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RUSSH Loves: Beauty favourites from February 2022

Somehow it's already February and we're at the tail end of our summer season, and naturally, we're turning over a new leaf with a new batch of beauty goodies on our radar. We're highlighting all the products you could want or need for the pending seasonal change; from free radical combating face oils to get your skin back to office ready, to life changing hybrid skin tints for your best second skin yet. Here are the RUSSH beauty favourites of February 2022.

 

Dior Lip Glow Oil

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If you like us, spend every waking minute on TikTok then it will come as no surprise that the Dior Lip Oil is our first inclusion on this list. It's a viral hit for a reason; infused with cherry oil, Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil nourishes, conditions and softens the lips. The new inclusion is clear and glides on effortlessly, offering a natural plump. Bliss!

 

Susanne Kaufmann The Nutrient Concentrate Serum

 

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Truly a miracle in a jar, and a skin lifesaver, this is the product you want on your bathroom counter. Particularly focused for those with demanding skin, if your skin is particularly parched it will drink this up fast. This plant-based serum is perfect for mornings on the run. Paired best with the moisturising mask for an instant at home beauty treatment.

 

Christina Sikalias Luce Del Sole Eyeshadow Palette

 

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There are few palettes that serve in both high pigmentation and versatility; enter Christina Sikalias and his luscious palette. Imbued with a variety of gold shimmers, this is the perfect combination for your date night. A summer essential, best paired with some textured voluminous waves and a slick of nude lipstick for good measure.

 

L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil

 

 

 

There is a reason this is a best seller – sweet like summer this oil emulsifies to a heavenly cleansing milk. Nourishing and conditioning for the body, it has a light lather providing a lasting moisturising effect on the skin. Perfect for the trans seasonal months when we need to start introducing some more hydration to our shower routine.

 

Laneige Water Sleep Mask

 

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If the pandemic has taught us anything it's the importance of maintaining optimum immunity and our microbiome in particular. Thankfully, we have the wonderful skin masters at Laneige and their Water Sleep Mask to help our skin in this area. Powered by Probiotics-derived Complex – a powerful complex derived from 23.8 billion probiotic with skin defence power – this deep hydrating mask creates a brightening effect, with lasting moisturising benefits.

 

Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Beautiful Skin Foundation

 

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Whenever Charlotte Tilbury emerges with a new product we are instantly hooked. This light as air tint melts into the skin, blurring imperfections, creating a seamless base. The skin tint includes hydrating Hyaluronic Acid and brightening Rose Complex. The skin is left looking plump and fresh offering a healthy-looking glow and a brighter, smoother looking base.

 

Fenty Beauty Icon Refillable Semi-Matte Lipstick

 

Getting ready for a fun Date? Need that perfect new lip colour? Fenty has all our bases covered with the new Icon refillable Semi-Matte Lipstick. Coming in a multitude of sassy shades, the best part about this is it's refillable; a big eco tick for the planet. The colour goes on Matte staying put all day long. A huge win!

 

Biossance Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum

If there is one thing we know about the summer months it's how how thankful we are for serums. Now we are poised to boost our daily skin routine with the addition of this bottle of goodness. Packed with Blue copper peptide, the serum is clinically proven to enhance collagen and elasticity production that leave our skin feeling oh so juicy.

 

Milk Hydro Grip Eye Primer

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We love anything that promises longevity and there is so much to praise about this primer. It glides on silky soft and offers a seamless base for the lids. Containing AHAs and Anti-oxidants, it is Fragrance-free, Oil-free, Paraben-free, Peptides, Sulphate-free. It's the perfect little addition for any quick weekend trips when you still want to keep the lids popping.

 

Tata Harper Resurfacing Serum

 

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If you're a fan of the mask, then we've got the next best thing. Tata Harper's Resurfacing Serum is the secret to that refreshed glow that will have people talking. Dull, dry complexions no more – this lightweight formula gently exfoliates the surface of your skin to repair its outer layers, while a blend of Hyaluronic Acid and essential vitamins hydrate to restore softness without leaving an oily residue.

