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Another year is somehow behind us, and with all the reflecting the new year brings, I’ve collated all my favourite beauty from 2024 you’re going to want to shop.
These are the products I discovered, loved most and used to death this year – with some released in 2024 and some not.
Including freshly dropped products as well as cults I’ve only just got round to loving, consider this my hit list of got-to-have beauty that got me through the year – and promises to take me through the next, too.
From makeup and skincare to beauty and fragrance, I’ve narrowed down the cream of the crop that you can shop now – including my new favourite stick blusher and a foundation that’ll give you the smoothest complexion imaginable.
Think: Haus Labs must-haves, ghd newness, spellbinding Nest scents and so much more.
Ready to discover your new obsessions? Explore my 2024 favourites below and throw caution to no-spend-January. You deserve it.
Fragrance
Who Is Elijah Nomad Eau De Parfum 50ml
Versatile yet complex, slightly masculine yet fresh, NOMAD is the little black dress or navy suit of your fragrance wardrobe. It features top notes of Egyptian jasmine, saffron and almond; heart notes of amberwood, Bulgarian rose and Ambergris; and base notes of fir resin, cedar, moss, dry amber and musk.
shop £80
Glossier You Eau de Parfum 50ml
Every time I wear this perfume I get compliments, and I'm not surprised as Glossier You is SpaceNK's number one best-selling fragrance. Made up mainly of base notes of pink pepper, iris and ambrette seeds, this perfume is widely regarded as a genderless perfume that smells a little different on everyone – allowing for your own individuality to shine through.
shop £62
NEST New York Madagascar Vanilla Perfume Oil 6ml
Utterly intense and sweet, this NEST New York Madagascar Vanilla Perfume Oil is a must if you're looking to turn heads with your scent. Artfully blended with the brand’s signature baobab essence and potent vanilla, the oil soaks into your skin, leaving behind a fresh long-lasting fragrance no one will be able to ignore.
shop £35
Moroccanoil Hair & Body Fragrance Mist 100ml
If, like me, you're entranced by the fragrance of Moroccanoil hair oil every time you slather it in then you're bound to love this Hair & Body Fragrance Mist. This lightweight yet addictive hair and body mist is scented with a signature blend of spicy amber and sweet florals, perfect for everyday.
shop £21.85Skincare
Paula's Choice Advanced Sun Protection Daily Moisturiser SPF 50 | PA++++ 60ml
I loved this SPF 50 moisturiser from Paulas's Choice for all-year-round sun protection. The lightweight formula boasts an innovative blend of five UV filters for ultimate shielding against damaging UVA and UVB rays to prevent wrinkles, loss of firmness and discolouration – all with zero white cast.
shop £31.20 (save £7.80)
Trinny London Enzyme Balm Cleanser Be Your Best 80ml
For pure ease and effectiveness of use, this Enzyme Balm Cleanser from Trinny London was a surefire winner. Designed to remove makeup and grime from your skin, boost radiance, nourish and feed the microbiome, this gentle yet effective cleanser is a true must-have for your routine.
shop £32
Zelens Emulsion D Fortifying Moisturiser 50ml
Lightweight yet rich in moisture, this Zelens Emulsion D Fortifying Moisturiser is an ultra-hydrating formula powered by skincare actives that promote the look of a balanced skin barrier. Rich, creamy and non-greasy, applying this hydrating cream is a total act of self-care, leaving the skin glowing and utterly quenched.
shop £65
La Roche-Posay Effaclar A.I. Breakout Corrector 15ml
When breakouts rear their ugly heads, I know that a blob of this Effaclar A.I. Breakout Corrector from La Roche-Posay will have spots running for the hills. The precision treatment is formulated with Niacinamide to purify pores, LHA solution to exfoliate and remove excess residue and unique Thermal Spring Water to soothe the skin.
shop £14.50Makeup
SEPHORA COLLECTION Size Up Mascara
This was a recent discovery for me, but my no means a small one. Deliveringinstant, extra-large volume while lengthening and curling lashes for dramatic results in just one stroke, this affordable mascara now comes with me everywhere, ideal for everyday wear.
shop £11.95 (save £3.04)
HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation 30ml
Not only do I love this foundation, but my friends and colleagues do, too – and for very good reason. Boasting a weightless medium coverage, this stunning, gentle foundation has been formulated with fermented arnica to help reduce redness while protecting from environmental stress. And the finish? Flawless.
shop £42
HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA Color Fuse Longwear Glassy Lip + Cheek Stick 5g in Glassy Hibiscus
Quick, easy, gorgeous. This Haus Labs blush stick completely upgraded my blush game this year with it's stunning shade and total ease of blending. Boasting a serum-based, high-pigment formula with 70%+ skincare and proprietary complexes, this blush stick hydrates and makes skin look more plump while offering a stunning tint.
shop £30
TARTE Tartelette™ In Bloom Clay Palette 18g
This eyeshadow palette has been in my rotation for years, but this year solidified itself as my most used thanks to it's utterly wearable shades and incredible pigment payoff. And those shimmers? Simply stunning.
shop £42Haircare
ghd Duet Blowdry Hair Dryer Brush In Black
My at-home blow dries would now be nothing without my ghd Duet Blowdry Hair Dryer Brush – a new but staple part of my haircare routine. This clever tool is designed to gently dry your hair as your style, locking in your bouncy blow dry or straight, sleek locks for an incredible 24 hours without any heat damage (and without taking an age to achieve!).
shop £379
Dr Paw Paw 7 In 1 It Does It All Hair Treatment 150 ml
When I need to give my hair a low-maintenance treatment after the shower then I'll always turn to this 7 In 1 treatment from Dr Paw Paw. Affordable and hard-working without the fuss, this does-it-all spray offers heat protection, reduces split ends, detangles, reduces frizz, smooths, adds shine and acts as a blow-dry styling aid – all in one leave-in product.
shop £13.80
Color Wow Cult Favorite Firm + Flexible Hairspray 295ml
When I need my blow dry to last all damn day, I can always count on this Color wow hairspray. This weightless, rapidly-drying styling spray delivers a strong but flexible hold to all hair types, keeping your styles in place for hours on end.
shop £26.50All recommended by yours truly.
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