New & Noteworthy: Skin, Makeup and Hair Products Our Team Are Loving Right Now
Sadaf Razi is Adore Beauty's Senior Beauty Editor.
She's a former fashion editor (who worked at various glossy mags) and stylist-turned digital beauty and lifestyle writer. She has been in the lifestyle/media industry for over 10 years and her work has also been featured on international covers like Elle France and Vanity Fair Mexico.
Some of her fave Adore Beauty products include Cicaplast B5, CeraVe Cleansing Oil and Lancôme Renergie Triple Serum.
One of the best parts of our jobs here at Adore Beauty is getting to try, test and play with buzzy new beauty products and launches before they hit our digital shelves (sometimes, before they even hit stores!).
I know, we all pinch ourselves every.day.
Our office is often buzzing with chatter of new creams, foundations, haircare, fragrances or serums that people are loving (and other people aren’t) and we’re regularly ‘influenced’ by each other's beauty purchases and opinions.
So we thought, why not bring the beauty intel to you guys? Because that’s what we do best.
We love a good beauty review and turns out, you guys do too!
So every few months I’ll bring you the ‘New & Noteworthy’ beauty products that our team are currently using and loving.
While some are new launches, others are newly discovered classics, or not quite new, but ‘new to us’.
Here is our second instalment (if you want to see the first one we did you can have a read here).
Maddy, Brand Partnerships Specialist.
Why it's Maddy's New & Noteworthy:
"I love this lightweight skin tint - it's the perfect buildable base that's become a staple in my routine!
It's got great wear time and as an added bonus, it's also got skincare benefits as well, making it an all-star in my eyes."
Mary, Product Lead.
What:
Why it's Mary's New & Noteworthy:
"I'm really loving the new Kevin Murphy Killer Curl range.
It's curly girl safe which is really important to me and I've been able to get some amazing results with it so far.
A big goal of mine with my curls is length, and the Killer Twirls cream is amazing for adding weight to the curl to get the length that I want, but also ensure it's still got shape.
The only thing I'd say is that to keep the definition I want, I need to do a quick refresh with the cream every day or two.”
Shop the Kevin Murphy Killer Curls range:
Sadaf, Senior Beauty Editor.
What:
I think this is the first time I’ve fallen in love with a beauty product without even trying it first.
Just. look. at. these. stunning. shades.
The new MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Face Powder Blush comes in 12 gorgeous shades and the colour pay off you get for $49 is incredible.
The two shades I have are:
’Flashing Fire’ - Which is so pigmented I only needed to swipe the tiniest bit on my cheeks for a healthy, just-came-back-from-the-gym (but didn’t really) flush and I amped up the intensity with a few more swipes when I was going out later that night.
Add this to cart if: You want your makeup to take centre stage and turn heads when you walk into a room.
‘Hot Lava’ - The perfect summer blush colour doesn’t exi…
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a non-aggressive shade of bold orange. This orange hue leaves such a beautiful, luminous sheen and almost flickers a bit bronze in the sunlight too.
Also, I put this through it’s paces applying it in the morning, did a whole day of errands, went to the dog park and it didn’t fade one bit at the end of the day.
Add this to cart if: You want to look like like you have a faux European glow all year round.
And after road-testing it for this scalp care story, I really enjoyed the new NAK Hair ORI Lab Refresh Scalp & Body Scrub 200ml!
While I’m still a very loyal user of the iconic Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt 250ml , this one is just as good if you want something slightly more affordable.
Left my hair feeling soft, clean and it smells really good too.
Jas, Beauty Editor.
What:
Why these are Jas's New & Noteworthies:
"Benefit Fan Fest has quickly become the mascara of my (and my lashes') dreams.
Its cleverly curved design and wavy fibres reach each and every lash, bestowing a captivating full-fanned effect that rivals falsies.
Plus, the addition of pro-vitamin B5 ensures lashes are moisturised throughout its impressive 24-hour wear time."
You can check out Jas's full review on this new Benefit mascara here.
"The name doesn't lie, the Aesthetics Rx Instant Rescue Face Mask has come to the rescue many a time over the past few wintry months.
A nourishing blend of hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and ceramides helps tackle dryness, while a soothing blend of citrus and mint essential oils provides an instant cooling sensation that quells redness and irritation."
Nikki, Team Leader CX.
Why it's Nikki's New & Noteworthy:
"I'm absolutely thrilled about the new 100ml availability of the La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+.
This product has genuinely become a staple in my skincare routine. Whenever my skin craves some extra care, I reach for it without hesitation.
The formulation's richness and restorative properties make it an absolute gem.
What I adore most is its gentle nature – it's like a comforting embrace for my skin.
And let's not forget its amazing efficacy in addressing dryness and irritation providing soothing, barrier protection and relief.
This product's versatility truly makes it a standout in my skincare collection."
Madison, Videographer.
Why it's Maddy's New & Noteworthy:
"I finally got my hands on the AB LAB cleansing balm and I ADORE IT! It’s very smooth and soft and removes all makeup effortlessly - for a great price too."
Ally, Social & Content Coordinator.
Why it's Ally's New & Noteworthy:
"I've already spoken about this a few times but this Laneige Cream Skin is heaven in a bottle. It's the perfect way to *instantly* hydrate and moisturise my skin after a scalding hot shower."
Laura, Marketing Coordinator.
"I'm currently loving the new shades of OPI Big Zodiac Energy Infinite Shine Nail Polish ! There's 12 shimmery astrological shades to choose from - and despite being a Leo, my favourite is the soft white/pink shimmer of Gemini and I! It's the perfect glazed neutral."
Alexina, E-Commerce Merchandiser.
"The ABH Cosmos Palette might look a little intimidating, but it's got a really good balance of shimmery duochrome shades and wearable matte neutrals. One of my favourite ways to wear it is to use a damp angled brush to apply one of the bolder shades as eyeliner - it's perfect for jazzing up a basic eye look."
Katherine, Senior Brand Marketing Manager.
"I am obsessed with the new IT Cosmetics Confidence in your Beauty Sleep serum! The glow and radiance I wake up to each morning is next level and I have felt my skin feeling less dry during the day as well. The best part, to activate, you warm the serum in your fingers and when applied you feel the most amazing warmth on your skin! Like a mini facial."
Talia, CX.
"I've been loving the new Hada Labo Anti-Ageing Oval V-Lift Hydro Cream. The lightweight jelly texture is super fun to apply! I love wearing this at night, and as a base under makeup."
Gerard, Head of Brands & Campaign Marketing.
"I am a man of simple skincare routines - vitamin C or niacinamide in the morning and retinol or retinal at night!
I find though that not all retinols are the same - particularly with how the ingredients are delivered.
Over the years, I have found that it is how the ingredients are delivered to the skin is what makes the difference.
This new retinal formulation leaves me with no irritation or discomfort yet is more powerful, delivers results quicker and is tackling that pesky forehead line I have. Add in the Murad Resurgence Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream for the winning combo."
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