EDIT DISCOVER | LEARN | INSPIRE ISSUE 04 SHARE THE feeling
OLIVIA BUTWELL Campaign BEC WITNEY Sourcing OTHER CONTRIBUTORS: Clare Longland, Phoebe Howe, Anna-Marie Richardson, Aimee Smith and Jasmine Orr. CONTRIBUTORS SHEEVA FALLAHI Campaign & Content 2 3 4 8 10 12 14 16 17 APRIL EDIT CONTENTS CONTENTS AND CONTRIBUTORS TEAM LETTER: SHARE THE FANTASTIC FEELING WHAT'S IN THE BOX? THE (COLLAGEN)ERATION WITH ELEMIS LISTEN TO YOUR SKIN-TUITION WITH RITUALS ASK OUR PHARMACIST: A TRIP DOWN SQUALANE BEAUTY ON TRIAL: GLAZED BLUSH LOOKFANTASTIC X ESPA EDIT SNEAK PEEK: MAY EDIT ELLA BOWERS Content BECKS GREATBANKS Subsciption Operations GABRIELLA GREATBATCH Sourcing 2
Start prepping for holiday season with this month’s collection of 6 beauty picks, including 4 handy travel sizes, designed to make you feel FANTASTIC! In this edit, a skincare expert from ELEMIS dives into the radianceboosting benefits of the brand’s bestselling cleanser and why collagen is king (pages 8-9). We explore the perks of holistic beauty with a brand expert from Rituals and why it’s important to tune how a product makes you feel (pages 10-11). Uncover the key ingredient for improving skin texture as we explore on-the-go skincare with our in-house pharmacist, Aruj Javid (pages 12-13). Plus, our beauty writer trials the glazed blush trend with the two makeup products from this edit (pages 14-15). A NOTE FROM OUR TEAM... Share the FANTASTIC feeling Love, Team Fantastic x APRIL / 04 3
WHAT'S IN ? Click To Shop Full-Size You’ll receive 6 of the following products inside your beauty box... 4
BeautyPro Squalane Nourishing Facial Sheet Mask worth £5 WHAT IS IT? This plant-based formula uses olive, passionfruit, organic sweet orange oil and almond oil to deeply hydrate, replenish and enrich the skin. This 15-minute squalane treatment smoothens the skin, improving texture and reducing fine lines, wrinkles and pores. This results in dewy skin that looks and feels youthful. The sheet mask is constructed with bamboo fibres, which not only minimise skin sensitivity but also makes the mask biodegradable. HOW TO USE IT: Ensure all makeup is removed and cleanse the skin to prepare for mask application. Carefully unfold the mask and place it on your face, ensuring even coverage. Wear for 15-20 minutes before removing. WHY IS IT FANTASTIC? It’s 100% biodegradable (even the outer packaging!), vegan, cruelty-free and water-free. 2 ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser, 30ml worth over £13 WHAT IS IT? This luxurious gel cleanser helps to energise the skin for optimum performance. Supercharged with minerals magnesium, zinc and copper and a trio of acids, the advanced formula leaves the complexion looking beautifully revived and rejuvenated. It builds to a soft, rich lather to easily lift away makeup and daily grime without stripping the skin of essential moisture. The deep cleansing action helps to reduce excess oil and minimises the look of pores, for skin that feels rebalanced and invigorated. HOW TO USE IT: Use every morning and evening. Massage a pea-sized amount into damp skin with fingertips and add warm water to create a lather before rinsing. WHY IS IT FANTASTIC? The cleanser is formulated with padina pavonica, a brown algae found on the Mediterranean coast known to support hydration. 1 TRAVEL APRIL / 04 5
TRAVEL We are Paradoxx Volume Blow Dry Spray 20ml worth over £15 WHAT IS IT? Powered by white nettle, known for its ultimate volumising action, this 94% natural blow-dry primer helps to minimise drying time and lift from the roots to create big, bouncy and glossy locks. Hops flower and babassu oil encourage its amplifying effects, whilst cooling peppermint aids root stimulation to awaken the tresses from top to tip. A blend of coconut and argan oils help to protect and moisturise hair follicles, leaving you with a silky-soft, frizz-free and voluminous mane. HOW TO USE IT: Spray generously directly onto towel-dried hair and blow dry. WHY IS IT FANTASTIC? This product is cruelty-free, vegan and organic. TRAVEL Rituals The Ritual of Sakura Body Cream 70ml worth over £8 WHAT IS IT? Offering up to 48 hours of hydration, the brand’s bestselling body cream leaves the skin with a fragrant, nourished finish that lasts all day. The moisturiser cocoons the skin in a non-greasy, fast-absorbing veil, rich in antioxidants and vitamin E to moisturise and visibly soften skin. A blend of rice milk and centella asiatica boasts soothing properties to leave skin feeling supple with a radiant glow. Whilst cherry blossom provides a unique sweet and luxurious scent. HOW TO USE IT: Coat the rich body cream onto your skin. For optimal results, apply after showering or bathing when skin is damp. WHY IS IT FANTASTIC? This body cream is vegan-friendly. 3 4 6
