Pick a colour, any colour – chances are OPI has it, or something close. The US-
based company is known for its wide range of nail lacquers (all DBP-, toluene-, and
formaldehyde-free) with all sorts of whimsical inspirations. The Sunny Fingers & Toes
set includes 10 of them, from My Boyfriend Scales Walls (a soft, slightly greyish shade
of white that Spiderman would approve) to The Thrill of Brazil (a fiery, blue-toned red).
Yes, tomatoes are great in a salad, but they’re also fantastic on your skin! Innovative American company Yes To created a whole line of products based around the humble but powerful tomato, starting with the Clear Skin Daily Clarifying Cleanser. The cleanser is packed with a potent antioxidant lycopene which is an anti-inflammatory and helps clear excess oil from the skin, plus watermelon which helps to exfoliate and cleanse.
This blush-come-highlighter leaves an illuminated, dewy sheen to the skin. The finely milled mineral powder blends in seamlessly with a foolproof application. It’s not just a pretty face, with active ingredients that work to hydrate, correct pigmentation and increase collagen production while sitting on the skin. Multitasking much?
When founder Nikki Cooper found herself confused by the supplements on the market, she took matters into her own hands. After two years of collaborating with nutritionists and pharmacists researching the best ingredients to offer the whole package – health, beauty and well being – she came up with these, all housed in stylish packaging.
Brit brand Aroma Works creates beautiful candles infused with up to nine in each one to truly delight the senses. Envelop yourself in their wonderful fragrances and you'll wonder how you ever relaxed without them. Discover the warmth of Inspire's sandalwood, the fruitiness of Nurture's bergamot and black pepper, the energising properties of Serenity's lemongrass and geranium and the soothing nature of Soulful's juniper and frankincense.
Is your scalp feeling a little bit sensitive? Typically, scalp irritation is caused by a certain product or product buildup in general. After washing away the offending product, apply the Montiobel.lo Sensi Control Scalp Soothing Treatment Fluid. Packed with soothing extract of Boswellia Serrata, which reduces the irritant effects of chemical hair treatments and decreases redness and inflammation, marine amino acids nourish the scalp, moisturise hair and increase its shine, and aloe vera to moisturise and soothe the skin, this product will get your scalp feeling soothed in no time.
No one ever said “Ah, I miss the great scent of city life!” Why? Well, the British countryside holds so many more divine fragrances. The clever people at Noble Isle know this, and have created these gorgeous diffusers – this fresh and herbal scent gently fills the room with light fragrance without overpowering. It creates the perfect city escape.
Containing Q10 the rich creamy lather gently cleanses and moisturises the skin leaving it feeling soft, silky smooth and delicately fragranced with the beautiful Peony fragrance – a modern fruity floral with top notes of fresh green leaves, complemented at its heart by a combination of peony flower, red currant, geranium and heliotrope and undertones of warm amber.
Electric Hair is one of our favourite indie British brands taking the haircare world by storm. Founded by Mark Woolley whose approach to hairdressing is inspiring the client to find their personal ‘look’, rather than being led by trends. It’s about enhancing the client’s overall look that’s (obviously) stylish and works for their day-to-day life. Use this intense treatment weekly for the ultimate DIY at-home ritual. Packed with moisturising lipids and vegetable proteins that deeply nourish, while the coconut and olive oils form a protective film that keeps the cuticle hydrated without weighing it down.
Bold lips stormed the catwalks at the SS13 fashion shows, but those matte, highly pigmented lipsticks require some guts. To ease into colour this spring, try this new generation of lip sticks. They’re the perfect midpoint – their fun crayon-like packaging marks them out from traditional lipsticks and you can approach them with the same carefree spirit as you did the Crayolas.
We’re really excited to welcome B/Attitude® to the Birchbox shop – the natural skin care line from the brains behind the famous Buddha-Bar. The brand focuses on the fusion of ancient
traditions and sensory experiences to create a spa atmosphere at home. This Soufflé has a fun whipped cream-like texture that easily absorbs and contains nourishing shea butter for super silky limbs.
From moorlands to coastal cliffs, Noble Isle celebrates the best of the British countryside in their bath and body collection. Using the finest fragrances and natural extracts housed in truly luxe packaging, the Willow Song shower gel achieves to transport you fully to a beautiful English garden through fresh, green notes, contemporary florals and sensual cedarwood. It doesn’t just smell divine, the willow bark extract is renowned for its toning properties, while water lily root soothes both the mind and body and has moisturising properties that nourish the skin.