September’s Best New Beauty Buys

If you want more bang for your buck, Morphe is unrivalled. These silky-matte lipsticks glide on so smoothly, depositing a creamy layer of pigment. Thanks to plumping peptides, they also create the illusion of a fuller pout. Available in 12 wearable, your-lips-but-better shades, there’s something for everyone – but ‘Soufflé’, an easy, tawny peach, is our favourite. 

Available at MORPHE.COM

A button is a button, right? Not according to Chanel. Paying homage to the house’s fashion history where each button is totally unique, this eye quad is such a cool collector’s item. The shades – a mix of blendable satins and shimmers – are embossed with delicate motifs that reference the brand’s heritage. For a wash of pink, try ‘Mademoiselle’, otherwise ‘Couture’ is your fast-track to a flattering smokey eye. 

Available at CHANEL.COM

Aluminium-free deodorants are having a moment and Ouai is the latest brand vying for your attention. First, the formula goes on clear so there’s no need to worry about tell-tale white marks, but we also love how nourishing and unobtrusive it feels on the skin. Featuring its bestselling scents, there’s ‘Melrose Place’ – our current obsession – which has a rosy, fruity feel and ‘Cape Town’, minty and verdant, as well as ‘St. Barts’ which exudes tropical, out-of-office vibes. 

Available at LOOKFANTASTIC.COM

OG skincare label Emma Hardie knows a thing or two about creating a first-rate cleansing balm. From the brand’s vitamin C-powered Brilliance line, this has all the gentle power of the original icon – it melts away SPF, make-up and dirt with ease – but with extra brightening benefits, leaving your skin renewed and supple. Buff off with a hand-hot terry cloth flannel for best results. 

Available at EMMAHARDIE.COM

Categorically chic, this hand cream by Maison Francis Kurkdijan is guaranteed to inject a dose of luxury into your everyday ritual. Each of the four scents feels enveloping and soothing. The lightweight, hydrating formula sinks in quickly and leaves your skin feeling supple and soft. Plus, the recycled aluminium tube will look elegant on your bedside table. 

Available at HARVEYNICHOLS.COM

Science-backed Medik8 is all about results and this high-performance moisturiser is one to try if you're after improved firmness. Powered by next-gen longevity actives and plumping peptides, it's designed to support the overall structure of your skin and promises to boost collagen production by an impressive 45%. The light, cushiony texture sinks in seamlessly, leaving your complexion feeling supple and bouncy.

Available at MEDIK8.COM

Serial smudgers, this one’s for you. Vieve’s new Icon Mascara won’t budge thanks to film-forming polymers. The spiral brush design coats each individual lash in a thick, inky coat, creating a full, fanned-out effect. Make no mistake – this is an all-eyes-on-me lash. It’s also full of nourishing oils and vitamins to keep your lashes feeling soft and conditioned. 

Available at VIEVEBEAUTY.COM

Designed for ultra-precise application, this slim-nib highlighter by Dolce & Gabbana allows you to create a specific kind of glow. Adding both dimension and luminosity, this is really useful if you have a tendency to be heavy-handed, as it forces you to apply the highlighter sparingly. Focus on the high points of the face like the cupid’s bow, bridge of the nose and under the brow bone for the most flattering effect.

Available at HARRODS.COM

Hair innovator Color Wow’s new launch has been years in the making and the attention to detail shows. Dry shampoos often fall flat, leaving behind chalky residue or sitting heavily on your scalp. This is a cut above – it works in the same way as a traditional liquid shampoo, by dissolving oil into micro-droplets. It then uses ultra-fine starches to absorb them, allowing you to simply brush out the dirt. We also love the crisp, bright scent. 

Available at SPACENK.COM