The Beauty Edit Vault, featuring over 20 of the world’s top brands, winners in The Beauty Edit Honor Roll 2022.
Enjoy all-day moisture with Aveda’s Shampure Body Lotion. It has 100% natural and certified olive oil that locks in moisture and softens the skin. It’s a daily use-friendly choice that comes in a lightweight consistency, so it doesn’t leave you feeling any of the goopy, heavy texture characteristic of other lotions; and is likewise potent enough to ultimately moisturize your skin, leaving it feeling soft and nourished.
For an extra relaxing evening, we pour the Neal's Yard Remedies' Aromatic Foaming Bath under running water when preparing our bath. It contains a blend of lavender, Spanish marjoram, and geranium essential oils to help you unwind after a long day, while conditioning botanical oils work to nourish your skin.
We always make sure to include the Neal's Yard Remedies Beauty Sleep Shower Oil in our wind-down routines. Formulated with sweet almond oil, the Shower Oil transforms to a milky lather that nourishes and softens the skin. It also contains an aromatherapeutic blend of calming essential oils that can put anyone in the mood for restful sleep.
Made with cocoa butter, beeswax, and fair trade organic honey from Mexico, the Bee Lovely Beautiful Lips helps nourish and soften the lips—and that's not even the best part about it. Three percent of the sales of this balm goes to charities that help protect bees, a vital insect for our environment. The primary beneficiary of this project is Bees for Development, which has introduced bees to cashew orchards in Ghana after it was found that their low yields were caused by low pollination rates.
Wild rosehip seed oil is touted for its nourishing and radiance-enhancing properties, which is why we're obsessed with Neal's Yard Remedies’ entire Wild Rose range. We personally love the Wild Rose Glow Facial Oil, which sinks into the skin and boosts its natural glow instantly. We also nourish our hands with the Wild Rose Hand Cream, which leaves the hands feeling soft and supple, even after frequent handwashing.
For quick relief for headaches, we apply on Puressentiel's Headache Roll-On on our temples, forehead, and neck. It has a relaxing and calming blend of 9 essential oils to provide relief from headaches. The essential oils include basil, garden chamomile, eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, common myrtle, oregano, ravensara, and rosemary, which are rapidly absorbed by the skin and don't leave an oily, greasy feeling.
This soap-free cleanser helps balance the pH and protect against discomfort and irritation in intimate areas. It has an organic formula that contains floral waters, essential oils, and aloe vera to help soothe, refresh, and hydrate the skin. Its formula is also hypoallergenic, intentionally put together to avoid the risk of allergies in your sensitive area.
Whenever we travel, we make sure Puressentiel's S.O.S Travel Roll On is in our purse. It contains 7 essential oils—namely exotic basil, fresh ginger, lemon, peppermint, red mandarin, sweet marjoram, and true lavender—to help fight against discomfort and nausea caused by car, boat, and plane rides. We also love how the 5ml roller easily dispenses the oil and is also TSA-friendly.
Leave it to the Koreans to come up with the solution for brighter and fresher skin. The newest addition to your K-beauty lineup is the Madecera Cream from SkinRx Lab. With soothing madecassocide, adenosine which helps build up skin’s natural barrier, plus niacinamide which brightens newly resurfaced skin, you count on this star product to make your skin extra supple and looking more youthful after every use.
SPF 50+ and PA++++ without the whitecast? Yes, please! SkinRX's MadeCera Cream Better Skin Toneup Cream helps sooth skin and strengthen its skin barrier while also protecting it from harmful UV rays. It also helps brighten your complexion thanks to daisy extract and alpha bisabolol, plus, it comes in a natural tone to prevent a whitecast.
This creamy sleeping mask is formulated with madecassoside, which heals the skin, and ceramide, which protects it while locking in moisture. The mask deeply penetrates the skin to moisturize the skin, revive the complexion, and support skin elasticity so that you wake up to glowing glass skin. We also love how fuss-free this mask is—you don't need to rinse it off, just apply it like you would with a cream moisturizer!
Save some space in your makeup bag for these gentle wipes, which use niacinamide to decrease redness and discoloration. These hardworking wipes contain a list of plant extracts such as lily, white dandelion, and rose, harnessing their natural capabilities for your skin's benefit. The sheets themselves are made from plant fibers, making it suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin. Use it to wipe off your makeup and to cleanse and tone your skin.
