EDIT DISCOVER | LEARN | INSPIRE ISSUE 05 Destination FANTASTIC
OTHER CONTRIBUTORS: Clare Longland, Charlotte Leicester, Charlie McDonnell and Jasmine Orr. CONTRIBUTORS BECKS GREATBANKS Subscription Operations ELLA BOWERS Content BEC WITNEY Sourcing GABRIELLA GREATBATCH Sourcing OLIVIA BUTWELL Campaign SHEEVA FALLAHI Campaign & Content 2 3 4 10 12 14 16 18 19 MAY EDIT CONTENTS CONTENTS AND CONTRIBUTORS TEAM LETTER: DESTINATION FANTASTIC WHAT'S IN THE BOX? THE BUM BUM BOOM WITH SOL DE JANEIRO REPAIR YOUR HAIR WITH WELLA ASK OUR PHARMACIST: IS VITAMIN C FOR ME? BEAUTY ON TRIAL: HOLIDAY PREP LOOKFANTASTIC TRENDING BEAUTY EDIT SNEAK PEEK: JUNE EDIT 2
Discover your first-class ticket to a FANTASTIC summer with 6 travelsized treats to pack in your hand luggage. We sat down with the director of global education at Sol de Janeiro to discover the moisturising benefits of the trending Bum Bum Cream (pages 10-11). A haircare expert from Wella shares how to protect your strands on holiday with the brand’s nourishing Fusion Hair Mask (pages 12-13). Our in-house pharmacist, Aruj Javid, unpacks the brightening and glow-boosting properties of vitamin C as she puts Rodial’s gel-to-oil exfoliating face scrub to the test (pages 14-15). Our beauty team pack for their holidays with lip care from Lanolips and Dr.PAWPAW, and bodycare from NUXE, ESPA and Hydrea (pages 16-17). Wherever you’re heading this summer, get ready to feel FANTASTIC! Destination FANTASTIC A NOTE FROM OUR TEAM... Love, Team Fantastic x 3 MAY / 05
CLICK TO SHOP FULL-SIZE. WHAT'S IN ? You’ll receive 6 of the following products inside your beauty box... Products may vary 4
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2 Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Cream 25ml (Travel Size) worth £11 WHAT IS IT? The formula of this trending body cream is enriched with guaraná extract, cupuaçu butter, açaí oil and coconut oil to deeply hydrate and nourish the skin. Elevate your bodycare routine with the irresistible scent of iconic Cheirosa ’62 fragrance; pistachio, salted caramel, and vanilla. The perfect holiday essential! HOW TO USE: Massage in a circular motion to lock in moisture. Start with your bum bum and then move onto the rest of your body. WHY IS IT FANTASTIC? Pronounced “Boom Boom” in Brazil, it takes inspiration from the nation’s obsession with body joy from head to toe. 1 TRAVEL SIZE Wella Fusion Hair Mask 75ml (Travel Size) worth £10 WHAT IS IT? This 5-minute conditioning mask helps to repair damaged hair and protect against further breakage, leaving you with silky smooth locks. Formulated with the brand’s Silksteel Fusion Technology, the nourishing mask leaves the hair feeling hydrated and satin-soft. The brand’s Metal Purifier complex helps to preserve the visible vibrancy and tone of dyed hair. HOW TO USE: Apply once a week to clean, damp hair. Leave for 5 minutes and rinse. WHY IS IT FANTASTIC? This product is formulated without microplastics and is cruelty-free. TRAVEL SIZE 6
NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Multipurpose Dry Oil 30ml (Full-Size) worth £13 WHAT IS IT? This multitasking dry body oil uses 7 100% botanical oils to nourish, repair and enhance the face, body and hair. This includes ultra-hydrating argan oil and macadamia oil, and it’s also rich in omegas 3, 6 & 9 to strengthen the skin barrier. Indulge in sweet notes of orange blossom and vanilla. HOW TO USE: On your face: Use one spritz alone or mix together with your moisturiser. On your body: Apply to your chest, arms and legs before massaging into any dry areas of skin and/or stretch marks. On your hair: Apply to lengths and ends as often as needed. WHY IS IT FANTASTIC? It contains 98% ingredients of natural origin and it’s 100% vegan. 3 Rodial Vit C Papaya Enzyme Scrub 20ml (Travel Size) worth £15 WHAT IS IT? Infused with high-performance vitamin C and papaya extract, this gentle gel-to-oil exfoliator coats your face with skinprotecting antioxidants that promote a radiant complexion with a luminous glow. Perlite and jojoba beads, derived from volcanic extracts, help to even skin tone and texture, leaving you with softer-looking skin. HOW TO USE: Use 2-3 times a week. Apply onto damp, cleansed skin and leave on for a few minutes to help activate the ingredients. Massage in circular motions to exfoliate the skin, focusing on areas of uneven skin tone and texture. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. WHY IS IT FANTASTIC? It contains vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that protects against environmental aggressors. TRAVEL SIZE FULL SIZE MAY / 05 7
