Your London Wedding - Jan/Feb 2020 (Issue 69)

The key to being big-day ready is to start your beauty regime early! Hereˊs a pick of the latest health and beauty essentials to help you look good and feel great from the inside out. Danielle x Danielle Harvey, beauty editor BEAUTY BUZZ THE FACE HAS IT Creating a tan-compatible, cosmeceutical, vegan skincare line was essential to the Amanda Harrington philosophy and tanning range. The just-launched New Skin Face are advanced glycolic facial pads designed specifically to promote rapid exfoliation and to create the perfect smooth base. These generously sized, ultra-soft and biodegradable cotton pads are soaked in a bespoke blended formula of glycolic, fruit acids and soothing aloe vera – to expertly polish, brighten and refresh the face. A must-have multi-tasker, erasing unwanted tan or leftover traces of make- up, they are gentle enough to use 3-4 times a week within your usual skincare routine – brightening the skin and removing impurities, creating the perfect canvas for tanning. Priced £18 for 30 facial pads visit amandaharrington.com PERFECTLY BAKED The B.Makeup collection at Superdrug boasts four new B.Baking Powders – a big- day essential for the bride and her girl squad. Finely milled for an effortless lightweight application, they instantly mattify, blur and help make-up stay in place all day. Vegan-friendly and cruelty-free, there is a choice of four shades; translucent, light, medium and dark. Priced at just £6.99, they’re available from superdrug.com/ brandshop/B/makeup and stores nationwide. 10/10 It’s always tricky to find the perfect shade, but that should be made simple with the new essential eye wardrobe from MUA. Featuring 10 beautifully buildable tones, six pearl and four matte varieties, they’re just £1.50 each! With exceptional pigment to rival brands 10-times the price, can you really afford not to try them all! What’s more they are 100% vegan and cruelty- free to boot! Check out muastore.co.uk MIGHTY MULTITASKING Hydrating and oxygenating this AHA cleanser is mild, yet ultra- effective, with a beautiful and comforting texture. Priced £58, visit mzskin.com and Harrods and Harvey Nichols nationwide. Brush it off The key to great make-up application is down to having the right tools, and that means high quality brushes; enter beauty and lifestyle brand, Lily England! The company’s new brushes, in stylish black, gold and marble, are hand-finished, vegan-friendly and are not only affordable but are totally wedding- album-worthy! Luxurious and cruelty-free, the range boasts sets for the face, eyes or a full brush kit. Each synthetic brush is made with high-quality super-soft bristles designed to last – suitable for people with sensitive skin! The new range also includes chic marble make-up and travel bags, great for stylishly organising your toolkit. The set is £45 and is available at lilyengland.com HONEY, HONEY French pharmacy brand Nuxe has just added two new products to its iconic collection. Perfect for creating that bridal glow, they soothe and nourish dry and sensitive skin. The Nuxe Reve de Miel collection (literal translation Honey Dreams) is aimed at dry and sensitive skin, using honey and precious essential oils which will wrap the skin in softness. The Ultra-Comforting Face Balm uses nourishing, soothing and repairing active ingredients while the Melting Body Balm with honey, provides a sensory and effective response to dryness – exactly what parched, dry winter skin needs, a cocoon of argan, honey, mimosa, vanilla and botanical oils – hello beautiful! Face Balm,£27.50, Body Oil Balm, £22.50, Lip Balm, £10.50 at  escentual.com 100