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1Revolution Pro Regeneration Palette
Revolution Pro"Revolution PRO eyeshadow palettes – They’re damn good value for those textures. Why on earth would you pay an extortionate amount for an eyeshadow palette when these are just as good and only £8?"
Buy now Revolutionbeauty.com, £8
- Ingeborg van Lotringen, Beauty Director
2Benefit Gimme Brow +
Benefit"The new, reformulated Benefit Gimme Brow.Still the easiest way to do your brows and it now comes in 10,000 shades (or perhaps 7) to suit anyone."
Buy now Lookfantastic.com, £20.50
- Ingeborg van Lotringen, Beauty Director
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3Jennifer Lopez x Inglot Viva Las Lashes Mascara
Inglot"I like the Inglot x Jloo mascara – very small and slim wand for precise application, there are too few of those kind of brushes around if you ask me."
Buy now Inglotuk.com, £21
- Ingeborg van Lotringen, Beauty Director
4Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate Glow Stick
Tom Ford"I loveeee this double-ended cheek stick. The coral side is such a pretty summer shade for lips and cheeks, whilst the glossy cream bronzer gives an insane amount of glow."
Buy now Selfridges.com, £42
- Victoria Jowett, Digital Beauty Editor
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5Hourglass Veil Retouching Concealer
Hourglass"This is my new favourite concealer. It’s a little sheerer than traditional formulas, so whilst it’s not major in the coverage dept, the dewy finish instantly brightens dull skin. The best bit? It never ever looks cakey, no matter how much you load on."
Buy now Feelunique.com, £25
- Victoria Jowett, Digital Beauty Editor
6YSL Volupté Liquid Colour Balm in Undress Me Coral
YSL"I’m obsessed with this… The balmy formula keeps my lips so soft whilst giving a sheer (but still punchy) hit of coral. All in all, it’s like a tinted lip balm but way, way fancier."
Buy now Johnlewis.com, £26
- Victoria Jowett, Digital Beauty Editor
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7It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Illumination Concealer
It Cosmetics"I loved the original It Cosmetics under eye concealer, so when an upgraded version with added illumination landed on my desk I was a tad excited. My under-eye bags lie undetected (literally) all day thanks to this beauty, and the added anti-ageing ingredients (peptides, collagen and hyaluronic acid) make it totally ok that I never apply eye cream (just go with it)."
Buy now Selfridges.com, £23.50
- Cassie Powney, Beauty Editor
8Smashbox Super Fan Mascara
Smashbox"I’m seriously picky about my mascara. If it’s even remotely clumpy or smudgy it’s binned, no second chances. The short, firm bristles on this precision brush make clumping pretty much impossible. A few gentle strokes give plenty of daytime definition, but a couple of layers later and you’ve got a dramatic false-lash effect you can fan your friends with."
Buy now Smashbox.co.uk, £17.50
- Cassie Powney, Beauty Editor
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9Bobbi Brown Extra Illuminating Moisture Balm in Pink Glow
Bobbi Brown"Trust me, whether you apply this all over (as the name encourages), or dab it along the cheek bones as a final touch, it’ll get you skin compliments all day long. I’d say it’s the closest I’ve got to the “glass skin” that seems to be trending at the moment; lit-from-within, hydrated and dewy – basically me 15 years ago *sob*."
Buy now Lookfantastic.com, £44.50
- Cassie Powney, Beauty Editor
10Lumene Invisible Illumination Instant Glow Beauty Serum
LumeneCome summer I'm one of those unfortunate people that always gets a bit sweaty, which is why I like to switch to a super light coverage foundation so it doesn't look as embarrassing when my waterfall of a forehead inevitably ruins everything. This Instant Glow Beauty Serum is so lightweight I can't feel it on my skin, but it provides the perfect amount of tint, coverage and the good kind of glow. I just wish they would make it available in more shades.
Buy now Feelunique.com, £27
- Laura Capon, Digital Beauty Writer
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11Glossier Lash Slick Mascara
GlossierSpoiler alert: I am the biggest Glossier fan girl but even I had some reservations about a natural looking mascara. Turns out I was totally wrong because this makes me turn up my nose at almost every other mascara. It's impossible to form any kind of clump and leaves every single lash defined, but the best part is that it lasts all day with zero smudging or flaking, which is a miracle for me. You can see our full review with before and after pics here.
Buy now Glossier.com, £14
- Laura Capon, Digital Beauty Writer
12Guerlain Terracotta Cushion Fresh Bronzing Fluid Makeup
GuerlainI love a cream bronzer because they just look way more natural than powder ones, but it can be tricky to find one that's not too orange. This cushion bronzer by Guerlain blends seamlessly into my skin for a healthy bronzed glow that makes me look like I spent the weekend catching up on my vitamin D, instead of catching up on Netflix.
Buy now Feelunique.com, £36.50
- Laura Capon, Digital Beauty Writer
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13Givenchy Bouncy Highlighter in African Light
Givenchy"I always struggle to find a highlighter that’s not too overpowering, but not too meh, and this one is on the money. This bouncy highlight is pigmented enough that it packs a punch, but so creamy it blends into the skin really well, for a natural(ish) look. Plus, the design is #shelfie approved af."
Buy now Feelunique.com, £30
- Jo Taylor, Beauty Writer
14Buxom PlumpLine Lip Liner in Restricted
Buxom"Don’t be fooled by the name, this isn’t just a lip liner. Smother this on all over your lips for a hydrating, flatter-all matte lip that I swear doesn’t dry out, and will last you through two rounds of cheese fondue (don’t judge me). If you’re feeling adventurous, take it slightly over your lip line for a fuller pout - nobody will notice you’re faking it."
Buy now Cultbeauty.co.uk, £15
- Jo Taylor, Beauty Writer
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15Lime Crime Venus III Eyeshadow Palette
Lime Crime"This is the only eyeshadow palette that has dragged me away from my go-to liner in forever. On first glance, it looks like you’d probably only wear the shades to a rave, but trust me, when you try them on you’ll be bringing the party to work. The darker matte and shimmery browns (ecstasy and beloved) are great for adding a bit of definition around the lash line and depending on your mood, the rest can either work for a subtle flash of shimmer or all out iridescent mania. Sold."
Buy now Feelunique.com, £34
- Jo Taylor, Beauty Writer

Laura is a former writer for Cosmopolitan UK, covering everything beauty and fashion related and specialises in makeup, plus-size fashion and the world of YouTube. Her favourite pastime is reminding everyone of that one time she met Charlie Hunnam and Jason Momoa. Please don't ask to see the pictures...
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