The Air Edit for Spring Summer 2023
As the weather begins to warm up, we are starting to long for simple beauty routines to achieve that fresh and effortless look. This March, airy and light beauty products are taking center stage, offering a way to enhance your natural beauty without weighing you down. From barely-there makeup to featherlight skincare, these beauty items are perfect for anyone looking to achieve a low-maintenance yet radiant appearance — here's our picks!
The base
Paula's Choice Calm collection
Let's start with a new line from Paula's Choice: Calm, a dream for skincare lovers with sensitive skin. Start your morning routine with the Ultra-Gentle Cushion Cleanser, that delicately cleanses and soothes sensitive skin. The cleanser leaves your skin feeling soft as silk while the gentle ingredients remove impurities and support the skin's natural barrier. Apply the Nourishing Milky Toner to target any redness and irritation you might have. The toner also reduces signs of ageing caused by environmental stressors and has a calming effect on the skin. And finish off with the Rescue & Repair Moisturizer to hydrate your sensitive skin. This lush and luxurious cream will leave your skin feeling supple and serene. We also recommend using the Exfoliant, infused with 1% salicylic acid and a gel-like consistency to unclog pores and ease the skin, and the Repairing Serum, infused with antioxidants, to further complete your skincare routine!
Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Body Cream
For years, Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Cream has been a favourite in the beauty community. So it was only a matter of time a body variant would be released. Introducing Charlotte's Magic Body Cream, a hydrating and firming moisturizer that guarantees an instant skin revival, leaving you with nourished and radiant-looking skin. Say hello to magic skin for every body.
Balmain Hair Couture's Texturizing Volume Spray
Elevate your hair game with Balmain Hair's Texturizing Volume Spray — the ultimate hair essential for achieving that effortless look. The spray adds texture and volume while imparting a natural shine. The paraben-free formula is perfect for those with fine hair in need of a boost.
Giorgio Armani Beauty's Luminous Silk Primer
Before applying your makeup, prep your skin with the Luminous Silk Hydrating Primer. This multi-benefit primer hydrates and perfects the complexion with a natural-looking radiance. Formulated with a blend of nourishing shea butter and glycerin, this lightweight primer glides onto the skin effortlessly, leaving a smooth, luminous finish.
The complexion
Giorgio Armani Beauty's Luminous Silk line
Looking for a foundation that will effortlessly transform your skin into a luminous masterpiece? Look no further than the multi-award winning Luminous Silk Foundation from Armani. With its silky, lightweight texture, this foundation is designed to brighten and sculpt the skin while providing all-day hydration. Plus, it comes in a whopping 40 shades. Apply the Luminous Silk Concealer to cover up dark circles and imperfections and the Luminous Silk Fusion Powder to add a radiant and velvety finish on the skin.
NARS Soft Matte Perfecting Powder
Indulge in the power of flawless skin with the new NARS launch, the Soft Matte Perfecting Powder. The talc-free powder blurs imperfections for a whopping 24 hours, all without leaving a dry, cakey feel. Infused with nourishing Niacinamide, this multi-purpose powder formula immediately controls shine and minimizes pores and texture in just four weeks. We also love the thin compact case, making it perfect for looks on-the-go!
Laura Mercier
Of course, when it comes to complexion, Laura Mercier's Translucent Setting Powder can't be missing. With a reputation as a pioneer of the "flawless face," Laura Mercier's setting powder is light as a feather and instantly blurs the appearance of imperfections and fine lines. There's a reason this is an industry musthave!
The look
Chanel's Spring / Summer Makeup collection
Get ready to celebrate the legendary colour red with the Chanel Spring/Summer makeup collection. One of the most coveted items this season is without a doubt the Les 4 Rouges Yeux et Joues Exclusive Creation eyeshadow and blush palette, featuring four stunning shades of red, ranging from subtle to powerful, from light to intense. Whether you want to add warmth to your cheeks or sculpt and define your eyes, this eyeshadow and blush palette will help you achieve the perfect look. Add volume and length to your lashes with the latest mascara innovation, Noir Allure, for an exquisite four-dimensional result. This stunning mascara comes in a bold yet elegant touch of red, that will surely intensify the depth and allure of your gaze. Finish your look with the iconic Rouge Allure Velvet lipsticks for a luminous shine on the lips (we love this collection's Légendaire!). And of course, a nail lacquer in the shades Rouge Cuir (a rosy red) and Watermelon (bright red) for an extra pop of colour.
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Matte Blush Wand
Add a pop of colour to your cheeks with the Pillow Talk Matte Beauty Blush Wand. With its signature sponge applicator and buildable pigmentation, this liquid blush delivers the perfect amount of color to your cheeks for a natural, effortless glow. Plus, its lumi-blur technology and light-reflecting pigments work together to create a soft-focus finish that will leave you looking and feeling like a spring goddess.
NARS Air Matte Lip Color
Indulge in the luxurious Air Matte Lip Colour by NARS for a look that's both bold and buttery. The innovative formula employs airy, featherweight pigments that glide effortlessly onto your lips, leaving behind a soft-focus finish that's pure elegance. The colour diffusion complex ensures that the light is always in your favour, creating a creamy, high-end look that's sure to impress.
Armani Beauty Lip Maestro Satin
Introducing Armani Beauty's Lip Maestro Satin, a new long-wear liquid lipstick with an ultra-thin gel texture that glides onto lips like ink. The liquid lipstick is formulated to hydrate up to 24 hours. And with the pigmented shades and satin finish, this is the perfect way to finish your flawless look for spring!
The scent
Acqua di Parma Samuel Ross collaboration
Designer Samuel Ross and Italian perfumer Acqua di Parma have teamed up for their second collaboration, introducing a fresh take on the classic Colonia scent. The Colonia Ultra Orange eau de cologne features Ross's signature bold tones, expertly blended with the brand's modern lightness, creating a unique and refreshing fragrance experience. Packaged with an exclusive booklet that delves into the inspiration behind the collaboration, this limited edition scent is perfect for those seeking a truly unique olfactory journey.
Mugler Angel Elixir
Embark on an otherworldly journey with Mugler's Angel Elixir eau de parfum, where celestial beings twirl amidst a cosmic garden of decadent aromas. A captivating variation of the classic Angel scent, the Elixir fragrance envelops you in a rich, woody amber aura, that lingers long after the initial spritz. A blend of metallic spices and floral bursts makes up the top and middle notes, while the fragrance's base is anchored with a luxurious amber finish.
At home
Marie Stella Maris Voyage Vetiver
A new scent has launched at Marie-Stella-Maris! Indulge your senses and elevate your living space with the new No7, Voyage Vétiver: a clean fragrance with clear citrus notes, sage, sea salt and vetiver. The scent was inspired by the aromatic coast. Marie-Stella-Maris fragrance sticks are a staple in every household. Our tip: keep the sticks in a cool and shaded spot for the sticks to last longer!
Molton Brown Heavenly Gingerlily
Add a touch of spring to your home with Molton Brown's Heavenly Gingerlily hand wash and hand lotion. The Heavenly Gingerlily collection focuses on floral notes of tuberose lily, spicy notes of cardamom and ginger and musky cedarwood and sandalwood. And as always, Molton Brown products are paraben, phthalate, cruelty and gluten free, which we love!
Molton Brown Hand Soap bars
Elevate your daily cleansing routine with our indulgent solid soaps for hand and body, crafted with moisturizing shea butter and jojoba oil. Not only will these new soap bars awaken your senses with their classics scents (Delicious Rhubarb & Rose, Orange & Bergamot and Fiery Pink Pepper), the colourful bars will surely brighten your day!
