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1. Drunk Elephant

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Drunk Elephant has become synonymous with effective, non‑irritating skincare. Founded by Tiffany Masterson, the brand focuses on biocompatible ingredients that support your skin’s natural ecosystem. Drunk Elephant, which is cruelty-free, focuses on science-backed active ingredients that make your skin look and feel healthy. I’ve loved every single product I’ve tried from Drunk Elephant!

Why it’s worth trying: A balanced blend of actives and skin‑friendly ingredients.

Hero products: T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum and D-Bronzi Bronzing Drops

Price range: Mid to premium

2. Tatcha

Founded by Vicky Tsai, Tatcha blends traditional Japanese beauty practices with modern science. Its formulas are cruelty-free, gentle, luxurious, and sensorial. Tatacha’s products always have exceptional and expensive packaging, feel amazing on the skin, and spotlight Japanese botanicals with clinically-backed ingredients. I’m a huge fan of the brand’s moisturisers, which are worth the premium price tag.

Why it’s worth trying: Hydration, elegance, and rich ritual heritage.

Hero products: The Water Cream and The Dewy Skin Cream

Price range: Premium

3. Glow Recipe

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Created by Sarah Lee and Christine Chang, Glow Recipe embodies the fun, fruit-forward side of K-beauty with hydrating and glow-boosting formulas. These products are aesthetic, focus on dewy skin, and frequently go viral on TikTok for their standout, cutesy, and vibrant packaging. Glow Recipe is also vegan and cruelty-free. To this day, Glow Recipe’s Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner is still one of my favourite exfoliating toners.

Why it’s worth trying: Glowy skin with a fresh take on skincare.

Hero products: Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops and Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner

Price range: Mid

4. Summer Fridays

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Founded by Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Gores, Summer Fridays focuses on simple, effective products that make skin feel cared for and hydrated. Summer Fridays’ products focus on versatility, highlighting natural beauty and multipurpose use. These products simplify your beauty routines and ensure your skin looks and feels its best. Summer Fridays is vegan and cruelty-free.

Why it’s worth trying: Perfect for minimalists.

Hero products: Jet Lag Mask and Lip Butter Balm

Price range: Mid

5. Paula’s Choice

Founded by Paula Begoun, Paula’s Choice pioneered accessible, science-forward skincare with a focus on evidence-based formulations. Products are cruelty-free and backed by extensive independent research and consumer testing to deliver proven results, time and time again. As well as its clinical formulas, the Paula’s Choice skincare ingredients dictionary is a go-to resource for everything you need to know about particular skincare ingredients.

Why it’s worth trying: Proven formulas and clear guidance.

Hero product: Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Price range: Mid

6. Kate Somerville

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Created by aesthetician Kate Somerville, this brand mirrors clinic-grade skincare designed to tackle congestion and dullness. Also founded by Kate, the Kate Somerville Medical Esthetics Skin Clinic has been a hub of skincare innovation for the past 20 years to deliver visible, clinical-grade results. Kate Somerville‘s line of high-performance skincare products is designed to safely deliver clinic results at home. Her products feel premium, have glorious textures, and are kind to your skin. Kate Somerville is cruelty-free.

Why it’s worth trying: Results-driven and high-performance.

Hero products: ExfoliKate Cleanser and ExfoliKate Glow Moisturizer 

Price range: Premium

7. Pestle & Mortar

Founded by Sonia Deasy, Pestle & Mortar is minimalist and effective, offering hydrating staples suitable for sensitive skin. Pestle & Mortar’s formulas are designed to work for all skin types and are inspired by Indian natural healing. The brand is cruelty-free and vegan.

Why it’s worth trying: Gentle, hydrating essentials.

Hero products: Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum and Hydrate Lightweight Moisturiser

Price range: Mid to premium

8. Beauty Pie

Created by Marcia Kilgore, Beauty Pie delivers luxury skincare formulas through an accessible membership model. Instead of paying premium price tags, Beauty Pie members get access to beauty products formulated in world-leading labs for great prices. There are tonnes of fantastic formulas available. The Plantastic Apricot Butter Cleansing Balm is still one of the best cleansing balms I’ve used!

Why it’s worth trying: High-end formulas at better prices.

Hero products: Triple Hyaluronic Acid and Youthbomb 360° Radiance Concentrate Serum

Price range: Affordable to mid

9. Maysama

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Founded by Bev May, Maysama focuses on antioxidant-rich green rooibos technology to soothe and protect. All of Maysama’s products are vegan and cruelty-free, and the brand focuses on advanced LED light therapy solutions, healthy skin, and meeting the needs of all skin types and tones. I adore every Maysama product I’ve tried, as they genuinely deliver excellent and visible results.

Why it’s worth trying: Unique antioxidant-led approach.

Hero products: ABP11+ Green Rooibos Gentle Resurfacing Toner and Head2Heart LED Combo

Price range: Mid

10. Sachi Skin

Created by Farah Bashir, Sachi Skin offers dermatology-led formulas that focus on inclusivity, especially for melanated and sensitive skin. Sachi Skin blends the heritage of Ayurvedic healing botanicals and the precision of advanced dermatology to deliver visible, clinically proven results. The brand is vegan and cruelty-free.

Why it’s worth trying: Barrier-friendly and targeted actives.

Hero product: Triphala Pigmentation Corrector

Price range: Mid to premium

11. Alpha-H

Founded by Michelle Doherty, Alpha-H is known globally for its transformative resurfacing products. This cruelty-free skincare brand takes a straightforward approach to skincare routines with minimalistic formulas that are designed to keep skin healthy, without any fuss.

Why it’s worth trying: Reliable chemical exfoliation.

Hero product: Liquid Gold with 5% Glycolic Acid

Price range: Mid

12. ARK Skincare

Co-founded by Tamsin Styles, ARK Skincare creates age-adapted formulas based on real actives. This vegan and cruelty-free brand offers a large range of products, all with fantastic ingredients that are sure to target your skin concerns. I’ve tried loads of ARK Skincare products and am impressed with most of them.

Why it’s worth trying: Thoughtful age-intelligent skincare.

Hero product: Age Defy Nourishing Moisturiser 

Price range: Mid

13. Beauty of Joseon

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Founded by Sumin Lee, Beauty of Joseon blends traditional Hanbang ingredients with modern skincare science. This popular cruelty-free Korean skincare brand is known for creating glowy, gentle, and moisturising products that look and feel amazing on your skin. I love that even though these products are very reasonably priced, they deliver the same results as many premium brands. I’m obsessed with the Beauty of Joseon SPFs. They’re the best!

Why it’s worth trying: Lightweight, gentle, and heritage-inspired.

Hero products: Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh and Dynasty Cream

Price range: Affordable to mid

14. Haruharu Wonder

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Founded by Jae Won Jeong, Haruharu Wonder is best known for fermented black rice formulas that hydrate and soothe. This K-beauty brand offers vegan, cruelty-free, and skin barrier-friendly products. Its products are designed to fit in seamlessly with everyday routines while being gentle, simple, effective, and affordable. I love Haruharu Wonder, as it delivers standout formulas.

Why it’s worth trying: Gentle antioxidant-rich hydration.

Hero product: Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner for Sensitive Skin and Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence

Price range: Affordable to mid

15. Tea & Tonic

Founded by Sarah Strang, Tea & Tonic blends adaptogens and botanical actives for holistic skincare. This natural-led skincare brand boasts carefully selected British-grown actives to deliver specific nutrients for unique, effective, and interesting products. All products are vegan and cruelty-free.

Why it’s worth trying: Beautiful botanical blends.

Hero product: Saving Grace Balance Facial Oil

Price range: Mid

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As 2025 is over, I’m sharing some of the best hair, skincare, body, fragrance, and makeup products from the year.

These are the products that I’m reaching for the most. They improve the look and feel of my skin, add lots of volume and body to my hair, facilitate gorgeous makeup looks, and ensure I smell incredible all day long. I had a hard time narrowing down this list to my faves, as I tried loads of excellent products in 2025, but here are my beauty must-haves.

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The Valentino Born In Roma Donna Extradose Parfum (20% off at LookFantastic with LFTFBLOGSARAH) is a gorgeous perfume. With notes of vanilla, jasmine, cassis accord, and rhum accord, this perfume is sweet, slightly floral, and romantic. It’s elegant and is the type of perfume you can wear for any occasion, as it’s not overpowering. This perfume lasts all day without fading. I’m obsessed.

The Victoria Beckham Beauty Lid Lustre is one of my favourite shimmery single eyeshadows. They’re creamy, insanely pigmented, easy to blend, and come in a beautiful range of shades. You can pack on intense colour to your eyelids by using your fingertips, or use a fluffy eyeshadow brush to diffuse the colour for a softer shimmery look. From golden olive and warm rose gold to navy blue and silver chrome, the shades look expensive. These are perfect ‘one and done’ shadows that deliver incredible results every time. I frequently reach for them.

The Redken Volume Injection Shampoo (20% off at LookFantastic with LFTFBLOGSARAH) is one of the best shampoos for adding volume and lift to my hair. This shampoo makes my hair look fuller and thicker, while preventing my scalp from getting oily as quickly. A little bit of product goes a long way.

The Redken Volume Injection Conditioner (20% off at LookFantastic with LFTFBLOGSARAH) is an excellent conditioner for adding volume to my scalp without weighing my hair down or making it greasy. This conditioner ensures my hair stays moisturised and healthy, all while giving it extra body.

The Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Toner and Moisturiser (20% off at LookFantastic with LFTFBLOGSARAH) is my fave milky toner. It adds moisture, hydration, and dewiness to my skin instantly, without making my skin oily. This toner instantly refreshes my skin; it’s a cheat code to healthy skin in a bottle and absolutely worth the hype.

The Sculpted by Aimee LashLift has quickly become one of my fave mascaras. It adds effortless length and lift to my lashes without looking clumpy or flaking. It’s pretty smudge-proof, too. I love that the formula is lightweight, separates lashes, and delivers length with just 1 coat. I’ve got this mascara in Ultra-Black and Rich Brown, and both shades are stunning.

