Our Must-Have Products This January
With fresh and innovative new beauty brands landing on The Handbook beauty desk every single day, the choice of products is fast becoming overwhelming, even for us. So, we’ve done the hard work for you and filtered out the products which really are worth parting with your hard-earned cash. From a perfume house laundry detergent to a matcha-inspired mani, these are the products that have made our beauty editor squeal with excitement this month.
With the seasonal shift, my skin, like many, is vulnerable to the colder weather. I came across this fuss-free new face range from the brand we often associate with super dry and sensitive skins – and nappy rash! The hero product for me was the new hydrating serum, £16.99, that is packed with hyaluronic acid, humectants and moisturisers that keeps hydration levels high.
Matcha is fast taking over as the healthier, greener (quite literally) alternative to my morning coffee. Although a desired taste, I have surprisingly got used to my new antioxidant rich cuppa thanks to an intro into the world of matcha by the super duo and matcha-loving TV presenter Rochelle Humes’ and Pilates instructor Bryony Deery’s newly launched matcha label, Cloudcha. Combining their passion and expertise for health and wellness with their Cloudcha Matcha essentials from a powder to a chic ceramic pot to store your matcha. I’ve fully embraced the Cloudcha life with a Bio Sculpture Cloudcha green coat mani. Who even am I?
This natural and holistic wellness brand never disappoints with its nurturing potent farm-grown botanicals. And who doesn’t need a lift and a plump post-party season? I’ve been slapping on this mask to bring some much-needed calm and comfort to my skin after a little too much alcohol consumption over the last few weeks.
Think cosy, cashmere, comfy and calm, this collection features four unique and carefully crafted products that Selena can’t live without. The standout product for me is the Stop & Soothe Aromatherapy Pen, £20, which is a fast-absorbing non-sticky gel with a cooling formula and minty-floral scent (lavender and peppermint) that kicks your senses into action.
Honestly if it wasn’t for this brilliant balm-to- oil-to-milk cleanser, I’d still be trying to scrub off the many full-on glitter looks that I’ve been sporting over the last few weeks. This efficiently dissolved my makeup, dirt, and every last trace of party on my face, but without having to double cleanse or scrub my face with force. Expect impeccably clean skin every time.
This is rather spesh and unique and not something I would often shout about on my beauty pages – a beautifully scented laundry detergent infused with fresh and sunny notes of Aqua Universalis, which leaves laundered clothes smelling nothing short of incredible. And there’s a fabric conditioner too. If I was filthy rich, this would 100% be my laundry detergent of choice, sadly, I must stick to my usual Fairy Non-Bio tabs.
Can’t afford to visit the hairdresser this month, but your hair in dire need of freshening up?
Look no further than this salon-grade treatment for the shiniest looking hair that you can achieve at home. It will also prolong your hair colour and treat all the damage from over styling party hair.
The sensitive skin saviour with viral social media status has finally arrived in the UK. With 22 million views on TikTok and counting, expect a riot! Developed with dermatologists, this non-greasy moisturising ointment is a multitasking skin hero that hydrates, nourishes and protects the skin barrier, offering immediate relief from skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis and long-lasting hydration. An absolute must for your winter skin arsenal.
In 1928, Max Factor created the first lip gloss in history named, ‘lip pomade’. Now in 2024, sees another new launch to enter the lip gloss category – the 2000 Lip Glaze. Seven flattering shades of non-sticky mirror-shine glosses infused with nourishing hyaluronic acid and squalene, with a very lickable vanilla milky scent. Finally, some great makeup that I can afford to buy this month – just!
The products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however, The Handbook may make a small commission on some products purchased through affiliate links.
