With so many exceptional beauty products launching each week, here we separate the good from the great, the better from the best
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In between meetings, events and countless hours of TikTok scrolling, Vogue Scandinavia’s beauty editor, Esteban G Villanueva, (Vogue’s first and only male beauty editor worldwide) lets us in on the current products he’s obsessed with. Whether they’re new trendy launches or all-time beauty favourites, these offerings have caught his eye, and they should catch yours, too, making them a must-have in your ever-expanding beauty cupboard.
Here’s what he’s loving this week:
After a Lollapalooza weekend in Stockholm, recovery is at the top of our agenda. To help, this week’s selection of beauty products is focused on hydration, vitamin intake and simple products that elevate our everyday life with easy steps. Let’s see what’s in our care package this week.
SPF is the key product to have in our beauty bags this summer, yet application sometimes can prove complicated or challenging when they come in cream or liquid form. Spray SPF is the solution to all our issues - even reapplication. With a simple swipe one can cover large areas of the body with an even sun-protectant coating. After that, just plop it in one’s bag and take it with you throughout the day, remembering to reapply every two hours for optimal protection.
Electrolytes are compounds whose electrical charge is activated when dissolved in water, and this can be either negative or positive charge. They help the body regulate chemical reactions and maintain balance between fluids inside and outside your cells; thus maintaining a good balance of hydration. Heat’s Electrolyte Powder contains magnesium, potassium, coconut water and Himalayan salt in order to create a sugar-free supplement that aids in hydration recovery with just a few sips.
Sometimes all you need is a little bit of mascara and nothing else. That’s where Sweed’s new Cloud Mascara comes in. A cult-favourite brand thanks to its lash growing serum, their new lash enhancer combines the best nourishing ingredients with jet-black pigment for a formula that is both lengthening and volumising but also nourishing and strengthening. On top of that, the water-resistant formula is delivered by a new conical brush that allows for a more precise application and a longer-length result.
While Oribe is a permanent go-to when it comes to hair care and styling, with the change of seasons, there is a change in how to deal with one’s mane. The increase in heat and humidity, while enticing for the soul, can be reckoning to the hair, as it can react, puff up and go wild. Now, while a natural reaction would be to stay away from moisture, when it comes to hair, ensuring every lock is at its top hydration is the best way to counteract environmental humidity. For that, there is nothing better than Oribe’s Moisture & Control line. While it is designed for curly and wavy patterns, anyone in need of hydration can benefit from the line and will feel an insistent hydration boost in their hair.
In what can only be described as the literal definition of the ‘Clean Girl Scent’, Caia’s new scent opens with grapefruit, green apple, blackcurrant, cardamom, anise and mint, followed by middle notes of water fruits, geranium, rosewood, bright flowers and freesia, and ending with a base of cedarwood, sandalwood, musk & patchouli. It’s a jam-packed formula that creates an uplifting scent which feels breezy, clean and light for the heat of summer.
Vitamin consumption is key for a correct body functionality and to feel our best selves at all times. Unfortunately, sometimes our diets are not properly balanced when it comes to certain nutrients, vitamins or minerals. Cue supplements. My personal favourites, they’re a great way to ensure we’re getting the right amount of vitamins in our body — and what better way to do it than through berry-tasting and shaped gummies? With different formulas for different needs and wishes, Care Berries are locally-produced with natural ingredients and promise a better everyday with just two gummies a day.
Water is a key compound for our bodies to function properly, yet it’s one of the most overlooked intakes during the day. While we might not feel dehydrated, few people actually consume enough water to fulfil our natural needs, which is roughly 2.7 litres for women and 3.7 litres for men — this of course being subject to change depending on daily conditions and personal characteristics. While around 20% of this water comes from food consumption, it’s up to each person to make up for the rest. The best solution? Make a water bottle out new best friend, for that, here are a selection of some of our favourite water bottles to keep on hand.