The Beauty Products We Can't Live Without
There are certain beauty heroes we at GLAMOUR online could not live without. We asked ourselves which products we would want by our sides if we were ever stranded on a desert island, and picked out the best of the best for your viewing pleasure!
Sudhir PithwaAlice Howarth, Junior Writer
1. Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser
"I have extremely dry skin and I found that every time I used a face wash, I would step out the shower feeling my face was about to crack. This was until I found the Ultra Facial Wash, a product I’ve now used for the last four years. It’s a thicker gel formula that foams up but is incredibly gentle on the skin and takes make-up off properly. This is a God send."
Ultra Facial Cleanser, £15, Kiehl's
2. Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Cologne
"I’ve worn this fragrance for the last six years and yet I still get asked what I’m wearing. It’s just one of those scents that people want to know about and, let’s be honest, if you’re going to bother to wear something every day, you want people to notice, right?"
Pomegranate Noir Cologne, £85, Jo Malone
3. Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel
"This is a miracle product. A cream bronzer, it provides coverage, gives your skin a dewy finish, which isn’t what people usually associate with bronzers, and it doubles as a contouring product. If you want a rich, deep glow without a mahogany tone, I can’t recommend this enough."
Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel, £32, Chanel
Shaun James CoxLeanne Bayley, News Editor
1. bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream
"I use bareMinerals face powder – which is amazing – but now I’ve discovered their new(ish) tinted moisturiser which is the best of a BB, a CC, and a tinted moisturiser. I use it more as a foundation as I like a dewy look, but it’s just genius, and perfect for a holiday (thanks to its SPF)."
Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream, £26, bareMinerals
2. Benefit Roller Lash Mascara
"Ok, so I don’t usually believe mascaras when they promise the earth, but this one stays true to its word of being curling AND lifting. Ages ago I went to the launch event for Benefit’s Roller Lash and was told to take off my eye make-up on one eye, and then apply Roller Lash to see the difference. And boy was it noticeable – I looked like I had false eyelashes on just one eye. I’m a convert, that’s for sure."
Roller Lash Mascara, £19.50, Benefit
3. YSL Blush Volupté blush in Baby Doll pink
"My desert island beauty must-have would definitely be blusher – I just don’t feel like myself without a pink swirl on my cheeks. I’m forever hunting for the perfect pink and I think I’ve found it with this amazing one from YSL Beauty. It goes on perfectly – and you can build it up for a more dramatic finish."
YSL Blush Volupté blush in Baby Doll pink, £26, YSL
Liz WoodSandra Waibl, Picture Editor
1. Crème De La Mer Radiant Concealer
"This is only a recent discovery, but does a great job hiding those dark under-eye circles."
Crème De La Mer Radiant Concealer, £48, Creme De La Mer
2. Charlotte Tilbury Lipsticks
"These feel great and come in loads of beautiful colours. The packaging is very pretty too!"
Lipsticks, £23 each, Charlotte Tilbury
3. Glam Eyes Professional Liquid Liner
"I have many different liquid eyeliners and always come back to this Rimmel one. It is easy to apply and stays on better than many waterproof eyeliners."
Glam Eyes Professional Liquid Liner, £5.29, Rimmel
Sandra WaiblRebecca Cox, Associate Editor
1. Bio Oil
"I use this morning and evening on my expanding baby bump to try and avoid stretch marks and keep my skin hydrated."
Bio Oil, £13.33, Bio Oil
2. Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede Cologne
"This is my absolute favourite fragrance - I even wore it on my wedding day."
Peony & Blush Suede Cologne, £85, Jo Malone
3.Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water
"Whether or not I wear make-up, I always cleanse before bedtime. This Micellar Water is a quick fix that leaves skin feeling extra clean."
Micellar Cleansing Water, £3.33, Garnier
Natasha McNamara, Editor
1. MAC Lady Danger Lipstick
"Red with a touch of orange, Lady Danger has always been and will always be my signature colour. The texture is rich and the matte finish means it stays put for lingering kisses and beyond."
