Viral hits and summer lashes
TIKTOK STAR
Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey
€21, Clinique counters
Clinique’s Almost Lipstick in this Black Honey is probably the biggest TikTok success story, not least because it was launched 51 years ago. The sheer colour originally came in a little glass pot like a jar of honey. Over the years it was transferred into an easy to use lipstick bullet and it’s been a cult buy ever since. After it was revealed Liv Tyler wore it in Lord of the Rings, it became popular on TikTok and sold out globally more than once. A new batch of the glossy lip balm that suits all skin tones is coming.
TIKTOK STAR
Isle of Paradise Pro
Glow Spray Tan Mister €12.95, department stores and online
Isle of Paradise tan was already hugely popular on TikTok when it launched its more eco-friendly refill tan pouches. Some TikTok users found that a regular misting spray used for house plants worked well for the pouch to mist the face and body. This beauty hack went viral so quickly that you couldn’t get a pouch for love nor money. New tan was created to meet demand but the brand also quickly developed its own misting spray bottle that delivers an ultra-fine mist better than one for plants!
TIKTOK STAR Dior Backstage Palette in Rosy Glow €35.40, Dior counters
You might think that everything that gets the star treatment on TikTok is a bargain buy or beauty hack, but some pricey beauty has found fame on it like Tom Ford’s foundation and Peter Thomas Roth’s tightening eye cream. Dior also got the thumbs up for this skin-adapting blush that reacts with the skin to create a unique flush of colour on the cheeks. Available in two shades, Pink and Coral, TikTok users heard Kylie Jenner loved it and pretty soon after millions of video views it sold out too.
WATERPROOF MASCARA YSL Waterproof Luxurious Faux Cils Mascara €33, department stores and pharmacies
YSL has a cult classic with its Faux Cils mascara and this is the 24-hour wear, waterproof version. A high drama effect is guaranteed. The shape of the brush head works with all lashes from thicker to even the most sparse. Despite being waterproof, it’s easy to remove with a bi-phase eye make-up remover that’s half oil and half remover. Use a curler before using to really amplify the look of false lashes. This is a mascara with legions of fans.
WATERPROOF MASCARA Lancôme Hypnôse Doll Eyes Waterproof Mascara €33, Lancôme counters
Hypnôse from Lancôme is one of the biggest-selling mascara lines in the world of luxury make-up. Doll Eyes is a special buy from the franchise. It gives a big fluttery lash look thanks to its special conical brush head. This waterproof version is weightless, but the lashes look lifted and extended and it’s a great buy for hotter weather, weddings, and for anyone whose mascara has a tendency to run or smudge. To get great fullness and length, wiggle the wand from root to tip and repeat if needed.
WATERPROOF MASCARA Clarins Wonder Perfect 4D Waterproof Mascara €27/Clarins counters
Sleek, chic and resistant to tears, water, and humidity, Clarins 4D mascara visibly lengthens shorter lashes and gives great definition. More often than not, fat brushes give great volume but long narrow brushes give maximum length. When choosing a new mascara, remember the brush is as important as the lash liquid. A narrow brush head is better for short or sparse lashes simply because you can get to the root of the lash line and comb through. If you want maximum volume apply an extra coat.
SPRING NAIL COLOUR
Rimmel London Kind & Free Nail Colour €7.99 each, pharmacies
Rimmel’s Kind & Free is a clean, vegan make-up line with minimal ingredients of natural origin and zero mineral oil and fragrance. The range includes skin tints, concealer, pressed powder, mascara and nail polish in recyclable packaging. A first for the mass market and affordable brand, the nail polishes are cute and great value at €7.99. There are some great colours and sophisticated nudes for summer 2022, and at these prices you could create a whole wardrobe of colours. Great durability too for less chipping.
SPRING NAIL COLOUR CND Vinylux Spring Collection
€14.95, LoveCND.com and LookFantastic.ie
CND Vinylux is the colour-matched retail line of seven-day polish of the brand’s Shellac salon collection. Vinylux is very fashion-forward. The brand releases numerous collections during the year to reflect trends so it’s always one to watch. Spring 2022’s Rise & Shine line offers five uplifting shades of colour that range from a sunny yellow, poolside blue, poppy red and a gorgeous purple.
SPRING NAIL COLOUR IsaDora Wonder Nail Polish €7.99 each, pharmacies nationwide
IsaDora nail polishes are very resistant to chipping and peeling thanks to a special formula with plasticisers and film-forming polymers inside. For 2022, the brand has extended its shade range and updated the bottles to look more chic and modern. Now available in 18 shades that range from classic nudes to bold reds and purples, the collection is suitable for everyday wear at work and nights out. A topcoat has also launched to protect the colour beneath and to reduce chipping.