I test beauty products for a living – here’s what actually made the cut this month

This is one of those scents that makes you ask, “Wait, what are you wearing?”. Eternal Roots by Bella Hadid is earthy, grounding and very unexpected. The inclusion of lychee adds a sweet finish to this deep birch smoke and patchouli scented fragrance. I love how the two worlds combine for a balanced finish. 

Elf cosmetics primer’s are not to be overlooked. Affordable and effective – this grips your makeup in place like no other. This time with a subtle, refreshing watermelon scent. Grab your debit card for this one – it’s about to become a staple in your routine. 

Oh, K18, can you do no wrong? Heat protectant can often feel like such a chore but this one? The spray is lightweight and makes my hair feel softer after blowdrying which is the true key here.  i noticed less frizz and more bounce (hence the name). Now it’s a non-negotiable before going in with my Dyson Airwrap. 

I’m someone who had fully converted to cream blushes but this Ilia powder blush has a hold on me now. This blends like a dream and leaves a soft, blurred finish. It also layers seamlessly and leaves no patchiness over foundation. What a dream!

Dyson have raised the bar once again with this launch. This is the unicorn of hair oil’s: glossy, frizz-taming yet not greasy. i’ve used one pump on pre-blow dried hair and another the next day to refresh, and my hair looks so shiny and rich. Pricey, but truly get’s the job done. 

There is nothing I love more than a suncream in a spray bottle format. It so convenient for lazy beach days and top up’s on-the-go. I have tried endless suncreams and this is a good one. It sinks into the skin like moisturiser and leaves zero grease of white film. And for anyone with sensitive skin like me, E45’s version is sensitive-skin approved and wallet friendly.  

The beloved Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation has had an upgrade. New formula, more shades and that signature matte finish. Now, I’m not normally one for matte foundations, I typically gravitate towards dewy finishes. However, CT have nailed it.Once applied, it becomes your skin but with a smooth airbrushed finish. As someone who get’s hot very easy, it even stays put during a sweaty 5pm commute – result!

Smudge proof mascara very often equal crunchy, clumpy lashes – but not this one. This dreamy tubing mascara lifts and separates my super short and straight lashes, staying put all day without giving my panda eyes. Removal is also easy –  just a hint of warm water and it glides right off.