Tonnes of New Products Landed on My Desk This Month, But These 10 Were the Best

I've long been a fan of Dior's iconic Backstage Glow powder blushers. So when our Who What Wear UK beauty team found out Dior would be bringing out a cream blush stick version, we collectively screamed. And now they are here, they are every bit as dreamy as we imagined them. Housed in chic silver-capped sticks, the twist-up blushers come in seven wearable shades from deep berry to bright pink. Swiped onto cheeks, they deliver a dewy, glassy and juicy blush that is surprisingly long-lasting. Like Dior's Backstage blushers and lip oils, these also contain pH technology to impart a natural flush on your skin that enhances its longevity and makes the tone true to your complexion. I've been opting for Berry, a deep pink that gives the cheeks a radiant flush, but the beauty of these blush sticks is that they can be lightly applied for a soft glow, of dialled up for a bolder moment. It's the blush of the summer.

A good tinted SPF can be hard to come by, but Beauty of Joseon's is one of the best I've tried this month. We already know that Korean SPFs—and Korean skincare brands, in general—are top-tier, but these are ultra lightweight, sink in quickly and won't leave you looking greasy as the weather heats up. It dries to a semi-matte finish that stays locked in all day without making your skin look flat. You still get a hint of radiance without it slipping and sliding on the skin. Coming in 12 stretchable shades from deep to fair, they offer a sheer hint of coverage that is just enough to even the skin without feeling like you're wearing anything at all.

Bella Hadid's fragrance brand, Orebella, finally landed in the UK this past month, and each of the four scents is equally beautiful. But if I had to choose a favourite, it would be Blooming Fire. It's like a sun-drenched beach, bottled. Creamy Tahitian monoi flowers and jasmine unfurl and remind me of the scent of your skin after a day spent under the sun. It's creamy, skin-like and radiant—the ultimate summer scent. Each of the fragrances is alcohol-free (great if your skin is easily irritated by this ingredient in perfumes) and comes in a bi-phase, essential oil formula that you shake to mix together before spritzing.

If there's one skincare brand I wholeheartedly trust, it's Medik8. And when it launches a new product, I know it's going to be good. The brand's much-loved vitamin C-Tetra serums now have a new version joining the ranks in the form of C-Tetra Advanced. It contains a 20% concentration of vitamin C (the brand's highest yet) in an elegant gel-serum formula that is so perfect for this time of the year—it sinks in quickly and won't disturb your makeup. This particular formula also comes with the benefits of plant exosomes, which help to enhance the shielding effects of vitamin C against environmental aggressors like pollution. Since trying it, my skin has unlocked new levels of glowiness, and I've noticed my sun-induced pigmentation is fading more quickly.

With the weather warming up and summer escapes looming, I've been making an effort to look after the skin on my body as much as a I do on my face. So, when Uni landed in the UK this month with its skincare-level bodycare and chic packaging, I took it as a sign. And I'm glad I did. This lightweight body serum has left my skin glowing with hydration, with luxe ocean-inspired botanicals to help boost the skin. The 'Ischia Sunset' scent is also dreamy, with cedar leaf, juniper and sandalwood that leaves a gentle and subtle scent. The serum texture sinks in quickly, so it's great for summer and busy mornings when you don't want to wait for a lotion to absorb. Everything is also refillable and recyclable, too.

Chanel's iconic Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream now has a further two shades in its offering, including Intense Deep Bronze (the darkest shade yet) and Light Bronze (the now fairest in the line-up). If you're fair and found the original too warm, this one is a great choice if you prefer a cooler undertone. Similarly, the extension of the intense deep shade is best suited for deep complexions to add a sun-kissed glow. What I love so much about these bronzers (aside from the fact that they are the chicest cream bronzers ever made) is that they also last forever. You only need the tiniest amount swept over the cheeks, nose and forehead for a tan that makes you look like you've spent two weeks on the French Riviera.

I've started habit-stacking in my beauty routine, so as I'm waiting for my hair mask to marinate through my lengths, I'm also applying this scalp oil, which has become a favourite part of my pre-wash routine while soothing my scalp. It contains a nourishing blend of vitamin E, omega-3 and omega-6 and multiple nourishing plant oils which work in tandem to calm irritation and reduce flakes, too. I've noticed less irritation since using it once a week and find my sensitive scalp feels more balanced with time.

I've never met an Aerin perfume that I didn't love, but the limited-edition Mediterranean Honeysuckle Figue is the epitome of summer. If you like fig fragrances, then you'll love this. It's based on the brand's classic Mediterranean Honeysuckle scent, with sparkling grapefruit and creamy gardenia, but this limited edition version brings fig into the mix, which gives it a fruity twist. A spritz transports you to a Greek island, dozing under the sun-dappled light of fig trees gently swaying in a sea breeze.

