Pretty Impressive...

Report by Yamine Daaboul / Photograph by David Newton



Who says pretty can’t pack a punch? This time of year brings forth a multitude of gorgeous pastels in nature and we love to see it reflected in the newest beauty products from brands both mega and niche. Here we pick a few of our blooming favourites in the softest colours, from minty greens, to chalky lilacs, through to sherbet lemons and candy pinks. Just a pretty face? Don’t you believe it…


TOP SHELF, left to right:

thisworks | Perfect hands, intense moisture - £18.00

thisworks | perfect legs, 100% natural scrub - £25.00

OFF-WHITE | Solution No.2 - £135.00

Boy Smells | Hackney Gardens candle - £50.00

Laura Mercier | Almond Coconut Milk Honey Bath - £45.00

PAULA'S CHOICE | Smoothing Spot Exfoliant - £26.35

BVLGARI | Allegra Dolce Estasi Eau de Parfum - £200.00

CHANTECAILLE | Radiant Blush - £62.00

CHANTECAILLE | Rose de Mai Eye Lift - £125.00

CHANTECAILLE | Philanthropy cheek shade in 'Bee' - £37.00

DRIES VAN NOTEN | Jardin de L'orangerie Eau de Parfum - £195.00

homework | Dandelion soap - £9.50

dook | Cedar and Bitter Orange handmade soap - £9.90


SECOND SHELF, left to right:

PARFUMS de MARLY | Cassali Eau de Parfum, 75ml - £210.00

LOUIS VUITTON | City of Stars Eau de Parfum - £215.00

ANASTASIA BEVERLEY HILLS | Norvina eyeshadow palette - £45.00

ANASTASIA BEVERLEY HILLS | Pink passion blush trio palette - £30.00

KLORIS | The Lotion for Hand and Body - £26.00

KLORIS | Recharge 100MG CBD Bath Block & Melt - £15.00

O WAY | detox body bath - €38.00

PENHALIGON'S | The Favourite, Eau de Parfum, 100ml - £152.00

AMOUAGE | Blossom Love, Eau de Parfum, 100ml - £285.00

STILA | One step correct brightening finishing powder - £28.00


THIRD SHELF, left to right:

BIOSSANCE | Vitamin C Rose Oil - £55.00

Cartier | Pure Rose, Eau de Toilette - £250.00

PAULA'S CHOICE | Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm - £25.00

Glossier. | Lavender balm dotcom - £10.00

Glossier. | You, Eau de Parfum, as part of the 'More of You' set - £58.00

Glossier. | Mini candle, as part of the 'More of You' set - £58.00

MORESQUE | Divina Marchesa - €250.00

ELEMIS | Sensitive soothing milk - £50.00

ELEMIS | Pro Collagen Morning Matrix - £125.00

LA MAISON VALMONT | Alessandrite I, Extrait de Parfum £451.00

3LAB | 'M' Eye Brightening - £179.51

3LAB | Perfect neck cream - £142.00

O WAY | Age defying face mask - €74.00

CREED | Wind Flowers, Eau de Parfum, 75ml - £260.00


FOURTH SHELF, left to right:

SLIP | Silk sleep mask - £50.00

LAURA MERCIER | Velour puff - £14.50

GIORGIO ARMANI | Neo nude, true to skin natural glow foundation | £33.50

GIORGIO ARMANI | Neo Nude A-Blush, available in a variety of shades - £32.00 each

&otherstories | Pretty Peach cream blush - £15.00

&otherstories | Nail colour, available in a variety of shades - £6.00 each

thisworks | sleep plus+ massage relief - £38.00

Omorovicza | Queen Cream - £155.00

ACQUA DI PARMA | forte forte loves ACQUA DI PARMA Mirto di Panarea candle - £64.00

RéVive | Sculpting and firming mask - £155.00

RéVive | Foaming cleanser - £61.00

RéVive | Purifying clay mask - £105.00

fresh | Sugar lip serum - £29.50

SENSAI | Absolute silk illuminative cream - £160.00

TATA HARPER | Elixir Vitae Ultimate serum - £413.00

TATA HARPER | Boosted contouring eye balm - £204.00


DAVID NEWTON