Here are my beauty picks for this month...
You know I love discovering a new Diptyque. This softly scented candle is the perfect Christmas scent for those who want something a little different than pine or cinnamon. Don't get me wrong: I love pine and cinnamon, but this is a great alternative option.
Jo Malone English Oak & Redcurrant cologne / £45 for 30ml
The name of this scent didn't exactly entice me, but I received a sample of it and I absolutely love it. The only way I can describe it is super sophisticated: not too fruity or sweet, but neither too sultry for daytime. In fact I think it's the perfect fragrance to wear to work when you want to feel confident and ready to face the day.
Aesop post-poo drops / £20
Bear with me on this one... Hilarious name aside (and yes, I bought them mainly for the novelty factor), these smell absolutely divine, as you'd expect from Aesop. Personally I don't find the scent diffuses well when added to the toilet bowl as suggested; rather I use the oil in my diffuser in the bathroom (I copied the idea from a beauty editor interview I read a while ago). Give it a try if you're a fan of a bathroom that smells like a spa (who isn't?!)
The Ordinary lactic acid 10% + HA 2% / £6 for 30ml
Like pretty much everyone, I'm a big fan of The Ordinary for several reasons: a) the price, b) the packaging and c) because the products are really good. If that doesn't convince you, I'm not sure what will. This is essentially a chemical peel: it tingles on the skin at first, so if yours is sensitive, you might want to try the 5% concentrate version and build up. I alternate this with a glycolic acid and it definitely improves my skin texture and helps it feel less dull and lifeless.
Alpha H daily essential moisturiser SPF 50+ / £29 for 50ml
It's really difficult to find a great SPF 50 moisturiser which a) doesn't leave your skin shiny and greasy, and b) doesn't cost the earth - it's usually one or the other. But this Alpha H version ticks both boxes. It's a lovely light texture, smells nice and a reasonable price. And if you want to get it even cheaper, here's a tip: they sell it on board British Airways flights for £25.
Clarins Relax bath & shower concentrate / £20 for 200ml
I'm a sucker for bath oils and I'm an even bigger sucker for anything that smells like a spa (see the Aesop oil above). This is both, plus it also foams up, which is very satisfying for someone that hasn't used actual bubble bath for years. I get massages at Clarins and they use the oil of this scent on me, so putting this in my tub transports me back into that massage chair every time: aka my favourite place in the world...
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