Dr.PAWPAW Shea Butter Lip Balm 10ml (Full-Size) worth £6 WHAT IS IT? This 100% natural, multitasking balm is packed full of nourishing ingredients to hydrate your lips, tame your brows and control flyways. The fantastic formula consists of rich shea butter, moisturising aloe vera and the brand’s key ingredient pawpaw (carica papaya), an antioxidant-rich fruit that aids repair while protecting and intensely hydrating. Nourish your nails and cuticles, create a base for makeup or highlight the brow bone and cheeks with this multipurpose product. HOW TO USE: Apply to skin, lips or hair. WHY IS IT FANTASTIC? This product is crueltyfree and vegan. Lanolips 101 Ointment Multi-Balm in Coconutter 10g (Full-Size) worth £10 WHAT IS IT? This multipurpose, 100% natural balm boasts a moisturising blend to deeply hydrate your lips, cuticles, elbows, dry skin areas and even insect bites. The balm delivers the antioxidant benefits of coconut oil and vitamin E to protect against harmful external stressors. HOW TO USE: Warm the ointment between the fingers or apply directly onto the lips and dry areas. Keep below 25C°. WHY IS IT FANTASTIC? It’s cruelty-free and free from artificial fragrances, parabens, petrolatum, PEGs, mineral oils and sulphates. 4 FULL FULL SIZE SIZE 8
Hydrea Fina Silk Natural Honeycomb Sea Sponge – Cosmetic (Full Size) worth £7.50 WHAT IS IT? Enhance your beauty rituals with this luxuriously silky sponge, sourced from the Mediterranean Sea. Ideal for applying cosmetics for flawless and long-lasting results, for deep cleansing “especially for those hard-to-reach areas around the eyes and nose” and gentle exfoliation, which can help smoothen the look of fine lines and leave skin glowing. HOW TO USE: After use, rinse in cool water, gently squeeze out excess. Do not twist or wring. Leave to dry naturally. WHY IS IT FANTASTIC? All Hydrea sea sponges are sustainably and ethically sourced by registered divers using traditional methods of hand cutting that preserve the root system 6 ESPA Bergamot and Jasmine Body Wash (Travel Size) worth £6 WHAT IS IT? Refresh and condition your skin with this soap-free body wash, infused with an uplifting blend of pure essential oils, including bergamot and jasmine. Kind to all skin types, the soap-free formula leaves your hands feeling supple and conditioned. HOW TO USE: Lather into hands, nails and cuticles and then rinse away with warm water. To intensify results, follow with hand cream. WHY IS IT FANTASTIC? The formula of this body wash is 100% natural. 5 FULL SIZE TRAVEL SIZE MAY / 05 9
” BUM BUM THE WITH BOOM SUBSCRIBER FAVOURITE “ We caught up with Heather Forcari, director of global education at Sol de Janeiro to unveil the hype behind the viral Brazilian Bum Bum Cream... One of my favourite products ever! So hydrating and fast-absorbing and the scent is unmatched! - Jess Evans 10
“When we feel good about ourselves, we feel liberated, alive, powerful and we want to share these feelings with others. Self-celebration and joy are what moves us forward at Sol de Janeiro. It’s in everything we do,” Heather explains. The Brazilian Bum Bum® Cream helps visibly smoothen and tighten the appearance of your skin, and is scented with the brand’s Cheirosa 62 fragrance with delicious notes of pistachio, salted caramel, and vanilla. “When you apply this body cream, you’ll feel body confidence wherever you go. “The key ingredients of caffeine-rich guaraná extract and fast-absorbing cupuaçu butter deliver deep hydration, leaving skin feeling silky soft, whilst Brazil nut oil helps support the skin’s natural ability to protect itself and gives a healthy-looking glow,” she shares. A BLEND OF BENEFITS CUPUAÇU BUTTER GUARANÁ COCONUT OIL AÇAÍ OIL “Full of fatty acids to lock in moisture and help support skin elasticity.” “This fruit contains five times the caffeine of coffee, known to help stimulate microcirculation to visibly firm and tighten the appearance of the skin.” “Absorbs quickly to soften, condition and moisturise.” “An antioxidant-rich super fruit that helps protect skin from environmental aggressors like pollution.” MAY / 05 11
Repair your hair with We sat down with Scott Evans, haircare educator at Wella to get to grips with how to de-stress our strands and keep them protected throughout summer. 12
THE HEAT CHEAT KEEP YOUR COLOUR MAINTAIN YOUR MANE “The most effective way to prevent these harmful effects is by reducing the use of heated styling appliances. “While current trends often involve using heated styling tools regularly to achieve smooth looks or effortless waves, it is crucial to minimise the impact of these tools by lowering the temperature,” Scott shares. When it comes to upkeeping your colouring, it is important to avoid overlapping colours or use a milder formula on previously coloured hair. “For all-over colour, it is recommended to refresh the lengths and ends with a semi or demipermanent colour, as these products are gentler and provide conditioning and protection for the hair,” he suggests. To repair damaged hair or protect from further breakage, the Wella Fusion Hair Mask is an excellent treatment that can be used regularly at home. “It contains the silk steel amino complex, which consists of specific hair-identical amino acids and lipids that target damaged areas and restore the hair fibre to its natural state. “The mask can be used weekly as part of your haircare routine by replacing your regular conditioner once a week and leaving it to work for 5 minutes,” he says. OPTIMAL STYLING TEMPERATURES 185°C 140°C Dry Hair Wet Hair WELLA Fusion Hair Mask 75ml - worth £10 MAY / 05 13
