The Glamour Beauty and Wellness Awards 2021 are here, showcasing the very best in beauty right now
We all have our favourite foundation, brow groomer, hair styler and lipstick, but what makes a product a true beauty hero and cult must-try? We’d say when it makes the top spot in the GLAMOUR Beauty Power List Awards 2021 in association with LOOKFANTASTIC. And all of these winning products have earned a share of GLAMOUR readers' 1million+ votes to edge out fellow nominees and take the best-in-category accolade.
Not to mention having gained the seal of approval and been nominated by an panel of expert pros to start with. And we’re talking the best in the business, from legendary MUA Val Garland to beauty TikToker Abby Roberts and Sir John, Beyonce's go-to MUA. Hair stylists Jen Atkin, Charlotte Mensah and Syd Hayes offered up their haircare nominations, and skin specialists including Dr Ewoma Ukeleghe and Dija Ayodele, founder of the Black Skin Directory, nominated the best skincare solutions out there.
Intrigued to see which of these pro faves won your votes? Scroll down to see the award-worthy eyeshadow palette, moisturiser and new star fragrance. It's a ready-made shopping list of the best beauty buys right now. Bookmark and return as needed, and yes, you can thank us later…
Makeup palette
Shortlist: WINNER: Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Palette, £27
This universally neutral eyeshadow palette allows everyone to create the perfect ‘nude’ makeup look thanks to blendable textures and buildable pigments. Plus, the selection of shimmery and matte shades will add extra dimension to eyes.
Shortlist:
Urban Decay Naked Wild West Eyeshadow Palette, £45
Natasha Denona Glam Palette, £60
Charlotte Tilbury Instant Look Of Love In A Palette, £55
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Full-coverage foundation
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Makeup, £34
This foundation needs no introduction – it’s firmly secured its place as the go-to longwear formula that provides a beautifully even complexion and second-to-none coverage that’s truly inclusive (there’s over 60 shades to choose from, as well as three different undertones).
Shortlist:
Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Flawless Base Foundation, £36
BareMinerals Barepro 24-Hour Full Coverage Liquid Foundation, £31
Light-to-buildable-coverage foundation
Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation, £30
This lightweight but ultra-buildable formula is an MUA favourite as it creates an even finish and believable glow for a second-skin finish that’s able to withstand water, sweat, and humidity.
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Mac Studio Radiance Face and Body Radiant Sheer Foundation, £27
Gucci Fluide De Beauté Fini Naturel Foundation, £46
Shiseido Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation, £39
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Tinted moisturiser
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector, £19
The ultimate makeup bag staple for that elusive no-makeup look, this lightly tinted moisturiser combines natural-looking coverage with skincare benefits including 24 hours of hydration and broad-spectrum sun protection.
Shortlist:
Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint, £25
Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser, £31
Trinny London BFF De-Stress Tinted Serum, £39
Use these LookFantastic discount codes when you shop for the best tinted moisturiser.
Under-eye concealer
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer, £24
This concealer is loved by beauty insiders for its light-diffusing technology, rich pigments, and skin-boosting benefits that conceals dark circles, hydrates, smooths fine lines, and diminishes signs of fatigue all at once.
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Charlotte Tilbury Magic Away Liquid Concealer, £24
Spot concealer
BareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Concealer, £24
Not only does this blendable, vegan concealer cover up any blemishes with ease, but it also allows the skin to breathe, which is crucial to the healing process. Plus, it’s totally crease-proof, long-wearing, and free-from talc and oil.
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Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer, £22
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer Duo, £28
Benefit Boi-ing Cakeless Concealer, £19.50
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Highlighter
Vieve Skin Dew Glow Multi-Tasker, £19
This liquid highlighter was voted as your first port of call when creating a lit-from-within glow. It can be mixed into foundation, or blended directly onto the skin for a light-reflecting, healthy-looking finish.
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Chanel Baume Essentiel Multi-Use Glow Stick, £35
Blush
Inspired by the colours of the Mediterranean sunset, these modern blushes provide a buildable but always believable flush of colour to cheeks for fresh-faced, holiday skin in one brushstroke.
Shortlist:
Glossier Cloud Paint Seamless Cheek Color, £15
Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush, £19
Don't forget to use Cult Beauty discount codes when you buy the best blush.
Bronzer
Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder, £39
It doesn’t get better than this bronzer when creating a sunless tan. The carefully selected tones and undertones effortlessly blend with the skin, while the luminescent shimmer adds a glowing finish.
Shortlist:
Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream, £43
Iconic London Sheer Bronze, £18
Huda Beauty GloWish Soft Radiance Bronzing Powder, £27
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Contour
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand, £29
The best contour products are the easiest to blend, and it doesn’t get easier than this wand. The liquid formula and cushion applicator allow seamless application and foolproof buffing to deliver defined features.
