Collagen is the protein we all have to thank for plump and smooth lips. Although our lip shape and fullness are largely down to genetics, this wonder product is the cheat sheet to the full lips that we all envy. With this is in mind, collagen lip glosses are a staple; forget expensive lip fillers and buy one of these gorgeous glosses instead.

CHARLOTTE LIP BATH,

£25.00

One of Charlotte Tilbury’s best-selling products, the Lip Bath is enriched with Marine Collagen and Mustard Sprout Extract to create instantly visibly fuller, plumper lips. Beyond this, it is infused with hydrating Coconut oil and Peppermint extract to give you healthy and soft nourishment. In taking care of your lips from the inside and out, this lip gloss is a dream to use. Available in 4 gorgeous colours, the pearlescent pigments create the perfect illumination for the kissable lips we all want!

One of Charlotte Tilbury’s best-selling products, the Lip Bath is enriched with Marine Collagen and Mustard Sprout Extract to create instantly visibly fuller, plumper lips. Beyond this, it is infused with hydrating Coconut oil and Peppermint extract to give you healthy and soft nourishment. In taking care of your lips from the inside and out, this lip gloss is a dream to use. Available in 4 gorgeous colours, the pearlescent pigments create the perfect illumination for the kissable lips we all want!

PIXI COLLAGEN LIPGLOSS,

£14.00

Say NO to fine lines and try Pixi’s revitalising Collagen LipGloss today. A perfect pocket-sized treat, Pixi’s revitalising Collagen LipGloss coats your lips giving an irresistible fuller lip look. This product provides you with an injection of moisture without leaving your lips sticky, aiming to hydrate your lips to give you a smoother and healthier-looking complexion. This splendid mixture of acacia and botanical Collagen, Vitamin E, and Peptides strives to leave you with that YES feeling.

ALGENIST GENIUS LIQUID COLLAGEN LIP BY ALGENIST,

£36.00

Not a lip gloss but a liquid lip oil, this is the world’s first vegan collagen lip treatment. Working over-time (promising visible results within ten days) this product is infused with plant collagen, microalgae oil, and botanic lip enhancers which combine to give you fuller lips with a reduced appearance of lines and wrinkles. Described as an innovative product, the liquid collagen lip is the perfect product to bless you with (and importantly maintain) enticing lips all year round!

PROJECT LIP PLUMP AND GLOSS XLPLUMP AND COLLAGEN LIP GLOSS 3.8ML,

£14.00

Made from Collagen and Vitamin E, this gloss nourishes, hydrates, and smooths. Leaving a glossy non-sticky and long-lasting finish. Made in a beautiful glittery translucent, this gloss adds a delightful shimmer that is perfect worn alone or over any other lip product.

RODIAL COLLAGEN BOOST LIP LACQUER,

£28.00

Hydration + collagen + high shine = lip perfection. This nourishing crème gloss come in five irresistible colours meaning whatever your desired look, there is a perfect shade for you. Smothering your lips in this creamy lacquer will feel like a real treat – a gift your lips will thank you for!

Words by Hannah Emery

Graphics by Frances Scott

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Beauty Advent Calendars have exploded in popularity in recent years – and this means two things: all the top, most exclusive retailers have jumped on the trend, but also, that they tend to sell out quick. These are all our favourite beauty advent calendars to add to your wish-list this year – and everything you need to know about getting your hands on them.

It may seem a bit early to be thinking about advent calendars – but some of these product selections are quite literally too good to be true, and sell out in minutes. Many calendars’ contents value between £500 and £1000, while their cost price is a fraction of this – and so these seemingly extravagant investments prove to be a fun, festive way to try out some of the best luxury beauty products of 2020 for well below retail prices.

Cult Beauty

Our first pick is a classic – The Cult Beauty Advent Calendar. In stock soon, but there is a waiting list that you can join now for priority access. With a price tag of £199, this pick gets the most value for money as its contents are worth over £930! A perfect mixture of skincare and make-up – there is sprinkling of all the top brands, from Too Faced and Natasha Denona to Oskia and Votary. Plus, they are promising to donate £15 from every calendar sold to Beauty Banks – a charity that supports those in poverty with basic hygiene and personal care essentials.

