We can't quite believe that September 2018 has arrived. Just three months to go before the year is out, the back-to-school season is here and with that fresh start comes the chance to replenish our beauty cabinets with everything that's new this month. We have been given a sneak preview on a whole host of beauty goodies that we think you should take a look at. From autumnal perfumes to skincare delights, take a look at what the HELLO! beauty team is loving right now…
We don't know about you, but we LOVE a deep cleanse. Our skin accumulates so much grime and build up throughout the day, that it's important to treat it as often as you can. Skincare specialists Emma Hardie has introduced a new, revolutionary product which is unlike any other in their range – and it's pink! The botanical-rich formula contains Australian pink clay which gives your skin a hydrating boost whilst plumping it up. Easy to use – you simply apply a thick layer over the face, neck and décolleté and leave for 15 minutes, then you gently take it off with a cloth. We guarantee your skin will feel so much more awake and radiant afterwards.
Purifying Pink Clay Detox Mask, £40, Emma Hardie available from Marks & Spencer mid-September
We have just discovered the most amazing eye product that we can't stop raving about. Christian Louboutin has just launched the Tape A L'Oeil collection - liquid eyeshadows with a difference. The bouji tube is almost too stunning to use - unscrew the gold wand to reveal a gel-like formula that you paint onto your lids, which then quickly dries into a powder that's long-lasting and hugely pigmented. We have been using Louana - a terracotta brown which is giving us all the autumn feels.
Tape A L'Oeil Collection, £38.00 each, Christian Louboutin
Evening skincare is SO important. When you sleep, your skin actually loses moisture, due to the drop in temperature, which is why you really need to use an enriching moisturiser to keep it extra hydrated. We've been using the High Potency Night-A-Mins by Origins and this cream is totally moorish. It has a lovely zesty smell and works hard to exfoliate and restore your skin whilst you are in the land of nod. Plus, its oil free, meaning your skin won't feel congested if you suffer from breakouts.
High Potency Night-A-Mins, £30, Origins
Jo by Jo Loves is the latest fragrance created by Jo Malone CBE and we are obsessed. Not only is it housed in the most striking bold red bottle, but it has the most sumptuous, citrus scent, which contains essences of grapefruit, lime bitter orange mixed with notes of Cedarwood and black pepper. A fabulous addition to your perfume collection.
Jo by Jo Loves, from £70, Jo Loves
When the season changes, we always feel the need to update our makeup bags. If you are in the running for a new lip colour, Tom Ford has produced six new lip oils that are available in four sumptuous formulas - Liquid Tint, Liquid Matte, Liquid Metal and Liquid Patent. They create a smooth texture with show-stopping colour. The packaging is so glam - be prepared for envious looks when you whip it out of your clutch bag.
Soleil Lip Lacquer Liquid Tint, £40, Tom Ford
Gentle skincare at its finest – Avene has a new offering to sort out your tired eyes. Puffy bags be gone with this eye cream, which is formulated with red fruit extract which helps illuminate the sensitive skin around your peepers and boost your skins cellular activity.
Refreshing Eye Contour cream, £15, Avene
If you want to update your makeup bag with some autumnal freshness, you need to head to Selfridges ASAP. By Terry has a fab new offering that you need to check out. Create your own bespoke offering instore at the Palette Factory - choose up to eight different colourways in four designs, singular, duo, trio and koji - your own unique colour blend. After the select is decided, the palette is weighed and pressed, leaving you with a brand new, bespoke design in ten minutes flat!
By Terry Palette Factory available at from 14 September at Selfridges London & Manchester
Is there anything more youthful than flushed cheeks? Fake that heathy look with Shiseido's Minimalist Whipped Powder Blush. The mousse-like formula is easy to blend and you only need the tiniest amount for a delicate flush, which can be applied with a brush or dabbed on with fingertips.
Minimalist Whipped Powder Blush, £32, Shiseido
Jurlique's new Herbal Recovery range is a big one for September. Whether you go for the serum, mist, cream, or eye-cream (or better yet, all of the above!), the new range contains a blend of pure powerful botanical extracts - including antioxidant-rich Viola tricolor extract, which helps minimise the signs of ageing and reduces dullness. It also includes rejuvenating Yarrow extract – to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a smoother skin texture resulting in a more youthful appearance.
We're most excited about the Herbal Recovery Signature Serum. Why? Because it contains Red Clover Flower extract and has been scientifically proven to enhance the hydrating role of Hyaluronic Acid and smooth out the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Need more convincing? 88% of women agree skin feels firmer, and 87% of women saw a visible reduction in the appearance of fine lines. SOLD.
Prices start at £32, and the collection is available on Jurlique.co.uk.
Diego dalla Palma has been inspired by the upcoming season and their newest drop is giving us all the autumnal feels. Inspired by pink sunset and nude skin, we are particularly taken with the Symphony of Beige eyeshadow palette which contains five powders. Soft to touch and super buttery, the intense shades boast a great pigmentation rate and will give your peepers that perfect, neutral smoky eye.
Symphony of Beige eyeshadow palette, £24.50, Diego dalla Palma
Life gets busy and one doesn’t always have time to do a full-on pamper session after work. When you need a skincare pick me up but you don't have an hour to spare, Sanctuary Spa has just the thing! The 1 Minute Daily Glow Mask is a brightening formula that contains a trio of super fruits which minimises the appearance of dark spots and will give you that luscious glow – fast.