Shortlist:
Anastasia Beverly Hills Pro Series Contour Kit, £42
Primer
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer, £14.50
Containing aloe vera, blue agave extract, and hyaluronic acid, this green-tinted primer provides a hit of hydration as well as an undetectable second-skin that holds on to makeup all day long.
Shortlist:
Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Blurring Primer, £34
Beauty Pie WonderFilter Velvet Finish Primer, £30
Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Face Primer, £28
Don't forget to use Cult Beauty discount codes when you buy the best primer.
Setting powder
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder, £32
Known for its blurring benefits and 16-hour staying power, this loose powder is extra finely milled for an invisible finish that smoothes skin and reduces shine while holding makeup in place.
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Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder, £45
Revolution Baking Powder, Translucent, £6
Use these LookFantastic discount codes when you shop for the best setting powder.
Brush range
Spectrum KJH 11 Piece Edit Brush Set, £99.99
Calling upon the expertise of makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes, this 11 piece brush range provides everything needed for full makeup application. Plus, the olive-toned handles made from sustainable wood and cream synthetic bristles make for an instant shelfie staple.
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MyKitCo My Essential Makeup Brush Set, £69
Morphe X Ariel Signature Look 12-Piece Face & Eye Brush Set, £95
Eyelash curlers
Tweezerman Onyx Great Grip Eyelash Curler, £17
From the padded, easy-to-grip handles to the comfortable silicone curling pads that will never crease lashes, Tweezerman has delivered everything you could possibly want from an eyelash curler.
Shortlist:
Kevyn Aucoin Eyelash Curler, £17
Surratt Beauty Relevée Lash Curler, £32
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Lip care
Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm, £3.99
Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lipbalm has been a favourite since its launch in 1991 and it’s not hard to understand why. Containing conditioning beeswax, antioxidant vitamin E, and peppermint oil, this lip balm leaves lips smooth, hydrated, and supple every time.
Shortlist:
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, £19
Bold lip colour
YSL Beauty Rouge Pur Couture The Slim Lipstick, £30
Highly pigmented colour meets a full coverage, matte finish in this longwearing, elegantly designed lipstick. The square bullet also allows precision application, negating and need for lip liner.
Shortlist:
L'Oréal Paris Rouge Signature Matte Liquid Lipstick, £10.99
Mac Love Me Liquid LipColour, £19
Uoma Beauty Badass Icon Matte Lipstick, £21.50
Use these LookFantastic discount codes when you shop for the best tinted moisturiser.
Sheer/gloss lip product
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer, £17
Combining iridescent shine with nourishing shea butter, Gloss Bomb is the ultimate non-sticky, high-performance gloss that’s available in an array of wantable tones.
Shortlist:
Charlotte Tilbury Hyaluronic Happikiss, £25
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Transfer-resistant lip product
Charlotte Tilbury Tinted Love Lip & Cheek Tint, £25
This budge-proof stain delivers an instant complexion lift with vibrant colour in a fresh, satin finish as well as hyaluronic acid and vitamin E to prevent any dryness.
Shortlist:
Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Stain, £19
Pat McGrath Labs Liquilust, £29
Too Faced Melted Matte Liquified Matte Long Wear Lipstick, £20
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Lip liner
Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner, £17
Lip Cheat is the fastest and easiest way to create the illusion of fuller, more shapely lips. Its smudge-proof formula in 17 shades means there’s one to suit all skin tones and match any lipstick shade.
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Brow pencil/pen
Available in eight inclusive shades, this ultra-precision pencil effortlessly mimics the appearance of brow hairs to add depth, dimension, and definition to brows, while the spoolie on the other end brushes hairs perfectly into place.
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Brow gel
A cult classic that also won your vote, this grooming brow gel adds subtle colour, flexible shape, and thickness to the brows, as well as setting them in place all day long.
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Mascara
Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara, £9.99
This mascara went viral on TikTok and for good reason – just one coat of this innovative formula adds almost unbelievable length to lashes. It’s all thanks to the flexible brush as well as the bamboo extract and fibres, which help create lightweight, limitless lashes.
Shortlist:
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara, £22
Lancôme Hypnôse Mascara, £27.50
Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara, £29
Use these LookFantastic discount codes when you shop for the best mascara.
Waterproof mascara
Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara, £22
The hourglass wand hugs every lash and combs through for pretty separation. As for the peptide-enriched, jet-black formula, it holds a curl and major definition through sweat, rain, or gym classes. We like that kind of dedication.
Shortlist:
Maybelline Falsies Lash Lift Waterproof Mascara, £9.99
L’Oréal Paris Bambi Eye False Lash Waterproof Mascara, £10.99
Pencil eyeliner
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil, £16
The pigment in this liner is unmatched and as the name spells out it glides on with silky precision and can be smudged out for a smoky effect, or left to dry into a crisp line.
