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If you're looking for February 2021's newest and coolest beauty must-haves, this edit will help you make a decision on what to add to your stash
No one can deny the thrill of a brand-new beauty product that you're excited to use, especially if it delivers on the promises it has made. Whether it's a serum that hydrates ultra-dry skin or a strengthening hair oil that'll reduce breakage, the beauty world is full of products that will indulge and uplift you. Here's what to try now.
This highlighter features multidimensional micro-pearls suspended in a crystal-gel formula so you'll get an all-over glow almost immediately. It is formulated for your face and body, and can be layered on if you want a blinding finish, or sheered out for a dewy glow. Thanks to the Vitamin E and sunflower oil, it promises deep moisturisation, and is transfer-proof and water-resistant, so you can have it on all night.
This light-as-air formula is super moisturising and has a potent blend of niacinamide and Vitamin E, which when used together, can transform the texture of your skin, even out skin tone issues, and fade the look of fine lines. For best results, take a pea-sized amount of the cream and massage it into the face and neck in an upward motion.
Solid perfumes are buttery soft, stay on your skin for hours, and have a throw that can rival any spray formula. This one counts the parijat flower as its main note and is infused with mango and mahua butter to nourish the skin on application. The latter is soothing on the skin due to its emollient properties and is a key ingredient to the process of enfleurage.
If you're looking for an ultra-feminine classic floral scent, this is one to add to your cart. It starts off with notes of bergamot, nectarine and mandarin oil, which opens up into sweet pea and apricot flower, finally drying down into base notes of ambroxan, musk and wood. The fragrance is housed in a cocoon-shaped bottle in a pale green lacquer—making it stand out just as well on your vanity as it will on your skin.
Nobody likes lipstick marks on their protective face mask, and this transfer-proof formula lasts longer than others, giving you fuller lips in a single swipe. It glides on easily and does not dry out the lips, but provides a rich colour payoff like that of a liquid lipstick. Win-win!
Oiling your hair can boost elasticity and prevent it from breakage. Want to upgrade your regular pick with a strengthening antioxidant oil? This amla hair oil is cold-pressed and infused with almond oil, extra virgin olive oil and coconut oil, making it an all-rounder. It's non-sticky and non-greasy, so applying it is comfortable and quick.
This cream-gel formula features a built-in blurring sponge that is designed to help the concealer melt in to skin without streaking, creasing or settling into fine lines. Vitamin C helps to improve clarity, while caffeine energises the skin and reduces signs of fatigue. Phytosphingosine—a ceramide derivative—works to reduce under-eye puffiness too. The end result? Moderate to full buildable coverage that leaves a natural skin-like finish.
The vitamins and antioxidants in rosehip oil create a shield that protects and repairs the skin from dryness, making it a must-have if you have dull skin. The brightening essence is also infused with cholesteric liquid crystals that moisturise and strengthen the skin's surface. For best results, prep the skin with the essence before applying primer, and then base makeup.
Nykaa Beauty is launching their Nykaa Natural Haircare range on February 3, 2021, which addresses common hair concerns through ingredient-led solutions. If you're worried about hair fall, the onion-based shampoo is your best bet. Sulphur-rich onion promotes collagen and keratin production, while fenugreek, which is high in protein and Vitamin B3, prevents hair fall by increasing blood circulation in the scalp.
Hyaluronic acid is a hydration-attracting molecule that plumps and rehydrates skin. This serum contains two kinds—one with a low molecular weight to absorb easily and instant plump skin, as well as one with a high molecular weight that intensely re-hydrates the skin’s surface and stays on top of the skin to help lock in moisture for dewy-looking skin.
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