SPICY SCENTS Opening notes of pink pepper, lilac and cardamom make Gucci’s Guilty Diamond ($127 for 50ml) a scent for balmy evenings. This limited edition bottle comes encased in gold and an array of crystals—in case your dressing table needs a bit of dressing up.
SEEING RED Red lips are back at the Zac Posen and Dolce&Gabbana spring/summer 2015 shows. Try Mac Cosmetics’ Lipstick in Barbecue ($33) and Blush Ombre in Ripe Peach ($52), both from its Toledo collection, to make the same crimson statement.
LIGHT-REVEALING POWDERS Dust on Guerlain’s Météorites Compact in Clair/Light ($84) as the final step in your makeup regimen. Its green dots hide redness, white dots illuminate complexion, while champagne dots even out skin tone.
WEIGHTLESS FOUNDATIONS Inspired by ink, YSL Beauté’s Le Teint Encre De Peau ($89) contains oils that transform liquids into pigments upon contact with skin. It’s easy to apply and features a light, silky texture.
GLOW ENHANCERS Packed with the brand’s exclusive Super-Bio Yeast Extract, Shiseido’s Bio-Performance Glow Revival Serum ($130) works on building the skin’s capillary structure, making it smoother and brighter.
GLOSSY LIPS Lancôme’s Lip Lover in Rose Bagatelle ($40) has the colour intensity of a lipstick, hydrates like a balm and creates shine like a gloss. Define lips with the flocked edge of the applicator—start from the outer corners and glide in towards the centre.
HOME SPAS Penhaligon’s takes its esteemed fragrances one step further with fresh additions to its Iris Prima and Vaara lines. Our favourites? The floral muskiness of its Iris Prima Bath and Shower Cream ($66) and the oriental notes of Vaara Classic Candle ($84).
FACE HIGHLIGHTERS Stroke Clé de Peau Beauté’s Luminizing Face Enhancer 11 ($140) across your cheekbones, down your nose bridge and above the Cupid’s bow to refine contours and illuminate your complexion.