Slip into neutral...

Report by Yamine Daaboul / Photograph by David Newton


Want a bathroom cabinet/dressing table that doesn’t scream to be seen? Then dive into the stealth-wealth world of luxe neutrals: subtle shades that may well hide surprisingly powerful results. From deceptively gorgeous candles to barely-there make-up… sliding into neutral can definitely take you up a gear or two.


TOP SHELF, left to right:

(MALIN+GOETZ) | Strawberry Eau de Parfum - £82.00

(MALIN+GOETZ) | Bergamot Deodorant - £20.00

LOEWE001 Woman Eau de Parfum (50ml) - £84.00

DRUNK ELEPHANT | Sili™ Whipped Body Lotion - £29.00

Santa Maria Novella | Acqua della Regina Bath Gel - £50.00

Miller Harris | Lumiere Doree Hand Cream - £25.00

Miller Harris | Secret Gardenia, EDP, 50ml - £100.00

NEST | Rose Noir & Oud Classic Candle - £90.00

PENHALIGON'SLuna, EDT, 100ml - £152.00

NECESSAIRE | The Body Lotion - £28.00

PARFUMS DE MARLY | Pegasus, Eau de Parfum, 125ml - £230.00


SECOND SHELF, left to right:

PAT MCGRATH | Lip Fetish, available in various shades - £30.00 each

PAT MCGRATH | Skin Fetish: Highlighter + Balm Duo - £47.00

Skin Geek | Buff & Bright Serum - £49.00

Skin Geek | Hydra Boost Eye Cream - £39.00

Santa Maria Novella | Idralia Serum - £50.00

Santa Maria Novella | Idralia face cream - £75.00

GUERLAIN | KissKiss Bee Glow 98% Natural-Origin Honey Tint Balm - £33.00

GUERLAIN | UV Skin Defence - £70.00

AESOP | Aganice Aromatique Candle - £80.00

AESOP | Purifying Facial Exfoliant Paste - £43.00

DIOR | Huile Abricot - £27.00

DIORJ'adore Les Adorables Golden Gel - £61.00

DIORLe Baume - £50.00

e.l.f. | C-Brightening Putty Primer - £12.00

e.l.f. | No Budge Cream Eyeshadow - £5.00

e.l.f. | Lip Plumping Gloss, available in various shades - £6.00 each


THIRD SHELF, left to right:

BIOEFFECT | EGF Hand Serum - £39.00

Charlotte TilburySpf Primer: Invisible Uv Flawless Poreless Primer - £40.00

Charlotte TilburyAirbrush Brightening Flawless Finish - £38.00

Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Hydrator Mist - £35.00

Charlotte Tilbury | Glow Toner - £40.00

Hibernicis | Bath and Shower Gel - £39.00

VYRAORose Marie Candle - £69.00

SENSAI | The Creamy Soap - £130.00

SENSAI Lash Conditioner - £50.00

SENSAI | The Eye Cream - £300.00

SENSAI | Cleansing Balm - £44.00

HOURGLASSVoyeur Eyeshadow Stick, available in various shades - £33.00 each

OMOROVICZA | Thermal Cleansing Balm, 100ml - £97.00


TOP SHELF, left to right:

Officine Universelle Buly | Hemp Seed Oil -  €24.00

TULA | Cooling & Brightening Eye Balm - £29.00

thisworks | Sleep Plus Pillow Spray 50ml - £23.00

thisworksSkin Deep Dry Leg Oil - £44.00

NEOM | Perfect Night's Sleep Magnesium Bath Milk - £40.00

NEOM | Grapefruit, Mandarin & Eucalyptus Scented Candle - £54.00

The Ordinary | Glucoside Foaming Cleanser - £11.10

The Ordinary | Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum - £12.40

The Ordinary | Multi-Peptide + HA Serum - £14.70

CREEDSilver Mountain Water, EDP, 100ml - £265.00

JVN | Nourishing Shine Drops - £21.00

GIVENCHY | Prisme Libre in 03 Voile Rose - £48.50

GIVENCHY | Le Rose Perfecto Hydrating Liquid Balm, available in various shades - £31.50 each


SECOND SHELF, left to right:

RARE BEAUTY | Brow Harmony Pencil & Gel in 'Deep Brown' - £19.00

RARE BEAUTY | Positive Light Liquid Luminizer in 'Enlighten' - £27.00

PAI | British Summer Time SPF 30 - £39.00

PAI | THE ANTHEMIS Calming & Hydrating Moisturiser - £39.00

PAI | BONNE NUIT™ BioPeptide Renewal Night Cream - £64.00

SUSANNE KAUFMANN | St John's Wort Bath - £10.00

SUSANNE KAUFMANN | Mallow Blossom Bath - £50.00

E.S.K EVIDENCE SKINCARE | Hydroxy Cleanser - $52.00

E.S.K EVIDENCE SKINCARE Smooth Serum - $103.00

AJA Botanicals | Hello, I Love You Candle - £80.00

GUCCI | 218 Cecilia Ivory, Vernis à Ongles Nail Polish - £26.00

GUCCI | Crayon Contour Des Lèvres lip liner, available in various shades - £24.00 each

GUCCI | Sérum De Beauté Fluide Soyeux Primer - £41.00

Initio Parfums | Privés Musk Therapy Eau de Parfum, 90ml.- £240.00

Institut Esthederm | Age Proteom™ Advanced Serum 30ml - £86.00


THIRD SHELF, left to right:

MANTLE | The Eye Soother - £50.00

MANTLE | The Calm Balm - £30.00

BYREDO | Mojave Ghost Body Wash - £40.00

BYREDO | Mojave Ghost Body Lotion - £49.00

Glossier.Milky Jelly Cleansing Bar - £18.00

DIPTYQUE | PHILOSYKOS Scented soap - £28.00

DOOKCedar & Bitter Orange Handmade Soap - £10.90

Officine Universelle Buly | Eau Triple Mexican Tuberose - Parfum, 75ml - €135,00

PARFUMS DE MARLY | Valaya, Eau de Parfum, 75ml - £230.00

Officine Universelle Buly | Savon Superfin Indian cucumber and Syrian mint - €32.00

LOLA'S APOTHECARY | Monsoon Paradise Perfume Oil Deluxe Roll-on - £26.00

LOLA'S APOTHECARY | Divine Grace Regenerative Body Soufflé - £53.50

JO MALONE | Wild Bluebell Hair Mist - £40.00

JO MALONE | English Pear and Freesia Room Spray - £45.00

PRADAAugmented Skin The Cleanser (125ml) - £85.00

CHANELLA BASE ILLUMINATRICE Glowing makeup primer - £46.00

CHANEL | LA BASE MASCARA Volume And Care Lash Primer - £34.00



DAVID NEWTON