If, like us, you’ve been counting down the hours to payday, congratulations – you’ve made it.
You know what that means? Now is the perfect time to treat yourself to some shiny, new beauty products and top up your bathroom cabinets with your favourites.
It’s the perfect excuse to ‘spring clean’ your regime.
Whether you’re after a skin smoothing, scale-banishing scrub, a brightening cleanser, or some new additions to freshen up your makeup bag, here’s what to buy this month.
1. OAUI Scalp & Body Scrub
Do not underestimate the power of a good ol’ body scrub.
This sugar scrub from OAUI can be used to eliminate pesky product build-up on your scalp, prep your skin for fake tan and smooth your limbs.
Here at Metro.co.uk, we’ve been loving this scrub to pamper our soles and remove dead skin buildup. Just add a dollop to a pumice stone and gently rub your feet.
OAUI Scalp & Body Scrub, £32, cultbeauty.co.uk, spacenk.com
2. Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Beauty Light Wand
The Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Beauty Light Wand is a well-formulated liquid highlighter that offers an unrivaled glow.
For a flawless finish, we recommended taking the highlighter on the back of your hand and using a dampened Beautyblender to apply to your cheekbones and cupid bow for an undetectable finish.
With three new shades to choose from – the gold hued Goldgasm, peachy Peachgasm and a glowing pink aptly named Pinkgasm, you’ll be hard-pressed to pick just one.
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Beauty Light Wand, £29, cultbeauty.co.uk, charlottetilbury.com
3. Emma Hardie Moringa-Light Cleansing Gel
Emma Hardie’s newest cleanser deserves a spot on your #shelfie.
In celebration of the brand’s 10th anniversary, Emma has introduced a new product to the award-winning Moringa collection; Moringa-Light Cleansing Gel.
The lightweight gel cleanser contains grapeseed and sweet almond oil, is suitable for all skin types and it’s vegan-friendly.
Emma Hardie Moringa-Light Cleansing Gel, £34, marksandspencer.com, emmahardie.com
4. Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Antipollution Sunshine Drops
If your post-winter complexion is looking a little lacklustre Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Antipollution Sunshine Drops is what you need.
Just blend a drop, or two of the bronzy lotion with your foundation, or apply alone for an instant sun-kissed complexion.
The formula feeds and protects your complexion against environmental aggressors, thanks to its cocktail of chronopeptide that mimics the antioxidant benefits of vitamin D and omega-rich virgin marula.
Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Antipollution Sunshine Drops, £30, cultbeauty.co.uk, spacenk.com
5. AMELIORATE Transforming Body Lotion
If you’re plagued by chicken skin (AKA Keratosis pilaris) and yet to try AMELIORATE’s Transforming Body Lotion, what are you waiting for?
With continual use AMELIORATE’s lightweight moisturiser will help to unclog the hair follicles and reduce inflammation of those annoying patches of bumpy skin.
Its star ingredient lactic acid is a humectant so it helps your skin retain moisture. It’s also a gentle and effective exfoliator.
AMELIORATE Transforming Body Lotion, £14.50, cultbeauty.co.uk, spacenk.com, beautyexpert.com and lookfantastic.com
6. NARS Voyageur Eyeshadow Palette
NARS’ Voyageur collection includes three curated eyeshadow palettes that are perfect for your spring/summer travels.
With a mix of flattering buttery matte browns, shimmering bronzes and metallic rusts, the palette Copper is a winner for blue-eyed babes.
They deliver beautiful colour payoff and stay put too.
NARS Voyageur Eyeshadow Palette, £28, cultbeauty.co.uk
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