As we slog our way through the remaining hours of this week, we can take solace in the fact that there are 72 hours of unabated sun and relaxation waiting for us on the other side of Friday.
For if the weather is anything to go by, summer is far from cancelled. But it may be that, as you remain socially distant from your loved ones and your local, you find you're increasingly looking for some form of escapism.
Perhaps you find yours in the form of a cheeky homemade cocktail, or maybe you're more of a tuning-out-the-noise-of-the-world with a podcast kind of a person. Whatever your go-to is, one thing's for sure; self-care is key, and beauty really is escapism bottled.
So if you're in the market for a meditative exercise this weekend, look to the world of beauty to indulge your senses. Fancy treating yourself to some new bits? These are the new beauty launches we're loving.
Diptyque Exfoliating Hand Wash
Diptyque Exfoliating Hand Wash, £45, buy now
At this point, you may be left wondering whether your poor paws can hack any more hand washing. Take it from us, when it comes to Diptyque's delectable offering, it's more a case of necessity; you need this hand wash. While the word 'exfoliating' may sound scary, the product contains minuscule ground olive stones, which emulate a massage-like sensation each time you wash your hands. You'll have to tear yourself away from the sink. It also comes in a refillable glass bottle, meaning less waste too.
Hand washing like you've never experienced before.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Bronzer
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Bronzer, £39, buy now
Nobody knows their way around a woman's face quite like Charlotte Tilbury. And now the beauty doyenne has expanded her award-winning Airbrush Flawless Finish range by adding a mattifying, pore-refining bronzer into the mix. It comes housed in Tilbury's signature rose-gold packaging and creates a subtle and buildable glow. One for all you glow-getters out there.
Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Oil-infused Serum
Fresh Deep Hydration Oil-Infused Serum, £52, buy now
If you're anything like me, you may have found that your skin has been positively parched for the last few weeks. Emotional turmoil and adjusting to the new normal has wrought havoc on many elements of our lives, but particularly our faces. Fresh's best-selling Rose Deep Hydration range is a sure-fire way to restore hydration to thirsty skin. Apply liberally and watch your skin lap it up.
LOEWE Paula's Ibiza Eau de Toilette
Loewe Paula's Ibiza Eau de Toilette, £70, buy now
Missing your annual jaunt to the White Isle this summer? Consider treating yourself to Loewe's latest fragrance drop which was created by Jonathan Anderson and LOEWE’s in-house perfumer Nuria Cruelles. The light and summer-ready scent takes its inspiration from the Balearic Island and, with notes of coconut water, bright green galbanum and Madagascan mandarin oils, it's summer escapism bottled.
Kate Somerville DeliKate Recovery Cream
Kate Somerville DeliKate Recovery Cream, £69, buy now
As the weather continues to scorch its way through this Bank Holiday weekend, familiarise yourself with a trusty and heavy-duty moisturiser to help your skin retain optimum levels of hydration. Kate Somerville's Recovery Cream is a delight for a post-sunbathing session, or as a heavyweight moisturiser which packs a punch. Seriously efficacious skincare in some seriously Instagram-approved packaging.
