BRITISH BRANDS
Looking for some homegrown cosmetics? Britain is still a major player in the increasingly globalised beauty world, with absolute powerhouse brands like Jo Malone London and Charlotte Tilbury to shout about, alongside small independent brands utilising fresh British ingredients. Here, we round up a few of the best British beauty brands in the worlds of makeup, skincare, body and haircare.
1. Jo Malone London
Since the launch of Lime Basil & Mandarin, Jo Malone London has been known for its elegant scents and indulgent bath and body care. The ultimate in sophisticated simplicity, the brand’s fragrance combining philosophy means all their scents can be layered or worn alone. Their limited edition seasonal collections celebrate aspects of British nature from the famous weather to wildflowers and weeds.
Hero product: Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne, £98
Website: http://www.jomalone.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoMaloneLondon
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jomalonelondon/
2. Conscious Skincare
Conscious Skincare are a multi award-winning, family run, organic skincare company. They’re based on the gorgeous west Wales coastline where they create and make their unique formulations which their customers love. They make them in a Soil Association approved facility close by.
Website: www.conscious-skincare.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conscious_skincare/
3. Charlotte Tilbury
British make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury MBE, one of the most influential makeup artists of her generation, launched her eponymous makeup line in 2013, and the rest is history. Her mission was to share the power of makeup and show every woman how easy it is to look and feel like the most beautiful versions of themselves. Boundary-breaking brand firsts so far have included the augmented reality ‘Magic Mirror’ to the first ever Virtual Reality perfume experience starring Kate Moss. Her products represent the ultimate in British glamour.Hero Product: Pillow Talk Lipstick Duo, £50
Website: http://www.charlottetilbury.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTilburyMakeup
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctilburymakeup/
4. Molton Brown
Molton Brown holds a Royal Warrant for the supply of toiletries by appointment to Her Majesty the Queen, an honour the brand takes extremely seriously as the ultimate noble seal of approval, winning international customers’ trust for providing fragrances of unquestioned merit. A beloved name on the British (and global) beauty scene, Molton Brown was established in 1973 and have been delighting customers with their sophisticated fragrance collections and indulgent bath and body collections ever since.
Hero product: Geranium Nefertum Bath & Shower Gel, £22
Website: http://www.moltonbrown.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moltonbrown
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moltonbrown/
5. Eyeko
The clue is in the name with this brand, Eyeko creates amazing cosmetics just for the eyes, so eyeliner, mascara and eyeshadow basically. The brand was created by beauty industry veterans, and husband and wife duo, Max and Nina Leykind in 1999, and takes most of its influence from Brit style icon Twiggy.
Hero Product: The Eyeko Rock Out & Lash Out Mascara
Website: https://bit.ly/3lTMGwT
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eyeko
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyeko/
6. Soap and Glory
You might know Soap & Glory for its cute packaging, and bath and body stuff, but the brand is so much more than that now. You can get lipstick, eyeliners and a bunch of other makeup products.
What to buy: The Hand Food is really freaking good, like top marks good. Have a look at these Makeup Alley reviews if you need convincing.
Website: https://www.soapandglory.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoapandGlory
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soapandglory/