Tonnes of New Products Landed on My Desk This Month, But These 10 Were the Best

If you know me, you'll know that Supergoop! Glowscreen is my ride-or-die tinted SPF for a lit-from within glow with zero shimmer or glitter. I love it so much for a 'no makeup' look that I've since put friends and colleagues onto it too. It was previously only available in one flexible shade in the UK, but Supergoop! has now launched three new additional shades that can stretch to suit all different skin tones. The original shade, Sunrise, is a golden champagne hue that works well on light skin; Dawn has a pink pearl finish that's great for fair skin; Golden Hour has a bronze glow that blends perfectly on medium and tan skin tones; and Sunset leaves a luminous glow on deep complexions. I'll never stop raving about this SPF.

Our junior beauty editor Grace Lindsay has been raving about these Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tints and I have to agree, they're so much fun. The TikTok-viral twist-up lip and cheek stick reveals a wobbly middle that jiggles just like jelly, and imparts a popsicle-like stain to lips and cheeks. A word of caution—they're seriously long-wearing, so once you apply these, they're not going anywhere for the rest of the day, making them great if you often find your blusher disappearing, or prefer a stain finish that melts into the skin. There are four shades to choose from, including Spritz, a pink coral which is my personal favourite; Burst, a juicy pink hue, Chill; a vibrant red and Splash, a deep blackberry shade. Nab them while they're still in stock.

I could well be a little biased as a Beyoncé fan, but, I'm really enjoying using the products from her new hair line, Cécred, which caters to all hair types and forges together science with generational hair ingredients and rituals. Having tested some of the products over the past couple of weeks, my recommended pick is the Nourishing Hair Oil. It has multiple uses, from sealing in moisture and adding shine to making hair feel more manageable. Much of the range is scented with Cécred's signature fragrance, temple oud, which I can only describe as the most luxuriously floral oud I've tried, leaving hair lightly scented and noticeable with every swish (if you're reading Bey, please bring this out as a hair perfume too). It has a cocktail of 13 nourishing oils, making it great for those with medium, thick and textured hair types that require extra hydration and lustre in their routine.

I'm well aware of the eye-watering price tag with this device, but, it does combine microcurrent (AKA electrical muscle stimulation), LED and radiofrequency—all brilliant modalities that you'll often see in clinics to sculpt, brighten and tighten the skin.

Having tested it for a couple of weeks, I'm seeing some great results and unlike some other facial gadgets, it's not at all cumbersome —I actually want to use this. It features a couple of different settings so you can target concerns most suited to your skin, and you can use it with any water-based serums in your routine (no having to purchase a branded formula here). It's recommended to use every other day, and with just a three minute-treatment on each area, so it's easy enough to fit into a skincare routine.

I've been making use of all the settings and have seen the LED helping my skin look more even-toned, while the radiofrequency helps to heat and contract collagen fibres for firmer and plumper skin with use. The microcurrent takes some getting used to if you haven't tried it before. As it targets the muscles with a painless electrical current, you do get some involuntary lip twitches (which made for some great Whatsapp group chat content) as it gets to work to lift the muscles for a temporary sculpted effect if you're getting ready for a special occasion.

Loved by celebrity makeup artists and beauty lovers alike, Chanel's Baume Essentiel highlighting sticks have become a modern icon for imparting a dewy glow to the skin, so much so that you have to move fast if you see them in stock. For Spring/Summer, Chanel has launched a new shade, Mermaid Glow, which has subtle specks of pink and gold shimmer. And it's so incredibly pretty. Apply it on cheekbones, on eyelids or on the lips for a touch of dewy shimmer.

If shine is a hair goal, then try Redken's latest treatment, which adds serious mirror and lustre with some clever science that actually works. It's part of a 4-step treatment of shampoo, gloss, conditioner and a heat protector that helps to bring hair to the sweet spot of the pH scale. When hair is damaged and compromised, it leans more alkaline, but this treatment helps to make your hair more acidic, which is key to unlocking shine and smoothness. Having thick and frizzy hair that's had it's fair share of heat and colour damage, my hair is often dull and lacklustre but this has delivered some brilliant gloss to my lengths. It can also be used on hair that hasn't been coloured for additional shine, or as a top-up to coloured hair to help keep your hair colour looking glossy in between salon appointments.

