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Seven top-rated beauty products you need to know about


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When it comes to skincare and makeup, there is so much choice it can be a little overwhelming.

But whether or not you’re a die-hard beauty lover, there are a handful of products you need to know about – the ones that are top-rated among editors, bloggers, influencers alike.

From basic daily essentials, such as lip balm and hand cream, to quick-fix sheet masks, we’ve rounded up seven of the must-have beauty buys you need to know about.

And the reviews speak for themselves – so you can thank us later.

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

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Boasting 4.5 out of 5 stars on Beauty Bay, this gentle exfoliating toner from The Ordinary is an absolute steal at £6.75.

Similar to the cult Pixi Glow Tonic, this toner is formulated with glycolic acid which does a great job at keeping breakouts, fine lines, dullness and congested skin at bay.

Its formulation includes a blend of ginseng and aloe vera for added radiance and soothing properties. With continual use it will brighten and improve your skins texture.

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution, £6.75, beautybay.com

Glossier Boy Brow

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Sure, there are plenty of eyebrow gels to pick from. But we’re in a committed relationship with Glossier Boy Brow.

The small but mighty tube and teeny-tiny wand ensures your brows are tamed, without adding too much bulk, colour or staining the skin.

This will be your holy grail – especially for a for a no-makeup makeup day.

And you don’t have to just take our word for it, as it’s rated 4.5 out of 5 stars with over 2,000 reviews online.

Glossier Boy Brow, £14, glossier.com

Heath Hand Slave

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For soft, non-greasy, nourished hands, Heath Hand Slave does a stellar job – even for the most weathered mitts.

It’s formulated with shea butter and pro-vitamin B5 to help keep skin soft, smooth, and healthy. And Pollustop, a secret anti-pollution weapon. it may be one of the greatest hand creams we’ve tried.

Not only is it efficient, it smells utterly divine thanks to its mix of lavender and mint.

Plus it also looks far more expensive than it is, with its sleek plastic (recyclable) packaging.

Heath Hand Slave, £6.99, amazon.co.uk

Dr.Lipp’s Original Nipple Balm for Lips

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This pocket-sized beauty buy is a favourite here at Metro and Look Fantastic with a star rating of 4.5 out of 5.

And it’s not surprising as it’s one of the best lip balms we’ve tried.

It leaves even severely chapped lips soft and smooth. And it’s versatile too, so can be used to treat burns, abrasions, sore nipples, split ends, eczema, babies’ bottoms, and much more,

It will become your holy grail.

Dr.Lipp’s Original Nipple Balm for Lips, £12, lookfantastic.com

STARKSKIN Purifying Liftaway Mud Face Sheet Mask

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For a mask that offers instant results, you can’t go wrong with STARSKIN Purifying Liftaway Mud Face Sheet Mask.

This sheet mask has been infused with a layer of pink clay to deliver a deep cleanse and cocoon milk extract for soothed, hydrated skin.

All it takes is 20 minutes, for the mask to work its magic and give your complexion an instant boost.

One review claimed it offered ‘great preparation for a night out’ and ‘was soothing and clarifying’, leaving their skin ‘skin felt soft and fresh afterwards.’

STARSKIN Purifying Liftaway Mud Face Sheet Mask, £8.50, beautybay.com

Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover

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The simplest of ways to help prevent cracked, dry cuticles is to moisturise regularly. But there’s one product in the beauty biz that gets the job done and quickly too, when your cuticles are in need of a little extra TLC.

Enter: Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover. This ickle blue-bottle, does exactly what it is says on the tin, helping to soften and remove overgrown cuticles, without breaking the skin.

You just apply the solution, massage it into the bed of the nails really well and then use a tissue to rub away excess skin.

Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover, £5.48, amazon.co.uk

Dr Sam’s Flawless Cleanser 

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If your skin is sensitive, or not playing ball, Dr Sam’s Flawless Cleanser is what your skin needs.

The back-to-basics cleanser, was designed by London dermatologist Dr Sam Bunting, to help create and maintain healthy skin.

It’s gel like consistency melts into the skin when massaged, leaving no residue, or that dreaded tight feeling often associated with harsh or stripping cleansers.

It’s effective and well-formulated without fragrance, or foaming ingredients and well-priced too.

Dr Sam’s Flawless Cleanser, £16, drsambunting.com

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