Red alert: don't be afraid of scarlet lips
Recently I wrote about how, as a hardcore girl with matte lips, I am now veering towards gloss. Here is the second part of the brilliant journey. I have now discovered how much adding a pop of red to the shiny stuff wakes up your skin. Yes, I know red can be quite intimidating without having any shimmer in the mix, but give it a try – even if that's just a hint. The fearless can add a bold look, but a red lip gloss has just as much impact on a daytime face paired with an understated outfit. When you see the magical way it illuminates your skin, you will be sold.
1. Emolyne Gloss Lip £17, emolyne.com2. Violette_FR Shine Balm £29, violettefr.com 3. Clarins Lash & Brow Double Fix Mascara £24, johnlewis.com 4. Estée Lauder Smoke and Brighten Kajal £24, esteelauder.co.uk 5. Jimmy Choo Seduction Collection Lip Gloss 48 £ , jimmychoo.co.uk
I can't live without it… A hardworking yet affordable beauty rangeIn 2018, when Colette Laxton and Mark Curry launched The Inkey List, I was super excited about the duo's plans to transform the beauty landscape. It was undoubtedly ambitious (the less diplomatic would say "bolshie"), but four years later, their forward-thinking approach to skincare has absolutely worked. Their audience - admittedly largely GenZ, but it actually suits everyone - has fallen in love with their effective, high-quality formulations at an accessible price. Add to that the brand's ethos of helping people make the right skincare decisions, and you have a winning formula. Between their digital experts – available 24/7, the many Q&As and a short questionnaire you complete for your personalized skincare recipe – their desire to meet everyone's skincare needs skin looks authentic. (The last thing you want when your skin is going crazy is a brand that makes you feel worse.) Their new line, Supersolutions, is another step in democratizing skincare. Created in collaboration with a host of dermatologists, it offers products that address everything from dry, rough skin and redness to excess oil and scarring. It's excellent, and compared to its counterparts, more affordable - which, given the state of the economy, is a very good thing indeed. The Inkey List Supersolutions range, from £15.99, boots.com
On my radarSkincare night and day, plus charity candlesButter up Night is when the skin repairs itself, which is why this buttercream not only aids the regeneration process, but allows you to relax into a deeper sleep. This Works Deep Sleep Body Whip, £25, thisworks.co.uk
Brighten Time Jars used in this candle collection - White Lilac is divine - are great keepsakes and 75% of proceeds go to mental health causes. Jo Malone London Charity Candles, £55, jomalone.co.uk
Skin deep This excellent moisturizing multitasker buffs away dead skin, evens skin tone, reduces the appearance of blemishes and protects the skin from environmental damage. Zelens PHA+ Resurfacing Essence, £45, zelens.com
Follow Funmi on Twitter @FunmiFetto
Recently I wrote about how, as a hardcore girl with matte lips, I am now veering towards gloss. Here is the second part of the brilliant journey. I have now discovered how much adding a pop of red to the shiny stuff wakes up your skin. Yes, I know red can be quite intimidating without having any shimmer in the mix, but give it a try – even if that's just a hint. The fearless can add a bold look, but a red lip gloss has just as much impact on a daytime face paired with an understated outfit. When you see the magical way it illuminates your skin, you will be sold.
1. Emolyne Gloss Lip £17, emolyne.com2. Violette_FR Shine Balm £29, violettefr.com 3. Clarins Lash & Brow Double Fix Mascara £24, johnlewis.com 4. Estée Lauder Smoke and Brighten Kajal £24, esteelauder.co.uk 5. Jimmy Choo Seduction Collection Lip Gloss 48 £ , jimmychoo.co.uk
I can't live without it… A hardworking yet affordable beauty rangeIn 2018, when Colette Laxton and Mark Curry launched The Inkey List, I was super excited about the duo's plans to transform the beauty landscape. It was undoubtedly ambitious (the less diplomatic would say "bolshie"), but four years later, their forward-thinking approach to skincare has absolutely worked. Their audience - admittedly largely GenZ, but it actually suits everyone - has fallen in love with their effective, high-quality formulations at an accessible price. Add to that the brand's ethos of helping people make the right skincare decisions, and you have a winning formula. Between their digital experts – available 24/7, the many Q&As and a short questionnaire you complete for your personalized skincare recipe – their desire to meet everyone's skincare needs skin looks authentic. (The last thing you want when your skin is going crazy is a brand that makes you feel worse.) Their new line, Supersolutions, is another step in democratizing skincare. Created in collaboration with a host of dermatologists, it offers products that address everything from dry, rough skin and redness to excess oil and scarring. It's excellent, and compared to its counterparts, more affordable - which, given the state of the economy, is a very good thing indeed. The Inkey List Supersolutions range, from £15.99, boots.com
On my radarSkincare night and day, plus charity candlesButter up Night is when the skin repairs itself, which is why this buttercream not only aids the regeneration process, but allows you to relax into a deeper sleep. This Works Deep Sleep Body Whip, £25, thisworks.co.uk
Brighten Time Jars used in this candle collection - White Lilac is divine - are great keepsakes and 75% of proceeds go to mental health causes. Jo Malone London Charity Candles, £55, jomalone.co.uk
Skin deep This excellent moisturizing multitasker buffs away dead skin, evens skin tone, reduces the appearance of blemishes and protects the skin from environmental damage. Zelens PHA+ Resurfacing Essence, £45, zelens.com
Follow Funmi on Twitter @FunmiFetto
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