The Wavytalk Blowout Boost (25% off with Sarah25) is my first foray into thermal brushes, and I wish I’d tried it sooner. This heated brush allows you to easily get a ’90s blowout hairstyle, add volume to your hair, or get smooth waves. It heats up quickly and allows you to get salon-worthy results at home. Obsessed.

The Rhode Pocket Blush is a beautiful and versatile formula. Whether you apply the blush directly to your cheeks and lips, use a brush, or use your fingertips, it will blend easily and never look overdone. I find this blush works best when warmed on the back of my hand, and then using a brush to pick up the product from my hand and diffuse across my cheeks. This blush has a soft matte, skin-like finish that gives skin a natural flush of colour. The shade range is gorgeous. Sleepy Girl (a soft mauve) and Toasted Teddy (a bronze terracotta) are my go-to shades.

The Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash (20% off at LookFantastic with LFTFBLOGSARAH) is fantastic. This cleanser makes my skin feel clean, fresh, hydrated, and smooth after use. As the exfoliation comes in a cleanser form, this is more tolerable for sensitive skin, as the formula is washed off your skin, which makes it great for those looking to introduce an exfoliator into their skincare routine without damaging their skin’s barrier. This cleanser foams easily, so a little bit of product goes a long way. My complexion looks brighter and more even after using this cleanser.

The Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum is an expensive and innovative serum that’s worth the money. It contains skin-loving ingredients like ferulic acid, vitamin C, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid to smooth, brighten, and moisturise the skin. It’s also designed to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Since using this serum, my skin looks more radiant and feels firmer.

The Lancôme Rénergie H.P.N. UVMUNE SPF50 Cream is one of my fave moisturisers in recent years. It’s rich, luxurious, and thick. Yet, despite being ultra-nourishing, it never feels heavy or greasy. Instead, it melts into the skin easily and provides long-lasting hydration. Some moisturisers containing SPF feel like they never absorb into the skin and just sit on top in a heavy, clogging way. This one smooths into the skin like a breeze, thanks to the plumping peptide complex.

The ONE/SIZE On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray is perfect for locking makeup into place. If I’m wearing makeup for over 6 hours or want my base to stay perfectly in place, this setting spray is my go-to. It means my makeup won’t budge and will look fresh all day. I love how fine the mister is on this setting spray, as it ensures even distribution of the product across my face.

The Kiehl’s Ultra Body Mega Moisture Squalane Cream balances being lightweight and absorbent, alongside delivering long-lasting nourishment. After using this on my feet, which can get quite dry and cracked after swimming, this helps repair any soreness and soothe dryness for soft, supple skin.

The Jones Road Gel Liner is creamy, which means it doesn’t drag across the eyelids on application or feel drying. It glides on seamlessly and doesn’t budge once applied. The gel liner foolproof to use, as you can achieve smooth, precise lines, without it wobbling or smudging. I’ve got the shade Navy, which adds a subtle touch of colour to eye makeup for a sophisticated look.

The Kayali Lovefest Burning Cherry | 48 (15% off at Sephora with SARAHSSPH) has quickly become one of my fave gourmand scents. This cherry fragrance has an elevated and complex fragrance profile, with notes like caramelised praline, patchouli, palo santo, and guaiac wood. On paper, I wouldn’t opt for this perfume, as I don’t tend to like woody fragrances, but this one smells balanced, sophisticated, and not overpowering. I love it.

The Skinfood Rice Brightening Pad (money off YesStyle with CONFIDENCE10) is a toner pad that’s worth investing in. These sumptuous toner pads make skin hydrated, look glowy, and feel refreshed. Rice pore complex helps restore elasticity and tighten the skin, PHA gently exfoliates the skin, and niacinamide helps brighten the complexion and reduce the appearance of enlarged pores. After using these toner pads, my skin instantly looks and feels better.

The By Beauty Bay Desert Haze 20 Colour Palette is a colour story that instantly stood out to me, with fiery coppers and golds, royal blue, earthy khakis and browns, stunning rose golds, and soft beige sandy tones. Although this palette is cheap, the shadows feel expensive. The mattes are soft and buttery with minimal fallout, while the shimmers are fiercly pigmented and deliver a range of shimmer intensities to create a diverse range of looks. I reach for this palette quite regularly at the moment.

The MAC Lustreglass Lipstick in Alone Time is a unique cool-toned lipstick. I don’t always suit cool-toned lipsticks, as they can wash me out and appear greyish on my complexion, but Alone Time is wearable. It’s a pretty mauve brown that will work with just about any neutral or cool-toned makeup look. The formula is smoothing, flattering, sheer, and buildable. It makes lips look glossy and keeps them hydrated. 

The Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence (20% off at LookFantastic with LFTFBLOGSARAH) is another excellent milky toner. This formula is richer and more nourishing than the Laneige one in this best beauty products of 2025 list, which makes it ideal for drier skin or in colder weather. The toner is ultra-hydrating and seals in moisture all day. It also makes my skin look radiant, feel soft and smooth, and removes the need for a thick moisturiser.

The Haus Labs Color Fuse Longwear Glassy Lip + Cheek Stick is perfect for when I want a glossy cheek look. This gorgeous formula blends effortlessly. Whether I’m after a saturated pop of glassy colour or a more subtle flush of colour, this stick blush will work. It removes the need for a highlighter, as it provides a glowy non-shimmery finish, which is flattering and never clings to skin texture. The shade range is phenomenal, offering pretty lilacs, berries, nude browns, peaches, and soft pinks. This is one of my fave blushes of all time.

The TYMO CurlGo is a great styling tool for soft, bouncy curls or silky waves. Although I wish the curls lasted longer, I love the results: elegant, classy curls with minimal effort. The curler does all of the hard work for you, as the barrel auto-rotates your hair in the wand. Once you get the hang of using the device, the CurlGo truly is easy to use.

The Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh Rice + B5 SPF50+ (20% off at LookFantastic with LFTFBLOGSARAH) is one of the best sunscreens I’ve ever tried. No white cast, no sticky feeling, and it absorbs instantly. It’s lightweight, hydrating, and refreshing. It layers over skincare products without pilling and sits underneath makeup without disturbing it. This SPF50 also has a cooling sensation on application, so it’s refreshing to use on a hot day. I’d repurchase this in an instant.

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Korean skincare products have gained immense popularity over the last 5 years. K-beauty products are renowned for utilising cutting-edge and effective ingredients in luxurious formulas, all at an affordable price point. They’re typically gentle, hydrating, soothing, and focus on maintaining or repairing the skin’s barrier.

There’s a pretty overwhelming number of K-beauty products on the market, with varying price points. This post covers some of the best and affordable K-beauty skincare products for every skin type – all under £15!

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Mixsoon Bean Essence

£13.94 for 30ml

The Mixsoon Bean Essence is vegan, fragrance-free, and cruelty-free. Ideal for sensitive, oily, or textured skin, this versatile serum can be used to hydrate or gently exfoliate the skin. As this uses pomegranate enzyme for exfoliation, you can incorporate this essence into your daily skincare routine, and it’ll still be gentle and kind to your skin. With consistent use, this essence will reveal a more radiant, even, and smooth complexion.

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner Fragrance Free

£12.62 for 150ml

The Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner Fragrance Free is vegan, fragrance-free, and cruelty-free. Perfect for all skin types, this thick toner is refreshing, soothing, nourishing, and absorbent. It delivers lasting hydration, fresh-looking skin, and a dewy finish. It features black rice extract, which is excellent for softening and conditioning the skin. Hyaluronic acid and glycerin ensure your skin stays hydrated all day long.

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask 

£13.01 for 20g

The Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is incredible. This overnight lip treatment is thick and somewhat sticky, but by the morning, you’ll have the softest, smoothest, and plumpest lips ever! It’s so worth it. This has saved my dry and sore lips many times from central heating and harsh, cold weather.

Coconut oil, murumuru seed butter, and shea butter deeply nourish lips overnight, while ascorbic acid (vitamin C) firms lips. Unfortunately, Laneige is not cruelty-free, and this lip mask contains fragrance.

Heimish All Clean Balm

£9.90 for 50ml

The Heimish All Clean Balm is one of the best cheap cleansing balms available. This cruelty-free and vegan formula is rich, luxurious, and effortlessly dissolves makeup, skincare, dirt, oil, and grease from your skin. It begins as a creamy balm and emulsifies into an oil when activated with water, leaving no greasy residue. Thanks to mandarin oil, this cleansing balm also smells divine! After using this K-beauty staple, expect soft, smooth, clean, and fresh skin.

COSRX Master Patch Intensive

£11.93 for 90 patches

The COSRX Master Patch Intensive are the perfect spot patches to get rid of any spots overnight! Made from 100% A.D.F hydrocolloid to absorb moisture from acne and effectively reduce acne size, these pimple patches are seriously effective. Tea tree oil soothes and relieves any redness. The result? Pimples are gone by the morning without any irritation. COSRX is cruelty-free.

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Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water

£8.46 for 40ml

The Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water is vegan, fragrance-free, and cruelty-free. This hydrating and refreshing toner is safe for sensitive skin and helps regulate excess sebum production. You can slot this essence easily into any skincare routine.

This toner features 80% ginseng, which boosts skin hydration, diminishes rough texture, helps fade uneven skin tone, and helps visibly improve wrinkles by working within the skin to bolster its natural firmness, according to Paula’s Choice. 2% niacinamide reduces the appearance of enlarged pores, regulates excess sebum, brightens the complexion, and improves uneven skin tone.

Purito SEOUL Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream

£14.02 for 100ml

The Purito SEOUL Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream is cruelty-free, fragrance-free, and vegan. This barrier repair cream is rich, soothing, hydrating, and restorative. It’s suitable for all skin types but is particularly great for drier skin, acne, or those with a damaged skin barrier. Bamboo extract has excellent antioxidant properties and soothes the skin. Panthenol helps skin stay hydrated all day long, while reducing redness.

SKIN 1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule

£13.09 for 55ml

The SKIN 1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule is vegan, fragrance-free, and cruelty-free. This ampoule is perfect for calming sensitive or irritated skin, making it great for people with rosacea. This lightweight and refreshing ampoule reduces redness and hydrates skin. Its watery consistency means it absorbs instantly and plays beautifully with other skincare products. Centella asiatica soothes skin and strengthens the skin’s barrier, while glycerin hydrates.

APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Sheet Mask

£1.95 for 1 mask

The APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Sheet Mask is cruelty-free and fragrance-free. This effective sheet mask offers a myriad of benefits, including brighter, intensely moisturised, and soothed skin in just 20 minutes. This refreshing mask is drenched in liquid so that once you remove it, you can gently massage the excess product into your skin for plump and dewy results.

Niacinamide visibly minimises enlarged pores, tightens lax pores, improves uneven skin tone, softens fine lines and wrinkles, diminishes dullness, and strengthens a weakened surface. Glutathione brightens a dull complexion and helps defend skin against the visible effects of environmental damage.

d’Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum

£13.40 for 50ml

The d’Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum is vegan and cruelty-free. This hydrating mist is the perfect way to top up moisture levels throughout the day. It feels super luxurious, as the mist is ultra-fine but feels refreshing and nourishing. This mist also gives skin a noticeable glow, so it’s great to spritz on top of SPF or as the final step in your makeup routine for visible radiance.

White truffle conditions the skin, sunflower seed oil replenishes and soothes skin, avocado oil provides deep hydration, and soybean oil can help fade stubborn discolouration.

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AXIS-Y Vegan Collagen Eye Serum

£11.08 for 10ml

The AXIS-Y Vegan Collagen Eye Serum is fragrance-free, cruelty-free, and vegan. The silver rollerball applicator feels cooling and soothing. If you ever have puffy or tired eyes, this serum provides quick relief. It’s great for all skin types and is refreshing for morning skincare routines.

Vegan collagen provides excellent hydration and improves skin elasticity. Hyaluronic acid and jojoba seed deeply nourish the skin. While grape extract soothes skin and fig extract helps prevent hydration loss in skin.

COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

£14.64 for 100ml

The COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence is probably the most famous K-beauty snail mucin product on the market. This cruelty-free and fragrance-free essence features up to 96% snail secretion filtrate, a powerful ingredient that fights multiple signs of ageing. Beyond this essence’s iconic gloopy consistency, it can improve uneven skin tone, hydrate, fade dark spots and scars, and soothe redness and irritation.

iUNIK Centella Calming Daily Sunscreen

£11.46 for 60ml

The iUNIK Centella Calming Daily Sunscreen is one of the few high-quality and effective SPFs under the £15 mark. This affordable K-beauty staple is cruelty-free and fragrance-free. This chemical sunscreen offers SPF50 broad-spectrum protection. It’s lightweight, non-sticky, leaves no white cast, doesn’t pill, and leaves a natural matte finish. For a sunscreen, this is also surprisingly hydrating and soothing, so oilier skin types can get away with not using a moisturiser and just using this SPF.

Centella asiatica soothes skin and strengthens the skin’s barrier, while niacinamide reduces the appearance of enlarged pores, regulates excess sebum, brightens the complexion, and improves uneven skin tone.

FULLY Green Tomato Clay Pack Cleanser

£13.09 for 120ml

The FULLY Green Tomato Clay Pack Cleanser is vegan and fragrance-free. This innovative 2-in-1 skincare product is both a cleanser and a clay mask. Tomato extract provides significant antioxidant properties, while kaolin clay and bentonite help reduce excess oiliness throughout the day. To offset any dryness or abrasiveness from these 2 clays, this cleanser/mask features soothing centella asiatica and ceramide NP to soothe and restore skin.

As a cleanser, this clay formula gently exfoliates and cleanses to reveal fresh and smooth skin. It also helps regulate sebum production.

As a clay mask, apply a thick layer to dry skin, leave it for 5 minutes, and rinse off. This helps control excess sebum production, reduces oily skin throughout the day, and leaves skin soft and smooth.

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Some by Mi Miracle Toner

£6.30 for 30ml

The Some by Mi Miracle Toner features AHA, BHA, and PHA to exfoliate on multiple levels to reveal a smoother, more even, and radiant complexion. With consistent use, this multipurpose toner can reduce the number of pimples and blackheads you get. Although this is marketed towards all skin types, this toner contains 3 exfoliating acids, so it’s best to use this once or twice a week to avoid any potential irritation or damage to your skin’s barrier.

Citric acid (AHA) gently exfoliates and removes dead skin cells. Salicylic acid (BHA) unclogs pores and prevents or gets rid of blackheads and breakouts. Lactobionic acid (PHA) is chemically similar to glycolic acid (an AHA), but the slower penetration of this acid on the skin means gentler exfoliation with less potential for irritation.

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Cleansing Oil

£14.87 for 150ml

The Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Cleansing Oil is vegan, cruelty-free, and fragrance-free. This affordable K-beauty cleansing oil quickly and easily removes makeup, SPF, dirt, oil, and grease, revealing a soft, clean, and hydrated complexion. It’s non-stripping, gentle, and nourishing, while ensuring skin is fresh and pores aren’t clogged.

Black rice extract softens and conditions the skin, while sunflower seed oil and jojoba oil deeply nourish the skin. Despite being so moisturising, this cleanser never feels sticky or greasy after use.

Mixsoon Soybean Milk Pad

£14.09 for 30 toner pads

The Mixsoon Soybean Milk Pad is fragrance-free and cruelty-free. These toner pads are ultra-moisturising, refreshing, and soothing, providing long-lasting hydration. They’re great for strengthening and repairing the skin’s barrier, thanks to ceramide NP, which also helps soothe irritation and enhance skin elasticity.

Apply these toner pads for 10 minutes and massage in any excess product. The result? Protected, healthy, and dewy skin.

Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum

£12.24 for 30ml

The Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum is cruelty-free and fragrance-free. This serum makes skin more radiant and has an addictive honey-like texture. Despite the thick consistency, the serum absorbs into the skin and doesn’t remain sticky or tacky. Instead, after using this serum, skin is noticeably glowier, hydrated, and soothed. 60% propolis soothes skin, while 2% niacinamide improves uneven/dull skin tone.

COSRX Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner

£14.33 for 150ml

The COSRX Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner is fragrance-free and cruelty-free. This toner is a cheat code to dewy, supple, plump, and fresh-looking skin. Despite the gloopy texture, this toner absorbs instantly and doesn’t pill. It never feels greasy or sticky either. It’s ideal for those with dull or dehydrated skin, but it’s suitable for all skin types and those looking for a radiant, hydrated complexion.

72% propolis can aid in skin regeneration, while glycerin and hyaluronic acid hydrate the skin. Honey extract soothes the skin, and betaine balances the skin’s hydration.

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The Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Toner and Moisturiser is a popular Korean skincare product that’s designed to soothe, intensely nourish, and refresh the skin. This milky toner is highly rated and has previously gone viral on TikTok and Instagram.

After trying and loving the Rhode Glazing Milk, I became curious about milky toners. I’m a massive toner fan anyway, and I loved the idea of a creamy yet fluid consistency that was both lightweight and ultra-hydrating. I’d seen a lot of positive reviews of the Laneige Cream Skin Toner and knew I had to try it.

In this review, I share my honest thoughts on the Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Toner and Moisturiser and whether it’s worth the hype.

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About the Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Toner and Moisturiser

The Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Toner and Moisturiser is a cream-toner hybrid that’s enriched with nourishing ceramides and peptides for radiant, hydrated glass skin.

This innovative formula combines the benefits of a rich cream with the lightweight texture of a liquid toner to deliver soothing and nourishing hydration. It’s designed for all skin types but is particularly beneficial for sensitive, dry, and normal skin.

Key ingredients include:

• Squalane, hyaluronic acid, snow mushroom, and glycerin hydrate the skin.
• Meadowfoam seed oil, which softens the skin.
• Camellia japonica flower extract and camellia sinensis leaf extract soothe the skin and have impressive antioxidant properties.
• Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 helps the skin become healthier.
• Ceramide NP helps improve the look and feel of dry or dehydrated skin thanks to its water-retention properties and reinforces skin’s barrier strength to better resist external stressors.
• Propanediol makes skin look smooth and glowy.

Laneige is not cruelty-free or vegan.

The Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Toner and Moisturiser costs £29.50 for 170ml. Get 20% off with code LFTFBLOGSARAH here.

How to use the Laneige Cream Skin toner

After cleansing, gently pat the toner into the skin. A few shakes of the bottle into the palm of your hand is ample. This can be used every day in the morning and the evening. You can apply this toner in multiple layers for additional hydration.

Honest Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Toner and Moisturiser review

I’ve been using the Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Toner and Moisturiser consistently every morning for around 2 weeks. I’ve got combination skin with mild rosacea but am typically not sensitive to products.

The hype is absolutely deserved! This milky toner is fantastic.

The packaging is nothing special. The toner comes in a plastic bottle that feels quite weighty. I love that the top is not a pump dispenser. You simply shake the bottle upside down for the product to come out. I find this less wasteful, as I can control how much product comes out.

What I particularly love is the consistency. This has a gorgeous creamy yet fluid texture. It’s clear to see why it’s described as a milky toner. Despite looking gloopy, it’s not sticky or greasy whatsoever. Instead, it’s lightweight, absorbent, and smooths over skin effortlessly.

This toner feels wonderful on the skin too. It’s instantly nourishing, hydrating, and soothing. It feels like a quenching drink for the skin. Importantly, I experienced no irritation or sensitivity. It’s very gentle and didn’t trigger my rosacea.

Since using this, my skin feels more moisturised, soothed, and soft. It gives my skin a gorgeous healthy glow too. Instead of making my skin feel oily, it feels balanced and healthy.

This toner is also ideal for skin prep before makeup. It gives makeup an even, dewy, and smooth canvas to work with. Applying this before makeup means that any other products won’t cling to dry patches or emphasise skin texture.

Out of the many hydrating toners I’ve tried over the years, this one stands out as an ultra-nourishing glass skin must-have. This truly deserves its holy grail status.

Rating: 5 stars

I’d highly recommend this toner for anyone who’s looking for moisturised, soothed, and radiant skin. This is healthy skin in a bottle.

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This post shares 26 Leaping Bunny-approved cruelty-free makeup and skincare brands that are worth checking out.

