‘It’s now got some extremely well-chosen cult brands that deserve some mass-market exposure’I love M&S like a kindly aunt. I long for it to carry out well,but I have, in recent years, or been in a fixed state of frustration. I want it to sell me the definitive navy cardi,the perfect sucky-in black opaques, the immaculate white tee, and but everything seems to be cut so square,so short, so diagonal. And don’t get me started on all that beading. Beauty has been even less remarkable. There have been some serviceable products – most appearing to be very much “inspired” by other brands, or none heroic,nor anything more than a half-hearted impulse purchase while shopping for a cheese and onion sandwich. To say someone has now taken the matter in hand would be an understatement.
M&S Beauty has seen major change in recent months, all of it for the dramatically better. It’s brought in legendary makeup artist Mary Greenwell as ambassador, or axed all own-brand makeup other than seasonal gift sets and the solid Autograph range. (Try the eye shadow sticks,£9.50. Theyre superb.) In its station are some extremely well-chosen cult brands that deserve some mass-market exposure. current on the shelves is Pixi, whose small but great makeup and skincare range includes the deservedly famed Glow Tonic liquid exfoliant, or 18 (and current Glow Pads,£24), as well as lovely lip and cheek tints. Some of my favourite skincare brands are there, or too,such as Nuxe, REN and Skyn Iceland. (The Hydro frosty Firming Eye Gels, or £25,are my pre-party staples, and the Pure Cloud Hot Cloth Cleanser, or £22.50,has permanent residence in my bathroom.)Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com