De Mamiel
Fatigue Fix, £95
The De Mamiel Fatigue Fix that I’ve been trialling for the last month does exactly that. My skin feels awakened, brighter and fresher – even if I’m not! – Lydia, Lifestyle Editor
Charlotte Tilbury
Hollywood Complexion Brush, £35
Buff on your foundation with Charlotte Tilbury’s double ended Hollywood Complexion brush. It is, simply, the best brush ever. – Annabel, Contributing Editor
Merit Beauty
The Minimalist, £40
I have just ordered my first bits from Merit Beauty, the new clean, minimalist make-up brand taking TikTok by storm. The foundation/concealer hybrid stick gives just the right amount of coverage and my sensitive eyes are loving the mascara. Next up: the lip oils! – Lydia, Lifestyle Editor
Beauty Pie
Superluminous Under-Eye Genius, £12 (Member Price)
If you haven’t yet sampled the delights of Beauty Pie, it’s time to become a member or take advantage of a friend’s membership. Their Superluminous Undereye Genius makes you look like you’ve just woken from a 12-hour kip. – Becky, Feature Editor
Nip + Fab
Glycolic Fix Daily Cleansing Pads, £11.45
These biodegradable pads seem magically to resurface the skin with a radiant glow. They are so easy to use, widely reviewed with five stars and can even be applied to congested areas of the body. – Becky, Feature Editor
Westman Atelier
Lit Up Highlight Stick, £44
This highlighter stick is the best I’ve tried – instant glow but without being obvious or OTT. Perfect. – Lucy, Shopping Editor
Sunbum
Blonde Hair Lightener, £16
If, like me, you crave sun-soaked beachy hair – the kind that’s not obviously highlighted but is a subtle shade or two lighter than usual – yet never seem to be able to find the requisite three hours in a salon, then a hair lightening spray is the answer. You’ll either love or loathe the coconut scent, but the natural highlight effect which mimics the sun is inarguable. Do note, it is permanent, so have a think before you spray. – Nancy, Editor
Hourglass
Voyeur Eyeshadow Sticks, £33
I’m all for make-up that comes in a handy stick. They’re easier to stash in make-up bags, plus this creamy formula makes eyeshadow super easy to apply. Plus, it’s buildable, so you can go for a light shimmery summery touch or an evening look that’s much more intense. – Nancy, Editor
Fiona Franchimon
No. 1 Hairpin, from £29.50 for three
Not a beauty buy as such, but looking after your hair falls into this category. It's always 'hairdryer be gone' during the summer holidays and with this hot weather, I've started early. With this clever hairpin, first spotted on Instagram, I hope to keep my untamed hair under control, even if only just a little bit. There are so many things you can do with this hairpin with lots of tutorials on the website and Instagram feed, so I'm looking forward to changing things around a bit. – Arabella, MD
By Team GWG
June 2023