All of the beauty brands in this post meet Leaping Bunny’s standards for being cruelty-free; they don’t test on animals at any stage of product development. From affordable to high-end, this list offers so many amazing makeup and skincare picks to suit your wants, needs, and morals.

These cruelty-free beauty brands are not only effective but they’re also ethical. Keep reading to see the brands are worth investing in!

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About Leaping Bunny and how companies become part of the Leaping Bunny Program

Since 1996, the Leaping Bunny Program, operated by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics in the US and Canada, has been connecting compassionate consumers to cruelty-free companies under its Corporate Standard of Compassion for Animals. Companies must pledge to end animal testing at all stages of product development in addition to recommitting to the programme annually and being open to third-party audits.

There are currently 2,343 Leaping Bunny-approved companies. A list of all the Leaping Bunny-certified brands can be found in this directory.

What happens if a company isn’t part of the Leaping Bunny Program?

Just because a company is not part of the Leaping Bunny Program it doesn’t mean it’s not cruelty-free. For example, the brand may not be aware of Leaping Bunny and thus not have its certification. However, being Leaping Bunny-certified ensures that you’re buying from a company that adheres to rigorous standards and is 100% confirmed to be cruelty-free.

26 amazing Leaping Bunny-approved cruelty-free beauty brands to try

1. Glossier

Glossier is a brilliant beauty brand if you’re into minimal, low-effort looks that make your skin appear healthy and naturally dewy. This is the perfect brand to check out if you want to look sophisticated, chic, and ‘put together’ in under 15 minutes. The skincare products are effective, uncomplicated, and leave skin feeling comfortable, hydrated, and soft. The makeup products are perfect for effortless looks where your natural beauty shines through. There are even skin-loving bodycare products and signature fragrances to leave you smelling incredible and feeling fresh.

Tried and tested: Boy Brow

On my wishlist: Glossier You

2. Sunday Riley

Sunday Riley is a premium skincare brand that’s so worth the money. Every formula delivers exactly what it claims to, with no concerns over how effective the products are. Whether you want to fade hyperpigmentation, have visibly bright under-eyes, or reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, Sunday Riley has a solution for you.

Tried and tested: C.E.O. Glow

On my wishlist: Good Genes

3. Glow Recipe

Glow Recipe (get 15% off Glow Recipe at Sephora UK with my code SARAHSSPH) is a popular skincare brand that’s known for its fruit-powered and aesthetically pleasing products. This cruelty-free brand provides gentle, effective, and glowy formulas that leave skin healthy and radiant. Think avocado eye creams, watermelon toners, strawberry serums, and plum moisturisers.

Tried and tested: Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner

On my wishlist: Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream

4. Jones Road

Jones Road is a modern and minimal beauty brand that focuses on simple, high-performance, and versatile products that are easy to use. Although many of the base makeup products cater for drier or more mature skin, there’s a wide range of products to suit different skin tones, types, and preferences. Some of the staple products are the glossy highlighter balm called the Miracle Balm, the opinion-dividing What the Foundation, The Mascara, and The Face Pencil for effortless concealing.

Tried and tested: Gel Liner

On my wishlist: The Lippie Stick

5. NIOD

NIOD is less well-known than The Ordinary, but both brands have the same parent company, DECIEM. NIOD is more expensive than The Ordinary but offers more innovative and powerful solutions to meet your skin’s needs. These solutions are all backed by science and work to target specific skin needs, such as redness, dullness, uneven skin texture, and signs of ageing.

Tried and tested: Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Complex

On my wishlist: Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate

6. e.l.f. Cosmetics

e.l.f. Cosmetics is a popular cruelty-free beauty brand that’s known for its affordable yet effective products. e.l.f. offers a huge range of makeup and skincare products. And so many of the brand’s products have gone viral on TikTok and Instagram for being so budget-friendly yet so high-performing. Whether you’re after a hydrating lip oil, gripping primers, full-coverage concealers, hydrating face creams, or yummy bronzing drops, e.l.f. has got you covered.

Tried and tested: Power Grip Primer

On my wishlist: Fine as Fleck Glitter Eyeshadow

7. Half Magic

Half Magic is the incredible, glittery, and fun makeup brand behind the hit TV show Euphoria. This creative brand is for people who are inspired by playful makeup or love makeup as a form of self-expression. From bright colours and neutral mattes to insane duochromes and innovative eyeliners, Half Magic is a wonderful brand with killer formulas.

Tried and tested: Eyeshadow Singles in Blushing Lizard

On my wishlist: Glitterpill in Sweet Prince

8. Dermalogica

Dermalogica is a well-known skincare brand that’s known for its clinical-grade solutions. Beyond selling science-backed formulas, Dermalogica offers professional skincare treatments across the UK, both online and in person, such as a face mapping skin analysis, LED red light therapy, and transformative skin peels.

Tried and tested: Special Cleansing Gel

On my wishlist: Precleanse

9. The Body Shop

The Body Shop is an excellent cruelty-free beauty brand offering straightforward and uncomplicated products. Whether you’re after a soothing cleansing balm, purifying conditioner, nourishing body wash, or repairing foot cream, this brand has a tonne offer at very reasonable prices. I love The Body Shop’s approach to sustainable, eco-friendly, and kind-to-your-skin beauty.

Tried and tested: Camomile Sumptuous Makeup Cleansing Butter

On my wishlist: Chinese Ginseng & Rice Clarifying Polishing Mask

10. MERIT Beauty

MERIT Beauty is the ideal brand if you like minimal, sleek, and fuss-free makeup. The products are easy to apply, versatile, and look natural. This is a brand that’s not about loads and loads of unnecessary products; it’s about statement pieces that work. I love how quickly I can put together a makeup look using MERIT products.

Tried and tested: Great Skin Instant Glow Serum

On my wishlist: The Minimalist Complexion Perfecting Stick

11. Jordan Samuel Skin

Jordan Samuel Skin is an excellent cruelty-free skincare brand that was founded by the knowledgeable aesthetician Jordan Samuel Pacitti. His formulas are all about being effective, high-performing, and packed with potent ingredients while still being soothing and kind to the skin. Although these products are on the pricier side, they all perform brilliantly and are gentle.

Tried and tested: The After Show Treatment Cleanser for Sensitive Skin

On my wishlist: Mandelic Exfoliating Mask

12. Haus Labs

Haus Labs is one of the most revered celebrity makeup brands. Created by the legendary Lady Gaga, Haus Labs produces pioneering, highly pigmented, and high-performing makeup products. Each product encourages creativity, self-expression, and artistry, with vibrant colours, beautiful textures, and futuristic formulas. There’s a reason why this brand is so popular!

Tried and tested: Triclone Skin Tech Foundation

On my wishlist: B Structural Mascara

13. Drunk Elephant

Drunk Elephant is a high-end skincare brand that’s known for its excellent actives-packed formulas that are kind to the skin. With a broad range of skincare and bodycare products available, these cruelty-free solutions leave your skin feeling happy and healthy. This brand frequently goes viral on social media for its aesthetically pleasing and instantly recognisable products.

Tried and tested: Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser

On my wishlist: Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil

14. Rhode

Rhode is a trendy makeup and skincare brand, founded by popular celebrity Hailey Bieber, that promotes intentional, fuss-free, and everyday products that make your skin radiant. This brand revolves around natural beauty and formulas that nourish and soothe the skin’s barrier for your best skin yet. Rhode consistently goes viral on Instagram and TikTok every time a new product launches.

Tried and tested: Glazing Milk

On my wishlist: Peptide Lip Shape

15. Milani

Milani is a drugstore makeup brand that’s accessible and inclusive for everyone. Although the products are affordable, that in no way means they’re cheap! This is a quality makeup brand that delivers great formulas on a budget. Its best-selling Baked Blush is smooth, pigmented, and comes in a beautiful shade range. And there are loads of other excellent formulas that perform just as well.

Tried and tested: Baked Blush

On my wishlist: Conceal + Perfect 2-In-1 Foundation

16. Paula’s Choice

Paula’s Choice is a science-backed skincare brand that’s all about uncomplicated, effective, and powerful products. Not only are there loads of high-performing products to choose from, but Paula’s Choice is also an excellent resource for skincare advice and knowledge. Its skincare ingredient dictionary is a go-to page for research-backed information about ingredients, how they work, and whether they’re good for your skin.

Tried and tested: 10% Azelaic Acid Booster

On my wishlist: Skin Clearing Treatment

17. Rare Beauty

Rare Beauty is Selena Gomez’s adored cruelty-free beauty brand. Rare Beauty rarely ever gets any bad reviews. Instead, this is an award-winning brand that’s loved by all and designed to make you feel good when you wear it. From insanely pigmented blushes and shimmering liquid highlighters to smooth concealers and hydrating lip creams, this brand celebrates individuality and confidence.

Tried and tested: Soft Pinch Liquid Blush

On my wishlist: Soft Pinch Liquid Contour

18. Naturium

Naturium focuses on effective skincare solutions that work for all skin types. These products help you achieve a healthy complexion, powered by potent actives and natural botanicals. From gentle body washes to multi-peptide moisturisers, Naturium offers a broad range of products that won’t break the bank.

Tried and tested: Naturium Phyto-Glow Lip Balm

On my wishlist: The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Hydrating Body Wash

19. Saie

Saie is another brand that’s known for its effortless makeup products that are infused with skin-loving ingredients. This brand is all about dewy skin, high-quality formulas, and natural beauty. From featherlight highlighters and nourishing lip oils to radiant tinted moisturisers and soft-focus bronzers, Saie offers plenty of no-makeup makeup essentials.

Tried and tested: Glowy Super Gel

On my wishlist: Sun Melt Natural Cream Bronzer

20. Kosas

Kosas is a cruelty-free brand that delivers a makeup-skincare hybrid. The products are packed with effective ingredients to improve your skin while still delivering the pigmentation and fun of makeup. These are solutions that feel minimal on the skin but deliver maximum results.

Tried and tested: Wet Lip Oil Gloss

On my wishlist: Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Powder

21. Liz Earle

Liz Earle is a mid-priced beauty brand that offers a massive range of products. The brand is centred around the potent power of naturally active ingredients and caters to all skin types and needs. Liz Earle’s flagship product, the Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser, has won over 150 awards and continues to be incredibly popular today.