You'll likely know AKT from its brilliant deodorant balms, but I need to put the brand's other body care products, including The Foaming Body Scrub, onto your radar. I've used this exfoliating body scrub down to the very last grain and know I'll be buying a top-up. The fine grains of rice powder and sugar are infused with oils and papaya enzymes that gently foam as you buff them into your limbs—it left my legs gleaming and silky soft. Then you have the scents. Both the Orange Grove and After Thunder fragrances of this body scrub are totally heavenly and essentially turn your shower into a spa-like experience.

Our entire team is obsessed with Bioeffect's EGF serum (you only have to read our Slack commentary to know that this stuff really works), and now the iconic serum has been reformulated to deliver even more of a glow. The hero growth factors remain (which basically encourage the skin to rejuvenate and repair—think insane levels of glow) while this new formula contains a higher concentration of vitamin B5 and hyaluronic acid in a gel-serum texture that perfectly primes to skin for makeup. I haven't used this serum in a while, and now I'm reminded of just how good it is. My skin looks plumper and more hydrated in a way that I can't quite put my finger on.

Key Notes: Lemon, spearmint, rosemary, basil, petitgrain, lavandin, ​​mandarin leaves, cedarwood, amber, white musks

Acqua di Parma is one of my favourite fragrance brands. I'm obsessed with exploring Italy and love how each of the scents captures the culture, almost like a fragrance postcard. Buongiorno ("good morning" in Italian) has quickly become a new favourite now that warmer weather is here. Imagine stepping out from an Italian villa nestled in the Tuscan hills, with the aromatic scent of the herb gardens filling the air as you watch the sunrise. It's zesty, fresh and instantly makes you feel zen, like you've just had a luxurious treatment at an Italian spa, with a gentle breeze carrying the scent of nearby lemon groves.

Now spring has sprung, I'm all for one-and-done bases that tick off both my skincare and makeup in one fell swoop. Thankfully, Victoria Beckham Beauty's newly re-formulated Cell Rejuvenating Illuminators have arrived just in time for the warm weather. These skincare-makeup hybrids bridge the gap between a moisturiser and a glowing primer and come in three illuminating shades, including Pearlescent (a sheer pearl), Golden (a tinted bronze) and Rose (a veil of shimmering pink). Not only do they bestow a glowing, filtered finish to the skin, but they're also infused with Augustinus Bader's  TFC8 skincare technology to help hydrate and regenerate the skin.

Key notes: Vanilla, cardamom, coffee, clove, ylang-ylang, sandalwood, labdanum

Sound the fragrance klaxon: Cos's highly anticipated fragrances and candles have finally landed. They are every bit as chic as you'd expect, with a curated edit of four scents to discover, including Auburn, Solaire, Fleuriste and Mythe. Plus, there are four candles, each housed in chic brown-glassed vessels. They really do speak to Cos's minimalist aesthetic. My favourite of the fragrances is Auburn, pictured above, which is a deliciously warm woody vanilla, with an addictively smooth coffee and sandalwood base. It's become my go-to evening scent right now.

I'm already a big fan of the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, so I was doubtful that the new Supersonic R hair dryer could top it. But I stand corrected. This is one of the best hair dryers I've ever tried. It was originally designed for salon use only, but it's now available for everyone to use, and I'm so glad about it. Firstly, this is Dyson's lightest hairdryer yet (it genuinely weighs less than a can of Diet Coke), so the dreaded arm ache is a thing of the past. It dries hair amazingly fast and comes with an array of smart (and actually useful) attachments for different hair textures, depending on whether you go for the Straight + Wavy or the Curly + Coily model. It dried my hair is record time and left my frizz-prone hair looking silky and smooth.

Key notes: Vert de bergamot, Italian green mandarin, bitter orange, rhubarb, rose, white musk, ambrofix

I'm not usually one for a fruity fragrance (you'll find me wearing musk or woody scents most of the time), however, Prada's latest fragrance, Infusion de Rhubarbe, has totally taken me by surprise. Maybe it's because rhubarb is technically a vegetable, but this fruity rhubarb-inspired scent has a mouthwatering sweetness. Contrasted with a fresh green snap, it's both creamy, sweet and deliciously sparkling and refreshing all at the same time. It's the perfect spring fragrance to take you into summer, while the luxe bottle will look timelessly chic on your dressing table year-round.