I received a lab sample of this launch back in January, and I've been dying for it to launch ever since so that I can finally talk about it. It's a tinted gel cream that lends lightweight coverage with a helping hand of hydration that floods skin with moisture to make your complexion look vibrant and dewy. It becomes at one with your skin as opposed to some glowing foundation bases that sit on the skin. It's the perfect skin-perfecting tint that will see you through the spring and summer months. The first time I wore this, I had someone tell me my skin looked great—so this is a keeper.

Speaking of glow, L'Oréal Paris' new Lumi Glotion has also been another MVP for adding radiance into my makeup bag this month. The luminous, subtly tinted formula adds a pearlescent sheen to the skin that can be worn alone, mixed with foundation or used on cheekbones as a highlighter. And at just £12, it's very hard-working multipurpose product I'll be reaching a lot for over the coming months. It comes in four flexible shades and is infused with moisture-drawing glycerin and nourishing shea butter, which makes this formula particularly great for those with dry or dehydrated skin. It dries down quickly into a non-greasy finish, making it perfect for morning when you just want no fuss on the makeup front.

Perhaps it's because my thirties are soon approaching, but my eye area needs some extra attention right now. Following in the success of Summer Fridays iconic Jet Lag Mask comes the Jet Lag Overnight Eye Serum, which contains all the good stuff the eye area needs to look rested and refreshed. Retinol and retinyl linoleate (a plant-based vitamin A) help to plump fine lines, hydration glycerin and soothing ceramides, while licorice helps to diffuse puffy under eye situations. It's guaranteed eight hours of sleep in a luxe serum texture.

I've long loved Korean brand Erborian's formulas—it's BB and CC creams are iconic—and now there is a matching BB concealer joining into the mix. This concealer has a serum-like texture, which not only melts into the skin, but delivers coverage alongside niacinamide and ginseng, which are great ingredients if you're looking to address dark circles. It has a satin finish that hydrates the eye area without slipping and sliding into fine lines. It's a dreamy formula that looks undetectable on the skin.

I've been so excited to write about this mask because let me tell you, my skin drinks it up. This is an incredible treatment to try if you want to flood your skin with moisture whilst gently exfoliating. Despite only needing to be left on for five minutes, the gel formula quenches the skin and leaves my complexion so incredibly glowy, softening any texture and plumping fine lines in its wake. That will be down to exfoliating alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and red camelia. The flower is an iconic motif of Chanel, and it harnesses some impressive benefits for the skin too. It's exactly what my skin has been craving during these winter months—I've been using this religiously.

Hailey Bieber has been teasing a new product over the past month, and I was lucky enough to get my hands on a lab sample ahead of its launch on 25 January. This is Rhode's first cleanser, which was four years in the making, and I can confirm it's a goodie. It's a balm-gel formula (in a satisfying yellow hue) with pineapple enzymes to very gently exfoliate, polyglutamic acid to lock in moisture and green tea extract to soothe. On contact with water, it gently foams, making it ideal as a second cleanse after you've removed makeup and SPF. My skin is sensitive yet oily during the winter months, so I like that this doesn't irritate but still provides a gentle exfoliation via the enzymes to help leave my skin bright and clear yet hydrated and glowy.

CeraVe has a few products that are only available in the U.S., so I practically screamed when I found out that this product was coming to the UK this month. This tube of ointment has amazing reviews and can be used in so many ways. It's packed with hyaluronic acid and ceramides, and the long-lasting formula means its great for shielding chapped lips against bracing winter wind or adding hydration and nourishment anywhere you need it. I'm prone to eczema on my hands in the winter and I've been applying this as a protective shield. The fact that it's only £11 makes me love it even more.

In my opinion, L'Oreal Paris mascaras are unmatched. The newest launch, Panorama, has quickly become my new favourite. Featuring a flexible, conical brush with lots of bristles, this mascara manages to capture even the smallest lashes and stretch them to their full potential. It gives a fanned-out effect with impressive lengthening, volumising and hold. My lashes are stubbornly straight and yet this manages to make them hold a curl well. It also leaves a silky coating on the lashes, which can easily be layered without any clumping if you prefer a false-lash effect. I'm tipping this to the next big mascara of 2024.

Everyone adores the Summer Fridays lip balms, so you can imagine the excitement when I found out that the brand was launching lip oils. As a beauty editor who has tried every lip oil going, these have quickly become my favourite. Available in four considered shades, the buttery soft oil leaves a tint of colour that hydrates and adds a glossy sheen. My favourite shade is Rosewood, a deep red-brown that imparts a moody tint to the lips.

