The idea that a statement eye has to be outlandish is old school. This modern take on the winged eye, seen at Christian Siriano SS21, is an excellent example of a statement eye that isn’t too intimidating to look at or to pull off. Use an inky black liner to draw a line across the eye crease. Draw another one close to the top lash line, extending it outwards until the two lines meet. Dab a punch of colour on half your eyelid and keep everything else neutral: it’s a statement eye, not a statement face.
1. La Bouche Rouge The Eyebrow Serum £39, harrods.com
2. ByMe x My Beauty Brand Jeannine Black Liquid Eyeliner £15, mybeautybrand.com
3. Charlotte Tilbury Hyaluronic Happikiss £25, charlottetilbury.com
4. Byredo Prismic Eyeshadow Palette £77, byredo.com
5. Marc Jacobs Beauty Extra Shot Caffeine Concealer £30, harveynichols.com
I can’t do without… A wonder mask with great results after a single application
Finding a face mask that is nourishing and hydrating, while treating acne-prone skin and hyperpigmentation without being greasy or leaving a weird residue is a tall order. But this mask is a rare product that ticks all the boxes. I recommend it for a range of skin types and concerns: sensitive skins dealing with breakouts; mature skins that require a hydration boost; any skin that needs a brighter, more refined texture, without going down the exfoliating acids route. The formula is largely made up of manuka honey – 55% to be exact. This honey is known for its healing and antibacterial properties. The mask also includes vitamin C for brightening; niacinamide, great for refining texture and improving acne prone skin; stevia leaf, which acts like retinol but without irritation; ferulic acid, to shield the skin from pollution (which can cause hyperpigmentation); hyaluronic acid to deeply moisturise; and minerals including zinc, copper and magnesium to strengthen skin barrier. Yep, it’s a powerhouse – but a gentle one. Initially I thought it looks, smells and feels like honey. However, the results – super-hydrated, brighter and smoother skin even on first use – are infinitely more superior than slapping on the supermarket stuff. I’ve tried that, so I know. Seed to Skin the Manuka Nutri Mask, £115, seedtoskin.com
On my radar… Hip new candles, a blonde boost and silky skin
Luminous scent New scents from the LA candle brand du jour: sweet, smoky Fleurshadow and Polyamberous, a cardamom, geranium and tobacco flower. Boy Smells, Polyamberous candle, £29, boysmells.com
Better blondes Blonde hair is notoriously high maintenance – more so in lockdown. This new range protects hair, increases hydration, neutralises brassiness and boosts colour. Shu Uemura Yubi Blonde range, from £29.95, lookfantastic.com
Skin balance Hourglass’s innovative range proves that makeup brands can produce excellent skincare, like this hydrating emulsion. Equilibrium by Hourglass, Day Fluid, £101, spacenk.com
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