His and hers skincare and grooming trends

Going back to basics and embracing the importance of self-care has been dominating lifestyle trends in 2021 and this year takes it a step further. We are loving these beauty and grooming trends that are set to rule the rest of 2022:

Skincare wears the crown

The beauty of natural skin continues to be celebrated and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Who doesn’t love a fresh, naturally glowing face? The key ingredient in your skincare regime is going to be Salicylic acid to help protect you from breakouts and blemishes. Try: The NIP+FAB Salicylic Fix range which helps control the skin’s oil production, unblock pores and reduce the occurrence and appearance of breakouts. The power of vitamin C is still a must to help fight off pollution and harmful free radicals. The Creightons Vitamin C Superfruits skincare range is not only effective in brightening the skin and protecting against the elements, but it’s also affordable.

Look out for vegan

Consumers are becoming more and more savvy about clean, sustainable beauty products…and the beauty industry is responding with vegan and vegetarian-friendly formulas, recycled and recyclable packaging, and cleaner ingredients.

Be bold with colour

After spending almost two years in lockdown wearing little to no makeup, it is now time to add some colour to your skin. Think bright and neon colours, abstract eye makeup, colourful eyeliner and striking lips. These lively colours will take centre stage in contract to the natural skin 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 (R99.95) in bright shades Tanger-Ring The Alarm and Bellini Overflow;
• wet n wild Megalast Stained Glass Lip Gloss (R139.95) – we love Kiss My Glass and Heart Shattering;
• wet n wild Color Icon 10 Pan Eyeshadow Palettes (R169.95) and 5 Pan Eyeshadow Palettes (R119.95) will make your rainbow eye makeup dreams come true! Look out for shades Heart and Sol, Call Me Sunshine and Petalette.

A skincare approach to hair care

Gone are the days when haircare consisted of shampoo and conditioner. Scalp health is all the rage and for good reason as a healthy scalp is key in preventing hair loss, flaky or itchy scalp. The rise of “skin-ification” has seen a boom in scalp scrubs, treatments and masks. These are some of our favs:

• Help prevent flakes by removing dead skin cells, bacteria and excess oils with the Umberto Giannini Scalp Scrub Exfoliating Anti-Dandruff Treatment (R170.00) which is packed with natural exfoliants from superfruit enzymes and micro grains of natural walnut shell.
• Soothe your dry and irritable scalp with the instant cooling effect of the Marc Anthony Detox Scalp Roller Treatment (R180.00). The peppermint oil and witch hazel will also leave your scalp feeling refreshed.

Beard up

Say goodbye to buzz cuts and shaved heads and let it all grow. We aren’t saying let it al go wild – you want to achieve a more carefree, yet well-groomed look. Start by investing in a couple of good quality products to ensure soft, manageable, and hydrated hair both on your head and face. Look out for these options:

• Cantu Men 3 In 1 Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Wash (R129.95). This multipurpose cleanser and conditioner works gently yet effectively, leaving hair and skin soft and moisturised. Cantu Men Leave In Conditioner (R129.95) contains a unique blend of caffeine, hemp seed oil and shea butter to deeply moisturize, helping prevent and repair dry, brittle hair.
• Keep your beard moisturised with Clubman Beard & Tattoo Oil (R209.95) which will help to condition the skin beneath the beard while softening facial hair. Now make sure your beard is manageable and styled all day with Clubman’s Beard Balm (R209.95).