The A/W beauty edit
The have-to-have beauty products from the new A/W collections. From foundations and powder to lipsticks and fragrance, we've got it covered. Ready, set, shop.
Guerlain KissKiss Lipstick in 325 Rouge Kiss, £26
Guerlain's classic lipstick gets a gorgeous update for A/W, with an amazing spectrum of shades and a glossy new black casing. This is one to flaunt.
Available nationwide now
Leighton Denny A/W Hollywood Collection in My Name In Lights, £11
If it's glitz and more than a hint of glamour you crave as we head into the dark nights of winter, Leighton Denny's new Hollywood Collection is an eye-catching line of party-appropriate shimmering shades.
Available nationwide now
Chantecaille 15 Year Anniversary Eye
Shade Trio, £63
Chantecaille has the 'too beautiful to use' corner of the palette market covered, and its anniversary eyeshadow charity trio is no exception. Not only are all three colours perfectly on trend, but each represents a charity close to the Chantecalle family's heart;
Available now at Harrods, Liberty, SpaceNK and Fenwick.
Grown AlchemistNew brand alert! Grown Alchemist
If nature and botanicals rule your beauty agenda, make some space for Grown Alchemist. Launching this September, expect an incredible range of good-for-you and hard-working skincare products whose packaging will make your bathroom look like an oasis of style and good taste.
Available from September
Elegant Touch A/W Nails in Merlot, £6.59
When summer turns to autumn, we like nothing more than switching up our pastel nails for something a little darker. We love Elegant Touch's press-on nails in Merlot - the perfect shade to team with your new winter coat.
Available from September at ElegantTouch.com
Bumble and bumble Blow Dry Balm, £23
With winter comes wind and temperature change and, of course, annoying frizz. Thankfully, help is at hand in the form of Bumble & Bumble's new Blow Dry Balm, sent to smooth over all those annoying flyaways and previously untameables.
Available from September at BumbleandBumble.co.uk
BIOEFFECT Daytime Rich, £55
Much like your hair, your skin will also be going through seasonal changes as the colder weather sets in. Say hello to Bioeffect's newest nourishing day cream - a rich formulation which restores moisture levels and also contains the EGF cellular activator found in the brand's bestselling EGF Serum (which stimulates the cells to produce collagen and elastin). Goodbye winter skin dryness.
Available from Selfridges from October
Bourjois Rouge Edition 12 Heures lipsticks, £7.99
A strong lipstick look is always a winner during the winter months, especially when the rest of you is covered in a multitude of layers. Bourjois' new lipstick range (available in six powerful shades) offers ultra long-lasting staying power and a semi-matte finish - giving every seasonal look a statement finish.
Available from Boots and Superdrug nationwide from October
Burberry Complete Eye Palette, £40
Burnished berry hues look good on everyone, and the best example of this comes from Burberry and their complete eye palette - a trio of complementing shades that will look good day or night, especially with a sweep of rose blusher and a matching lip.
Available now from Burberry.com
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick, £23
Make-up artist extraordinaire Charlotte Tilbury is a tour de force of the make-up world and her latest invention is another product to add to your must-have list. The Matte Revolution Lipstick brings all the colour and staying power of a lipstick but is enriched with Lipstick Tree and orchid extract for antioxidant, SPF protection and hydration. Wear it as a stain or as a full-on block of pigment.
Available at Net-A-Porter from September
Sophy Robson Nail-Its, £9.95
Perfect for the party season, meet celebrity nail queen Sophy Robson's new NAIL-ITS, a range of faux nails in six amazing styles: animal print, red half moon, dark red half moon, white french tip, black bow and black French tip. Fahsion, quite literally, at your fingertips.
Available from 1st September at thisisbeautymart.com
Diorskin Star Foundation, £32
The latest launch from the house of Dior, this weightless, lightening and brightening fluid foundation is our new favourite beauty base.
Available nationwide from September
Deborah Lippmann 15th Anniversary Music Box, £225
This limited edition music box to celebrate Deborah Lippmann's 15 years in the nail business is a real scene stealer. Housing 15 long-wearing, treatment-infused nail lacquers, this is a gift that we'd very much like to call our own.
