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Editors Picks: Beauty We Used Up This Summer
The products that have earned a permanent place in our beauty routines all summer long. From glow-giving skincare and clever makeup to fragrance and the small daily rituals that make all the difference. Consider this our autumn beauty edit, beacause these favourites are coming with us into the new season.
Carin Hellman
As autumn arrives, my beauty routine naturally shifts with it. I find myself wanting products that make life easier rather than more complicated: formulas that really work, give my skin that elusive healthy glow, and make me feel a little more put together without requiring an elaborate routine.
I’m fascinated by the volume this mascara manages to create without ever tipping into clumpy territory. It gives my lashes serious, buildable fullness while still keeping them separated and defined. And I will forever love tubing technology: the fact that you can simply wash it away with warm water at the end of the day feels like one of beauty’s greatest little inventions.
One of the most deeply hydrating glazes/essences I’ve tried – finished by third(!) bottle recently. Cloud Glaze has become my go-to whenever my skin feels dry and stressed. It gives that juicy, comfortable feeling almost immediately, while also being incredibly soothing when my skin is acting up.
My ultimate quick-fix when my skin needs a little pick-me-up. This is a gentle exfoliating gel that gives an almost instant boost of luminosity and leaves my skin looking remarkably fresh and polished. I love that it’s effective without becoming a whole project — massage it in, rinse it off with water, and you’re done. The kind of product that makes me look like I’ve had considerably more sleep than I actually have.
My autumn scent, without question. Tonka Latte wraps me up in the softest, warmest kind of sweetness — milk, caramel, honey, tonka and vanilla in an almost ridiculously addictive combination. It smells like autumn in its most comforting form: cosy, creamy and just decadent enough. Basically, I want to wear this and disappear into a cashmere sweater.
The complexion product I keep coming back to for that very particular combination of silky finish and incredible glow. I love how little product you need, how effortlessly it melts into the skin and the impressive range of shades. The fact that it also brings SPF into the equation makes it even more useful, even for fall.
Nicole Kavander
My beauty routine is very much centred around glow and hydration, but I try to keep it simple enough that I actually stick to it every day. I love products that deliver visible results without making my skin feel overworked, and I like to alternate active ingredients with truly nourishing formulas. Since I travel a lot, the products also need to work both at home and when my skin is tired, dry and jet-lagged.
Exuviance SkinRise Morning Glow
These pre-soaked pads are my favourite on mornings when my skin looks just as tired as I feel. They feel cool against the skin and instantly give me that fresh, hydrated glow I’m always chasing, without causing irritation. It’s a product I miss the very second the jar is empty.
Augustinus Bader The Elixir
This is the most expensive product on the list, but also one of the few where I genuinely feel that my skin looks different. The silky formula sinks in instantly, leaving my skin looking plumper, more even and noticeably more hydrated almost straight away. I especially reach for it when my skin is tired after travelling, and I sincerely wish the bottle would never run out.
ZËIYT Fatima’s Nocturne No.1, Intense Root & Hair Oil
After two years of wearing my hair in braids, I’ve become almost obsessed with products that take care of both my scalp and lengths. I massage this oil into my hair before washing and let it really work its magic, which has become one of my favourite rituals. My scalp feels calmer and my hair softer, stronger and much shinier afterwards.
Medik8 Press & Glow™
This is the everyday hero of my routine and one of the few exfoliating toners I can use regularly without my skin protesting. It smooths the skin’s texture and boosts radiance, but never leaves my skin feeling tight or irritated. An extra plus is that it comes as a refill, because this is truly a product I keep replenishing again and again.
Seed to Skin Tuscany The Devotion Vetiver, Nourishing Body Balm
This body balm makes something as everyday as moisturising feel like a little ritual. The texture is rich but still absorbs beautifully, and my skin stays soft for a long time afterwards. The warm, woody scent of vetiver instantly transports me to a spa in Tuscany, and I literally use it down to the very last drop.
Bella Sundström
I yearn for simple yet effective beauty that fits into the circus that is my everyday life. Understanding what my skin and hair needs and supplying that is the key to a comfortable routine. Key word for me is moisture: in the face, on the body, in the hair.
The ultimate food for my incredibly dry skin.
Dr. Ceuracle, Hyal Reyouth Night Cream
For continuous moisture even after a long nights sleep.
Waterclouds, Bonding Leave-in Treatment
Nothing boosts my dry & brittle hair quite like this leave-in. Soft & silky hair after every shower
SALT & STONE, Body Lotion - Santal & Vetiver
The soft and smoky scent combined with the rich formula makes this lotion perfect for date-night.
Emma S, Treatment 2% BHA Toner
Whenever I get impurities in my face this toner gets rid of them in no time.
Hanaw Rashid
Quick, glowy and simple are the key words in my beauty routine. This summer I have focused on barely-there makeup and quick fixes, perfect for the endless warm days.
SAWE Skin Science Derm-Alert Glow Oil Drops
The absolute best thing Norway has given me, apart from Take On Me and salmon: a luxurious yet still affordable bottle that makes my skin look flawless and gives me more glow than I had at 25. My sensitive skin loves it, and it smells absolutely magical, too.
My sleep is a disaster, but apparently it doesn’t always show. When people ask how I manage to look so well-rested, the answer is quite often: this little miracle jar.
I love beauty, but I don’t always have time for seven steps and a full ceremony. This 3-in-1 mist from Violette delivers serious hydration in a matter of seconds, without leaving my hands sticky. Perfect.
JONES ROAD, just enough tinted moisturizer
I wear makeup almost every day, but I want my base to look like I’m not wearing makeup at all. Jones Road’s Just Enough Tinted Moisturizer gives just the right amount of coverage while still letting my skin look like skin.
GLOWID GLOW AND PLUMP GLASS SKIN DROPS BRONZE
One product that makes me look fresh all year round is these miracle drops from Glowid. A few drops mixed into my foundation and voilà: glowy, sun-kissed and significantly more awake-looking than reality. An extra plus: no self-tanner required.
