Beauty Awards 2023
Summer = red-hot beauty launches. Here are our faves to see you through the heat, tried and tested by Cosmopolitan’s beauty team
Fragrance
1. FLORAL FRAGRANCE
Calvin Klein Eternity Eau Intense For Her Eau De Parfum, £78 for 100ml Just one spritz is enough to transport you to a sunset in Marrakech. The floral notes contain Turkish rose and jasmine, mixed with Sichuan pepper for a spicy twist.
2. SWEET FRAGRANCE
Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato 33 Eau De Parfum, £107 for 100ml The perfect option for those with a sweet tooth, this perfume contains a blend of hazelnuts, pistachio and whipped cream. Delish.
3. MUSKY FRAGRANCE
Kate Spade Chérie, £77 for 100ml An awakening burst of redcurrant and raspberry mixed with sweet pea, rose absolute, white wood and musks for a spritz that’s as joyful as it is sophisticated.
4. WOODY FRAGRANCE
Michael Kors Gorgeous! Eau De Parfum, £95 for 100ml If you like headier scents, this one’s for you. Notes of suede accord, tonka bean and cedarwood pair beautifully with heart notes of orange flower and tuberose.
5. AROMATIC FRAGRANCE
Jimmy Choo Rose Passion Eau De Parfum, £91 for 100ml Once the mist hits your nose, you’ll smell fresh coconut and frangipani flower, which is balanced out by a rich blend of orchids and jasmine.
6. NOURISHING LIP BALM
Malin+Goetz SPF30 Lip Balm, £13 Just like our eyes, the skin on our lips is super thin, meaning it’s even more important to apply sun protection. Thankfully, this formula combines hydration and a hit of SPF in one.
7. LIGHTWEIGHT MOISTURISER
Sculpted By Aimee CloudCream, £30 This ceramide-rich cream is whipped up like a treat, helping it lock in enough moisture to quench your skin without a hint of heaviness.
8. DETOX FACE MASK
Benefit POREfessional Deep Retreat Mask, £35 SPF, sweat and make-up: summer can definitely congest the skin, but this mask wipes out any impurities in 30 minutes. Go on, treat yourself – it’s perfect for your next Netflix sesh.
9. MICELLAR WATER
Garnier Micellar Gentle Peeling Water, £7.99 Are you a fan of Garnier’s cult micellar waters? Meet the latest addition. Formulated with PHAs and glycolic acid, it cleans skin but provides a gentle boost of exfoliation, too.
10. REPAIRING MOISTURISER
Faace Stress Moisturiser, £34 No need to let the daily grind show on your face, especially when Faace is involved. This cream is perfect for relaxing and restarting tired skin.
11. EXFOLIATOR
Elemis Pro-Collagen Glow Boost Exfoliator, £55 Physical e