Lipstick in Lady Danger, £15.50, MAC
2. Darphin 8 Flower Nectar Oil
"A twice-weekly treat for my parched visage, a few precious drops warmed up in my hands and then applied to my face gives my skin a well needed boost."
8 Flower Nectar Oil, £95 Darphin
3. MAC Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara
"This is the only mascara that works with my unruly lashes and keeps them in place, looking lush and long without a clump in sight... rare."
Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara, £15, MAC
Sudhir PithwaElla Alexander, Senior Writer
1. Original Vaseline
"This is so very basic, but it never feels sticky and makes your lips feel kissable all the time."
Original tin, £1.95, Vaseline
2. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Perfume
"Embarrassingly, I only started wearing this fragrance as I thought it might bring me closer to being Keira Knightley in the Chanel ad, both the one where she’s riding around Paris on a motorbike like a badass, and the one where she’s wearing nothing but a bowler hat. Now I don’t feel dressed unless I have it on; it gives me confidence and smells feminine, but not too sweet."
Coco Mademoiselle Perfume, £67.50, Chanel
3. Benefit They're Real Liner
"I love an eyeliner, but liquid types make me feel a bit groomed. I appreciate this is nonsensical, but this Benefit eyeliner has a slightly smudged effect which I like and is easy for lazy girls like myself to apply."
They're Real Liner, £18.50, Benefit
Rebecca Fearn, Editorial Assistant
1. Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray
"Since cutting my hair short, this has become especially invaluable to me. It’s perfect for creating natural, beachy, mermaid-esque waves. I’ve lost count of how many times I have repurchased this."
Surf Spray, £11.88, Bumble & Bumble
2. By Terry Baume De Rose Balm
"This is my ultimate ‘stranded on a desert island’ pick. I get painfully dry lips and this is one of the only products that really soothes my chapped pout. Oh, and it smells INCREDIBLE."
Baume De Rose, £39, By Terry
3. Anastasia Brow Wiz
"I am so fussy with my brows and have tried what feels like every product on offer. This is the only one I really get on with and rely on very heavily."
Brow Wiz, £15.50, Anastasia
Sandra WaiblCharlotte Duck, Deputy Editor
1. Clarins Beauty Flash Balm
"I just love how soft this makes my skin feel and it adds a really subtle glow."
Beauty Flash Balm, £29, Clarins
2. Pantene Repair & Protect Conditioner
"I know Pantene isn’t for everyone but I have incredibly thick hair which I wash every day, and I need something to add gloss and a bit of shine and Pantene does just that."
Repair & Protect Conditioner, £4.69, Pantene
3. Elizabeth Arden’s 8-hour Night Cream
"This is like having a facial while you sleep. It’s a very very thick serum but your skin looks insanely fresh and plump when you wake up, ready for the day ahead."
8-hour Night Cream, £32, Elizabeth Arden
Emma Gannon, Social Editor
1. Fig & Yarrow Meadow Bath and Body Oil
"This is a really relaxing bath oil for those nights you want to unwind and take the stresses of the day away. It relaxes your muscles but also smells heavenly (and added bonus: it's great if you have trouble sleeping)."
Meadow Bath and Body Oil, £25, Fig & Yarrow
2. Antipodes Manuka Honey Face Mask
"This makes my face super super soft. The only annoying thing is that is smells so delicious you kind of want to eat it. If you leave it on for 15 minutes you feel like all the dirt has been lifted from your pores living you with a really looking fresh face."
Manuka Honey Face Mask, £20.69, Antipodes
3. Merumaya Overnight Recharge Night Cream
"I first discovered Merumaya after having one of their amazing facials and the great thing is you can give yourself a facial at home with their products. The overnight cream recharges the skin while you’re asleep. I tend to coat my face and let it sink in over night, always waking with my skin feeling plump and hydrated."
Overnight Recharge Night Cream, £33.50, Merumaya