Tried and tested: Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser

On my wishlist: Instant Boost Skin Tonic Toner 

22. Milk Makeup

Milk Makeup (get 15% off Milk Makeup at Sephora UK with SARAHSSPH) offers effective and easy-to-use formulas to allow you to express yourself. These products will become everyday staples that are fun to apply and deliver amazing results. From the hero Hydro Grip Primer that keeps your makeup in place all day without budging to the TikTok-viral Cooling Water Jelly Tint that has a unique bouncy texture, Milk Makeup constantly innovates.

Tried and tested: Sculpt Stick

On my wishlist: Hydro Grip Makeup Setting Spray

23. ILIA

ILIA is another skincare-meets-makeup brand that prioritises a natural, minimal look. This is a brand you’d love if you want your skin to look like skin, your complexion to look radiant, and for light coverage. If you want to cheat the ‘I woke up like this’ look, ILIA is your go-to.

Tried and tested: Super Serum Skin Tint SPF30

On my wishlist: Limitless Lash Mascara

24. The Ordinary

The Ordinary is an iconic and incredibly affordable skincare brand that’s loved by many. This brand arguably kickstarted the trend of consumers becoming way more savvy about what ingredients in skincare products do. With its innovative ingredient-led formulas, people started learning more about INCI lists and what solutions will truly meet their skin type and wants. Today, the brand continues to release budget-friendly and effective formulas.

Tried and tested: AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

On my wishlist: Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum

25. Kjaer Weis

Kjaer Weis is a luxury cruelty-free beauty brand offering a more sustainable approach, with refillable and recyclable packaging. This is a sleek and minimalist brand for natural makeup looks that are easy to put together. From refillable lipsticks and nourishing facial oils to finely milled setting powders and creamy eyeshadows, this is a great option if you want to splurge on some products.

Tried and tested: Cream Blush

On my wishlist: The Beautiful Oil

26. Nudestix

Nudestix provides makeup products that enhance natural beauty for a fresh-faced, nude look. Despite the products having a minimal feel to them, they’re very high-quality. The formulas melt into the skin and are easy to play with. Nudestix is most famous for its iconic stick blushes, but the brand offers plenty of other effective and luxurious formulas.

Tried and tested: Nudies Bloom

On my wishlist: Tinted Blur Sculpting Stick

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As 2024 has finished, I wanted to share my fave beauty products from the year. Some of these products were new launches in 2024, but most were just new to me.

These are the products that I’m reaching for the most. They make my skin look and feel healthy, smell incredible, enable effortless and beautiful makeup looks, and are simply a joy to work with. As with all the previous years, I had a hard time narrowing down this list to my absolute faves, as I tried loads of excellent beauty products in 2024, but I managed to come up with the following list.

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The r.e.m. beauty x Wicked Ozdust Eyeshadow Palette has quickly become one of my fave eyeshadow palettes. It’s a playful palette, with icy blues, vibrant pinks, forest greens, glittering golds, and multichrome beauty. There’s a trio of great neutral shades alongside a decent mix of warm and cool tones. The mattes are soft, easy to blend, and buildable. But the shimmers are the true standouts. You need to apply them with your fingertips to get the most out of them, but they’re richly pigmented, incredibly sparkly, and long-wearing. This palette inspires me to be creative and play around with different colours.

The Mixsoon Bean Essence (get 10% off at Refresh Skincare with AWOMANSCONFIDENCE) is a fantastic skincare find. This Korean skincare product does a great job of making skin smoother and more radiant. It gently exfoliates the skin with pomegranate enzyme, which isn’t irritating and is a perfect option for sensitive skin. This means I can use the essence frequently, without worrying that it’ll cause a rosacea flare-up. Since using this, my skin texture is more even.

The Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream (get 20% off at LookFantastic with LFTFBLOGSARAH) has become a staple in my self-care routine. This gorgeous body moisturiser is rich and sumptuous, without being greasy. A little bit of product goes a long way, so you only need a small amount to nourish your skin. The scent is so addictive. It’s sweet, with notes of pistachio, almond, vanilla, and salted caramel. I can’t stop reaching for it.

The Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer (get 15% off at Sephora with SARAHSSPH) is iconic in the makeup community. I can’t believe it took me so long to try it! This concealer is very full coverage. A tiny dot is enough to do your entire under-eye area. It gives a very airbrushed and smooth finish. If you have any blemishes, dark circles, spots, or redness, this product will instantly smooth over them for an even complexion. This is my go-to for brightening my under eyes.

The Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer (get 15% off at Sephora with SARAHSSPH) has quickly become one of my fave primers. It’s tacky, which provides a lot of grip for base products to stick to. It helps my makeup stay in place all day and last longer. A pea-sized amount is enough to cover my entire face, and I love its cooling and refreshing feeling on the skin.

The Better Not Younger Lift Me Up Hair Thickener (get 10% off with SARAH10) is a brilliant volumising hairspray. I spritz this onto my damp hair after a shower, letting it dry naturally, which gives it more lift and body. My hair is naturally very straight and smooth, but this product makes it feel thicker and provides more grip.

The Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum (get 20% off at LookFantastic with LFTFBLOGSARAH) is one of the best retinol serums I’ve tried. It’s non-irritating, absorbs quickly, and is lightweight. I’ve been using this for several months, and it’s helped reduce some of my fine lines. The serum makes my skin feel firmer, gives it more elasticity, and overall makes it plumper. Plus, if I have any spots or rough texture the night before, by the morning, my skin is much smoother and the bumpiness is significantly reduced.

The Kayali Vanilla | 28 perfume (get 15% off at Sephora with SARAHSSPH) is probably my all-time fave. I’m a sucker for anything with a vanilla scent, and this perfume has the most addictive and sweet vanilla fragrance. It’s complex and sultry, with notes of jasmine, tonka, amber, brown sugar, patchouli, and musk. This is my go-to evening scent. Obsessed.

The Makeup by Mario Soft Pop Plumping Blush Veil is such a lovely blush. It provides a glowy and sheer pop of colour to the cheeks, but it’s buildable so that you can achieve a more saturated finish. The formula is hydrating and smooth, with very small pearlescent pigments for non-shimmery radiance. The shades are gorgeous, and I love how healthy the blush makes my skin look. I don’t apply too much to avoid looking greasy, but this is a divine formula.

The AXIS-Y Cera-Heart My Type Duo Cream is an innovative moisturiser to cater for your personalised skin needs. It contains 2 different moisturisers: 1 for your U-zone and 1 for your T-zone. The U-zone moisturiser (white) is thicker and creamier to provide more nourishment, while the T-zone moisturiser (blue) is a lightweight gel moisturiser that’s designed for oilier areas of the skin. Both moisturisers are fantastic, and it’s perfect for customising my skincare routine.

The Mallows Beauty Shave Butter is a fantastic TikTok find. These shave butters are creamy, come in a fantastic range of scents, and are kind to the skin. They leave my skin feeling nourished, soft, and smooth post-shave.

The YSL NU Bare Look Tint has quickly become one of my fave skin tints. It offers medium coverage and has a skin-like finish. This formula is also flexible. You can mix it with a liquid highlighter for a glowy effect or pair it with a mattifying primer for a matte look. Either way, this tint plays beautifully with other products without pilling. It’s lightweight, non-greasy, and seamlessly evens out the complexion. It layers and blends effortlessly.

The CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 2 (get 10% off with CONFIDENCE) is easily the best LED face mask I’ve tried. This powerful mask reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and redness; makes skin glowy; and improves skin texture. It’s a comfortable fit that’s flexible, adjustable, and lightweight, unlike many other LED devices on the market that can be heavy or uncomfortable. This skincare device delivers serious results.

The Chanel Le Crayon Lèvres Longwear Lip Pencil is great. It’s long-lasting, creamy, and easy to blend. It’s firm enough that it doesn’t just blend away into nothing if you blend the edges but still feels moisturising and comfortable. The lip liner sharpens well without breaking so you can always get precise lines. I love it.

The Zelens Z-22 Ultimate Face Oil (get 20% off at LookFantastic with LFTFBLOGSARAH) is fab. This face oil is rich without being heavy or greasy. It provides nourishment overnight and leaves my skin feeling super soft, hydrated, and healthy. It’s been a while since I’ve found a face oil that I love, but this one ticks all the boxes.

The Patrick Ta Major Dimensions III Major Matte Eyeshadow Palette is the perfect neutral matte palette. This palette has every staple matte shade you could ever want, with cool, neutral, and warm tones. Whether you want a natural wash of cream all over the lids or want to create a sultry dark brown eyeshadow look, this palette has it all. It’s so versatile and wearable that I reach for it often. The eyeshadows themselves blend effortlessly, have very little fallout, are easy to build, feel velvety smooth, and stay put all day. Plus, the two cream formulas (brown and black) are ideal for creating precise, winged eyeliner.

The Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester CCC+ Ferulic Brightening Complex 20% (get 20% off with PMDM20) is a clinically proven vitamin C formula. This powerful, science-backed serum has helped even out my skin tone and made my skin smoother and more radiant. It’s lightweight, fast-absorbing, and doesn’t pill.

The r.e.m. beauty Lustrous Liquid Eyeshadow in Fembot is one of the prettiest eyeshadows I’ve ever tried. This duochrome liquid eyeshadow has the most incredible iridescent flip, shifting from a sparkling purple and pink to an intense glittery blue. It’s totally unique, easy to blend for a wash of shimmer or intense pigmentation, and is long-wearing. I can apply it just as easily with my fingertips or a fluffy brush. I get so many compliments when I wear this eyeshadow!

The Wild Natural Deodorant is the best natural and eco-friendly deodorant I’ve tried. The metal cases are sustainable and really pretty. And the deodorant refills are fantastic, as there’s a great range of scents – including an unscented version for sensitive skin – and they really work to keep you fresh and odour-free all day. The formula is smooth and creamy so that there’s no tugging on your skin when you apply it.

The Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Sun Kissed Glow Bronzer is one of my fave cream bronzers. Firstly, the compact is massive, so you get a lot of value for your money, and it means you can dip a big fluffy brush into the pan. Secondly, I love the formula. It’s creamy but not slippery where if you blend out the product it disappears. Instead, the formula has the perfect balance between being moisturising and gripping. I love the shade Medium, as it’s not orange, so it gives a gorgeous sunkissed glow to the skin. This makes my skin look healthy and bronzed.

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K-beauty is home to some of the best, most effective, affordable, and innovative skincare products. Their formulas are known for featuring high-quality ingredients, being gentle, and leaving skin soothed, hydrated, and radiant.

This post shares 7 of the best Korean cleansing oils that effortlessly dissolve makeup, skincare, dirt, and grease. And they don’t break the bank either!

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1. Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil Unscented

£15.88 for 150ml

The Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil Unscented is a fantastic vegan option for sensitive skin, as it’s free from fragrance and essential oils. Paired with the fact that this cleansing oil is gentle and non-stripping, then it’s a no-brainer!

This nourishing cleansing oil leaves skin soft, smooth, and fresh. It easily lifts lingering dirt, makeup, SPF, and grease from the skin without any harsh scrubbing. Plus, there’s no greasy residue after rinsing the product off your skin, so it’s comfortable.

2. IUNIK Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil

£18.54 for 200ml

The IUNIK Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil is one of my holy grail Korean skincare products. For a big bottle and high-quality INCI list, this oil effectively and quickly removes makeup, skincare, dirt, and grease.

This vegan and fragrance-free (including essential oils) formula is rich and quite thick, which makes for a luxurious and nourishing experience. It leaves skin soft, smooth, and hydrated after use. A blend of plant-based oils ensure skin never feels dry or irritated during or after cleansing.

3. Vegreen Rice Daily Moisture Pore Cleansing Oil

$28 USD/£22 GBP for 150ml 

The Vegreen Rice Daily Moisture Pore Cleansing Oil is free from essential oils and fragrances, making it ideal for sensitive skin. This new product launch has a lovely lightweight and silky consistency, which feels breathable for people with oilier skin, who may not get on well with rich textures.

The sumptuous blend of oils ensures skin feels hydrated and soft after use. 1 pump is enough to cover your entire face, making it a very cost-effective option. Removing any trace of product or dirt from the skin is a breeze.

4. SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil 

£14.93 for 200ml

The SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil is perfect for sensitive skin, as it’s fragrance-free. This lovely cleansing oil is affordable and emulsifies beautifully. It transforms from a lightweight oil to a milky consistency that washes away with no leftover residue, making cleansing hassle-free.

As centella asiatica features high up the INCI list, this cleansing oil offers the benefits of fresh, hydrated, non-irritated, and calm skin. This is great for rosacea-prone skin.

5. Kaine Kombu Jelly Oil Cleanser

£19.59 for 145ml

The Kaine Kombu Jelly Oil Cleanser is a vegan cleanser with a unique tri-phase process, as it transforms from a jelly to an oil to a milky texture. While this isn’t strictly just an oil-based cleanser, it has a fun creamy oily consistency, and it still performs as a first cleanser.

The cleanser quickly and easily lifts any SPF or lingering grease on the skin and rinses away conveniently. However, this cleanser works a bit harder than others in this list to remove makeup, so this is one for no-makeup days. It makes skin feel hydrated and look bright after using it. Plus, it has a lovely refreshing sensation!

6. MIMU MIMU Heating Calming i.n.g Cleansing Oil

$33 USD/£25.87 for 200ml

The MIMU MIMU Heating Calming i.n.g Cleansing Oil is suitable for all skin types. It offers a unique warming sensation that’s relaxing and evokes the feeling of a spa day, which is fun and satisfying to use.

This brand-new cleansing oil has a lightweight and quite runny texture, which makes massaging the product into the skin effortless. It easily lifts any lingering product on the skin, and there’s no oily residue leftover after you rinse it away. This lovely cleanser leaves skin nourished, calm, fresh, and glowy.

7. Veganifect Clean and Glow Green Barley LHA Deep Cleansing Oil

£26.07 for 205ml

The Veganifect Clean and Glow Green Barley LHA Deep Cleansing Oil is vegan and provides mild exfoliation. It contains LHA, which is a derivative of salicylic acid that’s designed to provide gentle exfoliation, without irritation. As you wash off the cleansing oil, it means the exfoliating ingredients don’t sit on the skin, which can be sensitising for certain people or those with a damaged skin barrier.

This is an invigorating cleanser that leaves skin fresh, smooth, even, and hydrated. It has a lovely natural earthy smell, but it doesn’t contain any perfume.

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Having an effective, results-driven skincare routine doesn’t need to break the bank. There are plenty of cheap UK skincare products that will make your skin feel hydrated and smooth as well as look radiant and healthy.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your skin barrier, revitalise dull skin, get rid of stubborn blackheads, soothe irritation, or relieve dryness, this post shares some of the best cheap UK skincare products that actually work.

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Abib Airy Sunstick Smoothing Bar SPF50+

£14.70 for 23g

The Abib Airy Sunstick Smoothing Bar SPF50+ is a fantastic and convenient solid SPF50. It has a velvety smooth texture that doesn’t leave a white cast and glides effortlessly over the skin. Once applied, it’s completely undetectable. It’s comfortable, hydrating, and ultra-lightweight, which makes it perfect for topping up SPF throughout the day. This is a summer skincare must-have!

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

£5 for 30ml

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is a brilliant way to incorporate the powerhouse ingredient niacinamide into your skincare routine. Niacinamide visibly minimises enlarged pores, tightens lax pores, improves uneven skin tone, softens fine lines and wrinkles, diminishes dullness, and strengthens a weakened surface. It can help regulate sebum production in the skin so it’s less oily and supports the skin’s barrier. The Ordinary’s formula is lightweight, which makes it perfect for blemish-prone and oily skin types.

Simple Soothing Facial Toner 

£4.50 for 200ml

The Simple Soothing Facial Toner is a very cheap UK skincare product, coming in at under £5! This vegan, fragrance-free, and cruelty-free toner hydrates and soothes the skin. It features the humectants hydrogenated starch hydrolysate and sodium PCA alongside soothing allantoin. It’s simple yet effective.

CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser 

£11.45 for 236ml at LookFantastic with LFTFBLOGSARAH

The CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser offers a 0.5% concentration of salicylic acid to help smooth rough, dry, and bumpy skin. It’s fragrance-free and provides gentle exfoliation, thanks to barrier-strengthening ceramides and hydrating hyaluronic acid. As you don’t leave cleansers on the skin, this is a very tolerable formula and perfect for people who may be sensitive to typical exfoliating products. It’s perfect for those wanting even skin texture.

The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Sheet Mask

£6 for 1 mask

The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Sheet Mask is a quick and affordable way to pamper yourself at home. Revitalise dull with this radiance-boosting sheet mask, which makes skin look brighter and healthier. Hyaluronic acid and glycerin hydrate the skin, vitamin C brings the glow, and aloe vera soothes the skin. This vegan sheet mask delivers instant results!

COSRX Master Patch Intensive

£10.49 for 36 patches at LookFantastic with LFTFBLOGSARAH

The COSRX Master Patch Intensive is one of the most effective and fast-working spot patches you’ll ever try. These clear hydrocolloid patches work overnight to help reduce the appearance of breakouts, associated redness, and blemishes. They make spots less bumpy overnight while easing any irritation around the pimple.

Byoma Hydrating Serum

£12.99 for 30ml at Sephora with SARAHSSPH

The Byoma Hydrating Serum is a beautiful ceramide-enriched product that will moisturise your skin. It’s gentle, hydrating, and helps boost the skin’s barrier. If your skin is dehydrated or dry, or you simply want to focus on soft, smooth, and glowing skin, this serum is a cheat code. All Byoma products are affordable and effective at strengthening the skin’s barrier.

NUXE Rêve de Miel Lip Balm

£10.27 for 15g at LookFantastic with LFTFBLOGSARAH

The NUXE Rêve de Miel Lip Balm is divine and luxurious. This creamy lip balm is enriched with nourishing honey, shea butter, and sweet almond oil to hydrate and protect the lips. The formula is non-greasy and non-sticky. If you want smooth, soft, and comfortable lips, this balm quickly repairs chapped and sore lips. It smells sweet and with subtle citrus undertones.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel

£14.25 for 50ml

The Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel is an iconic, refreshing gel moisturiser. This watery cream is lightweight and absorbs instantly, making it perfect for oily and combination skin that may find typical creamy moisturisers too rich. It’s hydrating, plumping, and makes skin dewy. It’s formulated with hydrating hyaluronic acid and glycerin.

Pixi Glow Tonic

£14.22 for 250ml at LookFantastic with LFTFBLOGSARAH

The Pixi Glow Tonic is a cult classic. This exfoliating toner is powered by glycolic acid to deliver smooth and even skin texture and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Aloe vera helps to soothe and hydrate the skin to help offset potential irritation. This is the secret to a radiant and healthy complexion in a bottle.

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water for Sensitive Skin

£7.99 for 400ml

The Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water for Sensitive Skin is a classic affordable skincare product. This gentle and effective micellar water cleanser easily removes stubborn makeup and can be used on the eyes, lips, and face. It’s vegan, cruelty-free, and features hydrating glycerin. After removing makeup and skincare with this micellar water, follow up with a different hydrating cleanser to ensure there’s no leftover residue, and your skin will be left fresh, hydrated, and clean.

The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum

£7.99 for 30ml

The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum is one of this affordable brand’s most popular products. Featuring hydration hero hyaluronic acid, this serum is lightweight and delivers lasting moisture. It’s suitable for all skin types and leaves skin plump, smooth, and dewy. This is the perfect way to incorporate hyaluronic acid into your skincare routine.

Dermatica Caring Squalane Cream Cleanser

£12.95 for 150ml + 10% off with my code SARAHAWC2 

The Dermatica Caring Squalane Cream Cleanser is a cream-to-oil-to-milk cleanser. This nourishing formula easily removes makeup, dirt, oil, and grease, without stripping the skin or leaving it feeling tight. It’s gentle, so it won’t irritate sensitive skin either. This is the perfect product for your first cleanse as part of an evening skincare routine.