IS VITAMIN C FOR ME? ASK OUR PHARMACIST “The antioxidant vitamin C can help to provide protection against environmental aggressors. It is also best known for its role as a radiance booster; working to brighten the appearance of a dull-looking complexion alongside helping with areas of uneven skin tone and texture,” Aruj explains. Vitamin ABCs Vitamin C is a multitasking ingredient that can be applied as part of your morning and evening skincare routine, depending on your chosen products. “It’s best to apply vitamin C in the morning and then to follow with broad-spectrum SPF to help protect your skin further from free radical damage,” she suggests. All skin types can benefit from the brightening and revitalising properties of vitamin C. “There are different strengths of vitamin C available. If you are a beginner, start with a lower concentration to help build your tolerance or opt for a gentler vitamin C derivative - especially if you have sensitive skin,” she shares. Our in-house pharmacist, Aruj Javid, uncovers the brightening benefits of vitamin C as she puts the Rodial Vit C Papaya Enzyme Scrub to the test. 14
“As a dual action exfoliator, the Rodial Vit C Papaya Enzyme Scrub can help provide physical and chemical exfoliation to your skin at the same time. “It’s infused with hyaluronic acid to help provide moisture to your skin and papaya enzymes and jojoba beads to gently exfoliate and buff away dead skin cells,” Aruj says. Final Verdict “This invigorating scrub felt refreshing on my skin and helped to refresh my tiredlooking complexion in the morning. “I applied this scrub twice a week and I loved how nourishing this felt on my face; the gel-to-oil texture helped to gently exfoliate my skin, leaving it feeling smooth and supple and not stripped of moisture. “For radiantlooking skin, this Rodial Vit C Papaya Enzyme scrub absolutely delivered!” she concludes. RODIAL VIT C PAPAYA ENZYME SCRUB RODIAL Vit C Papaya Enzyme Scrub, 20ml - worth £15 MAY / 05 15
Holiday Prep Beauty on Trial: Our beauty team put this season’s travel essentials to the test... FIRST IMPRESSIONS: “I love a hydrating lip balm and it’s a bonus that it doubles up as a product to tame my baby hairs or slick down my flyaways.” FINAL VERDICT: “The balm coats my lips with long-lasting nourishment! The coconut scent transports me to tropical scenes, in preparation for my upcoming holiday.” Lanolips 101 Ointment Multi-Balm in Coconutter Ella, beauty writer 16
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: “I love the spa-like scent of this body wash and the formula feels super gentle which is great for all the sensitive skin girlies who still want to use a luxury body wash.” FINAL VERDICT: “This nourishing body wash is perfect for a moment of relaxation after a long day in the sun or washing the chlorine away from an afternoon by the pool.” FIRST IMPRESSIONS: “I have never used anything quite like this, but I am intrigued to see how it will work as I love to gently exfoliate my face.” FINAL VERDICT: “This small but mighty sponge removes my dead skin cells and product build-up, leaving my face with a smooth, radiant glow!” FIRST IMPRESSIONS: “I love that it’s multi-purpose and can be used as an eyebrow gel or to create the perfect slicked bun for a quick, fuss-free hairstyle.” FINAL VERDICT: “It’s perfect for keeping my lips hydrated, plus the multi-functional formula means there’s more room in my travel case.” FIRST IMPRESSIONS: “This product smells like summer! I can’t wait to drench my skin with it for the ultimate postholiday glow.” FINAL VERDICT: “This indulgent body oil is my new beauty musthave! It makes my skin silky smooth, and I even used this on my hair to give it a sleek finish.” ESPA Bergamot and Jasmine Body Wash Hydrea Fina Silk Natural Sea Sponge Dr.PAWPAW Shea Butter Balm NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Multipurpose Dry Oil AMELIA, BEAUTY INTERN TARA, BEAUTY INTERN Tara & Amelia, beauty interns MAY / 05 17
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JUNE EDIT Trigwell Cosmetics Powder Puff Duo (Full-Size) - worth £14.99 These TikTok-trending teardrop velvet puffs are essential for a flawless finish! Seamlessly blend pressed powders around the nose, undereye and contours of the face whether you’re touching up at the airport or the gym. Plus, receive one for you and one to share with your bestie this National Best Friends Day on the 8th June! RESUBSCRIBE NOW WHAT’S COMING UP IN June? SNEAK PEEK MAY / 05 19
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