As June brings out the suitcases and travel itineraries, our vanity bags are adjusting accordingly. And in them, we’re looking at travel-friendly skincare, versatile makeup, and refreshing scents that transport us to our upcoming holiday destinations. These are the picks we have on our radar.
Fenty Skin | Dew N Plump Hydrating Face Mist
Between flights, changing climates, and the difference in temperatures indoors and outdoors, the skin this season is set to really go through a lot. Which is why we’re loving the latest release by Fenty Skin, a refreshing face mist formulated with polyglutamic, hyaluronic acids, betaine, and glycerin. These ingredients are like a tall glass of water for the skin, replenishing it when the environment dries it out.
Gisou | Honey Gloss Collagen Drops Hair Oil
For those currently dealing with dry, lifeless hair, the latest hair oil by Gisou infuses the brand’s Mirsalehi honey, collagen actives, hyaluronic acid, and argan oil to restore that oomph. It smooths the hair shaft and plumps the strands, which are normally left damaged after heat styling and left unprotected under the sun. In a nifty travel bottle, this oil leaves the hair bouncy and glossy without weighing it down, and a few drops are all you need!
La Prairie | White Caviar Light Infusion Eye Serum
Adding to its White Caviar collection, the Swiss beauty house has recently released the White Caviar Light Infusion Eye Serum to help with tired, discoloured eyes. Whether it’s fatigue, stress, or because of staring at a screen for too long, this oil-in-water formula comes with La Prairie’s Exclusive Cellular Complex™, niacinamide, caviar micro-nutrients, and brightening molecules. Essentially, this targets the delicate eye area at the cellular level, helping to brighten and firm the under-eye area.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian | Kurky Eau Parfumée
Named after a childhood nickname of Francis Kurkdjian, Kurky is all about diving into nostalgia and reminiscing about the past as an adult. In a vibrant orange bottle, the scent is lighthearted and playful, created with white musks, a hint of vanilla, and tangy accords of tutti-frutti, making this scent an airy, fruity gourmand. As an eau parfumée, the scent comes in a water-based formula, making it gentler on the skin and even more comfortable to wear during the summer.
Refy | Water Blush & Bronzer
Releasing a series of water-based formulas for their cult-favourite blush and bronzer, Refy makes summer makeup by the sea, office, or home even easier. With a soft, dewy finish, these products melt into the skin, revealing a natural finish and almost turning into a second skin. However, it can also be built upon for more intensity, while still allowing the skin to feel breathable and cool.
Sade | Silk Lip Melt in Strawberry Jam
Dubai-based label Sade comes with the aim to build versatile products that can move with you, which is all too relatable considering the momentum of the city. Their Silk Lip Melt has been a fan favourite and has now been released in limited-edition summer shades: a tangy fuchsia pink called Raspberry Tart and a lively red-orange shade called Strawberry Jam. With a buttery-soft texture, the Skin Lip Melt works as a skincare-makeup hybrid. Peptides and squalane hydrate and nourish the lips while a glossy, non-sticky sheen brings on the effect of glass lips.
Thameen London | Constellation Diamond
Contemplating the scent of a diamond, British luxury fragrance house Thameen London took it upon themselves to interpret the brilliance of this jewel. Beginning with a bright rush of saffron, raspberry, and pink pepper, the fragrance opens to a heart of cashmeran, rose, and violet, before drying down to warm notes of tonka bean, vanilla, and amber. The scent is a mix of sweetness, mystery, and warmth, while being undoubtedly feminine. And with a strong sillage, a few spritzes can carry you through the day.
Tom Ford | Taormina Orange
Inspired by the Italian hilltop town of Taormina, Taormina Orange bottles up its lush nature, coastal views, and blood-orange groves. In fact, a key note of the fragrance is Blood Orange Sicily, which is crisp and tart. The zesty scent then dries down to an earthy, salt-skin-like feel with notes of oakmoss and musk, allowing the orange to feel more grounding, rather than vibrant.
