelling, all you need to do is invest in one luxury product to make the perfect beauty statement. The latest addition to the Hermès Beauty portfolio, Rouge Brilliant Silky lipsticks give a bold lip that take you seamlessly from day to night. From Orange Flash to Rouge Casaque, the lipsticks are available in 14 permanent shades ($77) and three limited edition shades ($81). The Limited Edition Shade 30. The new lip signature, conceived by Gregoris Pyrpylis, creative director of Hermès Beauty, features a subtle veil of color with buildable intensity and a shiny, glossy finish. The color and finish of each shade are inspired by the legendary silk twill used for the house's scarves. What's more, the Rouge Brilliant Silky owes its versatility to its nourishing formula, comprised of 85% natural ingredients, including a plant oil and butter base, mulberry tree, raspberry leaf, and sesame seed extracts, softening plumping, and smoothing lips. Keeping lips soft and supple with a pop of rich colour, you'll not need any other make-up product. What's more the sleek design brings a luxury look to any dressing table. The Clean Slate Discovery Set is filled with travel-friendly goodies. For those passionate about clean beauty products, new online beauty retailer Found Clean Beauty is a one-stop shop for beauty this is safe and toxin-free. The company was founded by Charlie Mcintosh, who was diagnosed with stage three cancer in her mid-40s, and as part of a healing journey she decided to rethink what she put in and onto her body. Struggling to find beauty products that were safe, vetted and minus any 'clean-washing' claims, Charlie, now in remission, joined forces with her long-standing friend, Zoe Bulgin, and after two years of research and education, Found was created. The mini essentials are free from any nasties. Perfect for travellers who are looking to avoid chemicals that may harm their long-term health or looking to reduce their toxic-load, the Clean Slate Discovery Set (£130) is packed with mini essentials from leading clean brands, such as Olio e Osso, Banks-Lyon Botanical, Rahua and Oskia. EAch product is travel-friendly and the ultimate introduction to the best clean beauty brands around. The iconic Elasticizer is now available in a Honey Nectar and Peach scent. For an intense hair treatment in your own bathroom, look to the iconic Philip Kingsley Elasticizer pre-shampoo mask (£41). Now available in a Honey Nectar and Peach scent, the Elasicizer has been formulated by leading Trichologists and has long been hailed by experts as the one product that really works outside of a salon. As well as reducing breakage after just one use, it adds elasticity, strength and shine to all hair types. The new mini Wild Deodorants are ideal for travellers. Wild's Mini Natural Deodorant (£10) is just the thing for keeping fresh when on the go. It is formulated with gentle, natural ingredients to provide 24 hours of protection from body odour. Featuring tapioca starch to effectively absorb moisture, it keeps you dry throughout the day. Packaged in unique, plastic-free, compostable materials, and available in a variety of scents, this vegan-certified deodorant is free from parabens and aluminium and is a must for every beauty-loving traveller. DAily Hydration keeps your health in tip-top condition. Keeping you hydrated and feeling ready to conquer the world is the new Daily Hydration (£32 for 30 servings) from Sixways. The electrolyte supplement combines nature's most effective hydration ingredients without the artificial additives found in conventional products. Backed by nutritionist & hormone balance apecialist, Jessica Shand, Daily Hydration harnesses the power of natural coconut water electrolytes. The advanced mineral blend delivers precision-engineered hydration to the body. Not too salty, not too sweet—just pure, clean hydration. Epigen12™ Cell Renewal supplement is said to reverse the signs of ageing. Last but not least and tapping into the trend for longevity, the wellness buzzword of the moment, is NIANCE. The Swiss luxury beauty and longevity brand has unveiled its new Epigen12™ Cell Renewal supplement (£320 for a month's supply). There's no need to book into expensive longevity therapies after using this supplement— it is clinically proven to reverse biological ageing by up to 12 years, says the brand. 'Epigen12™ Cell Renewal restores youthful cellular function by addressing the root causes of ageing, including epigenetic alterations, mitochondrial dysfunction, and telomere attrition. This innovative formulation combats oxidative stress, supports DNA repair, and enhances overall cellular health to deliver unparalleled results.' 'At the heart of this advanced supplement is EPIGEN12™, a next-generation ingredient derived from scarlet beebalm and lemon balm,' says NIANCE. 'Its efficacy is backed by a clinical trial involving 81 volunteers aged 45– ingredients such as Trans-Resveratrol, Nicotinamide Riboside (NR), Coenzyme Q10, and Niacinamide complement EPIGEN12™ to synergistically target ageing markers, enhance NAD+ production, combat oxidative stress, and promote mitochondrial energy production.'