Skin Proud Recharge Serum

£13.95 for 25ml

The Skin Proud Recharge Serum is a very affordable retinol serum, especially considering a lot of retinol products cost upwards of £30! A 0.5% concentration of retinyl palmitate (a derivative of retinol) works as an antioxidant to prevent signs of ageing. This vegan and cruelty-free serum is also enriched with hydrating hyaluronic acid and nourishing rosehip oil to help buffer any potential irritation and make this formula more tolerable.

Weleda Skin Food

£11.21 for 75ml at LookFantastic with LFTFBLOGSARAH

Weleda Skin Food is a dry skin must-have. This rich and intensive moisturiser instantly relieves dry skin. Its thick consistency delivers long-lasting moisture and acts as a protective barrier on the skin to defend against dryness and environmental stressors. It can be used on the face or body for nourished, radiant skin. This cream can be used all year round but is particularly suitable for colder and harsher winter months to restore skin.

Q+A Caffeine Eye Serum

£5.52 for 15ml at Sephora with my code SARAHSSPH

The Q+A Caffeine Eye Serum is designed to reduce puffiness, brighten, and minimise the appearance of dark circles around the under-eye area. Caffeine, cucumber water, and green tea extract help soothe tired eyes. It’s also vegan and cruelty-free.

Bondi Sands Sunscreen Lotion Fragrance Free SPF50+

£8.99 for 150ml

The Bondi Sands Sunscreen Lotion Fragrance Free SPF50+ is an incredibly affordable SPF. Most sunscreens sit around the £20 mark and upwards, so the fact this SPF50 formula is under £10 is excellent. This formula is lightweight, non-greasy, absorbent and leaves no white cast. It’s hydrating, doesn’t pill, and is free from fragrance, making it suitable for all skin types.

Glow Hub The Scar Slayer Facial Serum

£14 for 30ml

The Glow Hub The Scar Slayer Facial Serum targets pigmentation, scarring, and dark spots left over from breakouts. It incorporates tranexamic acid, which fades the look of post-breakout marks, reduces redness, and fades discolouration caused by sun damage. While 3-O ethyl ascorbic acid (a form of vitamin C) helps brighten, reduce wrinkles, and fade hyperpigmentation to restore a more even skin tone.

e.l.f. Cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream Fragrance Free

£13 for 50g

The e.l.f. Cosmetics Holy Hydration! Face Cream Fragrance Free delivers lasting hydration. This lightweight and absorbent formula instantly refreshes and plumps skin with a dewy finish. It’s absorbent and free from fragrance, making it perfect for sensitive skin. Oily and combination skin types will particularly appreciate the non-greasy finish.

Coats Gentle Dual Exfoliant Cream

£15 for 75ml

The Coats Gentle Dual Exfoliant Cream is a lovely non-abrasive formula. This creamy exfoliant is applied to damp skin, left on for 2 minutes, and then washed away. Mandelic acid and lactic acid work to make the complexion smoother, more even, and glowy. It doesn’t feature big exfoliating particles, which are harsh on the skin. Instead, the formula feels hydrating and creamy.

Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum

£14 for 30ml

The Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum is designed to supercharge lacklustre skin. 60% propolis helps to soothe skin, while the powerhouse niacinamide works to brighten the complexion, regulate sebum production, minimise the appearance of enlarged pores, and support the skin’s barrier. This serum is healthy skin in a bottle. It’s lightweight, non-sticky, and layers well with other skincare products.

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser

£11.06 for 75ml at LookFantastic with LFTFBLOGSARAH

The Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser is a fantastic non-stripping gel cleanser. It works into a mild foam that leaves skin feeling fresh and moisturised. It’s designed for all skin types and gently dissolves excess oil, dirt, and debris. Use this as your morning or second cleanse to keep skin revitalised and clean.

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Can you believe that 2023 is nearly over?! It always blows my mind how quickly each year seems to go by.

2023 was another fantastic year of makeup and skincare launches. Particularly makeup launches, as there have been so many beautiful products I’ve wanted to buy. While not every product in this post was released this year, many of these products were new to me.

As today is the last day of 2023, I wanted to close the year with the best makeup and skincare products. These are products I constantly wear, make my skin look and feel amazing, and continue to impress me. I had a hard time narrowing it down to these products, but these are my standout beauty products of 2023.

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Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm

The Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm (15% off with SARAHSSPH) is one of my fave lip products of all time. This beautiful lipstick has a gorgeous glossy balmy texture that’s high-shine and non-sticky. Unlike many glossy products, these deliver intense colour payoff and also feel incredibly comfortable and hydrating. They glide on like a dream and feel very luxurious. I’m obsessed.

I’d recommend the Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm Duo, which offers great value for money with 2 stunning shades.

ATOPALM MLE Cream

The ATOPALM MLE Cream is a more recent introduction in my skincare routine, but it’s gorgeous. This K-beauty moisturiser is thick and rich, but it’s not greasy or heavy at all. This is perfect for my oily skin, as it delivers deep nourishment and banishes any potential dryness or dehydration while feeling comfortable. I use this as a winter night cream for extra moisture, and it’s brilliant.

Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette

I know I’m not the only one that has featured the Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette in the best beauty products of 2023! This neutral eyeshadow palette is so wearable, as the tones work for everyday makeup likes but can be dialled up for more glam night-time looks. I use every single shade in the palette and love how versatile it is. The formulas are lovely, soft, easy to blend, and non-patchy. And the glossy shimmers are insane. They look wet and so sparkly on the eyes. They’re simply the best.

Patrick Ta Major Headlines Double-Take Crème and Powder Blush Duo

I’ve purchased a lot of blushes this year, and there have been so many incredible launches in 2023 in general. But the Patrick Ta Major Headlines Double-Take Crème and Powder Blush Duo is my fave. This gorgeous duo comes with a powder and cream shade. The cream is smooth, dewy, and blends effortlessly. The powder is soft, buttery, and highly pigmented. They layer on top of one another beautifully and last all day.

I’ve got the shade She’s a Doll, which is a gorgeous bright pink duo that gives a fresh-faced look every single time. I love both formulas equally. There’s a reason why you see this blush all over your feed.

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base

The Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base (20% off with LFTFBLOGSARAH) is such a great primer. It feels like a moisturiser, as it’s highly moisturising and enriched with skin-living ingredients. It gives makeup a smooth, even base to work with and offers a natural radiant finish. Plus, it helps makeup last a longer without going greasy.

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm

The Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm needs no introduction. I think this might just be my fave beauty product of 2023. Obsession is an understatement. They smell divine, feel thick and luxe, aren’t sticky whatsoever, deliver dewy tints to the lips, repair any dryness, and leave lips feeling hydrated and soft. You can wear them on their own, as the shades are subtle, or as part of a makeup look for a clean girl aesthetic. All I want to do is wear these all the time because they’re just so good.

Saie Glowy Super Gel

I love the Saie Glowy Super Gel. This gorgeous liquid highlighter is very versatile. You can mix it with your moisturiser for added glow, mix it with your primer or foundation to amp up the dewyness, or apply it to the high points of the face like a traditional highlighter. No matter how you use it, the highlighter always works.

As the highlighter has a transparent gel base, it mixes well with other products. It’s not glittery at all and instead offers a gorgeous luminous finish. It doesn’t emphasise texture or cling to dry patches. I love how light it feels on my oily skin too, as it doesn’t feel greasy throughout the day, even when I mix it with my foundation.

Rhode Glazing Milk

I’ve fallen in love with the Rhode Glazing Milk. This lightweight essence has a milky texture that’s super hydrating and non-greasy. It provides a beautiful glow and makes my skin feel smooth, soft, and healthy. It’s perfect skin prep for makeup application too, as it provides deep moisture so that base products don’t cling to dry patches.

Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Foundation

It probably won’t come as a surprise that the popular Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Foundation has made it into my best makeup and skincare products in 2023. This foundation broke the internet. And with good reason. It offers a natural second-skin finish, feels comfortable, doesn’t emphasise pores and texture, is very long-lasting, delivers an excellent shade range, and offers hydration.

I love how customisable the foundation is too. You can apply it over a mattifying primer, and it won’t look dry, or you can mix it with a highlighter for added radiance, and it won’t separate. I just love it.

Chanel Rouge Coco Flash in 54 Boy

The Chanel Rouge Coco Flash in 54 Boy is such a unique shade. It looks quite grey in the packaging, but it’s actually a neutral pink with subtle gold and silver shimmer particles. It offers a gorgeous comfortable balm texture with a luminous finish. Of course, the glossy nature of this lipstick means it wears off quite quickly, but I love the shade. It’s so subtle but delivers an instant ‘put together’ look. I find this works with most makeup looks.

facetheory Ocuwake Eye Cream EYE1 PRO

I find that a lot of eye creams don’t provide many benefits beyond being hydrating. But I’ve seen multiple benefits from the facetheory Ocuwake Eye Cream EYE1 PRO. It’s moisturising, brightens the under-eye area, and mildly reduces the appearance of dark circles. The eye cream is lightweight and absorbent, so it plays well with other skincare products.

Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara

The Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara (LFTFBLOGSARAH for 20% off) went viral on social media in 2022, but I only got around to trying it in 2023. And I can see what the hype is about! I’ve got the Cosmic Black version, and it’s dark and dramatic. I love how much length this adds to my lashes without the formula becoming clumpy, feeling dry, or going flaky. It’s very smudge-proof, as the formula isn’t too wet.

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

I tried the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask (LFTFBLOGSARAH for 20% off) a few years ago in the Berry scent and didn’t understand the hype. But I recently tried the Mango scent and can see why it’s so popular. When I don’t use this for a few days, my lips become noticeably drier. This overnight lip balm is so good at nourishing lips, repairing any dryness, and soothing sore patches. It smells divine too. The texture is a little sticky, but it’s no issue when I’m asleep.

Victoria Beckham Beauty Satin Kajal Liner

The Victoria Beckham Beauty Satin Kajal Liner is hands down the best pencil eyeliner I’ve ever used. It’s richly pigmentated, uber creamy, and lasts all day. The eyeliner stays put but can be easily smudged out for a sultry, smoky look. The eyeliner never drags on the lids, feels very comfortable, and has the most gorgeous colour payoff. I’m obsessed.

