Words by Maya Avram
Beauty has the power to elevate any outfit with an exacting stroke, boosting your mood and overall confidence in the process. Imagine wearing your favourite LBD and pairing it with a fierce shade of red lipstick; or, putting on a tailored, crisp suit, and spritzing a bold, sophisticated scent to match – the effect is both instant and undeniable. Below are the standout products to add to your routine when you want to make a statement – whether it be a subtle or a bold one.
Ever Icon Palette
The best fashion houses are the ones that take part in – nay, create – culture. Few brands wield cultural influence quite like Dolce & Gabbana. The Ever Icon Palette pays homage to the brand’s Sacred Heart motif, referencing their fashion statement but reinterpreting it in a new way to evoke both glamour & liberalism. Put your magnetism on full display with the bold colours and a high performing formula designed to take you seamlessly from day to night.
Lip Suede Matte Lipstick
The nude lip is a ‘90s beauty icon, its quintessential matte finish tying together the era’s minimalist aesthetic. Today, Westman Atelier is reinventing the shade with its Lip Suede Matte Lipstick, which is infused with a blend of peptides, vitamins C and E, and Hydro Suede Technology that delivers pigment while offering volume and plump effect at the same time.
Celestial Black Diamond Eye Mask
No get ready with me moment is complete without refreshing eye masks, so why not go for the best? Created with high-profile events in mind, these eye patches from 111SKIN deliver a boost of hydration and refinement with a host of actives like hyaluronic acid, peptides (including smoothing Argireline) and retinol, delivering instant nourishment in just 20 minutes of wear.
Luminous Silk Cheek Tint Shine
Get camera-flash ready with this brilliant blush from Armani. Part of the Shine range, it’s formulated with crushed pearls that lend it an effervescent finish – much like that of fine silk organza – infusing your make-up routine with a touch of couture. The resulting look is sculpted, vibrant and fit for any occasion.
Soleil Lunar Lalique Eau de Parfum
Much like the clothes you wear, fragrance is equally a marker of good taste, serving as an instant indicator of one’s mood and personality. The new Soleil Lunar tells a story of romance through contrast, evoking a luminous, bright feel with top notes of mandarin, magnolia and pink pepper, which are complemented with the dark, cool aura of night-blooming jasmine, musk and grey amber accord. The resulting scent is a journey from daytime playfulness to moonlit mysticism.
Light Glowing Highlighter Powder
The Light Glowing Highlighter Powder was created with the Prada woman in mind. First, it’s formulated with micro-pixel pearls that emit a subtle radiance, making it the perfect choice for everyday glam. At the same time, plant-derived squalane delivers intense hydration to ensure comfortable wear for up to 24 hours. It’s understated yet impactful, just like the Italian house’s fashion.
Intrigo Eau de Parfum
Vranjes’ approach to fragrance is deeply experiential, with Florentine craft and aesthetic informing each one of the brand’s artisanal scents. Part of the new Firenze in Translation collection, Intrigo blends Tuscan leather notes – a hallmark of Italian design – with delicate rose, creating an enticing contrast that’s anchored with smoky oud and incense. The result? A captivating olfactory experience that will tempt your every sense.
The Concealer Pen
Victoria Beckham is one of the UK’s longest standing style icons, ever since her days as Posh Spice. The star’s namesake brand’s beauty line is very much modelled after her signature sculpted look, which is easily achievable with The Concealer Pen. Created in partnership with Augustinus Bader, the concealer is formulated with the proprietary TFC complex, which, in Posh Spice’s own words, “Acts as a super-nutrient for your skin alongside smooth, brightening coverage that’s not too oily or too drying.”
In Partnership with Dolce & Gabbana, Westman Atelier, 111SKIN, Armani, Lalique, Prada Beauty, Dr. Vranjes Firenze, Victoria Beckham Beauty