Shortlist:
Victoria Beckham Beauty Satin Kajal Liner, £20
Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Eye Crayon, £15
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Liquid eyeliner
This pointed felt-tip liner has the precision of a tattoo needle and the colour pay-off too, hence the name. It’s the easiest shortcut to slick flicks we’ve found and you voted in agreement.
Shortlist:
Collection Fast Stroke Eyeliner, £2.99
YSL Beauty Couture Eyeliner, £27
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Eyeshadow
Hourglass Scattered Light Glitter Eyeshadow, £28
Want smoky sophistication in a single finger swipe? These gorgeous metallic cream to powder shadows give a slick of cruelty-free, sparkly colour.
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Breakthrough makeup brand/product
The vision and dream of makeup artist and influencer Jamie Genevieve, Vieve launched in 2020 with a capsule lipstick collection and instantly won fans with its lightweight modern formulas and must-have products.
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Don't forget to use Cult Beauty discount codes when you buy Vieve.
Vegan brand
Upping the vegan stakes with a full suite of skincare and makeup that’s also wallet-friendly, Elf has taken the crown as your favourite vegan brand and we’re actually wondering what we did before it came along.
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Cruelty-free brand
Since The Body Shop started out in Brighton in 1976, founded by Dame Anita Roddick, it took a firm stance against animal cruelty. The British brand was the first international cosmetics brand to prohibit the use of ingredients tested on animals and it still champions the cause (as the fight is sadly not over yet), recently teaming up with Dove to petition the EU on animal cruelty legislation.
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Don't forget to use The Body Shop discount codes!
Organic range
It's fair to say Neal's Yard is master of the organic space – it have been Soil Association certified since 1991, and sustainably sources all its organic ingredients. It now has over 188 organic products in the range, including this beautiful nourishing Wild Rose Beauty Balm.
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Carbon-neutral brand
Tropic wins the accolade for going the distance in the sustainability stakes. Celebrating its 4th year as a certified CarbonNeutral company, it double offsets all its carbon emissions. And at Tropic HQ all energy comes from 100% renewable energy sources, while heat from products manufactured is recycled to warm the offices.
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Refillable range
L'Occitane's refill collection launched in 2008 and now offers refill pouches in over 15 of its ranges. With 98% less packaging, the brand saves over 120 tonnes of plastic each year.
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Plastic-free initiative
Lush's plastic-free packaging range contains 250 products, from shampoo bars to foundation, and 66% of all the brand's products sold are completely naked. With 57 million shampoo bars sold since launch, that's a whole lot of plastic saved, 167.5 million plastic bottles to be precise!
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Inclusive brand
Fenty Beauty led the call to arms for a more inclusive beauty industry. And where it laid down the beauty standard, many have followed – but it still tops the voting as the brand you feel best caters to every skin tone and undertone.
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Activist brand
Lush isn't afraid to put its money or its mouth towards causes it believes in, providing funding or partnering with organisations that can move the dial on issues such as animal cruelty. Its work includes supporting mental health through a Digital Detox Day initiative, launching All The Wild Things Soap to support wildlife affected by the Australian bush fires and its #BanSnares campaign against animal cruelty.
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Lightweight moisturiser
CeraVe Moisturising Lotion, £9.50
When it comes to essential everyday hydration, CeraVe Moisturising Lotion comes out on top, with ceramides and hyaluronic acid delivering moisture and barrier protection without a hint of greasiness.
Shortlist:
Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer, £44
Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator, £38
Murad Clarifying Oil-Free Water Gel, £38
Use these LookFantastic discount codes when you shop for the best lightweight moisturiser.
Rich moisturiser
Loved by makeup artists and you for its impressive glow-boosting results, Weleda Skin Food nourishes and combats dry skin and gives a healthy-looking radiance while it’s at it.
Shortlist:
Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream, £65
Avène Rich Skin Recovery Cream, £17.50
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Night treatment
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex, £60
Estée Lauder’s cult Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex is the UK’s #1 serum for good reason. It’s lightweight, hydrating, firming, and radiance-boosting – in other words, you wake up looking better.
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Day treatment
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Supercharged Serum, £14.99
For lightweight daytime hydration, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Supercharged Serum gets your thumbs up. Jam-packed with plumping hyaluronic acid, it also contains encapsulated vitamin E for antioxidant protection.
Shortlist:
Guerlain Abeille Royale Youth Watery Oil, £105
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic, £140
Lixirskin Vitamin C Paste, £32
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Clarifying face mask
The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask, £18
Perfect for congested skin, The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask works to absorb excess oil and rid pores of dirt. Skin is left refreshed and smoothed in just 5-10 minutes.
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Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay, £24
Caudalie Instant Detox Mask, £22
Omorovicza Deep Cleansing Mask, £72
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Brightening face mask
Drunk Elephant TLC Sukari Baby Facial, £24
Few face masks pack a glow-boosting punch quite like Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial. Containing a powerful blend of glycolic, tartaric, lactic, citric, and salicylic acids, it quite literally leaves skin baby-soft.
