5 Products Our Editors Can’t get Enough Of This Month: May 2024
What we’re loving, coveting and “borrowing” from the Gritty Pretty beauty cupboard this month.
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.”
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.”
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.”
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