Fortnum and Mason

Another luxurious option is Fortnum’s Beauty Advent Calendar. Its’ extravagant red and gold design will look very festive on your vanity – and its contents will not disappoint. Worth over £800, with the price tag of £195, this calendar stocks beauties from Sol de Janeiro, Chantecaille, Guerlain and Sisley. This is available to buy now, though it won’t be shipped until the 24th September.

Look Fantastic

A more affordable pick from our selection is the LOOKFANTASTIC Advent Calendar – coming in with a price point of £85, but with products totalling over £460. This doesn’t launch until 12th October, but is available to pre-order – which is advised, as this favourite has sold out 5 years in a row. They are quite secretive online about what you can expect inside, but there are 25 products ranging from skincare, makeup, haircare and bodycare – so this sell-out is unlikely to disappoint.

Liberty London

Next up is the infamous Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar – it launches in October and is known to sell out very quickly, but there’s an option on their website to sign up to be emailed for when it is released. For £215, this offers over £789 worth of products from brands such as Herbivore, Diptyque, Aveda and Hourglass. This calendar is known for its stunning appearance, and as each product is stored in little pull out drawers, you could always refill and use again next year!

Glossy Box

Glossybox Advent Calendar is a bundle of pastel pink and rose gold that puts a true millennial spin on the festive spirit – and is available for just £80 if you are a subscriber to them, and £99 if you aren’t. For an array of beauty treats from Fenty Beauty, Lime Crime, Huda Beauty and Pixi be sure to sign up to priority access by the 8th September.

Space NK

Space NK was slightly later to the advent calendar trend – with their first being only last year – but it delivered in true Space NK style, jam-packed with high-end beauty must-haves. Their Beauty Anthology II will be available by October 1st, with pre-order starting from September 23rd, and promises to stock a sweeping range of luxury beauty staples. There is a splattering of skincare hero’s such as Paula’s choice, Sturm and Drunk Elephant as well as make-up legends Nars and Hourglass – all worth over £480, with the price tag of £195.

Harrods

Last but by no means least, we have the Harrods’ Beauty Advent Calendar. This iconic retailer delivers a high-end array of beauty products all stylishly displayed in a traditional Harrod’s green double-doored box. Once again, there is a wide selection of beauty favourites, from 111skin, Sunday Riley, Dr Sebagh and Acqua de Parma – and is available to purchase for £250 on October 1st.

Words by Allegra Campbell Boreham

Graphics by Frances Scott

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Finding that perfect foundation or blush shade is hard enough, and near impossible to do online. Leaving it a purchase almost everyone makes in-store. However, the days of swiping a product across the back of your hand may be behind us. Or at least for now. So, what exactly is going to be the ‘new normal’ when it comes to makeup shopping? Well, it’s safe to say, it won’t be the same as pre-pandemic.

From the 15th June, non-essential stores can begin the process of opening their doors; including 200 Boots stores and retailers such as SpaceNK, lush and department stores. While self-selection counters housing brands like Rimmel, Maybelline and L’Oreal were always accessible, high-end beauty counters will be opening up next week. However, there will be a few changes.

Beauty Testers

For those of us who are rather picky when it comes to makeup shopping, using testers are a perfect way around the struggle. Well, until things go back to normal, makeup, skincare and fragrance testers will be removed from the counters. Once they are back, they will only be provided by beauty advisors. I know, if choosing the right shade wasn’t hard already, it just became ten times worse.

Makeup Consultations

We all love going for a professional makeup consultation to top up our skills. Well, don’t be counting on one any time soon. Well, at least a proper one. Consultations will be contactless. Meaning a beauty advisor won’t be able to apply the makeup but can stand away wearing their PPE to offer tips and advice while you apply your own makeup. Not exactly the consultation we are all used to, right?

Virtual Try-On Experiences

You what? Well, essentially apps will be used that allow you to digitally try on everything from lipstick to lashes. It may not come with the same hands-on experience but will give you a good indication of what product suits you. We are really stepping into the 21st century here.

While, as a customer, you won’t need to wear any protective clothing, as expected beauty specialists will be wearing full PPE and will sterilize the store throughout the day. And get prepared to see a lot of hand gel and social distancing procedures around; if you haven’t noticed it already.

So, whether it’s grabbing your go-to concealer or spending too much cash on a shadow palette you never knew you needed, going on a guilt-free makeup spree just won’t feel the same. But it’s certain that retailers are doing all they can to keep everyone safe.

Words by Clare Stephenson

Graphics by Georgia Walters

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