Brands

Bee Good's gorgeous natural skincare products are all thanks to two things - husband and wife team Simon and Caroline, and the great British bee! Bee Good create award-winning products using the very best honey and beeswax from their own bees, as well as natural British botanicals like water mint and wild flax.

When Maine artist Roxanne Quimby first started making beeswax candles in 1984, Burt's Bees was born. Now, over 30 years later, Burt's Bees create a huge range of 99% natural skincare, bodycare and makeup products, all with responsibly-sourced ingredients and sustainable packaging. They even donate 10% of their product sales to The British Beekeeping Association!

French pharmacy brand Caudalie takes its inspiration (not to mention ingredients!) from the family vineyards of Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas. Using polyphenols derived from grape-seed, Caudalie have created some of the best anti-ageing skincare, fragrances and bodycare around, including cult favourites Beauty Elixir and Grape Water.

Since opening their first spa in an old cowshed at Babington House in 1998, this irreverent British brand have been all about harnessing the power of aromatherapy to create bath, body and skincare goodies to boost your mood. Their hilariously-named products don't contain any artificial fragrances or colours, and are paraben-free, too - bonus!

You'll know DHC for their cult status Deep Cleansing Oil, but Japan's number 1 direct skincare brand have a whole range of products inspired by the beneficial properties of extra virgin olive oil. Packed with antioxidants and vitamins, DHC products reflect the Japanese dedication to a simple yet effective skincare regime.

High Definition began life as HD Brows back in 2008, when the brand was known for creating fabulous brows throughout the UK with their dying and shaping treatments. Fast forward to 2016, and the newly-rebranded High Definition now has a celebrated make-up line, as well as a range of expert makeup brushes and tools.

Iconic makeup artist and beauty expert Kevyn Aucoin first set up his eponymous range back in 2001, and ever since then the brand has been creating standout products designed to enhance women's natural beauty. With a focus on sheer, radiant textures and flattering netural shades, this is one luxury beauty brand that really stands the test of time.

Fab pigmentation? Check. Sleek packaging? Check. Won't break the bank? Check. KIKO Cosmetics is one of our favourite budget-friendly beauty brands, not least because they have an absolutely huge range of products, including their recently revamped skincare line. We love that each new collection features a host of new fashion-forward shades.

If you have sensitive skin, La Roche Posay should be your go-to brand. These French skincare superstars have spent over 30 years working with dermatologists to create gentle yet effective products that tackle a range of skincare needs without disrupting delicate complexions. We particularly love their thermal spring water!

When New Yorker and beauty expert Matthew Malin decided he'd had enough of skincare that aggravated his rosacea, eczema and fragrance allergies, he turned to Andrew Goetz and MALIN+GOETZ was born. This stylish sensitive skincare brand now creates simple, effective products without synthetic fragrance, harsh ingredients or unnecessary additives.