 

Ciate Watermelon Burst Setting Spray

Beauty Favourites Honestly, we would buy a bottle of this for the scent alone, but the benefits do not stop at the delicious scent. Instantly hydrating and refreshing, this setting spray is formulated with watermelon extract and niacinamide. This lightly scented ultra-fine mist will keep your makeup in place with the accompaniment of a natural dewy finish. Perfect to use prior or after makeup application or for a little extra TLC throughout the day.

 

Tropicology Pure Avocado Body Oil

 

Not enough time is spent on body oils in our book; conditioning our skin is so important to our cellular turnover. For this reason, we are so thankful for Tropicology coming out with this instant skin health boost! There is so much to love about this range, but it's the Pure Avocado Body Oil that we consider a must have. Sourced from cold pressed fruit, it is deeply hydrating and nourishing for the skin barrier. Slather on after a shower for an instant collagen boost. An essential!

 

Caudalie Overnight Detox Oil Vinergetic C +

 

 

The perfect beauty sleep elixir! This powerful and deeply hydrating oil works in regenerating cellular turnover. Use this before bed for a fresh-faced complexion by morning. It contains 5 precious oils: grapeseed oil rich in Omega 6, musk rose and sweet almond oils, neroli and lavender essential oils. The skin loves this as much as we do.

 

Eye of Horus Skin Tint Serum

If there were ever a skin tint that felt like a second skin this would be the one. A revolutionary hybrid skin and makeup product, this little gem sinks into the skin offering an effortless glow. The perfect base for your morning routine that will stay put with complete coverage, mineral sun protection and active benefits. Simply effortless!

 

The Ordinary Salicylic Treatment

 

We couldn't formulate this list without thinking of our pores. Well we say, congestion no more, with the Ordinary coming out with so many essential products it's hard to nail down one essential. This hits the top of our list, and with good reason. Acting as both an exfoliant and decongestant, this treatment goes on over a targeted area offering alarmingly quick results. What is left is a smooth and even skin tone with reduced redness. Thank you as always, The Ordinary.

 

Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Oil-Infused Serum

When we tell you we can no longer live without this product we sincerely mean it. Waking up in the morning and patting this into the skin feels like an instant spa treatment. Gliding onto the skin in a smooth oil like emulsion. It gives you an instant glow and plumping effect. The quickest way to achieving dewy skin, the serum is made with rosewater, damask rose, and lightweight nourishing oils, it deeply hydrates for 24 hours without an oily residue.

 

Votary Natural Day Cream

 

If you're looking for an instant skin boost that is also good for the planet, look no further than Votary. This rich moisturiser is multi-active plumping and give a gorgeous, natural glow. Formulated with a trio of anti-inflammatory plant ferments including, Radish, pomegranate and collamung. This works to not only smooth skin but aid in maintaining a healthy skin barrier. A jar of this will now be a permanent stable on our bathroom counter.

 

Recreation Vibrant Skin Oil

 

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A local hero and our beauty best friend. The Recreation skin oil is made with twenty five botanical extracts and oils, bakuchiol (a natural retinol alternative) and blue light and UV protection from a special sea greens blend. Put this on morning or night to calm down any inflammation, redness or spots – we noticed the difference after only a few uses. A multipurpose oil that ticks all the boxes, not to mention it's deliciously scented with natural jasmine, mandarin and rose.

 

U Beauty Resurfacing Compound

 

Last but not least, we could rave about this for days. After only one week you will notice instantly smoother elastic skin from using U BEAUTY's Resurfacing Compound. Made using Antioxidants, Vitamins C and E and Retinol, it shrinks pores, brightens dark spots and fades fine lines and wrinkles. A worthy investment and a new favourite of ours.

 

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