Our Top Beauty Picks From Around The Globe

The UK

From an intense smokey eye to a punchy lip, we’re pretty good at crafting make-up here on home soil. Brands like Pixi, known for multipurpose, perfectly-pigmented products, deliver a flawless pink-toned blush, Glow Cake, as well as exceptional mascaras and highlighters. And when it comes to the tools of the trade, Spectrum are the only make-up brush brand on our mind. Who knew that their vegan and animal-friendly brushes were first thought up in a garage on Barry Island (yep, the Barry Island of Gavin & Stacey fame!).

France

A trip to France is not complete without a peruse of a chic pharmacy that’s full to the brim with luxurious brands. We love Klorane, a haircare brand founded in the 60s, for their tried and tested formulas chock-full of botanicals. Give their Dry Shampoo With Oat Milk a try (it’s great for reviving second-day hair) and you won’t look back. Or fall for NUXE’s super silky body oil, Huile Prodigieuse, or their addictive musky-yet-feminine perfume, Prodigieux Le Parfum.

Finland

Our Nordic counterparts tend to focus on natural, skin-loving ingredients. Lumene, one of the bestselling beauty brands in Finland, takes inspiration from the power of the Arctic and the natural radiance of Nordic women. Blending oxygen-rich, pH-friendly Arctic spring water and replenishing ingredients like organic Nordic birch sap into their formulations. Our favourites are their Glow Boost Essence to boost tired-looking skin, and Purifying Peat Mask to decongest pores.

America

The US of A is a constant source of beauty inspiration, and we can see why. It’s the home of GLAMGLOW, the supercharged skincare brand originally designed for use backstage in Hollywood’s entertainment industry. Turn to their Supermud Clearing Mask Treatment when your skin’s in meltdown mode, Flashmud Brightening Mask Treatment to target dark spots and dullness, or Thirstymud Hydrating Mask Treatment when your skin could do with a drink.

Korea

Known for innovative beauty and time-consuming 10 step routines, Korea is the place to be for cutting-edge skincare. Sheet masks are enriched with ingredients like snail mucin (great for anti-ageing), milk proteins (to brighten dull skin) and aloe vera (packed full of antioxidants), so why not try Oh K!’s Snail Sheet Mask? Or if you’re looking for something to introduce to your daily routine, we swear by Benton’s Fermentation Eye Cream to inject moisture and target fine lines.

Australia

Fun, functional and a focus on natural ingredients (with even better results) is what you’ll find in Aus. Discover the skin-boosting benefits of native oils, clays and fruits like Australian pink clay and kakadu plum inside Sand & Sky’s Purifying Pink Clay Mask, which restores radiance and tightens pores. And who could forget MineTan, Australia’s number one tanning brand. Their Gradual Tan Lotion adds the perfect hint of golden sun, and Aussies know a thing or two about perfectly bronzed skin!