Trust Maison Francis Kurkdjian to make me look forward to doing my laundry. The perfume house has launched a laundry detergent and softener in its beautiful Aqua Universalis scent, along with a fragranced linen mist. They are both a fragrance lover's dream for scenting every part of your life in the soapy, ultra-fresh scent, but the linen mist is my favourite as it can be used in so many ways; on freshly laundered clothes or bed linen before storing them or making the bed, or to simply give a room a breath of fresh air by spritzing onto bedding or upholstery. With 200ml worth of scent, it's a more affordable entry into the brand if you don't want to fork out for the eau de parfum (at over £300 for the 200ml bottle size equivalent)—it basically doubles up as a perfume too. 

These lip and cheek balms from Chanel have been so popular that they've been selling out. Worn by everyone from Margot Robbie to Sofia Richie Grainge, they've reached icon status. Thankfully, Chanel has treated us to three new shades in the dewy blushes: Ardent Brick, Vibrant Coral and Purple Energy. My favourite is Ardent Brick, a terracotta hue that adds a healthy flush to cheeks with a dewy sheen. It's also great to pat onto lips for a quick French-girl flush of colour. If the OG shades are anything to go by, these new shades are going to fly. So if you want in, I'd move fast before these inevitably sell out.

I've long been a fan of Jo Malone's cologne intense collection (Myrrh & Tonka is my ride or die), and the latest addition, Red Hibiscus, is absolutely worth smelling if you enjoy stronger, long-lasting scents. I'd describe it as a moody solar floral, which centres around deep red hibiscus nestled amongst a tropical rainforest. Tempered with jasmine sambac, ylang ylang and vanilla, it creates a mysterious fragrance that unfurls on the skin. I'm obsessed.

In my opinion, a lot of eye creams are overpriced. This is why I'm impressed with Glossier's latest launch, coming in at a reasonable £28 and with a number of ingredients that are actually proven to address dark circles, puffiness and fine lines around the eyes. The lightweight gel-cream texture melts in quickly, leaving the skin hydrated and plumped whilst the addition of white hawthorn and jasmine flower work in tandem to boost microcirculation and address hyperpigmentation around the eyes, which are two culprits behind dark circles. Meanwhile, niacinamide and arctic micro algae help to de-puff the eye area for a wide-awake effect. It's a brilliant eye cream for day-to-day.

In case you didn't know, Shani Darden is the facialist behind the complexions of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Emily Ratajkowski, and her skincare line is seriously impressive. At this point, I practically trust this woman with my life. The latest launch, Moisture Boost Plumping Serum, has been working wonders for my skin. A brilliant all-round hydrator, it floods my skin with moisture whilst plumping, leaving it looking radiant and bouncy.

Key Notes: Angelica, sweet lemon essence, petitgrain, neroli, ambrette butter and orris butter.Okay, wow. I was obsessed at first smell. The citrusy scent of neroli is given a creamy ambrette treatment that results in a smooth, musky dry-down of powdery orris. It's one of those fragrances that comes alive throughout the day, radiating wafts of refreshing neroli and skin-like ambrette that cling closely to knitwear. It's also available in a travel-sized vial, as well as body milk, body oil and some very covetable hand soaps. This is just as well, as I want to smell like this from head to toe. This might be one of my favourite perfumes of the year.

The latest flavour of Rhode's Peptide Lip Tint is Jelly Bean, which is just as delicious as you'd expect, plus the sheer pink lip balm is infused with subtle sparkles that make lips look radiant and plump. I love the hydrating formulas of these balms on their own, but the addition of sparkles is a great option if you want something a bit more special for party season, whether worn alone or layered with lip liner, à la Hailey Bieber. The scent is really nostalgic and fun—it would make a great stocking filler.

I take festive candle research very, very seriously. But I've concluded that the Jo Loves Christmas Trees candle is the most realistic-smelling candle form of pine trees. It has a greenness that smells exactly like choosing your Christmas tree, or the sweet pine sap that fills the cold air on a winter walk. If you only buy one candle this month, make it this one. You won't regret it.

Behold what might just be the smartest beauty investment of 2023: the Dior Limited Edition Makeup Bag Clutch. Dior's gift set not only comes with four lipstick shades to pop in the embellished case, but you can remove the insert inside the clutch to wear it as a bag, complete with gold chain. A Dior bag and four lipsticks for £270? This is the kind of maths I can get on board with. Everyone I know is adding this to their Christmas list immediately. It's still in stock for now, so move fast if you want in.

