InStyle Best Beauty Buys 2015

As Instyle magazine announces it’s best beauty buys for 2015, there are many beauty, skin and hair care addicts like myself who wait with bated breath to get the industry and professional’s nod of approval on our next batch of beauty buy ‘must-haves’. Scouring and testing hundreds of new products to market, a panel that includes professional make-up artists, hairstylists, dermatologists and industry insiders make it their business to understand the chemistry behind the products that we all grow to love and can’t live without. Exercising judgement and knowledge in equal measure, the InStyle Best Beauty Buys 2015 feature an exciting range of products and treatments to pamper and preen and the team at Beautyfeatures.ie are proud to announce they have many of the winners in stock. And the winners are.............

BEST BEAUTY BUYS MAKEUP - Best Tweezers

Tweezerman Mini Slant Tweezers €13.99

Pluck with precision with Tweezerman, favoured by professionals and beauty editors alike, no beauty booty is complete without a pair of Tweezerman tweezers. Reknowned makeup artist Millie Kendal says “I keep them on my desk, in my bedroom, in my bathroom, bag and car because with their sharp clasp you simply never miss a hair”.

BEST BEAUTY BUYS MAKEUP - Best Inexpensive Brush Range

Real Techniques Brushes from €10.49

Make-up pro Alex Byrne loves the Real Techniques contemporary collection of makeup brushes, waxing lyrical on their user-friendly shapes, quality and cruelty-free ethos. Affordable and crafted to enable your to create flawless, professional makeup finishes everytime.

BEST BEAUTY BUYS SKIN – Best Toner

Clarins Toning Lotion Normal/Dry Skin €19.83

Infused with Camomile this toner from Clarins is everything your skin needs. “Soothing and cooling without drying the skin, this alcohol free toner is suitable for the most sensitive of skin”, says make-up artist Annabel Callum.

BEST BEAUTY BUYS SKIN – Best Serum

Clarins Double Serum€69.50

Make-up artist Sara Raeburn feels that serums are the true workhorses of our skincare routines. “Their job is to deliver vital ingredients in a barely detectable formula and Clarins Double Serum does this most efficiently – and it smells divine!” Try this intensive anti-ageing treatment rich in 20 plant extracts for yourself, diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, leaving your complexion radiant and youthful.

BEST BEAUTY BUYS SKIN – Best Facial Exfoliator

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant €45.99

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant has won this category 11 times! And it’s little wonder to skin pro Anthony Buck. “This fine powder leaves skin smooth and visibly brighter”. Truly transform your skin with Dermalogica.

BEST BEAUTY BUYS SKIN – Best Mask for Problem Skin

GlamGlow Supermud Cleansing Treatment€46.95

A new winner to the InStyle Best Beauty Buys 2915, GlamGlow have delivered with the highly effective GlamGlow Supermud Cleansing Treatment. If you’re having a skin crisis, then look no further. “This mask shrinks pore and remove blackheads, courtesy of six AHA and BHA acids,” says make-up pro Caroline Barnes.

BEST BEAUTY BUYS SKIN - Reader's Choice Star Skincare Product

Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil €39.95

Certified Organic Rosehip Oil has done it again! Its fourth award in this month alone, it has now been named the Reader’s Choice Star Skincare Product in the prestigious InStyle Best Beauty Buys 2015. Industry insiders say “It seems we’re all going crazy for Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil and rightly so. No longer just the smart girl’s beauty secret, it’s fast becoming one of the world’s iconic beauty products, with celebs and supermodels eager to shout its praise.”

BEST BEAUTY BUYS BODY – Best Body Exfoliator

Clarins Exfoliating Body Scrub for Smooth Skin €37.50

Buff your skin to a polished perfection with this beautifying body scrub from Clarins. “The beads in this lovely smelling scrub are neither harsh nor too gentle, leaving the skin feeling smooth and hydrated”, says facialist Vaishaly Patel. She recommends applying this to dry skin for a more effective and intense exfoliation.

BEST BEAUTY BUYS BODY – Best Self Tan for Body

St.Tropez Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse €21.35

Their is no better endorsement than that of a true industry professional. Make-up pro Lisa Butler says that St Tropez Classic Bronzing Mousse is quick to develop and easy to apply". Look no further for a professional, flawless tan.

BEST BEAUTY BUYS BODY – Best Shower Gel

REN Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash €34.99

Beautifully aromatic this gorgeously scented multiple award winning body wash aces it again. “This does exactly what it says on the tin, says celebrity nail technician Andrea Fulerton. “The evocative fragrance instantly awakens the senses and leaves you feeling fresh, clean and uplifted”.

BEST BEAUTY BUYS HAIR – Best Shampoo for Dry Hair

Kerastase Nutritive Bain Satin €19.00

Defend your hair from dryness with Kerastase Nutritive Bain Satin. “I began using this shampoo in the very first salon i worked in, and i now recommend it to clients such as Mariah Carey – it is absolutely the best shampoo for dry hair, and will leave your hair beautifully soft and shiny,” says celebrity hairstylist Danielle Prisno.

BEST BEAUTY BUYS HAIR – Best Conditioner for Dry Hair

Kerastase Nutritive Lait Vital €22.50

Hairstylists the world over speak volumes (literally) of the brilliance of the Kerastase Nutritive range. Top colourist Sibi Bolan says “I love lait Vital as being lightweight and super-nourishing it’s absolutely perfect for long, fine hair, it never let’s me down.” Her top tip is to apply a small amount to a braid or bun the day prior to day before washing, for an added touch of hydration.

BEST BEAUTY BUYS HAIR – Best Deep Conditioning Mask

Kerastase Nutritive Masquintense €35.50

Experience intense moisturisation as you perfectly pamper your locks with the multi award winning Kerastase Nutritive range. “The masquintense is particularly effective at counteracting the effects of chemical processing and the elements,” says session stylist Tracie Cant. She recommends wrapping your hair in a heated towel to encourage the product to penetrate even deeper into the hair shaft.

BEST BEAUTY BUYS HAIR – Best Hair Oil

Moroccan Oil Treatment Oil €39.99

If it’s championed by Cat Deeley then it’s good enough for me! Stylist to the stars Peter Lux was first introduced to Moroccan Oil Treatment Oil by his friend Cat Deeley and hasn’t looked back since. Peter says “the silky-smooth oil is awesome for processed hair and I use it on editorial shoots for a sleek look and as a pre-blowdry treatment. Praise indeed!

BEST BEAUTY BUYS HAIR – Best Shampoo for Oily/Combo Hair

Kerastase Specifique Bain Divalent €19.00

Style supremo Adam Reed recalls this hair treatment from Kerastase as a trailblazer when it was first launched. Relying heavily on the shampoo throughout fashion week to help get rid of product build up quickly, he says “I love how it leaves the hair cleansed, without stripping or drying it.”

Do you use any of these InStyle Award Winning products and treatments? What Best Beauty Buy is on your ‘to-buy’ list?