WISHLIST BEAUTY ITEMS WE’VE GOT OUR EYES ON
Holiday Mariah Carey is back on the radio, gloves are once again the number one essential clothing item, and beauty brand marketing teams are pumping out advertising material in red, white, and green. It’s time to break out the gel pen and stationery because this week, we are making our beauty item wishlists and checking them twice.
Disclaimer: As a beauty editor who has bought her fair share of trending cosmetics with limited success and has slowly crawled her way to a travel-sized collection of indispensable products, I empathize with the struggle. Whether it’s skin hydration, lash extension, or hair elevation, finding a product that is worth the hype can seem like a never-ending cycle of try and reject. Fear not; the journey to completing your vanity kit is supposed to take some effort; it’s curated specifically to you by you, and you are one in a billion. In the end, your varsity roster will likely be a smörgåsbord of budget-friendly to luxury-branded items that have both broken the internet and stayed clear of it.
My wishlist reflects this perspective.
Take a scroll through products that have been marked as personal favorites and potential newcomers to my get-ready routine, and feel free to gather some inspiration from what you find.
MAKEUP
CHARLOTTE TILBURY BEAUTIFUL SKIN FOUNDATION
JOUER BLOOM, BRONZE & GLOW BRONZER + HIGHLIGHTER DUO
TRISH MCEVOY DRAMATIC LASH MASCARA
LUNE + ASTER DAWN TO DUSK KAJAL EYELINER
HOURGLASS ARCH BROW SHAPING GEL
GLOSSIER BALM DOTCOM
MAC MATTE LIPSTICK
LAWLESS FORGET THE FILLER LIP PLUMPING LINE SMOOTHING GLOSS
FENTY GLOSS BOMB UNIVERSAL LIP LUMINIZER
FOR THE FACE
LA ROCHE POSAY TOLERIANE DOUBLE REPAIR FACIAL MOISTURIZER WITH SPF
LANCOME HYDRA ZEN OIL-FREE GEL MOISTURIZER WITH SALICYLIC ACID
FOR THE BODY
THIS WORKS PERFECTLY LEGS 100% NATURAL SCRUB
NATIVA SPA SHEA ULTRA-MOISTURIZING BODY BUTTER
CERAVE SA CREAM FOR ROUGH & BUMPY SKIN
AUGUSTINUS BADER THE BODY CREAM
CAROLINA HERRERA VERY GOOD GIRL
FOR THE HAIR
BIOLAGE CLEAN RESET NORMALIZING SHAMPOO FOR ALL HAIR TYPES
BIOLAGE SMOOTH-PROOF CONDITIONER FOR FRIZZY HAIR
DRYBAR TRIPLE SEC 3-IN-1 FINISHING SPRAY
FEATURED
CHARLOTTE TILBURY
CHARLOTTE'S BEAUTIFUL SKIN FOUNDATIONMy NEW! buildable medium coverage, hydrating foundation for a beautiful, healthy looking glow! 4 Neutral is a shade for fair skin with neutral undertones. A neutral undertone means you have both warm and cool undertones and you tan slightly in the sun.
JOUER
Bloom, Bronze & Glow Bronzer + Highlighter DuoA multi-use, creamy duo with plant-derived Squalane and Rose Hip Oil to moisturize and nourish skin. With a radiant bronzer on one side, and a shimmering highlighter on the other, it gives the complexion a warm and natural glow. Formulated for all skin types with clean and vegan ingredients.
MILK MAKEUP
Matte Bronzer SickA multi-use cream bronzer stick that creates an instant sunkissed glow with a natural-looking matte finish. Formulated with hydrating ingredients for buildable, blendable color that can be used for a soft-sculpted contour or for adding subtle warmth.
TRISH MCEVOY®️
DRAMATIC LASH®️ MASCARATrish’s newest addition to her mascara wardrobe- an innovative formula that delivers the drama in length, thickness and separation infused with conditioning ingredients.
LUNE + ASTER
Dawn to Dusk Kajal EyelinerThis high-impact black kajal eyeliner creates an effortless defined or smokey eye that lasts for 10 hours on the lash line and 6 hours on the water line. The creamy, longwear formula is packed with jojoba oil and cupuacu butter, and glides on smoothly for a blendable, smudge-friendly application that sets for all-day staying power. Swipe, smudge, set and go!
HOURGLASS
BROW GELAn invisible brow gel that instantly sets hairs in place for effortless definition. Paired with a custom dual-sided brush that coats brow hairs from root to tip, this soft-hold formula provides lasting, flake-proof wear in just one sweep.
GLOSSIER
Balm DotcomA hydrating lip balm packed with antioxidants and natural emollients to nourish dry, chafed skin—in original or other fun flavors.
MAC
Matte LipstickA creamy rich Lipstick formula with high colour payoff in a no-shine matte finish.
LAWLESS
Mini Forget The Filler Lip Plumping Line Smoothing GlossClinically proven high-shine plumper works without sting or irritation. Powered by Maxi-Lip, Shea Butter and Rosehip Oil. Petrolatum-free.
