The Best Beauty Buys for February
Soak away your stresses and brighten your skin this winter
These are our perfect mid winter pick-me-ups.
Miracle Mask:
With regular use, this game-changing mask stimulates collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid production and boosts fibroblast activity for smoother, plumper, firmer and more hydrated skin. It’s also great as an instant two-minute skin rejuvenating treatment for dull, dry skin. Anti-Fatigue Mask, £40 Katherine Daniels
Sleeping Beauty:
The potent formula of this overnight oil features 17 plant extracts that work hard overnight to moisturise and maintain skin hydration, for a more even tone and a natural radiance. It promises immediately visible results after just one sleep. Skin Therapy, £52 Erborian
Bronzed Beauty:
This has been two years in the making. A gorgeous, velvety powder adding natural warmth to the skin, it’s available in seven shades. It can be used as an all-over tint or to lift a winter-weary complexion, and works across a whole range of skintones too. The Bronzer, £32 Jones Road
MAKE-UP MUST-HAVES
Face up to the new year beautifully with Ciaté London’s brand new multi-tasking palette, perfect for when you are on the move. Brazilian Glow Eye & Face Palette, £25
Winner of Best Matte Lipstick 2023, this highly pigmented, non-drying lip colour has serious staying power. Pick Me Up Matte Lipstick in Rosie, £21 Gen See
The unique buildable formula of this multi-award winning mascara contains a blend of waxes for flexible and comfortable wear that can easily be added throughout the day, while jojoba extract helps to nourish and strengthen lashes from the inside out. We love. Intense Day-To-Night Mascara, £27 delilah
Pretty-up winter-weary skin with a natural flush. Pillow Talk Matte Blush Wand in Pink Pop, £30 Charlotte Tilbury
Super Soak
It’s no surprise that in the bleak mid-winter the thought of a warm bath is one
of the things we look forward to – here’s how to turn yours into a real wellness moment
Rich in minerals including magnesium, zinc, calcium and potassium to help detoxify the body, calm the mind and help switch off, immerse yourself in bath full of Voya’s Indulgent Sea Marine Bath Salts, £36.
These mineral-rich sea salts, infused with arnica, seaweed extract and a restorative blend of organic juniper, lavender and pine essential oils, turn your daily bath into a soothing, beautifully therapeutic bathing experience. Seaweed & Arnica Bath Salts, £19 Neal’s Yard
These Relax + Sleep Himalayan Bath Salts, £30 from anatome, contain a luxurious blend of natural salts and organic botanicals to help calm the mind and relax the body, and help to encourage a deep, restorative sleep.
Missing the great outdoors? This bath oil is packed with precious mountain herbs and just two capfuls, poured into a warm bath, make the moment as invigorating as a walk through your favourite forest. Bath For The Senses, £30 Susanne Kaufmann
Relax muscles, ease nervous tension and help promote deep sleep with this bath soak infused with magnesium, mineral salts and reparative oils that leaves you feeling boosted and calm. Magnesium & Amethyst Deep Relax Bath Soak, £59 ilapothecary
Be Bright
Our pick of the best vitamin C skincare for brighter skin this winter
This light-wear gel serum promises a luminous, dewy complexion, helping to boost collagen, illuminate, and protect skin from free radical damage. Glow Vitamin C Daily Serum, £37 Antipodes
The whipped texture of this cream, which includes hyaluronic acid and vitamin E alongside a dose of vitamin C, makes it a real pleasure to use. Daily Radiance Moisturiser, £59 Medik8
We love these easy-to-use, perfectly measured pods containing just the right amount of serum for your morning dose, and they’re great for taking travelling too. Double Vitamin C & E Serum, £16 (Member’s Price) Beauty Pie
This lightweight formula is packed with skin-boosting ingredients and is suitable for use on sensitive skin. Pure Vitamin C10 Serum, £36 La Roche-Posay
