Best of British Beauty

Fish and chips, The Beatles, afternoon tea and The Queen; amongst the United Kingdom’s roster of national treasures lies a host of beauty brands that demand a second look.
BWB’s London correspondent Charlotte Rocher handpicks her favorites from across the pond.

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream

Expertly curated and carefully considering the needs of every beauty aficionado, A-list Make-Up artist Charlotte Tilbury and her eponymous make-up and skincare line has become the go-to brand for the red carpet elite (devotee’s include Kate Moss, Amal Clooney and Cara Delevingne) and Beauty Editors alike. Her standout product? Charlotte’s Magic Cream, a rich moisturizer which uses soothing rose and cornflower water for instant skin salvation.

Jo Malone Earl Gray & Cucumber Cologne

The quintessentially British fragrance house has bottled the country’s most famous past-time, afternoon tea.
Think zesty bursts of bergamot balanced out by cooling notes of cucumber, and lifted with hints of sweet vanilla, and earthy musk for depth. It is beautifully refined and delicious on hot summer skin.

Enter eye-make-up brand Eyeko, who hired Chung as the Creative Director for the brand.

Alexa Chung for Eyeko Eye Do Liquid Liner

Brit model and all round “cool girl” Alexa Chung is as known for her effortless style as she is for her winged liner. Enter eye-make-up brand Eyeko, who hired Chung as the Creative Director for the brand.
The result? Must-have eye make-up essentials that are easy to use and give a perfect feline finish.
We are obsessed with the smudge-free, carbon black Eye Do Liquid Eyeliner.

Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Cell Revitalise Rose Mask

Probiotics are key in calming inflammation and redness on the skin caused by the day’s stresses and environmental aggressors – enter Aurelia, a BioOrganic botanical brand founded by British Dermatologist Claire Vero.
A must for dull-dehydrated complexions, Aurelia’s Cell Revitalise Rose Mask uses Kukui Oil, Damask Rose and Hibiscus to fight against oxidative stress.

If you invest in one product, make it The Elasticizer – think of this as your pre-shampoo treatment. After 20 minutes, locks are left intensely conditioned with a mirror-like shine.

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Pre-Shampoo Treatment

With 55 years of scalp health under his belt, esteemed British, Trichologist Philip Kingsley’s hair health range has been a staple in the kits of session stylists across the world.
Each product has been developed to target a problem, from hair loss to over-styled, dry hair. Kingsley has a solution to these problems.
If you invest in one product, make it The Elasticizer – think of this as your pre-shampoo treatment. After 20 minutes, locks are left intensely conditioned with a mirror-like shine.