FENTY BEAUTY
GLOSS BOMB UNIVERSAL LIP LUMINIZERThe bag your stuff deserves- Large tote style with twin handles, a magnetic fastening and a external slip pocket
LA ROCHE POSAY
TOLERIANE DOUBLE REPAIR FACIAL MOISTURIZER WITH SPFToleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV is formulated with a high concentration of La Roche-Posay prebiotic thermal water, ceramide-3, niacinamide, and glycerin, providing up to 48hr hydration and restoring skin's natural protective barrier. This dermatologist-tested face moisturizer with SPF has a lightweight, refreshing texture that is easily absorbed into the skin to immediately restore the feeling of skin comfort in all skin types, including sensitive ones.
ELEMENT EIGHT
O2 SQUALANE REPAIR PROTECT CREAMOur reparative, treatment moisturizer, ideal for stressed skin impacted by environmental factors and dermatological treatments. O2 SQUALANE with proprietary OATHTM repairs the skin, promotes hydration and soothes irritated skin. Our unique complex protects by reinforcing the skin barrier.
HYDRA ZEN
Gel Cream Oil-Free Moisturizer with Salicylic AcidAn oil-free moisturizer with a bouncy, gel-like texture that provides up to 24-hour hydration and soothes distressed skin for a visible glow.
NativaSPA
Shea Ultra-Moisturizing Body ButterRich, yet soft, this extra-deep formula delivers a moisturizing power to restore, and immediately improve any sign of dry skin. This blend does not leave the skin feeling sticky, and will make sure to even out tone and skin texture, while delivering all-day comfort.
REJUVENATE
Illuminating Pro-Retinoic Treatment OilReignite a luminous glow with this transformative age-defying face oil. Harnessing the powers of luxurious 23K Gold and deeply nourishing plant seeds and oils, this fast-absorbing formula melts effortlessly into the skin, promoting long-lasting moisture while delivering retinol-like results with every drop.
THIS WORKS
Perfect legs 100% natural scrubMineral-rich Himalayan salt suspended in a blend of Blackcurrant, Sweet Almond and Crambe oils, to naturally exfoliate and restore moisture to dry, lacklustre limbs.
AUGUSTINUS BADER
The EssenceSimplify your beauty regime with Augustinus Bader's 'The Essence', which combines the benefits of a chemical exfoliator with a hydrating toner. Lightweight and fast-absorbing, it's formulated with Phytic, Salicylic and Hyaluronic Acids to help promote cell turnover, while antioxidant-rich Wasabi Ferment and White Peony Flower protect against environmental aggressors. Use it daily for a more radiant-looking complexion.
CERAVE
SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy SkinA salicylic acid cream can exfoliate, soften, and smooth rough and bumpy skin, such as scaly skin on your upper arms and thighs (and all the chicken skin in between). CeraVe SA Cream for Rough and Bumpy skin is designed to improve skin texture and soften very dry, rough skin. Formulated with salicylic acid and lactic acid to gently exfoliate dead skin cells and bumpy skin—as well as hydrating hyaluronic acid and calming niacinamide—our fragrance-free cream for rough and bumpy skin helps improve your overall skin texture.
DIOR
MISS DIOR BLOOMING BOUQUETMiss Dior Blooming Bouquet is a fresh and sparkling eau de toilette fashioned like a dress embroidered with flowers.
Carolina Herrera
Good Girl Eau De Parfum SprayVery Good Girl takes you on a surprising olfactive journey, starting with top notes of playfully mischievous redcurrant and exotic lychee, leading to a seductive heart of rose. Vetiver and vanilla base notes provide a surprising and contemporary finish.
BIOLAGE
CLEAN RESET- Normalizing Shampoo for All Hair Type EInspired by the refreshing lemongrass plant that always seems to stay clean, Biolage Normalizing CleanReset Shampoo is a deeply cleansing shampoo for all hair types.
BIOLAGE
SMOOTH PROOF Conditioner for Frizzy HairProve yourself smooth. Inspired by natures water-resistant camellia, Biolage SmoothProof Conditioner for frizzy hair provides humidity control and anti-frizz
OLAPLEX
No.3 Hair PerfectorAn at-home hair treatment.Suitable for all hair types - Olaplex Hair Perfector No 3 strengthens and smooths.
DRY BAR
Triple Sec 3-In-1 Finishing SprayThe instant volume and texture refresher! Airy dry finishing spray provides instant texture, volume and body for a tousled, sexy look.
BUMBLE AND BUMBLE
Thickening Dryspun Texture Spray
This translucent dry finishing spray adds volume, lift, and airy texture – instantly.
Batiste
Dry ShampooClean your hair with just a few sprays of this fan favorite. Its happy and summery scent gets you ready to face the world, while dreaming of vacation. Also available in a mini size.
GDH
HELIOS™ 1875W ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL HAIR DRYERTake your blow-dry to a new level with the ghd helios™. Launched in 2020, our most premium hair dryer has already received 10 awards to date, including the Allure Best of Beauty Award for Best Hair Dryer.
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