8 Products Our Editors Can’t Get Enough Of This Month: September 2023
What we’re loving, coveting and “borrowing” from the Gritty Pretty beauty cupboard this month.
Sarah Daly
Art Director
“Reaching for the same four fragrances on rotation, I’ve fallen into a ‘safe zone’ in my fragrance family. As compliments from friends have become less common, it would seem my scent has just become an extension of me. Enter: Paco Rabanne’s new FAME Parfum fragrance. A seductive yet sophisticated woody floral scent to mix things up! I’ve worn this seductive scent everyday for a week, with compliments such as “so modern and sexy”, “sophisticated Parisian” and “addictively alluring”, this modern yet feminine fragrance is an unforgettable head turner. Consciously formulated with natural ingredients (and a campaign fronted by Elle Fanning!), this has me adding a fifth scent to the rotation.”
Rose Garnett
Beauty Editor
“Give me a luxurious, ultra-nourishing face cream and you’ll immediately put a smile on my dial. My favourite one of late is the L’Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream. Working to support the skin’s resilience against environmental and external aggressors and helping to target the six signs of ageing (wrinkles, firmness, skin density, loss of radiance, uneven skin texture and uneven skin tone), this cream is the perfect texture and leaves my skin looking and feeling so much healthier. Supercharged with Immortelle essential oil and Immortelle super extract, this formulation is second-to-none and a skincare regimen must, in my humble opinion.”
Rebecca Reilly
Partnerships Manager
Tanika Rouillon
Producer
“Who doesn’t love a limited edition Chanel product? Especially when it’s a pretty, pocket-sized blush dedicated to Gabrielle Chanel’s favourite season, Autumn. This particular duo-shade blush is a coral pink with a copper beige engraved as the emblematic CHANEL Double C within it. The mix of colours creates a warm balance for a natural, healthy look. I have also been applying it to my nose and eyelids for a summer-kissed finish.”
Danielle Gay
Editor
“This Jean Paul Gaultier fragrance is as iconic as the bottle that encapsulates it and believe it or not, it celebrates its 30th birthday this year. JPG Classique is seductive and warm, using notes of orchid fused with bourbon vanilla absolute, truly a fragrance to turn heads.”
Eliza Hynd
Head of Partnerships
“As a busy working mum-of-two, I am always looking for hardworking skincare products that deliver results with minimal effort. That’s why I have been loving the Sisley Supremÿa At Night The Supreme Anti-Aging Skin Care. An evening skincare product that works to revitalise the skin and help it recover from aggressions that occur during the day, I love that it does all the hard work while I sleep and I wake up looking radiant and feeling fresh. Working to resynchronise, recover and detoxify the skin, this has been a welcomed addition to my routine.”
Hannah Brooks
Junior Designer
“If you have ever damaged your skin barrier, this product is for you. The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum is designed to help repair the skin barrier, while reducing redness. The serum itself has a pink hue, which is due to the presence of vitamin B12, the master of reducing dryness. This multi-active formula is a great addition to your morning and night routine, ensuring you are giving your skin barrier the proper support it needs. Think hydrated and strengthened skin in a bottle!”
Sarah Garnam
Office Assistant
“Everyone knows Olaxplex’s power when it comes to repairing damaged hair, which is why I was excited to try the brand’s Volumising Blow Dry Mist. After using it pre-blow dry, the product not only left my hair feeling more bouncy and voluminous, but it was soft and looked shinier too. The mist is fine so it doesn’t weigh down the hair and, if you ask me, the best part is the fresh-from-the-salon scent that it leaves behind.”
Sarah Daly
Art Director
“Reaching for the same four fragrances on rotation, I’ve fallen into a ‘safe zone’ in my fragrance family. As compliments from friends have become less common, it would seem my scent has just become an extension of me. Enter: Paco Rabanne’s new FAME Parfum fragrance. A seductive yet sophisticated woody floral scent to mix things up! I’ve worn this seductive scent everyday for a week, with compliments such as “so modern and sexy”, “sophisticated Parisian” and “addictively alluring”, this modern yet feminine fragrance is an unforgettable head turner. Consciously formulated with natural ingredients (and a campaign fronted by Elle Fanning!), this has me adding a fifth scent to the rotation.”
Rose Garnett
Beauty Editor
“Give me a luxurious, ultra-nourishing face cream and you’ll immediately put a smile on my dial. My favourite one of late is the L’Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream. Working to support the skin’s resilience against environmental and external aggressors and helping to target the six signs of ageing (wrinkles, firmness, skin density, loss of radiance, uneven skin texture and uneven skin tone), this cream is the perfect texture and leaves my skin looking and feeling so much healthier. Supercharged with Immortelle essential oil and Immortelle super extract, this formulation is second-to-none and a skincare regimen must, in my humble opinion.”
Rebecca Reilly
Partnerships Manager
Tanika Rouillon
Producer
“Who doesn’t love a limited edition Chanel product? Especially when it’s a pretty, pocket-sized blush dedicated to Gabrielle Chanel’s favourite season, Autumn. This particular duo-shade blush is a coral pink with a copper beige engraved as the emblematic CHANEL Double C within it. The mix of colours creates a warm balance for a natural, healthy look. I have also been applying it to my nose and eyelids for a summer-kissed finish.”
Danielle Gay
Editor
“This Jean Paul Gaultier fragrance is as iconic as the bottle that encapsulates it and believe it or not, it celebrates its 30th birthday this year. JPG Classique is seductive and warm, using notes of orchid fused with bourbon vanilla absolute, truly a fragrance to turn heads.”
Eliza Hynd
Head of Partnerships
“As a busy working mum-of-two, I am always looking for hardworking skincare products that deliver results with minimal effort. That’s why I have been loving the Sisley Supremÿa At Night The Supreme Anti-Aging Skin Care. An evening skincare product that works to revitalise the skin and help it recover from aggressions that occur during the day, I love that it does all the hard work while I sleep and I wake up looking radiant and feeling fresh. Working to resynchronise, recover and detoxify the skin, this has been a welcomed addition to my routine.”
Hannah Brooks
Junior Designer
“If you have ever damaged your skin barrier, this product is for you. The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum is designed to help repair the skin barrier, while reducing redness. The serum itself has a pink hue, which is due to the presence of vitamin B12, the master of reducing dryness. This multi-active formula is a great addition to your morning and night routine, ensuring you are giving your skin barrier the proper support it needs. Think hydrated and strengthened skin in a bottle!”
Sarah Garnam
Office Assistant
“Everyone knows Olaxplex’s power when it comes to repairing damaged hair, which is why I was excited to try the brand’s Volumising Blow Dry Mist. After using it pre-blow dry, the product not only left my hair feeling more bouncy and voluminous, but it was soft and looked shinier too. The mist is fine so it doesn’t weigh down the hair and, if you ask me, the best part is the fresh-from-the-salon scent that it leaves behind.”
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