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111 Skin Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask, £85
Charlotte Tilbury Super Radiance Resurfacing Facial, £52
Ren Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask, £36
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Hydrating face mask
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Hyaluronic Clay Pore-Tight Facial, £36
For a hydrating mask that doesn’t clog pores, look no further than this powerful pink pot from Glow Recipe. It contains hyaluronic acid-infused whipped clay to purify pores and hydrate at the same time.
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Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask, £22.50
Eye treatment
Ren Brightening Dark Circle Eye Cream, £42
Whether you’re looking to combat dark circles, hydrate, or just brighten things up, Ren Brightening Dark Circle Eye Cream has your back. Plus, the non-irritating formula is perfect for those with sensitive eyes.
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Ole Henriksen Wrinkle Blur Bakuchiol Eye Gel Crème, £42
Lancôme Génifique Eye Cream, £45
Olay Eyes Retinol24 Night Eye Cream, £34.99
Use these LookFantastic discount codes when you shop for the best eye treatment.
Eye makeup remover
Simple Kind to Skin Eye Make-Up Remover, £3.80
There’s no eye look that this stuff can’t beat. Whether you’re wearing stubborn waterproof mascara or shimmery shadow, Simple Kind To Skin Eye Make-Up Remover will get rid, without upsetting skin.
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Face Halo The Modern Makeup Remover Pro, £18
This Works In Transit No Traces Pads, £18
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Oil/balm cleanser
Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, £44
Dubbed a spa in a jar thanks to its heavenly scent, Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm contains a plethora of skin-loving oils to leave skin plumped, soothed, and almost impossibly soft.
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Eve Lom Gel Balm Cleanser, £45
Micellar water
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water, £5.99
It’s a bestseller and a Power List winner thanks to its ability to remove stubborn makeup and dirt from the skin in one quick and easy swipe. Free from fragrance, it’s suitable for every skin type.
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La Roche-Posay Micellar Water, £16.50
Typology 7-Ingredient Micellar Water, £11.60
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Make-Up Removing Micelle Solution, £10.80
Foaming cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Cleanser, £9.50
Great for normal to oily skin, CeraVe Foaming Cleanser contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, offering up a deep cleanse without leaving skin the slightest bit tight or dry.
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Caudalie Vinoclean Instant Foaming Cleanser, £15
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Cleanser, £34
Youth To The People Superfood Cleanser, £31
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Cream/gel cleanser
Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser, £15.50
A product to always have on standby for when skin needs comforting, this iconic cleanser contains cocoa butter to nourish and eucalyptus to purify. It’s like a hug for your face.
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Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser, £15
Clinique All About Clean 2-in-1 Cleansing + Exfoliating Jelly, £18
Skincare bar
When it comes to reducing plastic waste and achieving clear, supple skin, the Drunk Elephant Pekee Bar won your vote. Just lather up and let the super-nourishing marula oil and honey do the rest.
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Carbon Theory Charcoal & Tea Tree Oil Breakout Control Facial Cleansing Bar, £6
Sbtrct Gentle Foaming Cleanser, £22
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Acid
Pretty but powerful, Pixi Glow Tonic contains a highly concentrated dose of glycolic acid to minimise the appearance of pores and boost radiance. Plus, it contains aloe vera to soothe and minimise irritation.
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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, £28
Ren Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic, £27
Kate Somerville Liquid ExfoliKate Triple Acid Resurfacing Treatment, £52
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Scrub
Ole Henriksen Lemonade Smoothing Scrub, £25
This stuff is a face scrub and then some. Formulated with lemon peel powder and sugar to buff dry skin, it also contains AHAs to deliver glow-boosting exfoliation and chamomile to keep irritation at bay.
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Wishful Yo Glow Enzyme Scrub, £18
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment, £74
Kora Organic 2-in-1 Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask, £43
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SPF for face
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50+ Invisible Fluid, £18
With broad-spectrum protection to protect against both UVA and UVB rays, this high-protection SPF is suitable for sensitive skin and sinks in without leaving a hint of chalkiness.
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Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF30, £30
Ultra Violette Queen Screen SPF 50+ Luminising Serum Skinscreen, £36
Acne treatment
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, £28, Feelunique
For busting breakouts, salicylic acid is the best ingredient around and Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant contains high levels to unclog pores, as well as green tea extract to soothe.
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Origins Super Spot Remover, £16
ZitSticka Killa Spot Clarifying Patch Kit, £27
Acnecide Face Wash 5% w/w Gel, £9.99
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Repairing serum
The Inkey List Niacinamide, £6.99
Containing an impressive mix of 10% niacinamide and 1% hyaluronic acid, The Inkey List Niacinamide serum helps keep oil and breakouts in check while also soothing, hydrating, and taking down redness. It’s the ultimate multi-tasker.