Available from Harrods from 14th September
Diptyque Eau de Lavande, £65
A complex and distinct floral, Diptyque's newest scent offering is a modern take on the perfume classic. We've already starting spritizing.
Available now from Diptyque.com
Aromatherapy Associates Inner Strength Candle, £35
Candles and A/W go hand in hand and the newest waxy treat from Aromatherapy Associates, the Inner Strength Candle, is up there with the best of the new season offerings. Inside the luxe packaging, a fragrant coupling of frankincense and cardamom combine with a blend of restorative oils to help re-charge the mind. 10% of proceeds from the sale of the candle will be donated to Defence Against Cancer.
Available now from AromatherapyAssociates.com
Chanel Les 4 Ombres in Poesie, £40
By far one of the prettiest eyeshadow quads for A/W, Chanel's pretty palette features four luxe and oh-so wearable shades that are perfect for both day and evening. Think matte, satiny, iridescent and metallic effects.
Available now nationwide
New Look lipliner, £1.99
The latest high street fashion brand to venture into the busy beauty waters, New Look's debut cosmetics offering is definitely one you'll want to have in your make-up bag come A/W. We personally love the lipcolours (oh and the nailpolishes!) for a shot of bright colour in the dark winter months.
Available nationwide from 16th September
Mai Couture blotting papers, £12.50
Straight from the States, these clever blotting papiers are your go-to foundation, bronze and blush in one. Carry them in your clutch or in your hand luggage when travelling.
Available now from thisisbeautymart.com
MAC Cosmetics Fluidline Eye Pencil in Deep Blue Sea, £15.50
From the new MAC collection A Novel Romance, we'll use this statement eyeliner shade for winter nights out and, of course, during party season. A jolt of colour and warmth is always welcome at this time of year.
Available now nationwide
Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stain, £7.99
If lipstick just doesn't do it for you, why not try on a lip stain for size. Revlon's new ColorStay Moisture Stain gives you all the colour of a lipstick but with an incredible juicy sheen, minus the stickiness of a gloss. Available in 12 striking colours, we'd like to call the whole collection our own.
Available now nationwide
Jo Loves Shards Of Cedar & Red Thyme fragrance, £95
The latest delicious fragrance from Jo Malone's luxury lifestyle brand Jo Loves, Shards of Cedar & Red Thyme blends bergamot, crushed herbs and aromatic spices with warm, cedar wood shards to create a distinctive, winter-appropriate scent.
[i]Available 1st October from JoLoves.com[/b]
Stila Mile High Lashes Mascara, £16
Get ready for runway-look lashes with sky-high lift and curl. Infused with plumping plant extracts and emollients, the jet-black formula transforms lashes with length and volume and won’t smudge, budge, clump or flake. We need this by the bucketload.
Available from 22nd September Stila.co.uk.
By Terry Terrybly Rose de Rose, £72
A blend of three soft rose hues, By Terry's blush compact is a must-carry for radiance touch-ups on the go. It's pretty gorgeous too!
Available now from Harrods
Windle & Moodie haircare line, from £12.50
The first haircare line from celebrated hairstylists Paul Windle and Neil Moodie, this launch has been marked in our calendar for months. From shampooing and conditioning to styling, this eco hair range has something for everyone.
Available now from windleandmoodie.com
Paul & Joe Beauté’s Autumn Cinema
eye compact, £23
Add a girly flourish to your make-up bag for the new season with Paul & Joe's oh-so pretty eyeshadow compact. Encased in a palette adorned with flowers, the shimmering shades will allow you to recreate big-screen-worthy beauty for the winter months. Dazzling.
Available now from Selfridges
Illamasqua Vintage Metallix eyeshadow, £16.50
If it's drama you're in the mood for, Illamasqua is the brand for you. Their latest launch, the Vintage Metallix eyeshadow (available in three shades), has a long lasting, metallic cream-gel
texture, with a smudge resistant
finish. Perfect for the after-dark hours.
Available now from illamasqua.com
Dr. Hauschka limited edition bronzing powder, £25
Bronzer doesn't take a backseat in the winter months, in fact, it comes to the fore to provide extra warmth and tone to those winter-whipped cheeks. We love this Dr. Hauschka product for its stunning packaging, and of course, its ability to breathe a little life back into our icy white winter skin.
Available now from Drhauschka.co.uk
