A return to basics and an acknowledgment of the importance of self-care dominated lifestyle trends in 2021, and this year continues. We love these beauty and personal care trends that will define the rest of 2022:
Skincare takes the crown
The beauty of natural skin continues to be celebrated and we couldn't be more excited! Who doesn't love a fresh, naturally radiant face? The key ingredient in your skincare regimen is salicylic acid to protect against pimples and blemishes. Try: NIP+FAB's Salicylic Fix range, which helps control skin's oil production, unclogs pores and reduces the appearance and appearance of breakouts. The power of vitamin C remains important in fighting pollution and harmful free radicals. Creighton's Vitamin C Superfruits skincare line not only effectively brightens skin and protects it from the elements, it's also affordable.
Beware of vegans
Consumers are increasingly conscious of cleaner and more sustainable beauty products... and the beauty industry is responding with vegan and vegetarian formulas, recycled and recyclable packaging, and cleaner ingredients.
Be bold with colour
After spending almost two years wearing little to no makeup, now is the time to add some color to your skin. Think bright and neon colors, abstract eye makeup, colorful eyeliner and bold lips. These bright colors are in the limelight, contrary to the natural leather trend. Keep your look fresh and fabulous at all times by making sure you have these essentials on hand for those little touch-up moments:
wet n wild Megalast High Shine Lipsticks (€99.95) in lively Tanger ring The Alarm and Bellini Overflow;
Wet n Wild Megalast Stained Glass Lip Gloss (139.95 R) - we love Kiss My Glass and Heart Shattering;
The 10 Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Palettes (169.95R) and 5 Pan Eyeshadow Palettes (119.95R) will make your rainbow eye makeup dreams come true! Look for the Heart and Sol, Call Me Sunshine, and Petalette shades.
A skin care approach to hair care.
Gone are the days when hair care was all about shampoo and conditioner. Scalp health is on everyone's lips and for good reason, as a healthy scalp is key to preventing hair loss, flaky or itchy scalp. The rise of "dekinification" has led to a boom in scalp scrubs, treatments and masks. Here are some of our favourites:
Help prevent flaking by removing dead skin cells, bacteria and excess oil with Umberto Giannini's Anti-Dandruff Scalp Exfoliating Treatment (R170.00), which contains natural enzyme-based exfoliating superfruits and natural nutshell micrograins.
Soothe your dry, irritated scalp with the instant cooling effect of the Marc Anthony Detox Scalp Roller Treatment (R180.00). Peppermint oil and witch hazel also leave your scalp feeling refreshed.
beard
Say goodbye to shaved cuts and shaved heads and let them grow. We're not saying everything goes haywire – you want to achieve a more carefree yet sophisticated look. Start by investing in a few high quality products to ensure smooth, manageable and hydrated hair on your head and face. Look out for these options:
Cantu Men 3 in 1 shampoo, conditioner and shower gel (129.95 R). This versatile cleanser and conditioner is gentle yet effective, leaving hair and skin soft and hydrated. Cantu Men Leave-in Conditioner (€129.95) contains a unique blend of caffeine, hemp seed oil and shea butter to deeply hydrate, prevent and repair dry, brittle hair.
Keep your beard hydrated with Clubman Beard & Tattoo Oil (209.95 R), which conditions the skin under the beard while softening facial hair. Make sure that your beard is combable and well-groomed all day long with Clubman Beard Balm.