Charlotte Mensah Shares Her Beauty Dozen
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Charlotte Mensah Shares Her Beauty Dozen

Afro hair stylist, Charlotte Mensah has worked her magic on everyone from Zadie Smith to Janelle Monae. With countless awards and her own line of manketti oil infused hair products, Charlotte’s taking over the industry one ‘fro at a time. Here, she reveals the beauty products that have made it into her personal collection…
Revitalizing Body Oil, £96 | Tata Harper
Revitalizing Body Oil, £96 | Tata Harper

For body…

I mix raw shea butter with Tata Harper’s Revitalizing Body Oil to form a thick cream which offers intense hydration.
 

For brows…

I use the Nails & Brows Brow Filler to create tiny hair like strokes that make my brows look naturally fuller.

Brow Filler, £20 | Nails & Brows
Brow Filler, £20 | Nails & Brows
Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick, £42 | Hourglas
Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick, £42 | Hourglas

For under eye circles…

I don’t wear foundation all over my face, but I like to use the Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick (in walnut) just under my eyes. It works to treat to cover dark circles.

For eyes…

I scribble Nars Larger Than Life Long-wear Eyeliner all over my eyelid like a shadow.

 Larger Than Life Long-wear Eyeliner, £20 | Nars
Larger Than Life Long-wear Eyeliner, £20 | Nars
Rose de Mai Face Oil, £150 | Chantecaille
Rose de Mai Face Oil, £150 | Chantecaille

For skin…

I always use oils on my face and I’m a big fan of Chantecaille’s Rose de Mai Face Oil - it really brightens my complexion.

For cleansing…

I love Chantecaille’s Rice and Geranium Foaming Cleanser. It cleanses while softening and moisturizing my skin.

Rice and Geranium Foaming Cleanser, £52 | Chantecaille
Rice and Geranium Foaming Cleanser, £52 | Chantecaille
Hair Lounge
Hair Lounge

For a hair treatment…

I have a weekly hair treatment using the exfoliating salt scrub at my Hair Lounge salon on Portobello Road.

For hair styling…

I use the Charlotte Mensah Manketti Hair Oil and Charlotte Mensah Manketti Finishing Mist religiously. It leaves my hair hydrated, smooth and perfectly polished.

Finishing Mist, £38 | Charlotte Mensah Manketti
Finishing Mist, £38 | Charlotte Mensah Manketti
Powermatte Lip Pigment, £23 | Nars
Powermatte Lip Pigment, £23 | Nars

For lips…

I love Nars Powermatte Lip Pigment in the shade Slow Ride. It’s comfortable, long lasting and doesn't dry your lips out.

For nails…

Essie is my go-to. I love the shades Fifth Avenue (a red orange) and Bordeaux (a deep burgundy).

 

Nial Colour In Fifth Avenue, £7.99 | Essie
Nial Colour In Fifth Avenue, £7.99 | Essie
Tocca Bianca, £40.50 and  La Tulipe, £165 | Byredo
Tocca Bianca, £40.50 and La Tulipe, £165 | Byredo

For fragrance…

I like to layer two to three perfumes at a time - it’s an excellent way to create my own bespoke scent. My favourites are Tocca Bianca and Byredo La Tulipe.

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