A skin-toned compact egg-shaped case carries this hydrating and lightly tinted moisturizer that is as practical as it is beneficial to the skin. It harnesses the collective power of superstar ingredients in the skincare world: squalane for moisture that penetrates beneath the surface, kahai oil to promote smooth skin texture, hyaluronic acid for hydration, and niacinamide to minimize pores and even the skin tone.
No matter what time of the year it is, we love sporting a sun-kissed glow. Issy & Co. has made that really easy for us, too, thanks to their Crème Cheek Bronzers. The shimmery creams easily blend into the skin and can be built up to your desired intensity. With four shades, you'll be able to find at least one bronzer that suits your skin best. Pro-Tip: For a bronzey glow, apply it on areas where the sun naturally hits your face.
For those who are not fans of skincare applications, there's a way to chew your skin problems away. It's goodness you can eat—these delicious portions of jelly contribute to overall healthy skin, promote the production of collagen, provide protection from the sun's harmful UV rays, and help illuminate the complexion. This skin-saving snack might just be the key to hydrated skin, as well. It comes in a fun flavor that utilizes uncommon ingredients such as pomegranate extract, lychee seed, and grape skin.
If you have oily or acne-prone skin, you need to add this mask to your weekly skincare routine. It's formulayed with ash harvested from Mt. Mayon, which is combined with kaolin clay to draw out toxins and exfoliate dead skin cells. It's also formulated with Pili Ani's signature ingredients: pili and elemi oils. These oils hydrate and balance your skin, giving you a noticeable glow as soon as you rinse off the mask.
What you consume is adversely related to your bodily health and overall beauty, which is why we encourage all-natural and organic pick-me-ups such as Sekaya's botanical teas. In particular, the Energy Mix variant is a sure mood booster and thus a worthy companion on busy days due to ingredients such as young hyson tea leaves, gingko leaves, and schisandra berry, which work together to fight brain fog and mental fatigue, all while giving you your much-needed caffeine fix.
Whenever our lips feel dry and chapped, we use the Sunnies Face Lip Treat Lip Balms. It's formulated with shea butter and collagen to help soften, plump up, and moisturize the lips. And not only does it come sheer, it also has 6 natural shades that will give your lips a healthy wash of color.
When you have a night out with the girls and you’re planning to make a statement, you’ll want to wear a fragrance that’s ultrafeminine, fun, and head-turning like Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl. It starts with a playful duet of tropical fruity notes of litchi and red currant, followed by a girly floral note of rose at the heart, playing an interesting contrast with a base of creamy vanilla and powdery vetiver. It’s a warm and sweet fruity floral that’s powerful enough to last you the whole night through. You deserve a little fun because you’ve been a very good girl!
We can't deny that when we first saw this fragrance, we were automatically drawn to its turquoise bottle and delicate floral label. The scent reflects the fresh take of its packaging too, with top notes of mandarin Italy essence, bergamot Italy essence, and black pepper essence, heart notes of jasmine grandiflorum absolute, magnolia accord, jasmine sambac absolute, and rose damascena essence, and base notes of sandalwood Australia essence, benzoin extract, and patchouli Indonesia essence. The result is a citrusy floral scent that can be worn day and night.
The Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Eau de Toilette comes in a similar bottle to its Pour Femme counterpart, only in a sleek black-toned metal. It opens with invigorating top notes of lemon and lavender, transitions to middle notes of orange flower, and settles into heart notes of cedarwood and patchouli. The scent doesn't conform to classic male fragrances, making it a great option if you want to stand out or try something different.
Launched in 1992, Issey Miyake Leau d'Issey if the fashion house's first floral aquatic fragrance for women—inspired by the scent of water on women's skin. It has top notes of rose and lotus, heart notes of lily and fresh flowers, and base notes of precious woods. It delivers a fresh and refined scent that transcends both time and fashion.
This youthful scene is our go-to whenever we want to wear a fruity floral fragrance. This twist on the classic Daisy by Marc Jacobs keeps its wholesome and fresh feel while highlighting more fruity scents. It has top notes of green notes, raspberry, pear, and grapefruit, heart notes of violet, litchi, apple blossom, rose, and jasmine and base notes of musk, plum, and Virginia cedar.
