Somehow we are already well and truly into autumnal territory. In what feels like a blink, we're already ready to break out the hydrating serums and thick emulsifying moisturisers. Thankfully, we have a new range of beauty favourites to make this transition a seamless one. With the weather change, we can expect to amp up our skin routine. More time indoors and with air conditioning means more levels of hydration is needed to maintain a healthy glow. This month we're highlighting all the products you could want or need to prepare for the cooler weather change; from hydrating face tints, to the perfect hybrid complexion enhancers. Here are the RUSSH beauty favourites of April 2022.
La Mer Treatment Essence Lotion
When we tell you, you will want to have this product as a staple on your bathroom counter you'll instantly know why. Revitalising and nourishing, this next generation lotion is formulated with cell revitalising Miracle Broth, giving your skin an extra boost. Not only does it aid in hydration it offers a barrier protection from any of the harsh daily elements. An absolute golden essential on our list!
Paula's Choice Lip Booster
When it comes to winter, chapped lips are a sad truth we have to live with. Well, not anymore thanks to this life changer. This lip treatment works in smoothing away fine lines and keeps lips looking supple and full with a wonder blend of moisture-building hyaluronic acid, firming peptides and hydrating squalane. Your winter lips will love you for it!
Davines OI Liquid Luster
Dry frazzled strands? We don't know her, and we won't ever again thanks to this magic in a bottle. The sustainable masters at Davines have created the oil hair treatments to end all oil treatments. Working as a rinse of treatment, after use the hair has instant shine and softness, creating a glass like effect. Everyone will be asking what your secret is.
Ori Lab Cleanse and Condition Set
With so many shampoos and conditioners on the market it can be hard to pinpoint one that will tackle all the problem areas. Rest assured, Ori Lab have us covered with their Cleanse and Condition Set. Infused with Beauty Boosters of White Cypress, Rice Protein & Pomegranate the formula assists in strengthening and refresh fine strands, adding shine and vitality. Plus the Silicone free is a big plus for us fine haired folk who are looking for that extra bounce.
Youth to the People Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream
Some things aren't talked about enough, one of these things is the skin in between seasons. Given how much is going on in our shifting climate, our skin barrier can take a beating. It can be difficult to find a product that can adapt to the seasonal change without throwing off the skin's delicate balance. Enter, Youth to the People and their Adaptogen Moisture Cream. A cream that operates more like a gel like formula, it sinks into the skin and keeps it deeply nourished.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue
We know that with winter fast approaching, our skin begins to cry out for extra hydration, add that in with extra time indoors you can start to see some dryness under the eyes. Once again our saviour Charlotte Tilbury has come to our rescue [literally], bringing us a sprinkle of magic with it. Working to smooth, plumpen and brighten, this miracle eye cream instantly wakes up the eyes. By the time Spring rolls around you won't even be able to remember a dark circle!
Sisley Phyto-Blanc Le Cushion
When it comes to a hybrid skin master there is nothing better than this one. Providing buildable coverage and leaving behind a vibrant boosted glow, it's skinmalism at it's finest in our book. Not to mention it visibly addresses and recalibrates the skins colour harmony and overall textural appearance. Another win for the French, oui!
Hermès Plein Air Natural Enhancing Complexion Balm
A worthy new kid on the block from our one of our favourite luxury French brands. This new skin range from Hermès is a welcome remedy for our parched skin. Beauty meets the open air here and the complexion balm looks as if it's a second skin. Made with a hyaluronic acid complex for long-lasting hydration, and evening primrose oil and Baikal skullcap to help protect the skin from external aggressors and pollution. It is the perfect everyday tint for those who like to feel bare.
The Ordinary 4% Sulphate Shampoo and Body Wash
A revelation from the Ordinary team, we knew the hair range would be a hit but we could never imagine how much our scalp would be thanking us. Paired with the scalp serum, this shampoo and body wash duo supports the natural balance of the hair and overall scalp health, it keeps it clean and aids in any scalp irritation while keeping dryness at bay.
