Seven of the best beauty releases that landed in April
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words by lara daly
From Greek apothecary to beauty sleep potions.
Between The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere and revisiting Girls in Lena Dunham’s new memoir, I’ve been struck hard by nostalgia this month. It seems my beauty routine has, too – suddenly I’m loving ghd-sleeked hair, lip gloss and metallic nail polish à la Emily Charlton.
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While my inspo looks to the past, the new beauty releases we’ve been treated to this month are anything but outdated. From heat-regulating hair tools to serum-infused powder blush, here are seven of our favourites worth trying yourself.
Aleph Beauty Aura Gloss in ‘Lumen’
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A lot like the clear MAC lip glass of my youth, only a lot less sticky. New Zealand-based brand Aleph Beauty have nailed this skincare-inspired formula, packed with nourishing kiwi seed and avocado oils.
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Diptyque Rhubarbe candle
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I’ll take any excuse to buy another Diptyque candle, especially when it smells like the tart stewed rhubarb on my morning porridge. The perfect backdrop for a cosy autumn.
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Emma Lewisham Supernatural Crème Cleanser
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Shifting into colder weather means changing up your routine to keep your skin happy. The latest release from Kiwi beauty brand Emma Lewisham is a hydrating cleanser that delivers on all fronts: creamy, comforting, smells good without aggravating sensitive skin.
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Nars Light Reflecting Blush in ‘Lucky Love’
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As much as we love a cream blush, you can’t beat the staying power of a powder. The new formulation from Nars is more glow-giving than matte, thanks to its serum-powder hybrid texture that blends like a dream.
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Paralia Beauty ‘The Travel Edit’
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Watch out Embryolisse, Greek pharmacy skincare is on the rise. Inspired by Greek apothecary, Sydney-based brand Paralia Beauty uses cold-pressed Koroneiki olive oil, coastal sea fennel and wild Mediterranean cypress in its signature Gaia Glow Olive Nectar Face Oil. The brand has recently launched travel-friendly sachets, housed in a cute vintage-inspired tin. A momento from the Euro summer I don’t have coming this year, sadly.
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Go-To Easy Breezy Magneezy powder
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As someone who always needs help in the sleep department, a scoop of Go-To’s Easy Breezy Magneezy powder is a welcome addition to my new evening ritual. Unlike other magnesium supplements, this one actually puts you to sleep without annoying your tummy.
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Ghd Duet Blowdry
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If you’re craving sleek hair but still want bouncy volume, the ghd duet blowdry does the job quickly, with minimal heat damage. The latest Jelly collection of tools has three limited-edition colourways: peach, mint and coral.
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