As a beauty editor, I test a lot of products. Some are good, some are forgettable and a very select few immediately earn a permanent place in my routine. From clever skincare and next-generation SPF to bronzing heroes and a beauty destination worth knowing about, these are the launches and discoveries I’m genuinely obsessed with right now.

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If there’s one launch that’s dominated my beauty group chats recently, it’s Rhode’s Summer 2026 offerings. Like everything Hailey Bieber touches, they’ve sold out almost as quickly as they’ve landed. What I love most is how cute they are in size and obviously the clip-on lip case also received a huge wow! The creamy highlighter, bronze and blush formulas blend in seconds, creating that expensive-looking, just-back-from-holiday warmth rather than anything muddy or overly sculpted. The shades are wearable, giving skin dimension and glow without looking overly done. If you’re someone who wants your makeup to look effortless, polished and slightly undone in the best possible way, you’ll soon understand the hype.

If you’re someone who wants your makeup to look effortless, polished and slightly undone in the best possible way, you’ll soon understand the hype.

Tamara, Contributing Beauty Editor
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Australian women know a thing or two about sun protection, so when Airyday finally landed in the UK, my expectations were high. Thankfully, it delivers. This lightweight SPF50 feels more like a skincare primer than traditional sunscreen, leaving behind no chalkiness, stickiness or dreaded white cast, but instead a dewy, not greasy, glow. If you’ve spent years claiming you hate SPF, this may be the brand, or indeed the product, that changes your mind.
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I’ve long been a fan of NIOD’s science-led approach, and this remains one of the smartest serums money can buy. Packed with copper peptides, it focuses on overall skin health rather than quick fixes, helping improve resilience, hydration, and skin quality over time. It won’t give you overnight results but stick with it and your skin will thank you.

It won’t give you overnight results but stick with it and your skin will thank you.

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Beauty collaborations can often feel a little forced, but Lisa Eldridge’s partnership with the Marilyn Monroe exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery feels genuinely special. Inspired by one of beauty’s most enduring icons, this limited-edition collection celebrates timeless glamour while still feeling thoroughly modern. It’s a reminder that great makeup isn’t about trends; it’s about confidence. 10/10 on packaging too!
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If your skincare routine stops at your jawline, consider this your gentle reminder. Trilogy’s new neck treatment targets one of the first areas to show signs of ageing, delivering hydration and support exactly where it’s needed. Rich without feeling heavy, it’s become one of those products I automatically apply every evening without even thinking about it.
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Sometimes it’s not a product but an experience that gets beauty editors talking. Dyson’s Oxford Street Beauty Lab offers personalised styling sessions with experts who genuinely know their tools inside out. Better still, styling appointments can be redeemed against purchases, making it a clever way to test-drive Dyson’s hair technology before committing and try their styling range that equally deserves a shout out! Whether you’re considering an Airwrap or simply want to learn how to achieve a better blow-dry, this is well worth a visit.
Beauty, Hair & Nails, Makeup, Skincare, Trending Beauty

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