Cream-blusher fans, you're going to want to try this. Makeup By Mario has created the silkiest one I've tried yet, which gives a radiant yet realistic flush to cheeks. It blends effortlessly and has a hydrating formula which means it wears beautifully. I've tried the shade Barely Blushing (pictured above) and it adds a subtle flush to my complexion, but the Berry Punch shade would look beautiful on deeper skin tones. These work amazingly for the "underblushing" makeup technique too.

I'm seriously impressed by this new moisturiser from Fjör, a Nordic-inspired brand based on the simplicity and minimalism of all things Scandi. This gel moisturiser is incredibly hydrating thanks to its trio of hydrolytic enzyme, Japanese bloodgrass root extract and xylitol, which work in tandem to support the skin barrier and offer long-lasting hydration. And it works. It leaves my skin plumped and silky with a matte finish—brilliant prep for makeup.

Now that gifting season is here, I couldn't not include this very chic Slip silk gift set, which includes a silk pillowcase, silk patterned scrunchie and black silk hair tie. Since sleeping on a silk pillowcase I now wake up with smoother hair, and using silk scrunchies keeps my hair up and out of the way without snagging or causing kinks. If you're buying for someone who loves luxury, you can't beat this as a present (even if it's for yourself), and it currently has a great discount on Look Fantastic.

My balayage appointment is now long overdue, and the bleach in my hair has started taking on a brassy tone. Thankfully, Virtue's new hair mask has completely transformed and revitalised my hair colour whilst I wait for my next appointment. It has brought out the blonder tones by taking the brassiness out of my lengths, leaving it looking salon-fresh once again.

If you're not one for traditional Christmas candles, I implore you to smell Diptyque's limited-edition Coton. Although part of its festive collection, it won't feel out of date come January. To me, this smells of crisp snowfall and fresh sheets—a really pretty and bright take on the heavy festive candles that are abundant at this time of the year. And Diptyque is always, always a welcome gift to a fragrance lover.

There are a lot of hair supplements out there, but I've always seen the best results with gummies (perhaps because they taste better, I'm more inclined to take them!) Champo's Pitta Hair Gummies combine the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with modern technology to nourish hair from the inside out. I've started to see some new hair growth, so I'm looking forward to seeing full results.

I’m already utterly obsessed with Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s 724 Eau de Parfum (which smells clean and soapy, thanks to fresh notes of aldehydes, zesty bergamot and skin-like musk), so when the new body range landed on my desk, I swiftly brought it home to give it pride of place in my bathroom. The line consists of a body and hand wash, body lotion, hair perfume and body oil, and I think my favourite is the body wash. It leaves skin delicately but noticeably scented and really enhances the longevity of the eau de parfum. This would make a great present for a fragrance fan who revels in scented self-care.

Sticking with the theme of smelling clean, Jones Road’s new fragrance, Shower, captures the feeling of being freshly showered all day, and has already been flying off the shelves. I’m not surprised—it smells exactly like the feeling of stepping out of the shower. "This, for me, is the ultimate pick-me-up in the afternoon when I have to run from work to dinner. I spray on Shower, and I feel revived,” says founder Bobbi Brown. The notes include grapefruit, neroli, patchouli, sea spray and orange blossom. It’s also very reasonably priced at £39, so if you see it in stock, run.

Truly, this is one of the best mascaras I’ve tried in a long time, and I'm hard to please when it comes to mascara launches. If you have stubborn, straight lashes and wish for all-day lift, curl and fanned-out volume, this mascara will not disappoint. My lashes are long but struggle to hold a curl all day, but using this in tandem with my eyelash curler gives me the most amazing, lifted lashes that don’t flop by midday. The flexible wand features helix-shaped bristles that coat each lash in a glossy, deep black film. You only need a couple of sweeps as it gives instant volume. Everyone has been asking me if I’ve had a lash lift, but I tell them it's this mascara.

Fans of Drunk Elephant’s D-Bronzi Drops, listen up, because the new B-Goldi Drops might just be my favourite. If you want a dewy glow (without any bronze tones), these are a delight to mix into moisturiser or a skin tint, or to apply as a highlight wherever you want to add radiance. Despite alluding to gold in the name, I’d say this gives more of a subtle, tint-free radiance rather than a glitzy, golden-hued colour. It gives the skin a really healthy-looking glow and captures the light in the most beautiful way. I know when party season arrives I’ll be adding a couple of drops into my body lotion for gleaming limbs too. Our junior beauty editor Grace Lindsay is also a big fan—read her in-depth review. 

