With the start of a New Year comes the feeling of overdue change and your make up bag is something that can easily be updated, even the products you never knew you needed, or existed, can somehow find a way into your everyday routine. Already the beauty world has not disappointed with the release of vamped up classics and innovative ideas. Here’s a round up of 2016’s must have new beauty releases.
Bondi Sands Coconut Oil Tan Liquid Gold – £14.99
We all went crazy for coconut oil in 2015, smothering it all over our food and hair. Well now Bondi Sands have answered all of our coconut oil prayers with a coconut oil infused tan, look golden without smelling of fake tan – we love! (Available in Boots now)
Guerlain’s Scented Range – £17- £19
Inspired by their ‘La Petite Robe’ perfume Guerlain offer a range of perfumes and lipsticks fantastically fragranced and beautifully packaged in transparent casing with a heart lid. If your New Years Resolution’s not to bite your nails then reward yourself with Guerlain’s new scented nail polish. These gorgeous little treats come in a variety of 10 colours and will leave your fingers smelling of Guerlain’s La Petite Robe fragrance for days. They also have a ranges of lipsticks available; a neutral pink “My First Lipstick” as the first of the collection and the rest 19 vibrant colours all of which have a shine finish, lightweight texture and build-able application. (Available at Guerlain counters and online now)
Marc Jacobs Daisy Blush – £54-£59
He’s done it again! Marc Jacobs is not disappointing this year with his latest AW collection receiving raving reviews he’s launched a trio of updated scents of his ever-popular perfumes. Though the pretty pink bottle is reason enough to purchase, you also have a choice between the sweet flowery Daisy Dream Blush, fruity Daisy Eau So Fresh and fresh Daisy Blush, all perfect for Spring! (Available in multiple perfume concessions now)
M.A.C and Charlotte Olympia Collaboration
M.A.C’s latest celebrity collaboration for Spring 2016, available from March, will be with British accessories designer Charlotte Olympia! A 26 pice collection including three lipsticks, three nail polishes and lots of lip and eye embossed packaging. Known for her quirky kitty flats and rarely seen without her cat-eyed sunglasses we’re expecting old Hollywood glam in stylish retro packaging. (Available in Mac counters and online March)
Gosh Lip Oils – £7.49
Keep your lips plump and glossy à la Kylie Jenner with Gosh’s new lip oils. An alternative to lip stick or gloss, lip oils keep your lips hydrated whilst adding colour and are here to make their mark in 2016! Plus at only £7.49 – we’ll take one in each colour! (Available in Superdrug now)
Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Foundation – £36
A new year always means a new foundation and beauty experts are obsessing over Chanel’s new healthy glow foundation, covering all imperfections without that caked-on look – definitely worth investing in! Available in 14 shades and containing SPF 25. (Available in Chanel counters now)
Kérastase Elixir Ultime Volume Beautifying Oil Mist – £27.50
Thanks to Kerastase’s new Elixie Ultime Volume Beautifying Oil Mist thinning hair can be a thing of the past, keeping locks thick, smooth and bouncy. A little on the pricey side, but only a small price to pay for no more bad hair days! (Available at FeelUnique and Lookfantastic online now)
Sanctuary’s Charcoal Cleanser – £9
Cleanse away the Christmas abuse with Sanctuary Spa’s Warming Detox Charcoal Wash. Once applied to the face, the gel becomes translucent and immediately warms the skin so that the charcoal’s detoxifying elements can get to work. All sales made until the 29th February go towards the Wellbeing of Women charity – charity work and beauty, a winning combination! (Available in Boots now)
YSL Beauté Face Palette Collector Gypsy Opale – £42.50
The Beauté Face Palette Collector Gypsy Opale is just one of the fabulous pieces from YSL’s Spring 16 Boho Stones collection. As well as the beautiful casing, the different shades of correcting powder can be used individually or simultaneously to even skintone, leaving you with a fresh-faced radiant complexion. (Available at FeelUnique now)
Hannah Brown
Images: Boots, Keratese, Chanel, Harpers Bazaar,