As the woman&home beauty team, it's quite literally our job to be professional beauty testers and see whether buys are actually worth parting ways with your money for.
And as July comes to a close, we're back to give you a peek into the products we've been spritzing, slathering and blending throughout this month – so much so that we've used every last drop of them. Think: one of the best cleansers that is kind to sensitive skin, the best drugstore shampoo for banishing greasiness and much more.
The following 9 products have cut through all the noise and have left our beauty team seriously impressed. And if you needed any more proof of how much we loved these products, just take a look at our not-so-aesthetic pictures of the well-loved tubes, bottles and canisters...
The 9 beauty buys our team loved every last drop of in July
This month we've slathered on one of best-smelling body lotions that boasts a luxe scent with an affordable price tag and worked our way through a plethora of K-beauty buys that are worth having on your radar. So, whether you're looking for a long-lasting perfume recommendation or a nourishing body oil with a glowing review from a Beauty Editor, you've come to the right place.
RRP: £8.99
"I’ve started a course of intensive facial treatments, and let’s just say they’re a bit spicy - with the downtime to prove it. As my temporarily red and blotchy face recovers on its road to glowing, collagen-filled greatness (I hope), I must use only the gentlest of the gentle, active-free skincare. That’s why this kind and hydrating cleanser has been an absolute gift and a pleasure to use - lathering a little, cleansing a lot, but essentially feeling like a big creamy cushion on my skin. I’m saving the last couple of drops for after my next treatment when we’re ramping up the intensity even more. Wish me luck!"
~ Fiona McKim, Digital Beauty Channel Editor at woman&home
RRP: £22
"This serum is one of the best K-beauty products that you can find at Amazon – and it's cheaper there than at other retailers. If you have sensitive skin or are in need of recovering your skin barrier, like I was, let me introduce you to this serum from Purito. Ultra-gentle on the complexion, this formula is packed with Centella Asiatica (an ancient Korean herb) that instantly helps calm and relieve redness and irritation. With frequent use, my skin appeared clearer, calmer, stronger, glowier and overall healthier."
~ Sennen Prickett, Digital Beauty Writer at woman&home
RRP: £7.50
"While I do love a luxe scented body lotion, Vaseline's Cocoa Radiant is the one I rely on every day. I'm someone who moisturises from head to toe after a shower or bath to ward off dry, itchy skin, and so I need a lotion that not only deeply hydrates but also offers good value for money because I'm using it so often - the big bottle of this is currently £3.75 at Boots. It's by far one of my favourite under-£10 beauty buys, not just because of its price, but because of its soft, cosy cocoa-buttery scent and how silky-smooth it leaves my skin. It's one of those products that works exactly how you want it to."
~ Naomi Jamieson, Digital Beauty Writer at woman&home
RRP: £9.99
"My hair gets greasy incredibly quickly; I'm talking within two days. So, I'm always on the hunt for a clarifying shampoo that will clean, balance and banish oiliness from the scalp. Enter Charles Worthington's Scalp Restore Shampoo. This affordable formula gently cleanses my hair, removing signs of greasiness, preventing any flaking and eliminating product build-up. After using this, my strands feel weightless, clean and refreshed."
~ Sennen Prickett, Digital Beauty Writer at woman&home
RRP: £50
"Jones Road can do no wrong in my eyes - so it’s no great surprise that this citrussy, summery body oil didn’t last long on my bathroom shelf. It’s got that clever and contradictory-sounding thing going on of being a ‘dry’ oil, which means the skin drinks it in and feels all soft and comforted, but without any greasy film that makes you feel scared to get dressed."
~ Fiona McKim, Digital Beauty Channel Editor at woman&home
RRP: £21
"I only opt for perfumes that will have a positive lasting impact. In fact, it's quite a skill of mine now to scout out the fragrances that will leave others complimenting my scent – simply name me a better compliment. So you can imagine why this travel-friendly bottle of CAIA Cosmetics' Magnetic Hours Perfume has been spritzed empty. I kept this nifty scent in my handbag and ran it dry in a matter of weeks. While on the sweeter side, it's a truly sophisticated and sensual feminine fragrance with notes of bergamot, strawberry, violet, musk, vetiver and sugared woods. Not to mention, one spritz of this left others asking me "what perfume are you wearing?" in my local wine bar – that's all I need."
~ Sennen Prickett, Digital Beauty Writer at woman&home
RRP: £22
"These Korean toner pads have swiftly become a holy grail buy for me this year. So much so that I'm actually on my third tub of them. I use two every morning, placing one on each cheek, letting it marinate and cool my skin for a few minutes while I do the rest of my body care routine, then I gently press them over the rest of my face and down my neck. The collagen, ceramide and milk protein formula feels instantly hydrating and soothing - they leave my complexion looking so glassy and plump, and I've noticed such a difference with stubborn dry patches and texture, in the way that I now have none. The dewy and plumping effects also shine through under makeup, so really, is it any wonder that I'm now on tub number three?"
~ Naomi Jamieson, Digital Beauty Writer at woman&home
RRP: £19
"Now, while I'll be talking about my love for Haruharu Wonder's Black Rice Mist today, just know it's also a favourite of our beauty team too. This Korean face spray is like a serum in a spritz, boasting an ultra-fine mist applicator that gently and evenly distributes the product onto your complexion. It's essentially moisture in a bottle, working to instantly refresh, cool and boost hydration – while strengthening the skin barrier too. It's great for moisturising your skin and even better if you pop it in the fridge."
~ Sennen Prickett, Digital Beauty Writer at woman&home
RRP: £17.99
"We're a Rituals household. Our home is scented with delightful aromas from the brand, from room mists to laundry detergent – even car air fresheners! And my shower routine is no different. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: I go through the foaming shower gels like no other. The Ritual of Jing is the latest scent that I worked my way through, and it's quickly become one of my favourites. Its lotus flower and jujube fragrance is soothing and calming, filling the bathroom with a peace-inducing aroma. It also lathers up incredibly easily, meaning you don't need to use a lot per shower."
~ Sennen Prickett, Digital Beauty Writer at woman&home