Candle season is upon us, and Susanne Kaufmann’s Balancing Candle has been melting away my stresses and fending off seasonal affective disorder as the nights draw in. This smells just like a spa; in fact, it’s inspired by the Susanne Kaufmann spa in Bezau, Austria, which is tucked amongst fresh forest pines and surrounded by mountain air. The uplifting notes of citrus, ylang ylang and lavender mingle with grounding myrrh, nutmeg, cedarwood, patchouli and vetiver, filling the room with a deeply relaxing scent. Lighting this feels like a big sigh of relief at the end of a busy day.

Refy’s cherry-red lip look has gone viral, and it's this kit that is used to create it. It includes the brand’s much-adored Lip Sculpt (which includes the lip setter, helping to lock the lip liner in place all day long) in the shade Red to line the lips, and the Tinted Lip Gloss in the same hue, which coats lips in a glossy, cherry-tinted lacquer. With a nod to the autumn makeup aesthetic, the set also includes the brand's Cream Blush in Cherry, which imparts a dewy tint of colour to cheeks, along with a compact for touch-ups. I know I’m going to be wearing this all through autumn and into party season.

Lately, I’ve been in a hair-health rut, but Gisou’s new Hair Serum has given my tired lengths a new lease of life without weighing them down. If you want to jump on the benefits that Gisou's honey-infused products bring to lacklustre lengths, but you find hair oils too heavy or have fine hair, then this launch is for you. The serum houses tiny encapsulated beads of honey that burst on contact with the hair, weightlessly imparting shine and hydration, whether used on wet hair prior to blow-drying or to refresh second-day hair.

Now the colder weather has arrived, many of us can benefit from an extra layer of hydration in our skincare routines, and Dr Jart+'s Ceramidin range is ideal for repairing and shielding the skin barrier from the cold. The Skin Barrier Serum Toner has a milky, lightweight texture that is packed with ceramides and panthenol, which sinks in instantly whilst quenching the skin. It can be used underneath your serum or moisturiser—think of this as the equivalent of a fine knit you might wear underneath a winter coat for an extra layer of comfort for the skin.

Phlur's fragrances always fly, but I tip this new Hair and Body Fragrance Mist to be a total sell-out. Both skin-like and decadently sweet, Vanilla Skin combines gourmand vanilla with creamy jasmine, before drying down into a smooth cashmere wood, sandalwood and cedarwood base. A little goes a long way and it's very long-lasting, too.

I always fall head-over-heals for anything Tatcha creates, but I think this serum stick is particularly genius. This solid serum stick is designed to top up hydration throughout the day—even over makeup—helping to address fine lines, creasing concealer or to refresh makeup without having to reapply a full face. It lends very well to those with dry skin, thanks to the addition of nourishing squalane, soothing Japanese lemon balm and Hadasei-3, Tatcha's antioxidant complex that has made the brand a go-to for celebrities and makeup artists alike.

Now is the time of year that candles come into their own, and I'm obsessed with Malin + Goetz's new candle launch, which centres around strawberry. The scent is both beautiful and completely unexpected. It's less fizzy-strawberry-sweet and more wild woodland strawberry, with woody oakmoss and cedarwood notes surrounded by creamy jasmine and bright, crisp bergamot. This will make a chic scented addition to your mantle.

Templespa's newest cleanser has given my skin the most incredible glow. In fact, I'm finding I can wear less makeup as it has helped to fade acne scarring and leftover pigmentation from the summer months. It has a gel texture that melts into a luxurious oil that draws out the day's makeup and excess oil from the skin, whilst the addition of vitamin C helps skin glow to a glass-like effect.

Junior beauty editor Grace Lindsay has convinced me to try L'Oréal Professionnel's latest launch. "I have always loved L'Oréal's leave-in masks, and the brand's newest creation might just be my favourite one yet," she says. "The first thing I noticed when using this was the scent. It smells like such an expensive perfume and really lingers in the hair, which I love. The second thing I'm obsessed with is how easy it is to use. All you have to do is apply it to the ends of your towel-dried hair and you're good to go. The mask itself works to restore strength and also protects from heat, and I can't wait to see the long-term results."

With the arrival of autumn comes many incredible fragrance launches. First up is Parfums De Marly's new Althaïr, which is a delicious yet fresh take on bourbon vanilla. Without being at all sickly sweet, the warm vanilla notes are bundled in orange blossom and bergamot before drying down into a creamy praline base with addictive musk and smokey, honeyed guaiacwood. This is a scent that will linger on your autumn knitwear beautifully throughout the season. 

