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review by Hayley Leaver

From Down Under to downtown New York, Hayley Leaver scours the globe for the world’s best beauty brands.

 
Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne, £29.50

Jo Malone, UK

Beneath its telltale cream and black packaging, the fragrant world of Jo Malone is a legendary one of exclusive fragrances and expensive candles. Its flagship store on London’s Sloane Street is home to a luxurious collection of bath, body and home products created by the former facialist that inspired the brand.

Created in 1991, the Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne became Jo Malone’s best-selling scent and a signature cult classic loved by both men and women alike. Offering a fresh citrus scent with its top notes of lime, mandarin and bergamot, the fragrance, like all the products available at Jo Malone, can be combined with another cologne, body crème or scented bath oil to suit your mood or occasion. Transcending gender and age, this signature scent is the perfect gift for everyone.

Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne, £29.5
www.jomalone.co.uk

Lierac, France

Building on the colossus that is the French beauty industry, Lierac has continued to develop non-evasive skincare solutions since it launched in 1977. With clinical studies on over 500 women proving their products actually do work, everyday concerns such as stretch marks, cellulite and a sagging bust are problems of the past.

The Lierac Morphoslim works to combat unsightly ‘orange peel’ and improve the smoothness of the hips and thighs. The very first body-contouring formula with the ability to transform cellulite into firmness, this non-sticky gel does produce noticeably smoother and firmer skin in just two weeks. If teamed with regularly brushing, the combination of active caffeine and glaucine considerably reduces the appearance of unwanted dimples.

Lierac Morphoslim, £18
www.lierac.com

Korres Natural Products, Greece

Emerging from the smog-filled streets of Athens, Korres Natural Products have been combining extensive scientific research with the smells and tastes of the Mediterranean for over a decade. Offering a complete skin and hair care range, make-up, sun care and herbal preparations, Korres products consist of herbs and natural ingredients of the highest quality.

Their Fig Body Butter uses the benefits of shea butter, sunflower, almond and avocado oil, as well as fig extract, to create a soothing and toning moisturiser, rich in minerals and vitamins, that transports the wearer to the shores of a Greek beach. Incorporating delicious ingredients such as yoghurt and Thyme-honey, the range of more than 500 products has deservedly earned an army of celebrity fans in the 30 countries it is stocked around the world.

Korres Fig Body Butter, £11.50
www.korres.com

Kiehl’s, USA

Founded as an old-world apothecary in New York’s East Village in 1851, Kiehl’s blend of cosmetic, pharmaceutical, herbal and medicinal products has been winning over devoted followers for more than 155 years. The latest product to join the extensive range, the Amino Acid Conditioner, builds on the overwhelming success of their best-selling Shampoo.

Boasting the same key ingredients, the silicone-free and gentle, conditioning companion is suitable for all hair and scalp types imparting a healthy-looking shine without weighing hair down. Its coconut oil fragrance is in keeping with the deliciously gentle range and a welcome addition to any shower experience.

Kiehl’s Amino Acid Conditioner, £17.50
www.kiehls.com

Skin Doctors, Australia

Promising clinical strength skincare without a prescription, the dermatologically-tested range from Down Under provides solutions to every possible skincare problem, without reaching for the surgical knife. Whether you want to banish dark circles, fine lines or crave a Jolie-style pout, years of ground-breaking research and clinical studies have created 26 must-try solutions. Ranging from ‘Everyday Essentials’, ‘Anti-ageing’, ‘Professional At Home’, ‘Instant Effects’, ‘Eye Care’, ‘Body Care’, ‘Problem Specific’ and ‘Depilatories’, the non-invasive treatments offer incredible alternatives to surgical procedures.

The best-selling Perfect Pout offers an instant solution to more voluptuous lips, without the ‘Trout Pout’ side effects of painful injections. Combining moisturising and volumising ingredients, the effective lip serum, which can be worn under lipstick, works instantly to dilate the blood vessels and noticeably increase lip size. Its appealing taste and tingling sensation encourage repeat applications for an incredibly kissable pout.

Skin Doctors Perfect Pout, £19.95
www.skindoctors.co.uk

shu uemura, Japan

Legendary Japanese make up artist, Shu Uemura has blended nature, science and art to inspire his contemporary range of make up. From its pioneering cleansing oils to its legendary selection of eyelashes, the extensive range concentrates on precise colours and textures fit for any artist. Offering the wearer infinite possibilities of expression, the latest product to hit the shelves, the Painting Liner, enables you to create your own original custom-made colour, merge textures and techniques.

Never before did applying eyeliner feel like creating a masterpiece. With its ten shades ranging from deep contouring to neon colours, the ultra-smooth long-lasting gel eyeliner glides effortlessly onto the skin and can be enjoyed on its own or by combining the matte, shimmering and metallic textures. The 2R Sable professional brush also allows any artistic novice to confidently create a precise line.

shu uemura painting liner, £18 www.shuuemura.com

 
   
Lierac Morphoslim, £18  
   
Korres Fig Body Butter, £11.50  
   
Kiehl’s Amino Acid Conditioner, £17.50  
Skin Doctors Perfect Pout, £19.95  
   
shu uemura painting liner, £18

 
   

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