From Drunk Elephant’s hotly-anticipated hair and body line to Gucci Beauty’s newest face makeup products (yes, it’s a first for the brand), we suss out the newest April beauty buys to get your hands on.
Drunk Elephant has finally launched its highly-anticipated hair and body line in Sephora, and one product we can’t wait to add to cart? Its scalp scrub (hands up, if you’re guilty of neglecting your scalp).
Powered by a blend of gentle yet effective acids that work together with plant cellulose exfoliating beads, this quickly breaks down and dissolves dead skin cells and buildup from the excessive use of styling products. It also contains six antioxidant-rich plant oils to nourish, protect and ensure the scalp remains flake-free.
If you loved the brand’s Forever Foundation, then you’ll definitely want to get your hands on its concealer. It immediately corrects under eye dark circles, puffiness, redness and small blemishes without looking (and feeling) too cakey.
Said to give a weightless, second-skin effect the concealer (check out Best Concealers for Her World Beauty Awards 2020) is also formulated with wild pansy and rosehip extract to provide continuous hydration.
Bonus: its lightweight formula fuses with the skin without settling into wrinkles or emphasizing fine lines, making it ideal for undereye application.
The brand has finally launched an array of different face and eye makeup products to add to its existing range of products.
Its buildable loose blurring face powder is made with a combination of micro reflecting lamellar powders that spread smoothly and evenly on the surface of the skin for an even, luminous complexion. Emollient agents then melt on the skin to provide a silky, comfortable feel throughout the day.
While many sunscreens tend to wear off throughout the day when exposed to constant heat and light, the new updated formula of Shiseido’s newest sunscreen uses a combination of technologies to strengthen its protective powers when exposed to water and heat.
The SynchroShield Technology responds to the changes in the environment and works together with a WetForce and HeatForce technology, which elevates the strength of the protective veil on contact with water, perspiration and heat from the sun.
Packaged in a circular and round bottle (it's the only fragrance from the brand that is not presented in a squarish bottle), the iconic Chanel Chance features base notes of patchouli and vetiver, which work together in harmony with iris, jasmine, and pink pepper to reveal a fresh, slightly citrus scent that works for all occasions.
And if you’re a fan of the fragrance, then you should definitely head down to the new Chanel Chance Studio, which is one of the prettiest pop-up spaces yet. It is said to be inspired by the Chanel Chance danseuses (read: ballerina dancers) that were featured in the advertising campaign by Jean-Paul Goude. The brightly-lit space is peppered with the vivid colours of the four fragrance (gold for the original Chance; peach for the Chance Eau Vive; pink for the Chance Eau Tendre; and green for the Chance Eau Fraiche) to create one of the most IG-worthy spaces yet.
The newest matte liquid lippie from MAC features a whipped, mousse-like texture that glides smoothly on puckers while blurring out any fine lines. It is formulated with a blend of powders that contain emollient properties to provide long-lasting comfort and moisture that will leave lips looking and feeling soft and smooth all day.
This gentle cleanser has a creamy, whipped texture that turns into a rich, foaming lathe upon application, and works well on all skin types to treat fatigued, sensitive complexions. A blend of naturally derived cleansing agents aid in detoxifying the skin and gently removes makeup. The result: skin is left feeling conditioned, balanced and refreshed.
The Korean beauty brand has just introduced an all new skincare range known as Peony Bright, with products that aim to boost radiance, even out skin tone and impart a luminous glow. The serum is formulated with the the essence of the pink peony flower, which reportedly helps to brighten complexions. It also contains palmaria palmata extract and vitamin C derivatives to even out skin tone. Pink microalgae, xylinum and black tea ferment are also infused to provide hydration and vitality for healthier skin.