Behold: the most perfect red-brown nail polish. This is part of Chanel's limited-edition autumn collection (so you'll have to move quickly to snap it up) and I've had several compliments on the autumnal hue whenever I've worn it. Brown nails are big news for 2023, and this one perfectly balances the warm undertones of red with chocolate brown, really flattering those fingertips. As with all of Chanel's nail polishes, it's ultra-glossy and very long-wearing, too.

The past month has been an excellent one for fragrance and candle launches, which includes Maison Francis Kurkdjian's latest candle, Es Cap—the perfect antidote to the numerous pumpkin-spiced candles we often see at this time of year. This candle was inspired by an isolated barn in Formentera, with a chic take on the woody fig tree and sun-parched soil. It has a fresh yet dry quality to it that reminds me of hay dried under the midday sun, which pairs well with the subtle jamminess of the fig fruit, tempered with grounding cedarwood. It fills my room with fragrance and is ideal if you're not yet ready to dive head-first into those heavier winter candles.

I've long been a fan of Ren's Evercalm range, which caters to sensitive skin and redness, and I'm equally enamoured with the new body balm. It has a silky, buttery, balm-to-oil texture that melts into the skin, giving a cocooning effect to compromised skin in the areas where it needs a little helping hand. Rich in omegas 3 and 6 as well as a number of hydrating oils, it instantly soothes irritation, softens dryness and leaves skin silky smooth and comfortable.

In what might be the chicest collaboration of the year, Byredo has partnered with Susanne Kaufmann, founder of the eponymous luxe skincare and spa brand. This perfumed roll-on is inspired by Kaufmann’s home in Bregenzerwald, Austria, and transports you to the mountainous regions of the Austrian Alps—all fresh air and green pines. Designed to be rolled onto pulse points, the green scent soothes the mind, whilst the addition of sweet fig and jasmine are bound to earn you compliments.

With the weather beginning to cool down, baths are back on the agenda, and Neom's new bath milk is the perfect way to ease into those shorter days as the evenings draw in earlier. It contains magnesium, which can be absorbed through the skin, and helps to induce a restful night's sleep, helping to soothe aching muscles and frazzled minds. The bath milk features a cocktail of skin-hydrating organic oils, and the dreamy scent of lavender, chamomile and patchouli is guaranteed to send you to the land of nod as your head hits the pillow.

And for those who are all too excited to welcome spicy, wintery scents, allow me to acquaint you with Frederic Malle Heaven Can Wait Eau de Parfum, created by perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena (who is behind many of the brand's scents, and has also created perfumes for Hermes and Cartier). This new launch features a dark yet warm blend of clove, fiery pimento, creamy ambrette and earthy carrot seed, which are given a subtle sweetness with peach and prune. It reminds me of an elevated take on carrot cake and has me constantly sniffing my wrists.

Firstly, can we have a moment for this beautiful tortoiseshell-print bottle? You'll be pleased to know that the contents is just as captivating. Perfumer and founder Jo Malone CBE was inspired by the glamour of Concours d’Elegance, an event with vintage cars, champagne and picnics on an estate gardens at sunset. Warm amber pairs with zesty lime and bergamot before drying down into a smooth patchouli and suede base. 

I'm welcoming in the new season with open arms, and that means switching up my home fragrance and ushering in some late-summer scents. Diptyque has launched three new scents of its diffuser, which is now available in Figuier, Mimosa and Fleur d'Oranger. I'm a fan of the Figuier scent, which evokes walking amongst a fig tree grove, and this reed diffuser really does fill the room. The fluted glass vessel fits perfectly into any interior, and will look chic on any mantle or side table to elevate your space. It makes a gorgeous gift for the person who has everything, too.

Every single member of the Who What Wear UK team has fallen in love with Merit. The minimalist makeup brand is ideal for those who want chic yet understated makeup that doesn't take an age to apply in the morning. Merit's new Solo Shadow is the eye shadow for people who usually hate wearing it. The cream-to-powder texture leaves a soft-matte finish that can be applied easily with fingertips or a brush for an all-over wash of colour without any fuss. I've been wearing Studio, a taupe shade, all over my lids for when I want to add a bit of warmth to my eyes, and I've been really impressed with how well it stays put throughout the day. 

Launching on 31 August is Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Water Cream. You'll have no doubt heard of the brand's iconic Magic Cream, but this new version features an ultra-hydrating formula (packed with hyaluronic acid, peptides and niacinamide) with a gel-cream texture that melts right into the skin. I can attest that it makes makeup go on like a dream. It's also ideal if you prefer a light moisturiser or just require some quality hydration if you have dehydrated skin, regardless of your skin type.