February 2016 Must-Have Beauty Product Guide

It’s that time of the month again where we put together all the latest beauty products that have just launched in one big guide. Here’s to discovering some new brands and picking up the next best beauty product to add to your make-up bag!

Polish Whitening Powder

Formulated with a refreshing peppermint and green tea flavour; the Polished Whitening powder uses a unique natural cleanser; ensuring better and fresher cleaning of teeth and gums. The product also neutralises mouth acids, lower abrasitivity, and freshens breath without fluoride. The powder should be used twice weekly and is good for external stains including coffee, smoking, red wine, discolouring and anyone who is generally looking for a weekly teeth brightener whitening treatment.

The Whitening Powder pot is RRP £18.99 at 40g with 30g powder. 

Éminence Organic Rosehip Triple C+E Firming Oil

The new Rosehip Triple C+E Firming Oil from Hungarian skincare brand Éminence, targets the signs of ageing, plus helps increase skin hydration by 20%. It reduces free radical damage by 36% and boosts elastin by 89%, resulting in firmer skin. Packed with multiple botanical sources of vitamins C and E, this gentle, non-greasy facial oil combats everyday environmental stressors and glycation – the process in which sugar-bonded proteins in the bloodstream destroy collagen and lead to wrinkles and loss of elasticity in all skin types. With regular use, the appearance of fine lines are diminished, redness and inflammation caused by rosacea or sensitive skin are reduced, revealing a hydrated, youthful complexion.

The Rosehip Firming C+E Oil is available to buy online and from salons and spas nationwide from mid-late February. RRP £75.

UFIT High Protein Health Drink Shake

UFIT is packed with 22g of protein goodness with added fibre, vitamins and minerals. Made from milk protein, UFIT is designed to support the demands of an active lifestyle and can help keep you healthy and on top of your day.

Available online. RRP £16 8 X 310ml.

Balance Me Lip Quench Balm

This new 100% natural lip balm fromBalance Me soothes, hydrates and protects against chapped lips. Lip Quench Balm is packed with shea, cocoa and mango butters to deeply hydrate and replenish, helping to repair skin in distress. A final hint of spearmint oil gives this natural lip balm its instantly soothing effect and zingy, refreshing fragrance.

Available online. Priced at £8.

Bee Good NectaPerfecta Beautifying Mask

This new multi-tasking, skin perfecting 4-in-1 face and body enzyme treatment mask from Bee Good is designed to prep your skin to maximise the effectiveness of any skincare regime. It is super charged with potent British bee ingredients and skincare innovations for targeted results and contains natural alpha hydroxy acids, powerful plant waxes and concentrated British plant oils. Bisabolol address challenged or hormonal complexions, ageing and dehydrated skin from scalp to feet. NectaPerfecta Beautifying Mask can be used as a facial complexion booster, weekly scalp treatment, hands rescue remedy and SOS mask.

RRP £39.95, available exclusively from QVC and online.

Green People Quinoa & Calendula Shower Gel

Green People’s gluten-free superfood Quinoa is an organic shower gel designed to boost skin hydration and vitality. Considered a complete protein and boasting all eight essential amino acids, Quinoa can help to significantly increase the skins absorption of nutrients whilst locking in water and regenerating damaged skin. Soft skin staple calendula is rich in antioxidants which have a protective action and stimulate the synthesis of glycoproteins and collagen fibres. Glycoproteins form an important part of the fluids which surround each cell in the deeper levels of the skin, carrying nutrients and preventing the cells from drying out. Collagen fibres form the underlying matrix (think scaffolding) that supports the skin and stops it from sagging and losing firmness. This combination helps to keep the skin looking smoother, firmer and more toned. This certified organic shower gel blends gentle foaming agents from coconut and corn to create skin-kind bubbles, and locks in moisture long after showering with polysaccharide-rich Larch Tree extract which forms a protective layer on the skin. Quinoa & Calendula Shower Gel contains sweet orange, lemongrass and ginger blend to create an exotic scent.

Priced at £14.95 (200ml) or £9.95 (100ml). Available online. 

REN Flash Defence Anti-Pollution Mist

This amazing new fine mist from REN is designed to instantly shield and protect your skin from the ageing effects of environmental pollution and harmful free radicals. It helps to strengthen the skin’s natural defences against oxidative stress and ability to detox. It neutralises urban grey and combats signs of fatigue on the skin. The mist is formulated with biosaccharide gum, zinc and manganese amino acids, quercetin and alfa-glucan to shield the skin from major pollutant, protect the skin from oxidative stress, boost the skin’s antioxidant capacity repair mechanisms and detoxify and promote cell longevity respectively.

RRP £24. Available online. 

Lush Spring Collection

Lush has recently launched its super cute Spring products for Easter and Mother’s Day, new products comprise Ladybird bubble bar (£3.95), Flowering Tea reusable bubble bar (£4.95), Sunrise soap (£4.25), Rose Bombshell bath bomb (£3.95), Sunflower bubble bar (£4.50) available exclusively at Lush Oxford Street, Roller bath bomb (£3.95), Tulip reusable bubble bar (£5.95), Love You Mum gift set (£10.95), Just For Mum gift set (£23.50), Which Came First? bath bomb (£6.95), Bouncy Bunny shower jelly (£3.95), Spring Bunny bath bomb (£3.50).

Available exclusively at Lush Oxford Street, Tweet bubble bar (£3.45) and Down the Rabbit Hole bubble bar (£3.95).

Collagen+ Beauty Milk 

Collagen+ Beauty Milk is truly unique collagen beauty drink enriched with essential vitamins, potent antioxidants and hunger fighting protein! You’re able to enjoy one of these at breakfast or in between meals as a versatile, healthy snack. Consume daily for visible results.

Available online. RRP for 12 X 200ML £24.00.

ESPA Natural Haircare Collection

ESPA’s Purifying Shampoo and Nourishing Conditioner has been created by using plant and aromatherapy actives to deeply cleanse and intensely rejuvenate all different hair types. The Purifying Shampoo is formulated with natural plant cleansers which creates a rich and creamy lather that gently yet effectively removes excess sebum and product build-up without irritating the hair or scalp. Honey encourages hair to hold on to moisture, leaving it soft and smooth while enhancing shine. Jojoba and olive oils weightlessly condition, so hair is effortless to comb through after washing. The Nourishing Conditioner is formulated with protein-rich soy, wheat and corn extracts which cleverly imitate the natural amino acids in hair, ensuring it absorbs and retains moisture, leaving hair looking rejuvenated and healthy. ProVitamin B5 hydrates, soothes and strengthens whilst coconut, jojoba and olive oils weightlessly nourish.

Available online. RRP £20 each.

Alicia Joy