The Beauty Products Our Beauty Editor Can’t Stop Talking About
New year, new beauty obsessions. From clever skin-barrier fixes (be sure to read our guide to skin cycling) to feel-good formulas that actually deliver, 2026 is bringing a line-up that’s already earned a spot on my wishlist. These are the latest hits I’m genuinely excited to talk about all year long…
Since this landed on my desk, I’ve been reaching for this whenever my skin is feeling fragile or overworked; it’s like instant comfort in a tube. The buttery formula melts in beautifully, calming my windswept cheeks and strengthening my skin barrier with golden kelp, cica and squalane, without ever feeling greasy. Fragrance-free and ultra-gentle, it leaves my skin noticeably soft and soothed.
I’m obsessed with this new scent from this organic perfumery. It’s moody, coastal, and quietly addictive. It opens fresh and peppery, then settles into inky oakmoss, soft florals and a salty warmth that feels like winter by the sea. It’s the kind of scent I keep catching on myself and loving more every time.
I’m smitten with this lip mask, it’s winter lip care and a little luxury moment in one. The buttery texture drenches my lips in hydration, delivers that glossy, glazed finish and smells like honey buttercream (dangerously lickable). Add the adorable honey spatula and it’s very much worth the hype.
Although not technically new, this wonder product is celebrating five years of giving great skin. With one sold every 10 seconds since its launch, this should be on your New Year, New Skin hit list (and it has 30 versatile shades to choose from). It makes my skin look like itself on a really good day. I swipe it on, blend with my fingers and I’m done, which is exactly what I want from my everyday makeup.
I’ve officially upgraded my sink-side setup with these two new additions from the iconic Amber, Lime & Bergamot collection, and now even washing my body feels a bit luxe. They bring that signature Jo Loves elegance into my everyday moments, turning a quick rinse into a mini ritual.
My latest go-to for everything- lips, cuticles, dry patches and even flyaways. The balm-to-oil melts in fast, nourishes deeply and somehow stays lightweight and non-greasy. Small, mess-free, and endlessly handy, it now lives permanently in my bag.
New research by M&S has revealed that sleep tops the wellness agenda for over half of UK women. And so, our trusted M&S took these findings to create the new &Sleep range to make winding down feel easy, affordable, and actually effective. With calming lavender and geranium blends in everything from pillow sprays to pulse point oils, it turns bedtime into a simple, feel-good ritual rather than another thing on the to-do list. Chic, calming and budget-friendly, it’s exactly the kind of sleep support I need right now.
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