I get so many questions about the make-up and skincare I use, so I thought it was about time I put together a little beauty edit.
These are the products I find myself coming back to again and again, alongside a few newer discoveries that have quickly become firm favourites. Some have been in my make-up bag for years, while others are recent additions that have genuinely impressed me enough to earn a permanent place.
As I’ve got older, my approach to make-up has definitely changed. My skin is different now, and the products that worked for me in my twenties and thirties don’t necessarily work in quite the same way anymore. I’m much more interested in products that make my skin look like skin, feel comfortable and leave me looking fresh, rather than anything too heavy or overly complicated.
So, from my favourite mascara and the concealer I reach for most often, to the skincare products that have made a real difference to my routine, here is my Sunday beauty list. The products I’m using, loving and genuinely keep coming back to.
Merit clean lash, £24
This is such a great mascara. The tubing technology wraps and defines each lash with absolutely no smudging. Perfect for everyday.
Merit flush balm, £26
I have quite a few of these flush balms now. They’re duo good for cheeks but I also love to use on my eyes and lips as a quick pick me up while out and about. My favourite colour is Beverley Hills but they’re all good tbh.
This is my new favourite concealer. It’s so so good. It has a blurring effect to instantly transform tired under eyes. There are 34 shades available
Ilia skin rewind complexion stick, £48
This is amazing. No notes. Melts in so easily and instantly blurs imperfections and smoothes it out. Flawless.
Kerastase Chronologiste Shampoo £33.50, Masque Intense £58.50 and Overnight Serum £55.80
Wow, the Chronologiste hair products by Kerastase brings skincare science to haircare, promising to reverse the 5 visible signs of ageing. They make your hair feel and look silky and shiny and so healthy.
This is one of my favourite body washes. It smells really refreshing with a hint of citrus and mint. Blended with aloe vera, blended orange peel and orange crush to gently exfoliate, leaves my skin soft and beautifully nourished.
This is such a gorgeous exfoliant which is so gentle on the skin. It comes out as a powder and with a little water turns into a gorgeous foam. It instantly brightens and firms the skin and is really good for acne prone skin too.
Kat Burki mini ritual set, £111. Micro firming wand, £74
I went for a Kat Burki facial at Liberty London last week and oh my goodness. What a treat. The products are amazing. I got the mini ritual set so I could try them all out at home. Plus this micro firming wand is a micro-vibration tool that leaves skin plumped, invigorated and renewed. Use it with your favourite product to massage in and increase circulation. Its brilliant.
I’ve been using this moisturiser for the last month and love it. Ectoin stabilises the skin barrier and reduces visible signs of irritation and delivers lasting hydration without heaviness. Plus the added SPF 50 means I don’t have to add another SPF to my routine.
Dcypher custom drops, £35
These are such clever little drops that you add to your favourite product to transform it into your own custom tinted moisturiser. They have beauty AI technology to match your skin tone precisely. You can also use it on its own for targeted coverage where you need. Very clever.
Violette Bisou Balm, £31
This is a cross between a hydrating balm and matt lipstick. Gorgeous colour that is buildable with a subtle blurring effect. My favourite is the Mon Cheri shade.
Sweed eyelash serum, £42
My eyelashes used to be lush and thick, but they’re definitely getting thinner as I’ve got older. I have been using this serum to help them get long and luscious again.
If you want a cleanser that gets rid of every last bit of make-up while strengthening the skin’s barrier and delivering instant hydration, then this is the one to get. It’s award winning and combines a luxurious 3-in-1 texture with visible skin-enhancing results.
Mutha body scrub, £60. Mutha body butter, £85
I posted about this the other day on Instagram. It’s gorgeous and the brainchild of a pregnant mother who wanted products she could actually trust. Mutha uses only the finest ingredients combined into cruelty-free elixirs that care for your skin to reveal soft, glowing and radiant skin. The Body Butter is an indulgent moisturiser that not only nurtures skin but also helps to minimise the appearance of stretch marks.
Ziip Halo micro current device, £379.99 (use code ANNACZIIP for 10% off)
This little device is a game changer and one I'd always recommend. Use it regularly to lift, tighten, plump and brighten your skin. Plus it reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
Loving Tan 2 hr express mousse, £36.95.
This is the tan I have been using for the last few weeks and everyone has said how natural it looks. In fact, most people have asked if I've been away on holiday! Nope - it’s just really good fake tan! I use the medium tan which gives a perfect tan for my light skin.
This instantly blurs and smooths fine lines and pores, and evens skin texture for a soft-focus, diffused complexion. I love that you can use it alone or you can use it over make-up for targeted blurring. It effortlessly blurs around the face, eyes and lips.
Le Labo Another 13 50ml, £172
This is my absolute favourite perfume. My husband buys it for me every birthday or Christmas as it usually lasts around a year before I need another one. I try and only use it for special occasions or when I know I’m going to be seeing people as it’s not cheap. But in my opinion it’s totally worth it and I always ge told I smell gorgeous when I wear it.
For a cheaper alternative, Noted Aromas do a good dupe and it’s only £22.99.
Olaplex Bonding Oil, £22.40
This best selling bonding gel is designed to give the ultimate shine. It smooths and nourishes your hair while protecting from breakage. It has heat protection up to 232 degrees and can be used on wet or dry hair. I use it to reduce the appearance of flyaways.
This is my go to eyeshadow palette when I want something simple but with a bit of shimmer. Crafted to work beautifully with mature skin. It creates an instant blurring effect. Stays colour-true and smudge-resistant all day.
The complete skin ritual for protected, more resilient skin. Start with the peptide-powered SPF 50 duo La Luce for face and La Seta for body, and follow up with the milky-smooth body lotion La Crema to reduce visible signs of skin stress and lock in moisture year-round. All products are vegan and cruelty free.
And that’s my current beauty line-up. As ever, I’m always trying new things, but these are the products I’ve genuinely been using and enjoying lately, and the ones I find myself reaching for over and over again.
I’d love to know what your faves are. There’s nothing better than a good beauty recommendation, is there?
See you next Sunday,
Anna x
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