When I clocked our junior beauty editor, Grace Lindsay's hair one day, I 1) gasped, and 2) immediately asked her how she created her effortless beachy waves. The answer? GHD's new hair waver. "This is, hands down, one of the best hair wavers I have ever used," says Grace. "The larger size means I can do my hair in less than 10 minutes and the tool gives me those effortless-looking, beachy waves that I have been so desperate to achieve this summer. If a relaxed, laid-back finish is what you're after, you need to give this a go." If you want to get piecey waves that you often see on Kate Moss and Sienna Miller, then this is one hair tool you'll reach for on repeat.

Speaking of the aforementioned warm weather, this new Jones Road Beauty Just Enough Tinted Moisturiser has been all I've been wearing on my skin right now. It's held up well on my oily skin and on humid commutes and doesn't feel at all heavy. Perfect if, like me, you hate the feeling of foundation as the temperatures rise but still want a hint of coverage. As the name suggests, it's the perfect amount. It's enough to disguise redness and even out the skin, while still letting your natural skin and freckles peek through. Unlike other tinted moisturisers, this one doesn't feel greasy and dries into a semi-matte finish that stays put all day long, but is infused with hyaluronic acid to help keep your skin looking plumped and hydrated too. Well done, Jones Road.

Key notes: It's a secret!

Warm, sexy, spicy. Those are the three words I'd use to describe Maison Crivelli's latest fragrance launch. You'll notice that the fragrance notes are not listed anywhere. In fact, it's a total secret. It's a deliberate decision from Thibaud Crivelli to encourage us to connect with fragrance on a more personal level, and I'm here for it. It's a warming, spicy woody scent that is inspired by the perfumer's experience of walking through a saffron field shrouded in fog. When you wear it, you can really sense this enveloping effect. It's seriously long-lasting, too. Even seven hours later, I still notice how this fragrance envelops my skin, and it's gotten me endless compliments this month.

Jo Malone London's new body care line is every bit as luxurious as you would expect. Inspired by ancient Roman bathing traditions that have become a lost art in Britain, you expect therapeutic, spa-like scents infused into the rich, decadent formulas Jo Malone London is so renowned for. Think rich, buttery body scrubs that buff the skin silky smooth and botanical body cleansers that leave you feeling invigorated like you've just stepped out of a spa plunge pool (without actually having to endure it!) My favourite from the line-up has to be the Restore Body Oil, which is used in the Jo Malone London Restorative Ritual massage treatment at Aire Ancient Baths. It leaves your skin glowing and hydrated, while the scent of neroli leaves your spirits lifted, too.

One product that I've (very sadly) used down to the very last drop this month is Aesop's Eleos Aromatique Body Cleanser. This scent is an experience for the senses. The combination of cedar, patchouli and clove makes me feel like I'm in a luxe sauna in the middle of the woods. And we have to talk about the texture. The creamy cleanser foams into a gentle lather as shea butter, jojoba seed and vitamin E leave your skin feeling cocooned in moisture. If you want to level up your shower, this dreamy body cleanser will make your shower an elevated experience.

Fragrance family: Woody-floral

Key notes: Almond, bergamot, mandarin, orange blossom, white flowers, powdery accord, akigalawood, sandalwood, ambroxan, vanilla

I have been totally head-over-heels besotted with the original Valaya fragrance since it launched. So hearing that Parfums de Marly was coming out with a new Exclusif of the devastatingly beautiful original was the best news I've had in my inbox this month (maybe even this year). The original Valaya is the prettiest, airy and clean-smelling floral fragrance I've ever smelled (which, no exaggeration, gets me compliments every single time I wear it) with notes of creamy white florals, a touch of white peach and smooth musk. It's like being bundled in the fluffiest white dressing gown and sinking into a cloud of white petals in a luxurious hotel suite as a sunny springtime breeze wafts in through an open window. The new exclusif version takes everything I love about the original, and takes on a more woody and gourmand twist that is almost good enough to eat. The addition of nutty, creamy almond and hypnotic sandalwood and akigalawood make it dangerously delicious. Both scents have tremendous staying power (even eight hours after first applying, I still get comments on my scent) but if you want something more intense while retaining the covetable DNA of the original Valaya, you have to try it.