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Dior Capture Totale Super Potent Serum, £83.50
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate Serum, £69
Typology Olive Squalane 100%, £13.90
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Hydrating serum
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydration Support Formula, £5.90
This lightweight serum is like dewy skin in a bottle. Not only does it contain uber-plumping and hydrating hyaluronic acid, but also vitamin B5, to help keep the skin’s moisture barrier in peak condition.
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La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Aquagel SPF 30, £34.50
Brightening serum
Ole Henriksen Truth Serum, £42
Packed with the skin-brightening properties of vitamin C, this zingy hit of antioxidant-rich radiance is also collagen-boosting and leaves skin refreshed, hydrated, plumped, and glowing.
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Sunday Riley CEO Vitamin C Brightening Serum, £100
Dermalogica Biolumin-C Serum, £85
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Retinol
Ideal for both seasoned retinol users and those just starting out, The Inkey List’s slow-release retinol serum improves uneven skin tone and smooths without subjecting the skin to the ingredient’s potentially irritating side effects.
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La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum, £38
U Beauty Resurfacing Compound, £138
Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules - 90 Capsules, £90
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Facial oil
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate, £41
This overnight wonder worker utilises squalane, evening primrose oil, and lavender essential oil to nourish while you sleep and have skin glowing come morning.
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Pai Skincare Rosehip BioRegenerate, £24
Face tool
Foreo Luna Mini 2 Dual-Sided Face Brush, £99
This clever facial brush takes cleansing to a whole new level. Using gentle but effective T-sonic pulsations, it rids pores of trapped dirt and oil without stripping or damaging the skin.
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Fake tan for face
Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops, Face & Body, £19.95
Mixing just a few drops of this colour-correcting tan into your daily moisturiser leaves skin with an impressively convincing glow. It will have you waving goodbye to patches and streaks for good.
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St Tropez Self Tan Purity Bronzing Water Face Mist, £22
Toner/essence/mist
Ole Henriksen Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner, £23
This toner means business. Powered by glycolic and lactic acid, as well as witch hazel water and chamomile, it works to smooth texture, reduce the appearance of dark spots, and boost radiance.
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Omorovicza Queen of Hungary Mist, £59
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Breakthrough skincare brand/product
It’s hard to disrupt the super-saturated skincare market, but Rihanna’s Fenty Skin’s concise, multitasking line-up is gentle but also full of powerhouse ingredients to keep all skin types healthy and also offers refills.
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Fashion scent
Marc Jacobs Perfect, £69 for 50ml EDP
With a history of producing cult perfumes, Marc Jacobs hit the mark yet again with Perfect. Crisp but creamy, with notes of rhubarb, daffodil, and cashmeran, you voted this scent as living up to its name.
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Giorgio Armani My Way, £55 for 30ml EDP
Fragrance icon
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle, £86 for 50ml EDP
Warm, seductive notes of orange and jasmine make the nose tingle, while patchouli and vetiver provide a richness that lingers on the skin all day and wins your vote as being as iconic a scent as its namesake.
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Le Labo Santal 33, £130 for 50ml EDP
Hero fragrance in the making
YSL Libre EDP, £56 for 30ml EDP
With alluring notes of orange blossom, lavender, and musk, Libre strikes the perfect balance between head-turning and crowd-pleasing. Its wearable nature and chic bottle make it your stand-out scent and up-and-coming classic.
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Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Granada Salvia, £69 for 75ml EDT
New star fragrance
Chanel Le Lion de Chanel, £155 for 75ml EDP
Warm and fiery with notes of amber, labdanum, vanilla, and bergamot, Le Lion de Chanel oozes sophistication and makes it hard not to fall in love at first sniff. And thanks to your votes, it's also made it straight onto the Power List.
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Issey Miyake A Drop d’Issey, £47.40 for 30ml EDP
Body wash
Dove Deeply Nourishing Body Wash, £2
Containing gentle cleansing agents and creamy nourishers that keep the skin’s natural moisture barrier in check, your votes prove it's tough to beat this softening classic.
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L'Occitane Shea Shower Cream, £16.50
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SPF for body
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50+ Hydrating Lotion, £15
This lightweight, non-greasy cream helps protect even the most sensitive skin types from sun-induced pigmentation and burning and it's also water resistant and sweat-proof.
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Coola Classic Sunscreen Spray SPF50, £25
Bath product
Westlab Soothing Dead Sea Bath Salt, £4.99
Ideal for when both skin and senses need soothing, these purse-friendly bath salts are rich in minerals and magnesium to relax muscles, soothe irritating dryness and calm the mind.
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Ouai Chill Pills Bath Bombs, £25
Body tanner
St Tropez Self Tan Purity Vitamins Bronzing Water Mist, £31
So long messy foams and orange sheets – this clear tanning mist contains hyaluronic acid and vitamin C to leave skin glowing and can be blended into the skin in seconds.
