11 Beauty Essentials

5 December, 2023 Sophie Chung

A must-have edit to see your way through the summer season.

1. Devil May Care

The ‘90s resurgence is in full throttle with no signs of slowing down. Putting a glam spin on the aesthetic, Huda Beauty has launched their Pretty Grunge Collection to bring out our rebellious streak.

2. Locked and Loaded

Protect your strands, mend split ends and impart gloss to your heat-styled hair with the new Joico Heat Hero, $44.

3. Keratin Kick

Thicken, lengthen and strengthen your strands with a spritz of Hairification Pure Grow Treatment Leave in Spray, $22.99. It’s packed with green tea extract, zinc, biotin, panthenol and caffeine to kickstart your keratin production.

4. Match Made

Conceal imperfections and even your skin tone with the weightless and undetectable Jane Iredale PureMatch Liquid Concealer, $59.

5. Wholesome Hands

Cellulose microbeads, plant-based surfactants and emollients are used in Paume Exfoliating Cleanser, $38, to provide a daily sensory experience in a sustainable way.

6. Portable Pigments

Contour and define the eyes effortlessly with the travel-friendly 9-pan Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Sultry and Modern Renaissance Palettes, $61 each.

7. Modern Apothecary

After five years in the making, Adrian Morris, co-founder of Aje, has launched IKKARI, a wellness brand with a 72-product line that promotes vitality and longevity, influenced by the Mediterranean lifestyle.

8. On the Road

Clip, twist and enjoy the scents of Nevé while you’re on-the-go with their eco-friendly and elegant Car Fragrance Diffuser, $44.

9. Skin Cocoon

A barrier booster harnessing botanicals from Aotearoa, Raaie Cocoon Ceramide, $145, uses seven ceramides and fermented minerals to support cellular repair.

10. Corneo Curations

The perfect gift for the real skincare addicts, dermaviduals have curated 5 Holiday Kits, from $200, of their absolute hero products.

11. Le Dîner Parisien

A homely dining experience like no other, the limited edition Diptyque Scented Taper Candle, $154, is available in Baies, Feu de Bois and Ambre for the holiday season.