TRAVEL GLOV® Makeup Sponge Professional Beauty Blender in Limited-Edition Pink worth over £10 WHAT IS IT? This custom makeup sponge is not only designed for applying liquid cosmetics such as foundation or concealer, but also for contouring the face with bronzer, blush or your favourite powder. The flat part of the sponge allows for even application of concealer under the eyes, whilst the tip encourages flawless makeup in areas that require more precision, such as in the corners of the eyes or on the wings of the nose. HOW TO USE IT: Wet before using liquid products. We recommend cleansing with GLOV Magnet Cleanser, soap or water with a few drops of makeup remover oil. WHY IS IT FANTASTIC? This exclusive pink sponge is hypoallergenic, latex-free and has antibacterial properties! 5 Ciaté London Velvet Skin Cream Blush in Fancy 5ml worth over £9 WHAT IS IT? Infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid and brightening vitamin C, this buildable and blendable liquid blush gives you a subtle sun-kissed glow. The velvety texture allows for smooth application whilst the pigmented colour in shade Fancy gives you an even flush of rose colour. HOW TO USE IT: Apply two to three dots over your cheeks, and blend immediately for a sheer flush of colour. WHY IS IT FANTASTIC? This brand is PETA-certified and cruelty-free. 6 APRIL / 04 7
Noella Gabriel, global president and co-founder at ELEMIS, dives into the radiance-boosting benefits of the brand’s Pro-Collagen formula... “Think of collagen as your body’s building blocks – it helps to support the skin’s structure and keeps it strong, elastic and resilient. From the age of 25, our body’s collagen production declines by roughly 1% a year, leading to sagging and loss of firmness,” Noella says. “Our skin has several layers. The top layer, called the epidermis, locks in moisture and protects the skin from external aggressors. The middle layer, or dermis, contains collagen, elastin, and fibroblasts (cells that produce more collagen and elastin),” she explains. COLLAGEN HEALTH IS SKIN HEALTH Noella shares 3 science-backed ways to prevent the breakdown of your skin’s natural collagen stores: PROTECT YOUR SKIN 1 “Harmful UV rays and environmental aggressors can slow down collagen production.” •Wear an SPF every day and reapply as recommended. •Our Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30 shields from UVA and UVB rays whilst also deeply hydrating. GET YOUR BEAUTY SLEEP 2 “At night, our bodies focus on repair and rejuvenation, which is why most collagen production happens whilst we sleep.” •Try to sleep for 7-8 hours each night. •Look for formulas that support skin’s natural night-time processes. •Pro-Collagen Overnight Matrix combats daily damage with potent antioxidants and peptides. GOOD LIFESTYLE CHOICES 3 “Our skin is the largest organ in the body – so it’s no surprise that what we put into our bodies will have an effect on the state of our skin.” •Eat Vitamin C & amino acid-rich foods (think citrus fruits and grains). •Limit your processed sugar intake. •Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. PROTECT YOUR COLLAGEN WITH 8 THE (COLLAGEN)ERATION
“This luxurious gel cleanser helps energise the skin for optimum performance. Supercharged with minerals magnesium, zinc and copper and a trio of acids, the advanced formula leaves the complexion looking beautifully revived and rejuvenated. “It builds to a soft, rich lather to easily lift away makeup and daily grime without stripping the skin of essential moisture,” Noella shares. THE POWER OF PADINA PAVONICA KEY INGREDIENTS ANTI-AGEING ACID TRIO Succinic and lactic acid work together to help gently break down the tiny bonds between dead skin cells, whilst ferulic acid, found in acai, provides moisture. MULTI-MINERAL SOLUTION A blend of mineral-rich magnesium, zinc, and copper helps to encourage skin’s vitality. PADINA PAVONICA A brown algae found on the Mediterranean coast known to support hydration. START WITH A CLEANSE “Padina Pavonica is a moisture-boosting, brown macroalgae found on the Mediterranean coast that’s rich in polysaccharides that quench the skin for a visibly radiant complexion. “Our hero signature algae, creates a layer of shielding hydration that helps to protect the skin’s natural collagen synthesis,” she explains. Chlorella vulgaris, another algae, supports collagen production, as well as protecting against environmental aggressors. 9 APRIL / 04
LISTEN TO YOUR SKIN-TUITION WITH Irith Markens, a brand expert at Rituals, recommends finding beauty within balance as the brand unveils the key principals of the Japanese ritual of Sakura as you renew your skin with the brand’s smoothing body cream. “Life is beautiful yet fleeting— this is the sentiment behind the Japanese celebration of Hanami. Friends and family gather each spring, holding picnics and parties underneath the beautiful cherry blossom trees,” Irith explains. Otherwise known as Sakura, the cherry blossom flower blooms briefly between March and May, gracing the Japanese landscape with their iconic, sweetly scented presence. “Inspired by this tradition, The Ritual of Sakura was created to help celebrate each moment and find the beauty that lies within it. “With the delicate scent of cherry blossoms and the nourishing properties of rice milk, all the products in the collection are designed to bring a sense of renewal to mind, body, and soul,” she shares. Fans of the collection describe the cherry blossom scent as therapy for their souls, which reflects the mission of Rituals: to help you find a moment of positivity, peace, and happiness in your everyday life. THE RITUAL OF SAKURA 10