Forbes
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Trending In London: Spring's Hottest Spots, Styles, And Experiences
See what's trending in London this April Spring has officially sprung in the capital city, bringing with it an energetic buzz across London's most vibrant scenes. From exciting pop-ups to trendy workout spaces, jewelry launches to must-have fashion essentials, see what's trending in London this April. Proving influencer brand can indeed have longevity, Gisou teams up with Harrods to launch the ultimate Honey Gloss pop-up experience, just in time for spring. From April 5-29, the Gisou Honey Gloss pop-up will be located at Harrods' Door 6 offering shoppers the brand's complete product range and newness — Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hair Mask in a 75ml discovery and on-the-go, travel size format — with samples and limited edition gifts available with purchase over £75. This April, Gisou's pop up in Harrods will coincide with the brand's new product launch With two Blackpink shows scheduled this summer at London's Wembley Stadium, the K-pop group is having a moment in the capital. Announced in March, Jisoo is back with Alo for a highly anticipated, second campaign, featuring pieces celebrating the effortless aesthetics of the West Coast wellness. Alo x JISOO Formulated specifically to address the dramatic increase in dry, sensitized skin cases seen in his clinics, Dr. David Jack's new innovation Skin Cushion — a pro-lipid cream aiming at hydration and recovery — combines polypeptide complex, a bio-engineered placenta stimulant, with lycopene-rich tomato peel extract to enhance skin-healing and repair while encouraging collagen and elatin production. Perfect for the unpredictable climate in spring. Dr. David Jack's new release promises deep hydration for damaged or stressed-out skin There's nothing quite like the berry season in the UK, and Driscoll's — the name associated with over 100 years of expertise in the finest selection of berries — has officially launched in the UK. Following the sun to select the top quality fruits, Driscoll's always sources locally when it's berry season in the UK or from one of the brand's trusted independent farms. Low GI and full of anti-oxidants, make berries part of your diet by blitzing them in a smoothie or directly as a healthy snack. Driscoll's Fresh Berries Bringing the viral Korean hair therapy technique to the hidden sanctuary located at the heart of Notting Hill, Cloud Twelve's head spa treatment is so good that it has emerged as one of London's most sought-after wellness experiences. The meticulously executed ritual combines ancient Asian beauty traditions with modern science, delivering an immersive experience where skilled therapists work their magic through precise pressure points and nourishing scalp techniques that release tension and promote deep relaxation as well as scalp health and hair growth. Founded by naturopath Jenya Di Pierro, Cloud Twelve is a three-story, Feng Shui-designed wellness haven allowing guests to float away from the city's hustle while experiencing the perfect balance of traditional healing and contemporary luxury. Head spa treatment at Cloud Twelve Florals might not be groundbreaking for spring, but pink can be. This April, Swatch celebrates the Pink Moon with their limited-edition Bioceramic MoonSwatch MISSION TO THE PINK MOONPHASE, available only from April 1 at select locations and featuring a moon phase indicator, chronograph function, and pulsometer. Fans seeking this unique timepiece must follow Swatch's social media to track the miniaturized 'Rolling Planets' cars traveling to participating stores before the watch vanishes like its celestial inspiration. MoonSwatch by Swatch London-based luxury brand NEOUS is making its UK solo retail debut at Selfridges London with an immersive 'Home-from-Home' spring-time concession from March 17 to April 20, 2025, showcasing their distinctive minimalist footwear and handbags. Located on the ground floor within the Accessories Hall, the space is designed in collaboration with MONUMENT to reflect NEOUS' refined aesthetic through carefully curated furniture and lighting pieces that complement the brand's sculptural designs. To celebrate this residency, NEOUS has developed Selfridges global exclusives including the TAURUS 1.0 mini bag in dark chocolate suede, sand suede, and fine-woven raffia, as well as a reimagined BERENICES Bag in rich burgundy suede and leather. NEOUS Taurus Dumpling Raffia Tote Bag exclusively at Selfridges Bushy, natural brows are here to stay. This year, REFY is launching their first-ever product reformulations, beginning with their OG product — the Brow Sculpt that took the beauty community by storm in 2020. Responding directly to community feedback from focus groups and events, REFY has remastered the formula to eliminate white residue while delivering 12 hours of clinically-proven, sculpted hold. The upgraded Brow Sculpt is designed to work flawlessly for every brow type, optimizing your routine with a clean, clear finish. REFY's Reformulated Brow Sculpt Taking over the capital since before the pandemic, Casamigos Reposado has become London's tequila of the moment this spring, captivating drinkers with its smooth, oak-aged character and versatility in craft