The beauty edit

The hottest products, news and tips from beauty director Sarah Cooper-White

most wanted buys

LOVELY LIPS

‘Lipstick is happiness in a tube,’ says make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury. So true! Her new Hot Lips collection, inspired by 11 celebs including JK Rowling and Susan Sarandon, is a joy to behold, from the gorgeous wearable shades to the covetable packaging in five different designs, £28 each. Plus, Charlotte is pledging £1 million from sales of

Hot Lips to charity Women for Women International.

THIS AUGUST...

I’M REPAIRING

HAIR DAMAGE With Pantene Hair Biology Full & Vibrant Rejuvenating Mask, £6.99. FAKING A SUMMER GLOW WITH GUERLAIN TERRACOTTA ROUTE DES INDES BRONZER & BLUSH POWDER, £56. RESTORING MY SKIN WITH YOUR GOOD SKIN BALANCING SKIN CONCENTRATE, £24.50, WHICH CONTROLS ANY OILY OR SHINY AREAS.

Jo Malone London Lily of the valley & ivy Charity Home Candle, £48,

is a wonderful blend of cassis, green ivy, lily of the valley and narcissus.

For each candle sold, Jo Malone will make a donation of 75% of the price to charities that support those affected by mental health problems.

3 seRums

✢ The antioxidant: La Rocheposay pure vitamin C10, £38, is a morning essential to boost radiance and reduce lines and wrinkles.

✢ The skin plumper: Alpha-H Hyaluronic 8, £38, includes a type of hyaluronic acid that can penetrate the skin deep down for amazing plumping effects.

✢ The glow giver: beauty pie Qi energy ginseng Root & ginger super glow serum, £9.31 (for Beauty Pie Members), detoxes, energises and hydrates.

REEF-FRIENDLY SUNCARE

Common UV blockers oxybenzone and octinoxate can harm marine life. Try a ‘reef safe’ formula – green people’s Marine Friendly suncare range, from

£18; soleil Toujours sunscreens, from £18,

and ReN Clean screen Mineral spF 30, £30.

Shiseido Rising Sun, £52, 100ml EDT,

is the ideal holiday perfume. Blending ylang ylang, rose and jasmine it’s formulated without phototoxic ingredients.

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Illumination SPF 50, £31.

Great coverage and the perfect dewy finish for summer skin.