This post is sponsored by Amazon, and for this month I’ve decided to round up 25 beauty items I’ve bought over the past couple of years that I personally use and recommend. If I’m honest, I’m not entirely sure all of them strictly fall into the “beauty” category, but let’s run with it.
Here are my top 10 picks from the 25, and why I love them so much. Remember, with Amazon there are often deals to be had, so if you’re considering any of these and can wait, add them to your basket, you’ll usually get notified if the price drops.
- Dyson Airwrap: I bought mine about four years ago, and while I’m not saying it’s life-changing, it comes pretty close. It makes styling SO quick and easy. Honestly, once you’ve tried it, you won’t want to go back to regular hairdryers and stylers. I don’t actually use the barrel roller attachments—I stick to the hairdryer, flat brush, and round brush heads. It takes a bit of experimenting to find what works best for you, but once you do, it’s a hair game changer.
- Color Wow Dream Coat: Sticking with hair, this really works to fight frizz when blow-drying. It’s heat-activated, and I use it every time I want straighter hair.
- Kérastase Elixir Ultime Hair Oil: I use this every day. When I’m not using Dream Coat, I apply it before drying, and then I smooth a tiny amount over my hair after drying. One bottle lasts me almost a year.
- ghd Rise Volumising Hot Brush: Perfect for refreshing hair between washes, or when I’m travelling and can’t bring my Dyson. It’s also great in the US, where most stylers don’t have the right voltage — this one still works perfectly.
- Gatineau Golden Glow Gradual Tan Face Serum:A new discovery and now my favourite facial tanning product. It builds gradually, doesn’t smell bad, and gives a lovely glow. Win-win
- Compeed Anti Blister Stick Balm: Probably not “officially” beauty-related, but this is a summer essential if you’re going sock-free in shoes that rub. It creates a non-greasy barrier, meaning fewer blisters.
- SURI Sonic Electric Toothbrush: I love this toothbrush mainly because the battery lasts over a month—ideal for holidays. It also charges with the same USB‑C cable as my phone and laptop, which is so much easier.
- ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm: I don’t think I need to bang on anymore about this. Best cleanser ever. Fact.
- OPI Infinite Shine Nail Polish — Top/Base Coat: In my opinion, the best top and base coat you can buy.
- Tefal Pure Pop Handheld Clothes Steamer: Again, not strictly beauty, but brilliant nonetheless. Heats up in seconds, portable, and I use it almost daily. It takes about two minutes to steam a shirt or pair of trousers — so much easier than hauling out the iron and board.
Here are the full 25 items:
