5 Products Our Editors Can’t get Enough Of This Month: May 2024
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What we’re loving, coveting and “borrowing” from the Gritty Pretty beauty cupboard this month.
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Eleanor Pendleton
Founder & Publisher
“Over the years, I’ve tried and tested a lot of tinted moisturisers and I like to think I’ve acquired the skills and refined the art of judging good coverage, perfect slip and a hydrating finish. The Hermés Plein Air Complexion Balm has been my personal go-to everyday tinted moisturiser for the past couple of years – it’s light without being too lightweight in coverage, it’s hydrating without leaving the skin feeling sticky. A small amount applied to moisturised skin, which has pre-primed with SPF 50+, and you instantly feel put together. It is, in a word, perfect.”
Danielle Gay
Editor
“I’m not really a lotion girl, but the Clarins Precious La Lotion Treatment Essence has changed everything for me. For the uninitiated, a lotion helps to prepare the skin for the products that follow it. The lotion has a light texture and a beautiful fragrance, leaving the skin feeling fresh, soft and plump—plus ready to receive whatever serums or moisturisers are to follow.”
![](https://grittypretty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/I-058369-m1-WestmanAtelier-VitalSkincareComplexionDrops-AtelierN.webp)
![](https://grittypretty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/I-041306-M1-Kiehls-UltraFacialCream.webp)
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![](https://grittypretty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/clarins-precious-la-lotion-age-defying-treatment-essence-150ml_23036255_48932089_2048.jpeg)
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Nicola Sevitt
Head of Creative Production
“The Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops have become a mainstay in my beauty and makeup routine. What I love about this versatile product, is that whilst it gives my skin that beautiful, dewy finish it also works to protect and enhance my skin with the strength of a serum. Each drop glides so effortlessly onto the skin, and works to improve texture, elasticity and radiance with Tsubaki Oil, Ginseng and Pomegranate Extract. When I’m having a no-make-up make-up day (which let’s be honest is most days), I will always reach for this bottle of magic.”
Hannah Brooks
Art Editor
“CHANEL’s LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Blush in Warm Pink is my go-to for that coveted ‘clean girl’ glow. This gem effortlessly delivers a dewy, water-fresh finish that screams vitality. Just a swipe of this blush transforms your complexion into a picture of health, with a subtle warmth that’s oh so flattering. This product is here to stay on my vanity for the long haul.”
Sarah Garnam
Editorial & Production Coordinator
“The Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream is the brand’s most popular product for a reason. Thanks to its lightweight yet rich texture, this cream leaves my skin feeling hydrated and healthy and has made its way into my daily skincare routine as my go-to evening moisturiser. The best part? You only need a small amount for the whole face and neck, meaning a jar will last you literal months.”
Eleanor Pendleton
Founder & Publisher
“Over the years, I’ve tried and tested a lot of tinted moisturisers and I like to think I’ve acquired the skills and refined the art of judging good coverage, perfect slip and a hydrating finish. The Hermés Plein Air Complexion Balm has been my personal go-to everyday tinted moisturiser for the past couple of years – it’s light without being too lightweight in coverage, it’s hydrating without leaving the skin feeling sticky. A small amount applied to moisturised skin, which has pre-primed with SPF 50+, and you instantly feel put together. It is, in a word, perfect.”
Danielle Gay
Editor
“I’m not really a lotion girl, but the Clarins Precious La Lotion Treatment Essence has changed everything for me. For the uninitiated, a lotion helps to prepare the skin for the products that follow it. The lotion has a light texture and a beautiful fragrance, leaving the skin feeling fresh, soft and plump—plus ready to receive whatever serums or moisturisers are to follow.”
![](https://grittypretty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/clarins-precious-la-lotion-age-defying-treatment-essence-150ml_23036255_48932089_2048.jpeg)
![](https://grittypretty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/hermes-plein-air-complexion-balm-50palomino-60243BVT50-worn-1-0-0-800-800_g.webp)
Nicola Sevitt
Head of Creative Production
“The Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops have become a mainstay in my beauty and makeup routine. What I love about this versatile product, is that whilst it gives my skin that beautiful, dewy finish it also works to protect and enhance my skin with the strength of a serum. Each drop glides so effortlessly onto the skin, and works to improve texture, elasticity and radiance with Tsubaki Oil, Ginseng and Pomegranate Extract. When I’m having a no-make-up make-up day (which let’s be honest is most days), I will always reach for this bottle of magic.”
Hannah Brooks
Art Editor
“CHANEL’s LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Blush in Warm Pink is my go-to for that coveted ‘clean girl’ glow. This gem effortlessly delivers a dewy, water-fresh finish that screams vitality. Just a swipe of this blush transforms your complexion into a picture of health, with a subtle warmth that’s oh so flattering. This product is here to stay on my vanity for the long haul.”
Sarah Garnam
Editorial & Production Coordinator
“The Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream is the brand’s most popular product for a reason. Thanks to its lightweight yet rich texture, this cream leaves my skin feeling hydrated and healthy and has made its way into my daily skincare routine as my go-to evening moisturiser. The best part? You only need a small amount for the whole face and neck, meaning a jar will last you literal months.”
![](https://grittypretty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/I-058369-m1-WestmanAtelier-VitalSkincareComplexionDrops-AtelierN.webp)
![](https://grittypretty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/I-041306-M1-Kiehls-UltraFacialCream.webp)
![](https://grittypretty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/8854978166814.webp)
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