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Whatever “spring makeup’’ is, burgundy lips probably don’t fit the traditional bill. But that’s only if you are going down the traditional route. For something a little more interesting, I suggest ignoring beauty marketers’ expectations of what makeup we should wear and when. Dark red lipstick needn’t be dour or goth-like; it’s really all down to what you team it with. A great dewy base is essential – Chanel’s Sublimage Radiance Generating Foundation makes skin look incredible – as is a teeny slick of mascara, great brows (Holly Parkes is fab) and a new perspective on what works for spring.
1. Merit Signature Lip £28, meritbeauty.com
2. Dolce & Gabbana My Comfy Matt Lipstick £38, harrods.com
3. Glossier Generation G Sheer Matte Lipstick £20, glossier.com
4. Hermès Satin Lipstick £63, hermes.com
5. Westman Atelier Lip Suede Matt Lipstick £45, westmanatelier.com
I can’t do without… A sensorial body treatment that’s proven to lift your mood
Many years ago, I had a discussion with a fellow beauty editor about sensorial beauty products. She was a big believer in how skincare makes you feel when you use it; she loved scented skincare and luscious textures. My attitude was ‘never mind all that faffy stuff, I just want it to work!’ After all, the efficacy of a product is paramount. That said, products that focus on sensoriality (how sensations affect our emotions) feel so right for the hard times we are navigating. This incredible body oil by Jo Malone London is an excellent example of that. The oil is part of a new collection of body care from the British fragrance brand, inspired by Roman baths. (The Romans, it turns out, were really dedicated to wellness – and while they didn’t call it that back then, you could argue they were the OGs of self care.) All the products in the range, everything from shower gel to a treatment scrub, are supported by neurological research that shows our brains have an emotional response to such products, which accounts for the positive way we feel when we use them. The oil – a beautiful infusion of jasmine, neroli, primrose and rosehip – leaves your skin beautifully moisturised (and not greasy), but additionally the scents and the act of massaging it into your skin is so soothing, it does a wonderful job of taking you away from everything – even if just for a minute. Jo Malone London Restore Body Oil, £64, selfridges.com
On my radar… Three wonder products for dreamier skin
Misty moments There are mists and then there are magical things in a bottle, like this one from La Prairie. It makes parched, tired skin look and feel plump, glowy and hydrated – immediately. La Prairie Caviar Skin Mist, £150, johnlewis.com
Keep your powder dry A good finely milled powder blusher that works across all skin tones and gives you a subtle but solid hint of colour? Saie’s new launch is the dream. Saie Super Suede Baked Powder Blush, £22, cultbeauty.co.uk
Dark star
DoSe by VH has a science-backed serum for every skin malady. The Alpha Arbutin 2% and Kojic Acid 1% is superb for hyper- pigmentation. DoSe Alpha Arbutin 2% & Kojic Acid 1% serum, £18, victoriahealth.com