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Tan-Luxe The Body Illuminating Self-Tan Drops, £18
Body exfoliator
CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream, £18
Whether you’re looking to banish skin bumps, KP, or skin flaking, CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream can help. Containing salicylic acid to exfoliate and ceramides to hydrate, it’s the ultimate multi-tasker.
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Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Exfoliating Body Treatment, £58
Body moisturiser
CeraVe Moisturising Cream, £16
To treat dryness, it’s essential to protect the skin barrier, and that’s why this stuff is so great. Containing hyaluronic acid to hydrate, it also delivers ceramides to help the skin barrier help itself.
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Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Pink Dream Body Cream, £25
Body treatment
Ren AHA Smart Renwal Body Serum, £35
Because great skincare doesn’t have to stop at your neckline, Ren AHA Smart Renewal Body Serum contains AHAs to exfoliate dull skin and leave limbs soft, smooth and luminous.
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Dr Sam's Flawless Body Therapy, £29
Dr Glycolic High-Potency Perfecting & Exfoliating Body Lotion, £50
Deodorant
Wild deodrant boasts a free-from aluminium formula so it's kind to the skin, but is cased in an aluminium outer that can be refilled. The refills are fully compostable, so it's also kinder to the planet.
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Caudalie Vinofresh Natural Stick Deodorant, £13
Mitchum Women Powder Fresh Antiperspirant & Deodorant, £3.20
Hair removal product
Gillette Venus Comfortglide Spa Breeze Razor, £14
With three blades and white tea-scented moisture bars, this razor gives a smooth, close shave that nourishes the skin and protects against nicks and irritation.
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Philips Lumea IPL 9000 Hair Removal Device, £449
Veet Spray On Hair Removal Cream Legs & Body Sensitive Skin, £7.49
Hand sanitiser
BYBI Clean Hands Moisturising Antibacterial Spray, £5.50
Say goodbye to that nose-stinging alcohol scent synonymous with antibac. This handy spray smells naturally fresh and leaves hands feeling silky smooth.
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Neom Clean & Happy Hand Sanitiser Gel, £15
Hand wash
Aēsop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash, £27
Adored by beauty buffs far and wide, this stuff turns handwashing into a ritual. Perfect for dry, tired hands, it smells like citrusy heaven and works into a rich, moisturising lather.
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Hand cream
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream, £8
For when hands are feeling cracked and dry, L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream delivers that special sort of rich, soothing nourishment that keeps you going back for more.
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La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 Soothing Repairing Balm, £14
Nail base coat
OPI Natural Nail Base Coat, £15.50
If you’ve spent time on your mani, you want it to last for as long as possible. This top-rated base coat prevents staining and bonds with your coloured polish to make it stay beautiful and chip-free for even longer.
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Nail top coat
This clear lacquer gives a crystal-like shine to nails and prevents chips like no other. Expect five-days minimum of perfectly protected nails.
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Seche Vive Instant Gel Effect Top Coat, £10.95
Cuticle product
Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover, £6.99
Neat cuticles make all the difference if you want a next-level mani. This magic potion nourishes and softens cuticles so you can push them back gently (no scary trimmers involved).
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Tweezerman Rockhard Cuticle Nipper, £30
Jessica Phenomen Oil Intensive Moisturiser, £14.50
Margaret Dabbs London Nourishing Nail & Cuticle Serum, £12
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Nail tool
Files that are too harsh can damage and split nails, which is why a glass or crystal file is the way forward, they’re way more gentle, leave the free edge of your nail nice and smooth, and last longer than regular grit files. This one’s worth every penny.
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Colour range
Whether you’re after a classic colour or an offbeat hue, Essie has one of the biggest colour ranges in the business. And it seems you agree – the performance and price point of these polishes make them a clear winner.
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Long-lasting polish
Essie Gel Couture Nail Polish, £9.99
Want a salon finish at home? Essie’s Gel Couture Nail Polish gives a luxe, glossy, mirror-like shine – no UV lamp necessary. And, it’ll stay that way for days.
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Cienna Rose Enriched Nail Lacquer, £9
Polish remover
OPI Expert Touch Lacquer Remover, £6.58
Not all polish removers are created equal, if you have to get through six cotton pads to remove your mani, you know something’s up. This can erase even super dark shades, fast, leaving nails beautifully bare.
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Dior Dissolvant Abricot Gentle Polish Remover, £17.50
Hair-curling tool
This tapered wand is magic at creating pretty, tousled beachy texture or big glamorous waves, plus the ultra zone technology guarantees the right temperature is maintained along the entire length of the barrel at all times.
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Hair-straightening tool
GHD Platinum+ Hair Straightener, £189
The floating plates glide through hair to create straight glossy strands or smooth curls and waves. Its clever tech recognises your hair thickness and the speed at which you style, then monitors heat 250 times per second to maintain an optimal styling temperature of 185 degrees. Amazing, right!