cocktails. The premium spirit, made famous by George Clooney's impressive sale of $1 billion in 2017, has gained and maintained impressive momentum in upscale establishments. As London embraces sophisticated tequila appreciation beyond shots, the unique combination of celebrity pedigree and quality has positioned it as the fashionable choice for the capital's style-conscious social set. Casamigos Reposado has become one of Londoners' preferred alcoholic beverage of choice Dubbed 'The Ultimate Glow Giver' by The Financial Times, Keren Bartov's London clinic has become the capital's ultimate skin destination in just two years, with waiting lists stretching months for her signature multi-technology treatments that deliver the coveted 'Bartov Glow'. Bartov's latest innovation, The Wand, is the most coveted beauty tool this spring. Combining four medical-grade technologies — radio frequency, infrared therapy, targeted LED light, and heat therapy — this handheld device promises to deliver professional-level results at home. The Wand By Karen Bartov One of London's most coveted fashion partnerships this spring, Reformation x Devon Lee Carlson's collaboration brings the model and influencer's signature Y2K-inspired aesthetic to the eco-conscious brand's devoted following. The collection, featuring nostalgic silhouettes with modern sustainable materials, is set to atop this spring's hottest wishlists. With its perfect balance of vintage-inspired designs and contemporary sensibility, the collaboration epitomizes London's current fashion mood that celebrates individual expression while maintaining environmental consciousness. Reformation x Devon Lee Carlson collection launches this Spring Captivating London's style insiders this spring with its whimsical Alice in Wonderland Collection by reimagining the beloved classic tale through phone cases and tech accessories that perfectly align with the capital's current obsession with statement mobile gear, Burga's newest drop comes just in time for the playful spring days. The label's offerings provide Londoners stylish tech protection with dreamlike designs that blend fantasy with functionality, and are quickly becoming must-haves for the fashion-conscious crowd who want their devices to reflect their personal style. Alice in Wonderland Phone Accessories by Burga Reimagining classic femininity through a bold, contemporary lens and featuring statement pieces crafted with sculptural gold vermeil and adorned with ethically-sourced baroque pearls, London-based jewelry label By Alona's SS25 collection draws inspiration from film noir heroines, balancing sultry sophistication with playful irreverence in designs that transition seamlessly from day to evening wear. Each handcrafted piece serves as wearable art, with Dune Earrings (comes in gold and silver), Livia Necklance, and Miele Bracelets topping the bestsellers list. Miele bracelets under By Alona's La Femme Fatale collection for SS25 No longer Notting Hill's best kept secret, The Method's innovative Glide & Sculpt class has become one of London's most sought-after fitness experiences this spring, blending Pilates, yoga, and sports conditioning into a dynamic full-body workout. Led by Master Trainer Bash Rustom, the high-energy, low impact (on joints) class utilizes gliders to create continuous tension while enhancing mobility and building functional strength through fluid movements. With progressions incorporating dumbbells and kettlebells, the class offers attendees a multidimensional approach to fitness that goes beyond conventional training. No longer Notting Hill's best kept secret, those in the know love The Method's Glide & Sculpt workout class that's as fun as it is effective As the unpredictable spring weather triggers skin breakouts, Starface has become the playful skincare solution of choice in London, with its cheerful yellow packaging and whimsical star-shaped pimple patches transforming blemish treatment into a fashion statement. These eye-catching Hydro-Stars have become a trend amongst Gen Zs, celebrating rather than concealing skin concerns while making skincare social media-worthy. The brand has expanded its joyful approach beyond these viral patches to include colorful lip balms and gleaming skincare essentials, all sharing the same bright energy that signals you're among the capital's trend-conscious crowd. Starface has expanded beyond its viral patches to include colorful lip balms and gleaming skincare essentials WNU (With Nothing Underneath) is making waves in London this spring with their inaugural Boating Collection, a sophisticated capsule inspired by the historic Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race to take place on April 13. Launching on April 4, the collection features a mix-and-match blue-hued range including Cornflower blue Tencel shirts, navy and pale blue striped Devon knits, and the bestselling Boyfriend shirt — all embodying the brand's signature collegiate aesthetic that draws from British heritage and men's tailoring. Founded by Pip Durell, who grew up wearing hand-me-down cricket jumpers and rugby shirts, WNU has crafted this timeless collection to celebrate both the preppy style and sporting tradition that has become a quintessential part of London's spring fashion landscape. Look from WNU's Boating Collection
