Jellyfish mucin for a collagen boost, that post-winter sun-kissed flush we all crave, and a face mist that actually shields our skin from the sun—florals for spring might not be groundbreaking, but these products are. The beauty world is blooming with newness, and these are the releases worth checking out.
This is not a drill: spring is actually on its way. As the days start to stretch and the temperatures (slowly but surely—trust the process) begin to rise, we’re craving a much-needed beauty bag refresh. Thinner textures, fresher notes, warmer tones… The good news? The industry never disappoints when it comes to filling shelves with launches as exciting as a summer glow-up. Here’s what we’re eyeing this week.
The Hydra Serum, Mantle
Move over snail mucin, it’s time to make space for the newest skincare holy grail ingredient–jellyfish mucin! If you’re a skincare enthusiast and know the difference between retinal and retinol or are looking to add more hydration and plumpness to your skin: Mantle’s The Hydra Serum is the skincare that you need to add into your beauty rotation for spring! The unconventional ingredient has hydrating properties that strengthens your skin barrier, improves your skin elasticity and boosts collagen whilst also awarding you with a dutiful glow. What’s not to love?
£27, mantleskin.com
Go Nude Lip Pencil, RMS Beauty
Think your lips, but better – trust me. If you’re lip liner obsessed and often recreate the iconic 90s lip look, then this lip liner needs to be in your makeup bag immediately! Infused with conditioning ingredients meadowfoam, shea butter and mango seed oils, this lip liner enhances your lips accentuating the ideal picture-perfect pout. Bonus point: it stays put all day, and comes in an expansive shade ranges that allows you to go from recreating a 90s cappuccino lip to a pinkish nude lip.
£24, cultbeauty.co.uk
Seymour Body Cream, Commune
Should self-care be considered a love language? Absolutely. Somerset-based brand Commune, prides itself on appreciating our body to its fullest extent by indulging our skin with their nourishing body cream, the hydrating and velvety formula consists of shea and cocoa butter with conditioning oils sweet almond, jojoba and rosehip. The layered scent encapsulates woodsy tones of refreshing grapefruit, lemongrass, geranium and hiba wood.
£85, commune.cc
Créme Blush, Tata Harper Skincare
Looking to perfect your sun-kissed glam and glow all spring? This organic blush is a hybrid of makeup and skincare, infused with 100% natural, hydrating botanicals like rosehip and jojoba oil, it effortlessly melts onto your skin, awarding you with a radiant, natural glow – can it get any better?
£33, cultbeauty.co.uk
Protective Face Mist and UV Body Mist, Gun Ana
The long awaited release of a face mist that actually protects your skin is now here! Gun Ana’s multifaceted mist hydrates, protects and plumps your skin all in one effective spray. Infused with hydrating skin-loving ingredients hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, butterfly ginger and tremella; the powerhouse ingredients minimises your pores and fine lines whilst protecting your skin from harsh climate aggressors like pollution and against blue light. Thank me later!
£32, cultbeauty.co.uk
Got2b Glued 4 brows & edges, Schwarzkopf
Got2b needs no introduction, especially its brows and edges gel that’s loved all over social media. And, with the latest launch of got2b’s tinted brows and edges gel in the shades dark blonde to brown and dark brown to black – you’ll achieve your desired feathered and laminated brows without breaking the bank! Especially, with warmer weather knocking on our doorstep, this brow gel will last all-day long with a flake-free finish.
£7, boots.com
UV Invisible Face Mist, Bioré
Now that we’re in double-digit weather, it’s vital that we’re more diligent with our SPF application. The Bioré UV Invisible Face Mist SPF is an invisible sunscreen mist that you can apply anytime and anywhere, you can apply it after your favourite moisturiser and apply it over makeup for added sun protection. The effortless application protects your skin against harsh UV rays and with the lightweight mist being invisible it eliminates any chances of any white cast, ergo it’s suitable for all skin tones!
£18, superdrug.com
Cream Eye Colour, & other stories
Dopamine beauty is making its rightful comeback this spring! Bright, bold and shimmery eyeshadow that’s guaranteed to make your eyes look extra stunning, whether you’re after the no-makeup-makeup look or full glam, this eyeshadow has got you covered. The highly rich pigmented eyeshadow is available in 8 metallic shades, that’ll without a doubt last you all day long.
£19, stories.com
Words – Atiyyah Addo