I've recently been contemplating undereye filler, but this product has offiically made me postpone my consultation. Anyone who knows me knows that the Kosas Revealer Concealer is my ride-or-die (Hailey Bieber is a fan, too), and the brand has now launched five colour-correcting shades, designed to brighten dark under-eye circles. It works so well that I actually find I can get away with forgoing concealer altogether underneath my eyes now. Just a couple of dots underneath my eyes is enough to brighten and blur in one go. I use the shade Illusion, a peachy pink, which counteracts the blue tones in the hollows of my eyes and makes me look and feel so much fresher. However, on days I want more coverage, it pairs really well with concealer on top, and I usually find I don't need to use as much to make me look bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

Having recently turned 30, I'm now paying more attention to my under eyes and dark circles, which are now particularly stubborn, no matter how well I sleep. Alongside my trusty Kosas colour corrector above, I've been using this powerhouse serum from UKLash (yes, they do skincare now!) that has every ingredient I want in an eye serum. Brightening vitamin C and liquorice extract work in tandem with hydrating hyaluronic acid, green tea and soothing cica, which have left my under eyes looking better each day. I really love the serum formula, which sinks straight in (no waiting around for a cream to sink in here) and leaves my skin with an instantly hydrated radiance. The cooling serum texture is also helpful in cooling and de-puffing, making it great for the mornings in particular. Crucially, it's also fragrance-free which I personally favour as my eyes are very sensitive. Not bad at all for £20—this rivals more expensive eye creams that I've tried.

Fragrance family: Fruity/chypre

Key notes: Peach, bergamot, white flowers, musk, amber, vanilla, vetiver

I reviewed the new Narciso Rodriguez For Her Eau De Parfum Intense this month and it's easily become one of my favourite new perfumes of the year. But I'm tipping it to be the next French fragrance icon, following the Musc Noir version that went TikTok-viral last year. On the initial spritz, it's like the first bite into a ripe, juicy peach before it envelops you in silky-white petals and skin-like musk (the signature of the original Narciso Rodriguez For Her). In the base that develops hours later, creamy vanilla entwines with earthy, green vetiver that makes it feel so sophisticated and addictive. It's very French-girl coded and guaranteed to make you feel alluring and chic.

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Clearly, this past month has been a great one for cleanser launches, as Beauty Pie's Happy Face No-Stress Jelly Cleanser has also become a permanent staple on my bathroom shelf. It has a jelly-gel texture that feels cushiony on the skin. I'd say it won't remove heavier makeup, but it's ideal to take off light makeup or as a morning cleanse. It feels hydrating, thanks to hydrating olive lipids and pentavin, which leaves long-lasting hydration on the skin long after you've rinsed it away. I have quite sensitive skin at the moment, and I love how gentle it is in both formula and texture, which doesn't aggravate my rosacea. And at just £12, it's amazing value for a 400ml bottle, which is sure to last you for several months.

Hair perfumes are having a huge moment with Zara launching hair perfumes, all the way through to niche luxury fragrance houses getting in on the action. Not only are hair perfumes a way to elevate your fragrance (hair tends to hold onto scent for longer than our skin), but they're also a more affordable way to access some of your most-loved luxury perfumes too. Matiere Premiere's hair perfumes not only look impossibly chic on your dressing table, but mist your hair in a delicate veil of fragrance that releases scent with every swish of your lengths—for days on end. Vanilla Powder is one of the fragrance house's best-selling scents with a cloud of powdery vanilla and coconut with a woody palo santo base. Another of my favourites is Parisian Musc (£60), a powdery musk that will leave your hair smelling expensive.

Hailey Bieber has had the whole of beauty TikTok on tenterhooks in the lead up to this much-anticipated launch, and it's finally here. I got to speak to Hailey first-hand ahead of the Peptide Lip Shape, dropping on 30th Jan, and I got the full lowdown on how to use them straight from her, as well as being one of the first to try them out myself. These lip shapers—that's right, not lip liners—feature a domed tip that bestows a creamy and blurred contoured effect to your lips. On the other end is a flexible shaper to blend and smudge your liner to achieve next-level lip contouring that looks amazing worn alone, or paired with your favourite balm or gloss. Hailey personally told me that she loves using the shade Twist (featured above) paired with the Rhode Pokcet Blush in Piggy, and I'm equally obsessed with this shade—it creates the perfect contour that easily makes my lips look twice as plumped. Coming in 11 contouring shades from muted pinks to deep brown tones, there's a shade for every skin tone and lip look you could want to achieve.

When Medik8 launches a new product, the beauty industry listens. Beauty editors love Medik8's results-driven products (the iconic Crystal Retinal is a WWW Next in Beauty Award winner) and the new Liquid Peptides Advanced MP is just as promising. It's clinically proven to reduce the look of expression lines in just 10 minutes and smoothes deep-set wrinkles in 8 weeks. The sorcery behind it lies in the 13 types of peptides (known for plumping and smoothing the skin) as well as the addition of growth factors, which help to accelerate collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid levels in the skin. Medik8 recommends it to work in tandem with injectable treatments, but it works equally well on its own to target those deep-set expression lines over time.

