10 Beauty-Editor-Approved Buys

This utterly delicious fragrance is essentially all of your guilty pleasures, bottled. “The fragrance elevates gourmand notes to new heights, offering a sensorial experience that is rich and spicy – an exultation of scent and taste,” explains perfumer Daniela Andrier. At the centre of TOM FORD’s Tobacco Chocolat is the cocoa-smoke accord; a co-distillation of slow-roasted tobacco leaves and pure dark chocolate. Blended with more unexpected notes such as orange, the result is a refined culinary-like journey for the sense.

K18 has entered into its longevity era with it's latest launch, a hair serum called FutureIQ. But the brand isn't just jumping onto the buzzword bandwagon; FutureIQ is all about shifting from correction to preservation. Targeted at those aged between 25-45 years, this innovative hair serum is designed to reduce shedding, reduce greys by up to 70 per cent and improve the scalp’s skin barrier. “FutureIQ brings the same preventative thinking to hair that we have always applied to the face,” says cosmetic dermatologist Dr Vali. In other words, the skincare-first approach is truly making its way to our scalps.

Kayali’s Boujee Kitty Caramel Milk | 22 opens with notes of salted caramel, caramel milk and coconut, followed by vanilla caviar and white chocolate at the heart. Mona Kattan, the brand's founder, reveals how she wanted to offer “an overdose of rich and decadent sweetness that's easy to layer and wear.” Speaking of layering, Kattan recommends pairing the scent with Freedom Musk Santal | 34 for an irresistible combination.

Finding your go-to lip balm is no mean feat. There are countless factors to consider, including texture, finish, taste, application and leak-proof packaging. That’s why when I find one that ticks all those boxes, it takes a permanent position in my beauty rotation. Kylie Cosmetics has just given me a reason to secure yet another one of its iconic Lip Butters. Their newest addition is Watermelon – the flavour for summer. Aside from the mouthwatering scent, know that your lips are getting all the nourishment needed during heatwave season.

Ex Nihilo’s newest fragrance is a celebration of musical notes – taking inspiration from the intensity of a contemporary dance performance. Demon Dancer is all about contrast: an explosive opening of rhubarb, bergamot, blood orange and peppermint meets fruity florals from orange blossom and blackcurrant. Expect a cathartic finale with woody ambers, musks and tonka bean; a dramatic arc worthy of a standing ovation.

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Dermalogica’s under-eye serum has been developed to target visible density loss, with growth factors used as the hero ingredient. “Growth factors are naturally occurring signalling proteins that help support the skin’s renewal processes,” says Heather Hickman, Dermalogica’s VP of global education. Here, they help to rebuild under-eye density, as well as rehydrate the delicate skin.

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Meet ghd’s first interactive hair straightener. What does that mean? This savvy styler uses four systems to measure when hair is loaded between the plates, how much hair there is, how fast you're moving and the angle you are styling at. In response, it adapts in real time to personalise the temperature, increasing when you need it and decreasing when you don’t. The result is minimised heat damage. Consider us sold.

The blurred lip trend is going nowhere. What started as a trend courtesy of celebrity make-up artists like Nina Park is now a mainstay of our make-up looks. Hourglass’ Phantom Blur Balm allows us to adopt the look without having to perfect the skills' of Park. A a weightless, soft-matte formula that adds a cashmere-soft pigment to the lips. Plus, there’s no compromise on hydration thanks to key ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and oils which ensures long-lasting nourishment.

As a fan of both multi-tasking products and habit stacking, face masks are a must-have in my skincare line-up. While PDRN (polydeoxyribonnucleotides) may seem like just a buzzword doing the rounds on your For You page, they are great for the skin; supporting skin regeneration and helping to visibly smooth and firm the complexion. PDRN is the hero ingredient in Rodial’s Salmon DNA Hydrogel Face Mask, alongside other advanced ingredients that help to boost the skin barrier’s own function and provide long-lasting hydration and plumpness.

Remember, an indulgent bath isn’t just for winter. The Loewe Tomato Leaves Bath Set instantly elevates your routine, with its distinctive leafy scent evoking days spent in the garden long after summer ends. The liquid and solid soap and body lotion set is housed beautifully, and you don't need to be green-fingered to enjoy it.