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Dyson Corrale Cord-Free Hair Straightener, £399.99
Hair dryer
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, £299.99
The people have spoken – and we have to agree – this dryer is next level. Small but mighty, the supersonic is unmatched for the speed at which it can dry hair without needing to crank up the heat. It delivers a jet of controlled high-pressure air at speed and the in-built monitor measures the temperature repeatedly to control heat and maintain shine. That’s without even mentioning the awesome attachments to personalise your styling.
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GHD Helios Professional Hair Dryer, £159
Parlux Advance Light Ionic & Ceramic Hair Dryer, £125.95
Tresemmé Power Dryer 2200 5542DU, £20
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Hot brush
If you want the style without the damage, this is genius. It taps into Dyson’s know-how when it comes to manipulating air as it curls, waves, smoothes and dries – all without extreme heat. Plus, the extra attachments offer up a variety of ways to style.
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GHD Glide Smoothing Hot Brush, £139
Amika Hair Blow Dryer Brush, £70, Selfridges
BaByliss Hydro-Fusion Air Styler, £60
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Shampoo & conditioner for colour-treated hair
Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo & No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner, £52
Olaplex is the champion of tackling damaged hair, and this shampoo conditioner set is a prime example. It repairs and protects the hair, making it shinier and healthier with each use.
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Kérastase Reflection Bain Chromatique Shampoo & Conditioner, £47
Josh Wood Colour Miracle Shampoo & Conditioner for Dry, Damaged Hair, £25
Shampoo & conditioner for curly hair
Kérastase Curl Manifesto Shampoo & Conditioner, £79.80
This curl manifesto range aims to restore your curls to the best condition possible. The cleanser is formulated to provide maximum hydration and is suitable for all textures – from loose curls to tight coils.
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Bouclème Hydrating Curl Cleanser, £15 & Curl Conditioner, £15
Dizziak Hydration Wash, £20 & Deep Conditioner, £22
Briogeo Curl Charisma Shampoo, £21.50 & Curl Defining Conditioner, £21.50
Shampoo & conditioner for fine hair
Kérastase Resistance Volumifique Bain Duo Shampoo and Conditioner, £47
Looking to add more volume to limp, lifeless hair? Look no further, this creamy shampoo is designed to lift from roots to leave you with body, shine, texture and long-lasting shape.
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Philip Kingsley Body Building Weightless Shampoo, £60 & Conditioner, £20.50
Pureology Pure Volume Shampoo, £21 & Conditioner, £24.55
Rhyme & Reason Volume & Boost Shampoo, £5.99 & Conditioner, £5.99
Shampoo & conditioner for dry/damaged hair
Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Shampoo and Conditioner, £60
In two steps: massaging into wet hair and rinsing it thoroughly, you will get instant detangling, reduction of breakage, and stronger hair from the inside out.
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George Northwood Undone Undamaged Shampoo, £18 & Conditioner, £18
Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo & No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner, £52
Coco & Eve Like a Virgin Super Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner, £45.80
Shampoo & conditioner for Afro hair
Maui Curl Quench + Coconut Oil Shampoo, £8.99 & Conditioner, £8.99
No more fighting with your comb. This shampoo and conditioner duo will detangle even the coiliest of hair, leaving it feeling softer, shinier, and healthier, while adding a delicious coconut aroma.
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Charlotte Mensah Manketti Oil Shampoo, £24 & Conditioner, £24
Bread Beauty Supply Hair Wash, £18 & Hair Mask, £26
Equi Botanics Baobab Moisturising Sulfrate Free Cleanser, £25 & Marula Oil Leave-In Conditioner, £30
Co-wash
Sometimes hair just needs for things to be kept simple. This two-in-one co-wash means your hair will be cleansed and conditioned by gently removing residue and adding extra moisture while it's at it.
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Airfro 00.1 Phit Protein Hit Wash & Go, £18.40
Curlsmith Curl Quenching Conditioning Wash, £21
Davines Love Curl Cleansing Cream, £30
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Hair mask/treatment
Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask, £26
Olaplex, we applaud you! This new hair repairing mask has gone straight into a Power List top spot thanks to its hair restoration powers, leaving hair soft, shiny, stronger and all round bouncier.
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Aveda Bontanical Repair Intensive Strengthening Masque Rich, £45
Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Deep-Conditioning Treatment, £35
Haircare bar
Garnier Ultimate Blends Shampoo Bar for Sensitive Scalp & Fragile Hair, £7.99
Sustainability is one of the Garnier pillars and this sustainably sourced shampoo bar is also formulated with very scalp-friendly ingredients to nourish and soften hair over time.
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The Afro Hair Skin & Co Nurture Gentle Cleansing Shampoo Bar, £11.95
Heat/UV protection product
TreSemmé Care & Protect Heat Defence Styling Spray, £5.50
This heat spray is very much a fan favourite and we know why. It gives a non-sticky and non-greasy finish to heat protection against high temperatures and also prevents hair from becoming dull and brittle over time.
