BEAUTY

BUYERS' PICKS: BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION

By Ayis Stephen-Diver, 9 September 2024

Looking to reinvent yourself or start the school season feeling your best? You should start off with a Face + Body refresh. Thankfully, our beauty buyers have rounded up the go-to skincare, haircare and makeup drops they're loving lately, so that you can prioritise good skin and good grades. Read on and take some notes.

INCA, SENIOR ASSISTANT BUYER

Glow Hub Tinted Sunsilk SPF 30, £40

'Despite entering autumn, SPF should still be a priority. This *new* Glow Hub tinted sunscreen provides SPF30 sun protection but also gives a glow-from-within within look to the skin that I love. Plus, it evens out my complexion without feeling heavy, perfect for everyday.'

CARRIE, SENIOR ASSISTANT BUYER

Huda Beauty Easy Blur Foundation, £32

'This foundation goes on seamlessly and has medium-buildable coverage, so I can easily achieve a blurred, airbrushed finish without any filters! The serum-like texture is also formulated with niacinamide – I love when my makeup supports my skincare routine.'

AIMEE, SENIOR ASSISTANT BUYER

Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 76 Perfume Mist 90ml, £24

'The weather's getting colder, but whenever I use this perfume mist I feel like I'm enjoying a summer in Rio de Janeiro. It would ready me for anything – whether that's a long library day ahead or a wild night out.'

EMMA, SENIOR BUYER

Charlotte Tilbury Exaggereyes Volume Mascara Travel, £16

'I needed a new mascara for the new season, and this one gives DRAMA! With a super-volumising formula and a brush designed for a curled finish, it almost a doubles the size of my lashes. As a bonus, it's flake proof, smudge proof and lasts 28 hours.'

POPPY, SENIOR BUYING ASSISTANT

Dear Klairs All-day Airy Sunscreen SPF50 50g, £20

'This sunscreen is an essential for my routine, no matter the season! It uses chemical filters to provide SPF50+ sun protection without leaving that dreaded white cast. As it's a water-based gel formula, it's very easy to apply and works perfectly under makeup.'

MARIA, BUYER

Hair By Sam McKnight Cool Girl Texturising Mist 250ml, £27

'This product has a permanent place on my bathroom shelf and handbag At. All. Times. It's a hero product from Sam's range that works wonders for my hair, delivering all the volume and gloss a girl needs on-the-go!'

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EMILY, BUYING ASSISTANT

NYX Professional Makeup Buttermelt Blush - Getting Butta, £8.99

'This is *the* shade for the seasonal shift. It gives my cheeks a rosy, sun-kissed glow that I tend to miss when the weather gets colder – and it overall just makes me look brighter and more alive. As a bonus, it applies like butter – super smooth and easy.'