New year, new lipstick…and foundation…and nail polish…or is that just me? Here are some new beauty releases to come across my path in the month of January, in the this the latest On My Desk: What’s New in Beauty column for January 2018.
Clarins Super Restorative range of anti-ageing skincare has this amazing new product: Instant Lift Serum Mask. The pack of 5 masks lift and smooth the skin, with hero ingredient organic harungana, which aids collagen production, in conjunction with anti-ageing tetrapeptides. Science and nature – it’s what Clarins does beautifully!
Berry colour inspo, featuring the crumble I just baked. L-R makeup by Designer Brands in Deep Magenta, L’Oréal Lip Paint Matte in Stripped Brown, essie nailpolish in In The Lobby, Karen Murrell in Bordeaux Rouge, Miglio Jewellery, MAC eyeshadow in Everyone’s Darling, Living Nature in Pure Passion.
How pretty is this skin cream with my rose-centred hibiscus?! It takes a scientific approach to brightening skin along with the best of nature, with Wonderlight Botanical extract that minimises dark spots. Hibiscus from my garden, and the brand new Skin Illuminating Brightening Hydragel Creme from Elizabeth Arden, to brighten dark spots and discolouration. Available at Elizabeth Arden counters from 22 January.
Summer essentials- Ultraceuticals holiday pack of travel sizes.
Lovely facial serum by the Herb Farm NZ from botanicals grown on their property in Ashhurst. #theherbfarmnz
The divine sustainable Italian hair brand Davines has relaunched their Alchemic Shampoo and Conditioner range for coloured hair. Available at salons, Ph 0800 239 687.
How pretty are these rose coloured boxes!? Luxury brand Jurlique releases their limited edition Chinese New Year collection including these absolutely beautiful rose body oil and activating water essence.
Skin needing a detox? Antipodes skincare has released its first vegan face mask with volcanic mineral rich mud, rather than animal products beeswax and honey, blended with avocado. The benefits of sulphur, calcium, sodium, and silicon in volcanic mud detox and brighten skin. The mask is a deep cleanser to apply twice weekly for 15 minutes and wash off.
Kick start the year right. Cleanse and boost products from @tvsn – The Beauty Chef Carla Oates Antioxidant Inner Beauty Boost is a bio-fermented beauty elixir to drink daily with water; VBeaute Hidden Agenda Platinum Foil Sheet Mask 4 pack is a cooling, hydrating face mask; Nassif MD Skincare Detox Pads are a daily exfoliating and firming treatment; and Tumeric Active Starter Pack with shaker for a curcumin super-blend for smoothies or food.
Big news for lovers of vegan cruelty-free botanical beauty: LUSH now does perfumes!
Megan Robinson
31st January 2018
All photography by Megan Robinson. Products gifted for review purposes, no payments received, all opinions my own.