Dior Backstage Foundation
If you've been on social media in the last few months, then you'd be hard pressed to miss the hold Dior beauty has had. Going viral on the regular, first it was the lip oil and now the Backstage foundation has taken its rightful place at the front. Featuring an array of shades, this foundation seamlessly glides onto the skin offering long wear and and instantly flawless complexion to boot. Its light reflecting formula gives a lit within glow. We are completely hooked!
Vida Glow Hairology Advanced Repair Capsules
After a long summer spent in and out of the ocean (our favourite warm weather remedy), Vida Glow's new Hairology Advanced Repair capsules couldn't have come at a better time. Especially for those of us who colour our hair regularly, maintenance and care is absolutely crucial. Hairology is the brand's first foray into haircare, the once-daily ingestible capsule targets to repair thinning, lacklustre hair.
With trademarked active AnaGainTM, and a comprehensive blend of targeted vitamins and minerals, such as biotin, selenium and zinc, Hairology reduces hair shedding and loss, supports hair growth, and helps maintain healthy hair follicles for longer, thicker locks.
Votary Super Glow Mask
A nightly beauty must have for a reason, suitable for all skin types including those of us with skin the Votary mask visibly improves the skin overnight, you'll wake to find the overall skin appearance looks refined and soft. It's also ethically produced and dermatologically tested. One of our musts as we head into the winter months.
Ultraceuticals Hydrating Milk Cleanser
If there were ever a time to start focusing on skin hydration, now is the perfect time. Coming out of Summer our skin has been through it, with the effects of the changing seasons when we double cleanse we need a little extra support. Ultraceuticals really provides with with this highly emulsifying cleanser, formulated to gently cleanse and nourish the skin. It removes make-up and daily residue without stripping anything away from the skin.
Habitual Beauty Hydrating Sleep Mask
You can never have enough sleep masks in our book; hydrating and evening our skin is vital to do while our skin repairs overnight. For this reason, we owe everything to the Habitual Beauty Hydrating Mask. Delivering exactly what it promises, it's an instant skin reboot. Sourced from a blend of extracts including Probiotic Complex, Shea Butter, INCA Oil and Grape Skin Extract, it is deeply nourishing for the skin barrier. Put on before bed and wake to a new complexion.
Hunter Lab Pinot Bath Soak
We'll be the first to admit we'll take any chance to live in the lap of luxury, in this case we simply must rave about the Hunter Lab Pinot bath soak. Made with antioxidant rich grape skins and seeds and cranberry extract to nourish skin, it's rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants, deeply penetrating into the muscle tissue for the most luxe soak. As winter must have for those cooler nights spent in doors when all you want is a warm bath.
Chanel Le Blanc Serum
If there is one thing we can no longer go without this in our daily skincare routine, it's this serum. Beginning our days by enriching this into the skin, we can already it transforming us from the outside, in. Gliding onto the skin this resurfacing serum provides radiant and hydrating results. It corrects imperfections and reduces dark spots. The fresh, luminous texture offers a comforting and balancing dew like appearance absorbing quickly and effortlessly into the skin.
Elizabeth Arden Advanced Ceramide Lift & Firm Day Cream
If you're looking for an instant skin boost, look no further than this fast absorbing little gem. This rich gel is multi-active plumping and give a gorgeous, natural glow. Formulated with Ceramides, Tetrapeptides and Edelweiss Extract for visibly lifted, firmer and more defined elasticity in the skin within just 7 days. It is ultralight and provides all-day hydration to help maintain your healthy glow. The ideal little bathroom counter top companion!
Vela Days Oil Cleanser
Happy 4/20 from us to you, in honour of the national cannabis day we would be remiss not to mention this game changing cleansing balm. With a unique blend of Cannabis Sativa Extract, Cannabis Sativa Stem Cells and Cannabis Sativa Oil. Vela Days is backed by pharmaceutical medicinal grade cannabis company. This beauty contains anti-inflammatory and active healing properties, to deeply clean the pores, moderate oil production, and calm down the skin.
Weleda Skin Food
Solidifying it's place as a favourite on high rotation, this is truly one of the most effective moisturisers out there; sustainably made, this deeply enriching formula sinks into the skin offering ample protection from the harsh effects of our daily environment. For those of us who are more sensitised you will find nothing more delicate on the skin barrier.
