Article by Sammi Nice
So it seems June is set to be a busy (and expensive!) one when it comes to beauty! There’s full collection launches from John Frieda, Estée Lauder, Bobbi Brown, MUA and Essie, as well as of course the hugely anticipated new brow collection from Benefit. Take a quick look through some of my top picks at what’s new this month…
1. Benefit Cosmetics NEW Brow Collection
Benefit fans listen up! June sees an extensive, 13 product strong, new Brow Collection and you should be excited. Having been an avid Brow Zings fan for several years, I was most intrigued. 12 products, just for your brows?! Where do you start?
ka-BROW! – a cream-gel brow colour with brush, £18.50
high brow & high brow glow – highlighting pencils, £17.50
ready, set, BROW! – 24-hour invisible shaping and setting gel, £18.50
precisely, my brow pencil – ultra-fine brow defining pencil, £18.50
3D BROWtones – subtle brow enhancing highlights, £18.50
good proof brow pencil – super easy brow-filling & shaping pencil, £18.50
BROWVO! conditioning primer – nutrient-rich primer for fuller-looking brows, £21.50
brow zings – total taming and shaping kit for brows, £24.50
gimme brow – brow volumising fibre gel, £18.50
grooming tweezer & brush, £15.50
angled brow brush & spoolle, £15.50
all purpose sharpener, £4
I’ve upped my game to the new brow zings and I love the sleek new silver compact. You aren’t of course expected to use all of these 12 products, but they certainly have something for every brow dilemma.
Available as from 24th June.
www.benefitcosmetics.com
2. Guerlain Terracotta Bronzer
Guerlain’s renowned Terracotta bronzer has been a firm favourite with many since it first launched back in 1984 and they’ve now introduced four new shades; 00 Clair Blondes, 04 Moyen Blondes, 07 Foncé Doré and 09 Intense.
£36, John Lewis, Cambridge
3. Clarins Daily Energizer Lovely Lip Balm
From Clarins’ ‘Beauty In Bloom’ Limited Edition collection this month, this lipstick balm is great for nourishing our lips. Enriched with organic cocoa butter and shea oil, it also smells divine! I love the cute floral packaging.
Be sure to check out the rest of the ‘Beauty in Bloom’ collection which sees more of their hero products with a floral twist.
£16, Bliss, Newmarket
4. Kérastase Couture Styling L’Incroyable Blowdry
Anything that promises to help a blow dry last longer and I’m sold. This new reshapeable heat lotion by Kérastase does just that. It also enables you to restyle and reapply without adding any stickyness or stiffness to your hair.
The science behind it… When applied onto damp hair, the product forms a microscopic layer of active ingredients that are stimulated by heat, at a melting point of around 65°. Once heat is applied, the micro particles melt. The style is locked in and the particles can be reactivated up to 4 times meaning there’s no need to constantly wash your hair! Hassle-free hair is always a winner.
£21, Rush, Bury St Edmunds
5. Estée Lauder Limited Edition Bronze Goddess Summer Glow Make Up Collection
Here’s one we have featured in our June issue…
Estée Lauder are back with yet more ‘can’t resist’ products. We were lucky enough to get our hands on these ahead of their launch, and I have to say the Gelee Bronzer is my absolute favourite. At first I was a little unsure of a liquid bronzer, but it glides onto the skin effortlessly and gives a real glowy finish. It can easily be worn over foundation and it smells insanely good.
Summer Glow Illuminator, £27, Gelee Bronzer, £33, Pure Colour Lip & Cheek Summer Glow, £24.50, Summer Glow Multi Palette, £40, Summer Glow Eyeshadow Palette, £40.
All available at Palmers, Bury St Edmunds
Summer Glow Collection available nationwide from June.
6. Liz Earle Sheer Skin Tint Bronzing Fluid
Whatever your skin tone or colour, this new ultra-lightweight formula from Liz Earle will work for you. It gives a really natural-looking glow yet still offers a good coverage. Simply apply after your usual moisturiser and blend for that desired sun-kissed look. I particularly like how hydrating this feels on the skin and the added vitamins and botanicals means it’s also good for our skin. Winner.
Available from 30th June.
£24.50, John Lewis, Cambridge
7. John Frieda, Brilliantly Brunette, Sheer Blonde and Luxurious Volume Collections
June is big for John Frieda. They’ve got lots of exciting new products meaning whatever your hair colour or type, you need to check them out.
Following their hugely successful ‘Brilliant Brunette’ range back in 2004, they’ve revamped it a little. If you’re looking for a subtle boost in your brown locks, then their new shampoo and conditioner duo promises that in just one wash. If you’re after something a little more noticeable, then try this quick 5-minute treatment. There’s no need for gloves and we can all spare 5 minutes! There’s a Visibly Brighter and Visibly Deeper range depending on the tones you’re looking for.
Brilliantly Brunette Visibly Deeper Colour Deepening Shampoo & Conditioner, £6.99 each. Brilliantly Brunette Visibly Deeper In-Shower Colour Deepening Treatment, £9.99.Brilliantly Brunette Visibly Brighter Subtle Lightening Shampoo & Conditioner, £6.99 each. Brilliantly Brunette Visibly Brighter In-Shower Lightening Treatment, £9.99.
