We spray a spell to bring on spring, by spritzing a burst of the new season scents. Ideally you’re looking for something floral with an edge, or a big uplifting citrus, or the smell of bonfires. Or, go to experimentalperfumeclub.com and create something that does all three. Like burning sage, we cast out the bitter remnants of winter with a bright new perfume.
Get the look
1. Penhaligon’s Elisabethan Rose Fragrance £137, selfridges.com
2. Bruno Fazzolari Au Delà Narcisse £100, roullierwhite.com
3. Orange & Bergamot Eau De Toilette £45, moltonbrown.co.uk
4. Champ de Fleurs £97, artisanparfumeur.com
5. St Giles The Stylist £130, stgilesfinefragrance.com
6. Green Wheat & Meadowsweet £47, jomalone.co.uk
7. Lola James Harper Little By Little With Joy £60, conranshop.co.uk
Gently does it
It’s a rare joy, a decent hand soap. Maria Nila (best known for vegan haircare) has launched four vegan and sulphate-free hand soaps, perfect for sensitive skin. Your wash will be “climate compensated”, too. £16.99, marianila.com
Natural selection
Cult natural brand Herbivore Botanicals has just launched in the UK. Beauty obsessives may have noticed the Pink Clay Exfoliating Mask on their Instagram feed (the packaging is as covetable as the product), but try the Lapis Balancing Facial Oil, great for difficult skin.
Supermarket sweep
Sainsbury’s is coming for men. Its new skincare range, Men Advance, includes an Anti-Fatigue Moisturiser, a Charcoal Face Wash, and a £3 Beard Oil, gently scented with grape seed oil, jojoba and almond. What better reason to come back smiling after doing the weekly shop?
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