1 Minute Daily Glow Mask, £20.00, Sanctuary Spa
Ok, so when this new set of brushes from Tarte landed on our desk – our eyes lit up. Have you ever seen anything quite so glam and sparkly? The five-piece set includes the Domed Powder Brush, Chiselled Cheek Brush and High Beam Highlighter Brush, all in shades of pink and lilac with star-tipped ends. The bristles are SO soft, yet still deliver a precise, high-quality finish to your makeup.
Tarte 5 Piece Pretty Things & Fairy Wings Brush Collection, £19, qvcuk.com
We sniffed Molton Brown's new Jasmine & Sun Rose Eau de Toilette and couldn’t get over how fresh the scent is. With top notes of jasmine, rose and sweet raspberry, the peachy feel makes it a sweet treat that is ideal for the daytime. The bottle was designed by internationally acclaimed British artist Rhea Thierstein who calls it "modern, feminine and playful" and we have to say, we couldn't agree more!
Jasmine & Sun Rose Eau de Toilette, from £45, Molton Brown
If you want to makeover your brows – you have to head to Benefit Cosmetics. Not only are they the number one brow brand in the UK, but we can safely say we have tried every single brow product they do - and they are ALL superb. If you aren't sure where to start, the new Magical Brow Stars set should be your first port of call. The delightful keepsake box contains five full-size brow sellers, including Ka- and Precisely, My Brow Pencil (the best tool for definition on the go.)
Magical Brow Stars set, £52, Benefit
Nordic brand Lumene is the next beauty big thing – it has been given shout outs by some of our favourite beauty bloggers and we can see why it’s getting rave reviews. The brand uses ingredients that are totally natural and make you feel like you are feeding your skin the ultimate goodness. This new Harmonia Balance range has some incredible gems, but our favourite has to be the Nutri Recharging Serum. It contains nordic chaga and pure arctic spring water to re-balance the skin's moisture levels. Although designed to be used before you moisturise, you can even add a few drops to your daily cream to give your face an extra boost.
Nutri Recharging Serum, £39, Lumene
Now the temperature is dropping, our manes have a tendency to feel a little lacklustre and limp. Lee Stafford has just the tonic - Morocco Overnight Serum. This £12.99 wonder has been designed to get to work when you sleep. It's a moisture-rich serum that absorbs quickly to deeply nourish and repair locks so that when you wake up, your hair feels super soft and pampered.
Arganoil From Morocco Night Repair Serum, £12.99, Lee Stafford
Touted as the brand's biggest launch of 2018, Jo Malone has pulled it out of the bag once again with a fabulous new, directional scent which is so fabulous, it will be part of their iconic permeant collection. Say hello to Honeysuckle & Davana. The cheerful new floral offering has essences of honeysuckle and rose which gives a wonderful woody fragrant that is still fresh yet strong. The ideal transitional scent – it's a thumbs up from us!
Honeysuckle & Davana cologne, £94, Jo Malone London
If you want to ditch the lip gloss and go matte for autumn, prep your pout first with Fresh Sugar Lip Wonder Drops. The treatment is designed to be used daily as it gently exfoliates, softens, and smooths dry lips to keep them looking flawless and ready for all those dark lipsticks we'll be wearing next season.
Sugar Lip Wonder Drops, 21.50, Fresh
Do you have thirsty skin? The best way to replenish your face fast is with a facial spray. Pestle and Mortar's Balance Facial Spritz quenches the face and give sit a burst of hydration, without the harsh ingredients list. We have one on our desk and it’s a great pick-me-up!
Balance Facial Spritz, £28, Pestle and Mortar
If you need an amazing serum that doesn't contain any silicone, the Perfect Canvas by Ren is an ideal item to add into your skincare regime. The formula contains pro-biotics which smooth the skin and enhance its cell structure. The Agave extract leaves skin with a matte finish – which creates an ideal base for makeup. What's more, to celebrate its year birthday, Ren have released a new bottle, which you can decorate with the most adorable transfers by British Illustrator Lauren Johnson. Cute!
Perfect Canvas Serum, (with limited edition transfers) £50, REN
If florals are your thing – particularly Magnolias, the new fragrance from Roger & Gallet is just blooming gorgeous. The light scent is enriched with magnolia and wood spices – which results in a wonderfully transitional offering. And who could resist the renascence style bottle?
Magnolia Folie Extract de Cologne, £55.00 Roger & Gallet
Ok, you may think a toothbrush is just a toothbrush, but it's really not. A great quality, electric brush-head deep cleans so much better than a manual offering. Oral-B have just launched the GENIUS 9000 Smart Travel Case Collection that not only has the cutest dragonfly embossed case, (too pretty) but comes with one plug that you can use to charge your brush and phone, which is ideal for travelling. We love the fact it also has Gum Guard technology – a special device which lets you know if you are brushing too hard. How clever?
Limited Edition Oral-B GENIUS 9000 Smart Travel Case collection, £300, Boots
We are all about slowing down the ageing process (it happens to us all ladies) and we have found just the product to give us a helping hand. Let us introduce you to Slow Ageing Essentials, a line which uses natural ingredients to reduce the appearance of ageing. The Facial Essence contains anti oxidant essential oils which aim to revitalise the skin cells, giving your face that illusive glow. And who doesn't love a pipette applicator? So much easier to apply, and ensures you don't waste product! Win win.
Facial Essence, £80, Slow Ageing Essentials