An everyday, unisex fragrance new from fashion house MCM is the Eau de Parfum by Clement Gavarry. A scent made for adventurous minds and creative spirits—musicians, artists, explorers, and the stylish set alike, the Eau de Parfum has vibrant fruity notes of raspberry and apricot; floral notes of hand-picked jasmine, white peony, and violet leaf; and a base of vanilla and sandalwood. It’s a fragrance as much as an accessory, fashionably housed in a bottle that mimics one of MCM’s backpacks.
This award-winning fragrance is bold and daring, both in look and scent. Housed in a glass bottle with a black interior, the floral woody musk fragrance has top notes of African orange flower, osmanthus, and bergamot, middle notes of musk and amber, and base notes of vetiver, vanille, and patchouli. The scent has a seductive opening that mellows to a more tame and gentle fragrance.
The notes of this fragrance are simple: top notes of musk, heart notes of orange blossom flowers, and base notes of cashmeran. But it exudes a warm, sensual feeling that's both mature and sophisticated. We love spraying this on when the weather gets a bit cold or when we're traveling during winter.
Plump mangoes and zesty bergamot make a fresh opening before making way to the sweet white floral note of jasmine, and fruity resinous olibanum of this fragrance. There is a powdery-like quality that has a mild blend of woodiness from the sandalwood and vanilla drydown. The verdict? Fame is a sweet tropical fragrance that takes a break from the usual rich and candy-like scent. Safe for those who favor this kind of scent profile without smelling like a teenager.
This comfortable, non-sticky gloss has a mirror-like shine that's flattering on any lip shape. It contains a conditioning blend of jojoba oil and pomegranate extract to nourish, protect, and soften the lips. It's also formulated with raspberry oil to smoothe the lips and provide a high-shine finish. It comes in 10 sheer shades that look amazing when worn alone or layered on top of your go-to lipstick.
Even on barely there-makeup days, we prime, and Benefit's The Porefessional Lite Primer is perfect for these occasions. The water-based primer still does all the things we love about The Porefessional: blurs pores, extends makeup wear, and smoothes and refines the skin. But the Lite version has the added bonus of delivering a refreshing, cooling sensation to the skin.
The Super Setter is a welcome addition to Benefit Cosmetics' Porefessional line. The setting spray not only locks in makeup for up to 16 hours, it also helps blur pores and hydrates and refreshes the skin. The formula also includes blurring powders that give your skin a soft-focus effect. One of the best parts about this setting spray is its mister, which delivers an even cloud that lightly coats the entire face.
Designed for sensitive skin, the Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance line is a full regimen intended to specifically target dark spots. Now with a Gentle Renewing Cleanser, Instant Radiance Mask, and the impressive Perfecting Serum, this complete line is proven to boost skin’s radiance and lessen the appearance of dark spots. And as what we love about Cetaphil, its gentle formula makes it perfect for everyday use and alongside your usual regimen.
Even years after being launched, we'll never stop singing praises for Laura Mercier's Caviar Stick Eye Colours. The creamy eyeshadow stick blends easily into the eyes and stays on for up to 12 hours, making it great for those with oily eyelids. We also love how easy it is to achieve a sophisticated look, even when using just one color.
When we know we're going to be out all day, we keep our making pristine by misting our faces with Make Up For Ever's Mist & Fix Hydrating Setting Spray. It prolongs makeup wear for 12 hours and even helps keep makeup in place when you're wearing a mask. It also helps moisturize the skin and boosts skin radiance, thanks to its O2 Skin Complex. Spray it on throughout the day to refresh your skin and revive your look.
This micro-finishing powder was created for TV and film, which is why we can trust it to be completely invisible when we're out and about. It delivers a light matte effect that doesn't take away the glow from your skin. In face, its micro silica spheres help give your skin a natural luminosity that looks flattering both in person and in photos.
Future Solution LX is Shiseido’s best-selling anti-aging line, and rightly so, as it offers the full range of prime products to spoil your skin with: from a regenerating cream, to a primer with SPF, a loose powder, and more. Luxurious and ultra-potent, each item is power-packed with targeted formulations, which include Enmei Herb Extract, the brand’s exclusive youth-prolonging ingredient known to revitalize and restore.