Many exciting and long-awaited beauty launches are sent to heat HQ daily. Often, we test a product a couple of times to get a good feel for it before moving on to something new (don’t worry, nothing ever goes to waste, and our family and friends are always treated to our half-used beauty treats). But this also means that we know when a member of the team has found a real winner because it will be taken home and squeezed to the last few remaining drops.
Here, we've rounded up our best hair, skin, body, and makeup recommendations that the Heat style team have finished up recently, and can wholeheartedly promise are worth your hard-earned cash.
Chosen by Style Writer, Phoebe Denman
Phoebe Denmanwww.boots.com
I adore the hydrating jelly texture of this daily cleanser – it leaves my skin feeling clear, plump and nourished. After a long day, I found it very comforting to use, it took away every trace of makeup and my skin was more hydrated after every use. My skin has been glowing since I’ve been consistently using it – I was so impressed at the instant results.
It’s fortified with a blend of anti-ageing peptides, making skin bouncier and more elastic. For brighter, clearer skin on a budget (for the size, anyway) this powerful cleanser is a brilliant option.
Chosen by Celebrity Stylist & Senior Style Writer, Scott Wells
Scott Da Silva-Wellswww.cultbeauty.co.uk
I’ve been using the Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation for over a year now and I can’t see myself ever using a different foundation. Not only does it blend beautifully but it keeps my skin hydrated whilst wearing it due to the formula having hyaluronic acid included.
Chosen by Group Managing Editor, Georgina Terry
Georgina TerryI honestly think Garnier is an underrated brand, and this hydrating body lotion is no exception. It’s been putting a pep in my step all summer long with its refreshing but not overpowering aloe vera scent. It sinks in to the skin beautifully and comes at a very pocket friendly price. Brilliant stuff.
Chosen by Style Writer, Ella Shire
Ella Shirewww.lookfantastic.com
I swear by this product and feel lost if I don’t carry it with me when travelling. For starters I’m very cautious of what I put on my skin as I can break out quite easily, but this blemish treatment has topped any product I have ever used. It’s a targeted treatment that reduces the look and size of blemishes while also soothing the look of redness. It has a second-skin-like consistency and doesn’t cause any flaking or disruption to my makeup. I use it day and night for when I feel a blemish arising or after I’ve squeezed a spot to help speed up the recovery. It’s a game changer and I highly recommend trying.
Chosen by Trending Content Editor, Aimee Jakes
Aimee Jakeswww.johnlewis.com
The Elemis Cleansing Balm is the most superior way to take off your make-up off after a long day and it's always heartbreaking when you get to the last oily remnants. This first cleanse is loved by pretty much every celeb I interview and it's easy to see why - it sloughs away make-up in an instant, smells like a spa and one tub lasts ages.
Chosen by Life & Style Content Editor, Cigdem Tanrioglu
Cigdem Tanriogluwww.asos.com
Confession time: I am a mascara addict. Every time a new lash lengthening product lands on my desk, I’m whacking it straight onto my eyes, and one that has impressed me the most is milk Makeup’s latest lauch. The clever tubing mascara effortlessly coats each lash, leaving me with a long, thick, jet black flutter that look better than falsies. No really – I actually had people asking me if I has lash extensions. On top of the flawless finish, the tubing formula doesn’t smudge or drop throughout the day, meaning my eye make up looks just a great at 8pm as it did at 8am. Oh, and on top of all of that, you can take it off with just a bit of warm water. I’m honestly going to be lost without this little tube of goodness.