Eczema essentials
Living with eczema can be a constant battle, but finding the right products to up your defences can make all the difference. Swapping fragrant soaps for gentle cleansers like Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Body Wash is a quick route to quell angry flare ups. Packed with prebiotics and colloidal oatmeal to soothe irritation, you can rest assure the skin’s natural barrier won’t be stripped away. To calm extra sensitive skin, seaweed harnesses anti-inflammatory properties and is abundant in the fragrant-free Cornish Seaweed Soap. For delicate areas on the face, Dr. Paw Paw Lip & Eye Balm is travel-friendly, but for next-gen solutions look to Cosi Care. It provides an alternative to topical treatments by using antimicrobial technology to cool and soothe.
Clockwise from top left: The Cornish Seaweed Bath Co. Fragrance Free Seaweed Soap, £9.50 // Cosi Care, from £12 // Dr Paw Paw Lip & Eye Balm, £4.95 // Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emolient Body Wash, £10.99
Top 3 affordable jewellery brands
Why complicate Christmas gifting? Jewellery is never a disappointment, and with the latest affordable and personalised offerings from your favourite high street brands, you can find a stunning piece for everyone on your list.
For a gift that’s as unique as the person receiving it, browse Abbott Lyon’s new Fingerprint Collection. Each necklace features an elegant heart pendant engraved with a detailed fingerprint – either your own or that of a loved one – in a choice of silver or gold finishes.
Whatever your price, Pandora has a touch of sparkle to match. The jewellery giant’s “Be Love” campaign featuring Halle and Chloe Bailey reveals a variety of options for gift-givers, including rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings in sterling silver or gold plate, with cubic zirconias and ethical lab-grown diamonds.
And finally, for those on a budget H.Samuel’s under £50 gifts are glam without breaking the bank. Think classic tennis bracelets, elegant huggie hoops and pendant necklaces suited to any jewellery lover.
From left to right: H. Samuel Sterling Silver and Gold Plated Collection, from £19.99 // Abbott Lyon Fingerprint Collection, £99 // Pandora ‘Be Love’ Collection, from £25
Emojis for textured hair
A thoughtful or witty emoji can upgrade a conversation in seconds. But the lack of diversity within the world of emojis has not gone unnoticed. Rise.365, a community support group based in London, is urging Unicode (the body that decides future emojis) to add black and mixed-race hairstyles to its portfolio of 3,782 emojis in the interest of promoting inclusivity. This comes after polling its members to reveal that 74% said there isn’t an emoji that represents their hairstyle. Insert prayer hands this comes into fruition by April 2025 when the application is submitted.
Read the full story here.
The best defining cream for curls
Unisex styling products have been big business this year and its clear to see why. For starters, sharing the same toiletries cuts the cost of shelling out on pricey lotions and potions, and takes up less shelf space. One to add to the his and hers list is the Shyne Defining Cream, £21. The lightweight, moisture-rich formula works across all curl types, providing long-lasting definition without any crunch.
Read our interview with Shyne founder Alvin Mills here.
Glowy makeup products
Planning your party looks? Then it’s imperative to scout for make-up that will have you glowing from dusk till dawn. Thankfully, this doesn’t require an overhaul as savvy add-ons will do the trick. Starting with the base, mix Sleek MakeUP’s Bronzing Balm with your foundation to hike up shine factor. To add glimmer to the eyes and cheeks, Too Faced’s Glitter Eyeshadow + Face Sparkle is so versatile it can be applied anywhere. Finally, seal the deal with SUQQU’s Moisture Glaze Lipstick. The glossy finish has staying power to last the night.
From left to right: Suqqu Moisture Glaze Lipstick Refill, £30 // Sleep MakeUP Feelin Bronzed Radiant Bronzing Balm, £9.99 // Too Faced Disco Crush High Shine Glitter Eyeshadow + Face Sparkle in ‘Magic Sprinkles’, £22
