The Best New Beauty Arrivals at Harrods This Month
Words by Anna Gosling
As we enter August, there’s still much to look forward to. Think long, golden evenings that show no sign of ending; perhaps a last-minute escape sneaked in before the school holidays end; and a Bank Holiday finale to see the season off in style. To ensure you breeze through all the month has to offer feeling prepped and polished, our editors have rounded up the freshest beauty launches that have earned a permanent spot in their routines.
To give you a taste of what awaits this month, we’ve welcomed Harrods-exclusive fragrances from Byredo and Tom Ford, elegant skincare sets from Tatcha and La Prairie, and an innovative hair serum from K18, with each new must-have promising to upgrade your beauty repertoire for the last stretch of summer.
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Now, onto a whistle-stop tour of this month’s trends. In the world of fragrance, expect contrasts, with bright floral and fresh citrus notes being paired with warm, woody dry-downs, while decadent gourmands and leathery scents are making an early case for the shift into autumn. The latest skincare and make-up launches have got your summer glow covered, with radiance-boosting rituals and skincare-infused make-up doing the work for you. And as for haircare, there’s never been a more exciting time to invest in the latest innovations – from AI-powered styling tools to do-it-all formulas leading the conversation around hair longevity. Read on for our definitive guide to the best new beauty you won’t want to miss.
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Byredo Suede Osmanthus Extrait de Parfum
“Featuring fruit-rich top notes, this Harrods exclusive from Byredo places osmanthus at its centre for a burst of florality and then rounds it out with a deeper, leathery base of suede and oud. This is a scent I’ll certainly be using for the remainder of summer and into autumn.”
Henry Coldstream, restaurants editor
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Tom Ford Tobacco Chocolat Eau de Parfum
“This is all of your guilty pleasures, bottled. At its heart is a cocoa smoke accord that blends slow-roasted tobacco leaves with pure dark chocolate, creating something that’s rich, smoky and undeniably addictive. Just when you think it’s heading into dessert territory, a twist of orange cuts through the sweetness, giving it a refined, almost culinary feel.”
Maya Prever, H beauty deputy content editor
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Tatcha 5 Step Ritual for Smooth Skin Gift Set
“Tatcha’s Silk range has earned a permanent place in my routine so this set has been the perfect way to top up on all my favourites, complete with five full-sized heroes, including the brilliant Camellia Cleansing Oil and the plumping Silk Peony Eye Cream. It’s a ritual I can always count on to leave my skin looking radiant, hydrated and refreshed.”
Anna Gosling, beauty writer
La Prairie Skin Caviar Concealer Foundation SPF 30
“This concealer-and-foundation duo has played a key part in streamlining my make-up bag. It delivers a beautiful sheer, buildable finish and the formulas contain skincare which keeps my skin looking fresh and feeling comfortable throughout a busy day.”
Katie Service, editor, Harrods magazine
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Ex Nihilo Demon Dancer Eau de Parfum
“While I tend to gravitate towards woodier scents, for summer I was on the hunt for something a little fresher and this new fragrance from Ex Nihilo ticked all the right boxes. Initial citrussy notes of blood orange and bergamot soften into woodiness and musks for a wonderful balance of freshness and warmth.”
Henry Coldstream, restaurants editor
K18 FutureIQ Biomimetic Hair Longevity Serum
“As someone who’s just spotted their first grey hairs, this couldn’t have landed at a better time. K18’s FutureIQ shifts the focus from correcting damage to preserving long-term hair health, helping to reduce shedding, minimise greys and strengthen the scalp barrier before concerns become more noticeable.”
Maya Prever, H beauty deputy content editor
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Carolina Herrera Peccato Nobile Eau de Parfum
“I’m not usually a gourmand fragrance fan, but this pistachio and cocoa combination from Carolina Herrera is just too delicious for me to resist. It’s a decadent dessert pairing, yes, but the welcome addition of oud assafi stops this being sickly sweet and gives it a lovely woody undertone that steers it firmly into refined and elegant territory.”
Verity Clark, deputy beauty editor
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Victoria Beckham Beauty The Foundation Drops
“For me, minimal base make-up needs to deliver a finish that is barely detectable and makes your complexion look like you have a great facialist on speed dial. These serum-foundation hybrid drops from Victoria Beckham do just that. Plus, they’re infused with Augustinus Bader’s famed TFC8 for a skin-improving delivery of moisture and nutrients.”
Verity Clark, deputy beauty editor
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Santa Maria Novella Nectarium Eau de Cologne
"With notes of orange, lemon and lavender, Nectarium is a lovely summer scent. The dry-down is warmer than the opening, thanks to patchouli, tonka bean and labdanum, but the citrus and floral notes lend enough freshness for it to feel perfectly suited to warmer weather. This is an aromatic fragrance that feels beautifully luminous."
Anna Gosling, beauty writer
ghd Sculpt Straighteners
“It’s a myth that us straight-haired girls don’t need straighteners – these new Sculpt Straighteners are a life saver for knocking out kinks and creating shape. Plus, the innovative AI feature measures hair heat rather than plate heat, adjusting accordingly to help minimise heat damage. Clever.”
Amy Broomfield, editor, Harrods Home magazine
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Mizensir Chiffre Royal Eau de Parfum
“I’ve been reaching for this ultra-fresh fragrance on repeat during the recent heatwaves. Bright bergamot, spicy pepper and earthy tree moss create an invigorating blend that instantly refreshes the senses, delivering that just-showered feeling. It’s fast becoming my go-to scent for the office.”
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