Throughout Asia, rice milk extract is used in bodycare to soften the skin and give it a healthy glow, while delicate cherry blossom is often included to help soothe and even skin tone. SMALL BUT MIGHTY RITUALS “Rituals are everywhere, every single day, waiting to be discovered. Small moments, often overlooked, that hold the power to breathe beauty into our day. The brand prides itself on a philosophy that guides you on a journey of personal wellbeing; helping you find the ultimate balance of body, mind and soul. “All Rituals products are purposefully designed to help you embrace the power of joy by celebrating the small routines of your day-to-day lives.” she says. TRUST YOUR SKIN-TUITION Rituals suggest you tune into your senses and add meaning to your bodycare regime with mindful self-reflection. “Wellbeing should suit and balance your personality. Taking the time to slow down and paying true attention to each step of a carefully chosen bodycare routine will have a much more profound effect than blindly going through the motions. “It is the difference between a mindless routine and a soulful one that creates a radiant reflection worthy of you and your body,” Irith concludes. “ ” APRIL / 04 11
SQUALANE SMOOTH SURFACE “Squalane works as an emollient to help soften and hydrate your skin whilst also acting as occlusive to help trap moisture, helping to strengthen your skin barrier. “It’s also packed with antioxidant properties to help protect your skin from environmental stressors that can have a drying effect,” Aruj explains. The lightweight texture of squalane is beneficial for all skin types to help nourish, rejuvenate and enhance skin texture – and this Nourishing Facial Sheet Mask from BeautyPro helps to achieve this in just 15 minutes. Our in-house pharmacist, Aruj Javid, unmasks the radianceboosting benefits of the key ingredient inside BeautyPro’s Nourishing Facial Sheet Mask... ASK OUR PHARMACIST: A TRIP DOWN 12
SKINCARE-TO-GO From long-haul flights to morning commutes, skincare on-the-go is the latest trend to get behind. “If you lead a busy lifestyle or don’t find time to pamper at home, applying eye or sheet masks on-the-go is a great way to recharge your skin or prep your base before a big event.” “They can be especially beneficial when you travel on long-haul flights, when your skin tends to feel dehydrated and stripped of moisture. Just apply, sit back and let it do all the work,” she says. THE RETURN OF THE SHEET MASK The resurrection of one-use masking means you can now find a sheet mask solution or eye patch to suit any skin type or skin concern. “It’s best to use a sheet mask at least once or twice a week for at least 15-20 minutes as part of your skincare routine for that quick burst of intense hydration to your skin! “Make sure you apply your sheet mask on cleansed skin before you apply your mask. Gently massage any excess product onto your face and neck,” she recommends. SKINCARE SQUAD “Squalane can be used alongside other skin-barrier replenishing ingredients, such as ceramides and shea butter, for skin in need of a moisture boost.” “Humectant ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin encourage plumper skin and can be used alongside antioxidants like vitamin C to help brighten the appearance of dull-looking skin,” she suggests. Squalane’s hydrating effects are also known to be favourable alongside retinol and exfoliating ingredients, including AHAs, glycolic acid and BHAs, salicylic acid. APRIL / 04 13
GLAZED BLUSH Our beauty writer puts the Ciaté London Velvet Skin Cream Blush and GLOV® makeup sponge to the test... BEAUTY ON TRIAL: 14
FIRST IMPRESSIONS “From ‘glazed nails’ to ‘donut skin’, I’m not one to shy away from a gloss-fueled trend, so when I heard the Ciaté blush contained hydrating hyaluronic acid and brightening vitamin C, I was eager to try it!” “A lightweight liquid blush is my go-to for any kind of makeup look and I was impressed with how I could apply a few specks of this formula to achieve a subtle flush of colour. “After applying directly to the face with the dotted applicator, I used the makeup sponge to blend upward across the top of my cheekbone and was glad to see it didn’t absorb too much of the product.” FINAL VERDICT “This ‘Fancy’ shade is a perfect transitional tone to leave you with an effortless rosy glow. “This duo is going straight into my holiday bag, so I can create a natural-looking makeup look whilst I’m away!” APRIL / 04 15
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Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Cream 25ml (deluxe size) — worth £11 This visibly firming body cream has a super-smoothing formula with an irresistible scent of pistachio, salted caramel, and vanilla. Glow from head to toe with 6 beauty picks, so you can prep for summer feeling as FANTASTIC as you look! What’s coming up in May? APRIL / 04 17
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