NARS Bronzing Cream

I love the NARS Bronzing Cream (LFTFBLOGSARAH for 20% off). This gorgeous bronzer isn’t too orange, blends like a dream, and doesn’t go patchy. and feels comfortable on the skin. It’s easy to build up the intensity, as it’s not so pigmented that it becomes tricky to use. If you apply too much product, you can simply buff it out. The application is foolproof and just works. This is the cheat code to radiant, sunkissed skin.

Urban Decay 24/7 Mono Moondust Eyeshadow

The Urban Decay 24/7 Mono Moondust Eyeshadow (LFTFBLOGSARAH for 20% off) is a must-try. This stunning glitter eyeshadow isn’t chunky or harsh on the skin. Instead, it feels comfortable and offers a captivating glossy sparkle. The eyeshadow can be diffused out and worn on bare lids for a wearable sparkle, as it has a transparent base. It can also be used as a topper on eyeshadow to dial up the glam. However it’s worn, this eyeshadow always warrants compliments.

Byoma Hydrating Serum

I discovered Byoma earlier this year and am impressed with the brand. The Byoma Hydrating Serum (15% off with SARAHSSPH) is my fave of all the products I tried. This serum is wonderfully hydrating and instantly makes skin feel moisturised, plump, and firm. It also adds some radiance for a healthy look. I love how well it makes other skincare products smooth over my skin and overall contributes to my skin feeling super hydrated.

Abib Airy Sunstick Smoothing Bar

2023 was the year I tried my first SPF stick, and I fell in love with how convenient the Abib Airy Sunstick Smoothing Bar (CONFIDENCE10 for up to 5% off) is to use. This SPF50 bar smooths over skin easily, without any dragging or patchy application. The formula is hydrating and comfortable with a skin-like finish. It doesn’t make my skin feel oily at all. Plus, this stick formula is perfect for topping up throughout the day (no excuses!), without getting your fingertips messy. It’s perfect for summertime when you don’t want to layer lots of products on your skin, as it’s undetectable once applied.

Biossance 100% Squalane Oil

I love the Biossance 100% Squalane Oil (LFTFBLOGSARAH for 20% off). This oil instantly restores my skin to feel plump, supple, soft, and nourished. It doesn’t make my oily skin feel greasy or heavy, plays nicely with other skincare products, and deeply hydrates my skin. This is a winter skincare holy grail.

Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil

We all know the Dior Addict Lip Glow Oils are fantastic. These lip oils are everywhere on Instagram. I absolutely love these. I’ve used a lot of lip oils in 2023, and this one is my fave. It’s lightweight, non-sticky, hydrating, makes lips look plump and juicy, gives mirror-like shine, and instantly makes you look sophisticated. It’s comfortable to wear, and I love the subtle tints of colour. They’re so addictive and so wearable.

MERIT Beauty Flush Balm

2023 was the year of so many people’s cream blush obsession, as there were plenty of incredible launches. The MERIT Beauty Flush Balm is definitely one of my faves. I’ve got the shade Fox, which is a warm taupe, and it’s just so wearable. As it’s got a brown undertone, I can skip bronzer altogether and still add warmth to my face. I love the formula. It blends seamlessly with my fingertips, never looks overdone, and melts into any complexion products I’m wearing. It’s dewy, natural, and perfect for quick makeup looks.

Perricone MD Chia Cleansing Balm

I’m a sucker for a good cleansing balm, and the Perricone MD Chia Cleansing Balm (PMDM20 for 20% off) is seriously good. This rich cleansing balm is luxurious, rich, and smells divine. It removes all traces of makeup, skincare, dirt, and oil without any hassle or harsh scrubbing. And it leaves my skin feeling soft, fresh, clean, and hydrated. I look forward to using this every time I get to my evening skincare routine.

Mediheal Derma Clear Madecassoside Blemish Spot Patch

The Mediheal Derma Clear Madecassoside Blemish Spot Patch is one of the most effective spot patches I’ve tried. These spot patches significantly reduce redness, swelling, and irritation overnight. By the morning, spots have either come to their head and can be squeezed easily, or they’ve almost gone. Within 2 days, these spot patches get rid of pretty much any spot. They’re a lifesaver.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmos Eye Shadow Palette

I don’t see enough people talking about the Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmos Eye Shadow Palette (LFTFBLOGSARAH for 20% off). This eyeshadow palette is extraordinary. The shimmers and duochromes, in particular, are out of this world. I love the colour story and cosmic theme, and each shade is richly pigmentated, buttery smooth, and blends easily. It’s an eyeshadow palette where I’ll use every single shade too.

L’Oreal Paris Paradise Mascara Primer

I can’t believe I didn’t try the L’Oreal Paris Paradise Mascara Primer until this year! This mascara primer is so good for prepping my eyelashes for mascara. It adds length, helps the curl stay put after I’ve used an eyelash primer, and overall adds more volume to my lashes. Obsessed with this.

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If you love gel cleansers and are looking for ones that are gentle, fragrance-free (free from both perfume and essential oils), and effective, this blog post covers some of the best options.

Cleansing every day is important to keep your skin fresh and clean. If you have drier skin and find cleansing twice a day makes your skin feel parched, you’re fine to only cleanse once a day. In this instance, double cleansing in the evening is the best option, as it means you can remove any lingering dirt, oil, skincare, or makeup on your skin. Go in with a cleansing balm or oil to melt away grease and dirt and follow with a gentle cleanser to ensure all traces of product are removed.

But if you’ve had bad experiences with gel cleansers making your skin feel stripped, dry, or irritated and are cautious about the right ones to choose, then don’t worry. The cleansers in this blog post will leave your skin feeling soft, non-irritated, hydrated, and clean. And there’s a cleanser for every budget!

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1. WOWMD Gentle Cleansing Gel

$49.40/£36.19 for 177ml (save $2.60)

The WOWMD Gentle Cleansing Gel is the best choice if you prefer a lighter, fragrance-free cleanser that rids the skin of its impurities without making it dry and dehydrated.

It begins with watermelon, apple, and lentil extracts, which not only hydrate but also cleanse the skin; water witch hazel and liquorice root extract are used to soothe irritation and provide the complexion with a more even and clearer look. It is a good morning cleanse or a mild second evening cleanse.

Use this gentle cleanser, and you will have fresh, soft, soothed, and hydrated skin.

2. Jordan Samuel Skin The After Show Treatment Cleanser For Sensitive Skin

£13 for 30ml, £24 for 94ml, or £46 for 240ml

The Jordan Samuel Skin The After Show Treatment Cleanser For Sensitive Skin is a brilliant option. This is a unique gel-to-oil consistency, which starts as a lightweight gel and finishes as a creamy oil. It works equally as well as a morning/second cleanse, as it’s not overly rich or oily, or as a first cleanse, because it dissolves makeup, dirt, grease, and skincare effortlessly. It’s truly multipurpose.

After using this, expect your skin to feel hydrated, soft, fresh, and calm. It’s vegan, cruelty-free, luxurious, and a must-try for sensitive skin.

3. Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture 5.5 Soft Cleansing Gel

£15.81 for 100ml + up to 5% off at YesStyle with code CONFIDENCE10 

The Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture 5.5 Soft Cleansing Gel is fantastic for an effortless daily cleanser that simply works.

On contact with water, this K-beauty vegan and cruelty-free gel cleanser works into a soft, non-stripping foam that feels moisturising and calming. Black rice extract helps soften and condition the skin so that you’re left feeling nourished after use. It’s ideal as a morning or second cleanse, because it’s incredibly lightweight and doesn’t clog pores. In fact, it feels almost weightless. The texture is super satisfying.

4. Byoma Creamy Jelly Cleanser

£9.99 for 175ml + 15% off at Sephora with code SARAHSSPH

The Byoma Jelly Cleanser offers excellent value for money. It’s vegan, cruelty-free, and enriched with ceramides to strengthen your skin’s barrier.

This affordable cleanser is one of the most nourishing on this list. After working into a rich creamy lather, it leaves your skin feeling moisturised, comfortable, and super soft. Alongside being non-stripping and non-drying, it’s also not greasy at all, meaning it works brilliantly for all skin types.

5. Dermatica Balancing Glycerin Gel Cleanser

£12.95 for 200ml + 10% off with my code SARAHAWC2

And now for the most affordable cleanser on this list – the Dermatica Balancing Glycerin Gel Cleanser. Don’t be fooled by the cheap price; this cleanser doesn’t deliver cheap results. It’s surprisingly effective.

This vegan and cruelty-free cleanser is perfect for combination and oily skin types, as it’s non-greasy and rebalancing. It’s enriched with hydrating glycerin, which is non-comedogenic but still delivers moisture to blemish-prone skin. The cleanser is pH-neutral and free from oil, so your skin won’t feel greasy after use.

6. Krave Beauty Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser

£17 for 120ml

The Krave Beauty Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser is very popular among skinfluencers and with good reason.

This beautiful gel cleanser has an appealing green colour that looks warm and earthy. It’s enriched with nourishing hemp and matcha, which restore hydration and antioxidants to the skin. It’s vegan, cruelty-free, and lightweight. It’s never stripping or drying. The formula works into a gentle lather that won’t leave your skin feeling tight afterwards. This works for all skin types.

7. SKIN 1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam

£14.08 for 125ml + up to 5% off at YesStyle with code CONFIDENCE10 

Korean skincare lovers need to check out the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam. This gorgeous cleanser works into a creamy lather effortlessly that sweeps over the face, leaving it feeling clean, not tight, and hydrated.

The vegan and cruelty-free cleanser features soothing centella asiatica, which is a fab ingredient for sensitive skin. After using this gentle cleanser, skin feels rejuvenated and refreshed.

8. Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser

£13.50 for 75ml or £21 for 150ml

Last but certainly not least is the Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser. This gel cleanser works into a non-stripping foam the fastest with water. A little bit of product results in a lot of coverage over your face, so you really don’t need to go in with much at all.

The cleanser is suitable for all skin types, as it’s non-greasy, which is comfortable for oily and combination skin types, but delivers enough nourishment to the skin, which means dry and dehydrated skin won’t feel parched after use. Squalane, apricot kernel oil, and avocado oil easily moisturise skin.

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