Renowned makeup artist Lisa Eldridge pioneered her pinpoint concealing technique, which bids away with packing concealer on all over the skin in a mask-like fashion in favour of lightly targeting blemishes with a fine-tipped brush and high-coverage concealer. The technique allows your skin to shine through while only applying concealer in the exact areas it's needed. This clever launch brings the method into one easy-to-use micro-concealing pencil, which makes it so easy to spot conceal blemishes, broken capillaries or lighten facial shadows seamlessly and undectactably. It's like having a makeup artist on standby. The nib is so fine (1.5mm, to be exact) and has a soft-matte finish that blurs blemishes for a natural-looking result that's easily blended with a few taps of your fingertips or a small brush. Plus, on the other end is a sharpener to ensure you can conceal with makeup artist worthy precision.

The entire Who What Wear UK team is obsessed with Dior's Dior Addict Lip Glows (glance in any of our bags, and you're bound to find one) so luckily for us, Dior has introduced a new formula and pink case, as well as a new selection of shades with warm undertones, giving us even more hues to choose from. Dior, you spoil us. "The product itself reacts to the pH level of your lips to create a custom shade that enhances your natural lip colour," junior beauty editor, Grace Lindsay tells me. "My personal favourite is 077 Candy, a pretty, everyday pink that adds a gorgeous sheen to the lips. It has a very subtle pop of colour and is perfect for brightening up your makeup look this spring."

Trust me, Diptyque lovers, you're going to want to get your hands on this limited-edition candle. It draws inspiration from the French traditional king cake (enjoyed during January every year) which is filled with almond cream and sweet frangipane. And it smells just as delicious as it sounds. It combines smooth, nutty almond with powdery iris, smooth and creamy sandalwood and mouthwateringly sweet tonka bean. Best lit and enjoyed with a sweet treat on the side.

Beauty director, Shannon Lawlor has been burning it all month long. "Whenever I'm sat on the tube home and feel the day's stresses weighing heavy in my chest, I remind myself that I get to light this sweet, comforting candle the minute I walk through the front door and, suddenly, I feel much lighter. I don't typically lean towards sugared scents, but given that this is Diptyque, it possesses ribbons of freshness that delivers a luxurious touch. It just smells like home," she says.

Following the launch of Celine's first Le Rouge Celine Satin Lipstick in the shade Rouge Triomphe in September, there are now a further 14 new shades to try, ranging from endlessly wearable nudes to statement berry and red. Housed in faceted gold case, Celine lipsticks are a work of art. Inside, you can trust that the formula is just as luxurious, offering a hydrating satin finish that glides onto the lips like butter. Plus, it's refillable, so you can keep enjoying this objet d'art for years to come. My favourite pick is La Peau Nue, a pretty neutral pink that you can wear anywhere and everywhere.

I've long loved E.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter, so when I found out that a powder in the same range was in the works, I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. Unlike other matte powders, this one has a subtle radiance that captures and reflects the light, leaving you with a radiant finish. There's zero glitter or sparkle here, just soft-focused, light-reflecting particles that make your skin look like its bathed in the most flattering light. If, like me, you don't get on with a lot of powders for fear of looking cakey and flat, this is a brilliant choice for controlling shine without compromising on glow. Plus, it comes with a handy powder puff and mirror on the underside of the compact, making it great for touch-ups on the go.

When I wore this mascara for the first time, my friends thought I'd just had a fresh set of lash extensions. I was happy to tell them that it was actually a £14 mascara. L'Oréal Paris has created some incredible ones, but nothing compares to the new Lash Paradise Big Deal Mascara, in my opinion. It weightlessly lengthens, separates and volumises lashes while providing long-lasting lift and curl on my stubbornly straight eyelashes. It features a flexible wand that captures even the smallest of lashes to stretch them to their full potential, leaving you with a fanned-out flutter that rivals lash extensions. I'm tipping this to be the next big viral mascara.

Speaking of compliments, Hourglass's Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation is another product that has gotten me many both IRL and on Zoom calls. Our deputy editor, Maxine Eggenberger said that my skin was so glowy that I looked like I'd just come back from holiday—a big compliment given how lacklustre my skin was at the beginning of January. If you like the Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint but want something with a little more coverage, I recommend giving this a try. It has a thicker, more cushiony consistency that makes my skin look equal parts glowy and bouncy. It has dewy finish and can be worn sheer or built into more medium coverage when needed.