REVIEWED:
THE BEAUTY ICONS
The Style & Living editors raided the beauty cupboard to give their verdict on the 15 most iconic skincare, haircare and make-up products available at M&S. Meet the Beauty Icons now
The colour-correcting skin primer
“Consider the Stila one-step correct primer your one-stop shop for effective colour correction: the green reduces any redness and blemishes, the lilac brightens and the peach conceals sun spots.” Sophie
The works-wonders sleep cream
“Promising to make skin look like you’ve had eight hours’ sleep (even when you haven’t), the cult Formula Absolute ultimate sleep cream has more than 130 five-star reviews online. My verdict? Believe the hype!” Dulcie
The gets-you-noticed fragrance
“Post-lockdown, I’m rediscovering the mood-boosting power of fragrance, and this plum blossom eau de parfum by Autograph received several compliments when worn.” Miranda
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The firming throat and decolletage cream
“Prai is an expert in targeted skincare with a focus on the neck and decolletage. The bestselling Prai ageless throat and decolletage cream tackles lines, leaving skin looking firmer and smoother.” Miranda
The game-changing hair primer
“Who knew a hair primer was the missing tool in my styling kit? Percy & Reed wonder balm weatherproofs waves while adding serious shine and definition.” Sophie
The mood-boosting hand wash
“If there’s one thing we’ve all become connoisseurs of this year it’s hand washing. At only £5 a bottle, the lavender-scented Apothecary Calm hand soap is an affordable everyday pick-me-up.” Dulcie
The botanical cleansing balm
“I’ve been using the indulgent Emma Hardie moringa cleansing balm for about two years. It melts into skin and is easily removed with reusable cotton pads, leaving skin soft, supple and heavenly scented.” Dulcie
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The nourishing night oil
“Harnessing the power of luxurious avocado oil and benefits of grape seed oil, Formula Absolute ultimate sleep oil helps me cheat the appearance of an unbroken night’s sleep.” Sophie
The super-hydrating shea butter hand cream
“Regularly washed and sanitised hands need a rich and hydrating hand cream to keep soap-stripped mitts soft and supple. With Fairtrade shea butter, this L’Occitane hand cream fits the bill.” Dulcie
The great-value eau de toilette
“I like to keep a bottle of fragrance in my bag for run-around days, and this pink pepper eau de toilette is great for everyday use. It’s also a steal at only £9.50 for 100ml.” Sophie
The multi-tasking dry oil
“Cheat your way to lustrous skin in photographs with Nuxe’s multipurpose oil. Composed of seven precious botanical oils, it smells divine while nourishing hair, body and face.” Miranda
The glow-getting AHA toner
“Many products claim to deliver instant results but few deliver, unlike the potent REN Clean Skincare daily AHA tonic that left my skin softer, smoother and visibly brighter after just one use!” Dulcie
The bestselling moisturiser
“Whenever my skin gets sensitive and reactive, REN’s Evercalm day cream helps ease redness and irritation thanks to its soothing seed oils.” Miranda
The sleep spray that really works
“It’s a good sign when you finish a product and instantly hit the reorder button, as is the case with This Works sleep spray. I simply can’t be without it!” Miranda
The award-winning hair treatment
“I’m a big fan of Philip Kingsley’s bestselling pre-shampoo hair mask, which leaves my colour-treated hair feeling stronger and hydrated and fully protected against UV damage.” Sophie
Words: Dulcie Emerson, Miranda Eason, Sophie Hines, Eleanor Spicer