Don’t panic blondies, there’s lots for you too. Their new Sheer Blonde Hi-Impact Vibrancy Restoring collection is ideal for over-processed hair. The new range aims to help maximise and retain your colour as well as adding shine. Their new shampoo and conditioner duo uses Polyol Technology to help add softness, improve smoothness and keep your colour looking fresh. The conditioner restores the hair’s ability to repel water which in turn keeps your hair healthy. Did you know that when your hair absorbs water, it swells the hair fibre? I didn’t! This is often why our hair can feel dry and coarse.
Sheer Blonde Hi-Impact Vibrancy Restoring Shampoo & Conditioner, £6.99 each. Sheer Blonde Hi-Impact Vibrancy Restoring Oil Elixir, £9.99. Sheer Blonde Hi-Impact Vibrancy Restoring Deep Conditioner, £5.99.
As if this wasn’t enough, they’ve also introduced two new volume-enhancing products. I’m not one for a mousse as I often find you can really feel it in your hair. There’s nothing worse than when your hair feels full of product. I have to say this didn’t at all. It was really lightweight and left my hair feeling product-free despite adding a good amount of volume. It suggests spreading evenly throughout your hair but I have been using it just at the root.
Luxurious Volume Forever Full Hairspray, £5.99. Luxurious Volume Perfectly Full Mousse, £5.99
All available from Boots.
8. MUA
June is also big for MUA. They’ve got tonnes of new products launching this month from bronzers and blushers to lip liners, eye palettes and brow gels. I’m particularly crushing over these lip liners. They’re really fine meaning you can get such a precise finish. The colour is also very rich and long-lasting and at just £3, I think I’ll have one in every shade! I also thought it was worth trying their bronzers. They come in both a shimmer and matte finish but I much prefer a matte bronzer. The colour again is very dense meaning you don’t need much to achieve that sun-kissed glow. I really like how even after a 10-hour stint in the office, it looked as thought it had just been applied. Oh and the £4 price tag is also a winner!
MUA LUXE Precision Longwear Lip Liner, £3. MUA Bronzed Perfection Matte Bronzer, £4. Both available at Superdrug.
9. KMS California Repair Off-Duty Style Kit
I love these new travel-sized styling kits by KMS California. They’re great for holiday and the chic zip up pouches are a nice touch. They’ve got a range of products whatever your hair drama. There’s ranges for Repair, Colour and Frizz, each containing a shampoo, conditioner and styling product. I’ll certainly be packing the Moisture Repair one for my holiday this year. (Not that I’ve got anything booked yet!)
KMS California Off-Duty Style Kits, £18 each, Gavin Ashley, Bury St Edmunds
10. essie Gel Couture Range
essie’s new Gel Couture range sees 25 new shades including neutrals, pastels, brights and deeps. The gel-like formula means they’ve got the staying power but without the harsh removal. They’re also super easy to apply thanks to the revolutionary new swirled brush. Oh and I love the chic new bottles…
£9.99, Bren Pauls Beauty, Newmarket
11. Percy & Reed Wonder Overnight Recovery
If you’re looking for an overnight hair miracle, this is your answer! It absorbs instantly into dry hair and nourishes and hydrates it whilst you sleep. It’s also great for a quick boost too. Simply apply from root to tip, leave on for 10 minutes, shampoo and rinse through. Formulated with natural protein, it penetrates the hair and boosts its ability to retain moisture. It also has multiple conditioning agents to battle humidity, combat frizz and boost shine. The product dries after just a few seconds, meaning there’s no messy residue left on your pillow! What more could you want?
Available from June.
£20, www.percyandreed.com
12. Bobbi Brown Beach Favourites
This new collection from Bobbi Brown has all of your holiday essentials covered. It features their iconic Beach Fragrance as well as a selection of Beach classics including the Beach Body Oil, Beach Body Scrub, and the Beach Shower Gel. Be sure to check out the two NEW Limited Editions products.
Beach Hand Wash, £22 & Beach Hand & Body Lotion, £22.
I’ll certainly be packing the Hand & Body Lotion which helps reduce peeling and prolong the tan I worked so hard for! Now to book a holiday…
www.bobbibrown.co.uk
13. Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips Collection
If you’ve not already jumped on the ‘Charlotte Tilbury lipstick wagon’ (yes that is a thing!) then I strongly suggest you do.
What better time to, than with a newly-launched collection. Charlotte has teamed up with 12 of the world’s most iconic women including, Miranda Kerr, Nicole Kidman, Salma Hayek, Kate Bosworth, Laura Bailey, Cindy Crawford, Helena Bonham-Carter, Liv Tyler, Emily Ratakjowski, Carina Lau, Poppy Delevingne and Kim Kardashian-West, to bring you some divine new colours. My favourite has to be Nicole Kidman’s ‘Kidman’s Kiss’.
£1 from the sale of every Hot Lips lipstick will be donated to Women for Women.
£23, available exclusively at www.charlottetilbury.com from 24th of June.
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