The February Beauty Edit

Hermès Plein Air, Luminous Matte Skincare Foundation, £105

Finally, Hermès has entered the foundation game – and yes, this is the house’s first foundation – and it’s as beautiful as expected. Known for their understated but cult-beloved staples – rich, elegant pigments and luxurious refillable packaging – Hermès has now officially stepped into full-coverage territory with a skincare-infused formula that feels very on brand.

The new Plein Air Foundation carries the same philosophy – elegant and prestigious. Offering medium, buildable coverage with a natural, luminous-matte finish, this is in no way heavy or mask-like. Hydrating without shine, the formula, though light, feels slightly more matte compared with the uber-glowy market of today. They have also launched a new primer that helps mattify the skin first if you prefer a less shiny, more matte effect.

It’s breathable, buildable and genuinely comfortable, delivering stunning coverage that still lets your skin look like skin. What makes it stand out is the lasting hydration; it balances that skincare-makeup world, keeping that fresh, healthy skin look intact from morning to night.

Chanel Beauty launched their limited edition Denim Makeup Collection, and the Coco Denim Illuminating Powder Highlighter is the standout for me. A pearlescent blue pink shimmer with an easy duochrome fleck. Wearing blue on the cheeks isn’t obvious, but I am in love with this wash of colour and how it captures the light. It has a very pretty glow – apply with a light hand to add a pearly, cool shimmer that adds an impressive yet subtle magic to the face – stunning on the eyes too.

Innbeauty Project, Extreme Cream Firming & Contouring Refillable Eye Cream, £49

Innbeauty has recently landed in the UK. As one of the best-selling eye creams in Sephora USA, and one of the most talked-about “extreme” eye creams right now, it’s exciting to have them here in the UK. I dip in and out of using eye creams, as I use an array of quality serums and creams on the area already. This eye cream, though, is one I have felt added something extra to my already well-curated routine. Clinically tested to target puffiness, sagging, wrinkles, and firmness via peptides, bio-retinol alternatives, and deep-hydrating agents, this feels really beautiful to use – thick and rich yet smooth and hydrating. You can tell it’s doing something. It has helped nourish and brighten my under-eye area and smooth skin under makeup. I noticed a difference in the suppleness around my eye almost immediately, and am truly loving this in my routine – a repeat purchase for sure!

Fara Homidi, Essential Eye Compact, £92

Fashion’s favourite, Fara Homidi, has launched what might be the most eye-catching trio of the season. The Essential Eye Compact comes in two versions – a beautiful brown/ black accent Trio no.20, or this stunning brown and blue palette Trio no.61 – the colours look like they were made for each other, and work so gorgeously on all skin tones and eye shades for a magnetic, sultry pop.

The Cream Cashmere Soft Shadow formula has a gentle, luminous sheen that melts into the lids rather than sitting on top of them. This is not designed to stay perfectly in place all day, but more to move with you. Soft, blendable, and radiant – the colours look alive on the lid, at the cost of extreme staying power maybe, but very much in favour of a sexy, effortless approach. Whether you’re pressing on a single wash of colour or building easy dimension, this is the dream launch in the eye makeup world.

Face Formula Advanced Vitamin A Serum, 30ml £123

I have recently been introduced to the Norwegian skincare brand Face Formula, and can say, it is incredible. Not only are the formulas absolutely stunning and gently effective, but the women behind the brand are equally as impressive – genuine, dedicated and totally scandi chic. They are the type of team you want behind your skincare routine – and if the founder Marianne Fjørtoft’s skin is anything to go by, it is the proof that the science here actually works! I have recently been dipping into retinol and retinal (Vitamin A), and this Vitamin A serum is a lovely and easy approach to it. Targeting ageing, fine lines, and firming using Granactive Retinoid® and peptides, this formula is one that has a lot of research behind it and will support skin at the same time as renewing it – the whole range is gorgeous, with a very, very loyal clientele in Norway, it’s so great to have Face Formula introduce its presence in the UK.

Chanel Rouge Coco Flash Colour, Shine, 284 Baby Blue, £42

As an already huge fan of the Chanel Rouge Coco Flash lipsticks – perfect shades and consistency – I have been ready to welcome the four new shade launches warmly. The 284 Baby Blue is what we didnt know we needed! Icy, cool, shimmery but still subtle and effortless – it’s everything of stardust dreams. I am loving the colour, the feel and the way it wears so easily. This looks so great with a cool brown lip liner too, and equally so on a bare-faced, natural look. This for spring/ summer – a million per cent yes.

Josh Wood Colour Miracle Mask 150ml, £19

King of the London Hair Colour scene, Josh Wood has built up an impressive at-home hair care and colour range that I have recently been dipping into. I have been super impressed with many things, but this miracle mask is a standout for me. As someone who has often skipped the hair mask and favoured skincare, I have recently realised just how important our hair and scalp health is – and we need to put the work in! This mask is so easy to use, it only needs 5 minutes to sink in to achieve super hydrated, glossy hair that works even on damaged hair. I found my hair stronger. smoother and glossier – particularly after colouring, this has helped bring back some shine. I am using it a couple of times a week, but it also works wonderfully as a daily conditioner

The formula from Sweed is incredibly lightweight and feels almost like nothing on the lashes, though still builds to a soft, fluttery volume. It gives that clean, lifted and fresh look, without anything spidery or thick – zero clumps, yet holds a curl beautifully throughout the day.

What I love most is how flexible it stays. My lashes don’t feel stiff or crunchy, and it doesn’t flake or smudge, even after a full day out. It’s the mascara you want for that no makeup makeup look, but a little more than none. Love it.

CeraVe, Invisible Hydrating Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50 50ml £18

Cerave is a ‘works for everyone’ type brand. Formulated to be as simple and effective as possible and packed with ceramides (hence the name), delivering great all-around products especially for those with skin on the sensitive side. Part of the same family as La Roche Posay – CeraVe offers equally impressive formulas, with a cheaper price tag. They have just launched their first SPF range – this face 30 is super lightweight and gorgeous to wear. The tech behind it is top quality, too. And the price tag gives you the quality at drugstore prices. With no white cast and super hydrating formulas, this is one to try for your next holiday!