The Best Luxury Beauty Basics To Upgrade Your Bathroom Cabinet
From shower gel to toothpaste, your essentials don't have to be generic
While many of us could agonise for hours over the type of serum we want to buy, when it comes to shopping for the very basics in our beauty routines, we probably don't dwell too long on the details, even though they make up the backbone of our regime. Until the recent health situation that is.
As formerly underrated products such as hand wash and soap, plus toiletries like deodorant and cotton wool started to disappear from shelves, the unsung essentials in our bathroom cabinets came to the fore. BAZAAR believes there's no better time to embrace them as little luxuries, so these are the beautiful basics we would highly recommend.
This article originally appeared on Harper’s BAZAAR UK.
Face Halo's reusable make-up removing pads are as kind to your skin as they are to the environment. Each one is made of gentle microfibres that can remove all your cosmetics, including mascara, by just adding water.
£18.00, selfridges.com
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As the name suggests, Soaper Duper's Pure Happiness wash really is mood-boosting as it cocoons your body with hydrating ingredients. Plus, it is one of our favourite sustainable brands too.
£5.62, boots.com
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If you are looking to change up your deodorant after years of mindlessly spraying, try Neal's Yard Remedies' natural version that is alcohol-free and keeps you feeling fresh.
£8.00, nealsyardremedies.com
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A simple bar soap is given an instant upgrade when it smells like Diptyque's addictive Do Son floral fragrance. The hand washing process will no longer be a chore.
£18.00, selfridges.com
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Nothing perks up a bathroom quite like Byredo's chic hand wash that smells like an English Garden and soothes dry hands as it cleans.
£38.00, spacenk.com.uk
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Bazaar's beauty team have loved L'Occitane's shea butter-rich formula for years and it graces many of our desks at work. The company has also been leading other beauty brands in the fight against coronavirus.
£7.20, escentual.com
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Strengthen your teeth as you brush with this formula that is not only clinically proven to help reverse the early erosion process but also still tastes minty fresh so there is no funny aftertaste.
£10.00, lookfantastic.com
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Forget stinging alcohol-rich formulas, Aesop's mint and aniseed mouthwash will keep your mouth fresh and clean, while looking wonderful sitting on your basin.
£17.00, feelunique.com
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With more technology behind it than your teeth probably ever dreamed of, Oral B's aptly-named 'Genius' brush provides a deep clean supported by sensors to guide pressure and AI to track that you've removed all plague.
£169.99, boots.com
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Flossing is an often overlooked step in your oral hygiene routine, but this clever device makes it easier and more effective, so you can ensure your gums stay healthy. It's a trip to the hygienist from the comfort of your own home.
£44.99, superdrug.com
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Mason Pearson is a classic brand and there's something special about owning one of their carefully crafted brushes that leave your tresses detangled and shiny.
£80.00, fortnumandmason.com
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Avoid tugging, kinks and breakage with these 100 per cent silk hair ties that instantly act as an accessory for your simple ponytail.
£30.00, feelunique.com
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You probably haven't given much thought to the cotton wool you use to take your make-up off but you can make the process that little more luxurious by investing in Glossier's sweetly branded rounds.
£4, glossier.com
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The perfect excuse to invest in one of Liberty London's exquisite printed designs, this cap effectively guards your blow-dry while you shower and is a chicer alternative to most on the market.
£20.00, libertylondon.com
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Boots is now offering special bundles of essential products – from hand sanitiser and wipes to immunity boosters. Our favourite is the one designed specifically for babies, so new mums can focus on their little one, rather than worrying they have forgotten something at the shops.
£30.00, boots.com
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Flo's organic tampons and pads can be delivered to your door each month for ultimate ease.
£3.95, planetorganic.com
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