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GHD Straight On Straight And Smooth Spray, £18
Kérastase Discipline Fluidissime Complete Anti-Frizz Care, £26
Dry shampoo
Batiste Original Dry Shampoo, £3.25
If it ain’t broke, then don’t change your dry shampoo. This classic formula is still yet to fail us, and always leaves hair feeling clean, fresh, and full of body and texture.
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Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo, £20
De-frizz product
John Frieda Frizz Ease Extra Strength Serum, £6.99
We all love a multitasker. This frizz control serum also protects hair for temperatures up to 220˚C and seals in moisture to smooth, tame & protect hair strands.
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Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray, £25
Shine product
L'Oréal Paris Elvive Dream Lengths 8 Second Wonder Water, £9.99
Want glass-like shine and smoothness, but only have eight seconds to achieve it? No mean feat! But one that's made light work of by this Wonder Water – it really does work hair wonders!
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Color Wow Mist-Ical Shine Spray, £25
Volumiser
Even hair that is over-dyed or on the thinning side can see real benefits from this volume spray – making volume appear out of nowhere and giving your hair bounce, body and a new lease in life.
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Living Proof Full Dry Volume Blast, £26
Texturizer
Hair by Sam McKnight Cool Girl Barely There Texture Mist, £10
From the legendary creator of cool girl hair on catwalks everywhere, Sam McKnight, this texture mist is genius for conjuring up sexy, tousled texture in no time. She's by far the coolest-girl mist on the block!
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Blow-dry cream
Kérastase Resistance Ciment Thermique, £26
What’s better than a leave-in milky repairing cream that also protects hair from heat and speeds up your blow-drying time? Kérastase has come to the rescue yet again.
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Oribe Imperial Blowout Transformative Styling Crème, £65
Redken One United All-In-One Multi-Benefit Treatment, £20
L'Oréal Professionnel Tecni.Art Pli Thermo-Modelling Spray, £16.50
Curl cream
SheaMoisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie, £12.99
Your natural curls deserved to be enhanced. With this curls concoction, you are able to define curls, reduce frizz, and smooth them over for a soft, silky, and nourished finish.
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Bouclème Curl Defining Gel, £15
Hair oil
MoroccanOil Original Treatment, £32.85
There is a reason why people always come back to this classic hair oil. This multi-purpose hair treatment can be used in wet or dry hair to nourish and condition, while restoring silky smooth strands from root to tip.
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Charlotte Mensah Manketti Hair Oil, £48
Edge control
Larry King Flyaway With Me Kit, £19
This kit has the two things that you need to slick down those baby hairs: a bamboo mini-hairbrush so you can capture even the most stubborn edges and a travel-sized version of the satin finishing cream with the best nam: A Social Life For Your Hair.
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Hairspray
L'Oréal Paris Elnett Micro-Diffusion Hairspray, £6.63
With Elnett you get supreme hold from small amounts of spray, without leaving hair feeling stiff. The reason it's a hair icon of all time.
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TreSemmé Freeze Hold Hairspray, £5.49
Hair gel
Schwarzkopf Got2b Ultra Glued Styling Gel, £4.29
The clue is in the name. Your hair will be laid down like glue, and your wig will be secured enough for even a trip to a theme park. Now that’s a winning hair gel!
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Avlon KeraCare Styling Wax Stick, £12.90
Colour booster/toner
Redken Color Extend Blondage Express Anti-Brass Mask, £26
Blondies, assemble! In just five minutes this mask can transform your blonde by correcting and neutralising unwanted yellow undertones and deliver a visibly brighter hue.
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Josh Wood Colour Icy Blonde Gloss, £19
At-home permanent hair dye
Garnier Nutrisse Crème Permanent Hair Colour, £5.79
Hair dying made easy from a box. Pick from a wide range of hair colours and you can transform your locks by either enhancing your natural colour, masking the greys, or going for something more out of your comfort zone.
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Josh Wood Colour Permanent Colour, £19
Temp colour product
Bleach London Rosé Shampoo Bar, £9
For something a little less permanent, what’s better than a product that gives you immediate colour, with minimal commitment, simply by rubbing a shampoo bar all over your hair? Not much, you agreed.
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Lime Crime Unicorn Hair Tint, £14.50
Josh Wood Colour Pink Quartz Glaze, £19
MoroccanOil Color Depositing Mask, £28.85
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Scalp product
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum For Hair Density, £15.80
The Ordinary knows a whole lot about skincare, and so it follows that they understand the scalp. This serum has got TikTok talking thanks to the wonders it works for hair density and overall hair health.
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NatureLab Tokyo Perfect Shine Clarifying Scalp Scrub, £17
Breakthrough hair brand/product
This new kid on the hair block has clearly not gone unnoticed. The range is inclusive when it comes to hair types and hair concerns, it’s vegan friendly, made in the UK and has a 100% recycled bottle and cap.
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