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Beauty Trends in London Right Now

What London women are actually buying, wearing and talking about in beauty right now.

Glazed skin dewy look
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Glazed Skin

The barrier-focused skincare movement has landed in London. Centella, ceramides and hyaluronic acid layering. The look is dewy, not greasy.

Key product: Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream, £35

Brow lamination treatment
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Brow Lamination

The treatment that replaced microblading. Takes 45 minutes, lasts 6-8 weeks, costs £45-65 at most London salons.

Book at: Blink Brow Bar or HD Brows

£45-65
Treatment trend

Overdrawn lip liner look
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Lip Liner Overdrawn

The 90s reference is back but done with a lighter hand. Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk liner in every London woman's bag right now.

Key product: Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk liner, £22

High blush placement cheekbones
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Blush Placement

High on the cheekbones, close to the eyes. The placement has moved up since 2022. NARS Orgasm blush remains the London standard.

Key product: NARS Orgasm blush, £28

SPF sunscreen skincare trend
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SPF as Skincare

Finally mainstream in London. Altruist SPF 50 at £2 and Ultrasun at £28 are the two most talked-about price points.

Key product: Altruist SPF 50 from £2, Ultrasun from £28