Fairytale eyes with a dark hint of grey

This article titled “Fairytale eyes with a dark hint of grey” was written by Eva Wiseman, for The Observer on Sunday 22nd July 2018 05.00 UTC

The lilac and pinky pastel shades at Sophia Webster, inspired by “ethereal ballerina fairies”, were whimsical with dark, fairytale undertones, hinted at by minimal mascara, perfected skin and the addition of a gentle, silvery grey. It’s a slightly haunted look, miles from the sweet, shiny expectations of a traditional sherbetty-coloured eye, and all the more interesting for it.

Get the look

1. Suzani Garden Eye Colour Palette £12, stories.com
2. Phyto-Ombre Eclat in Sky Blue £31.50, sisley-paris.com
3. Neo Limelight highlighter £47, spacenk.com
4. Lord & Berry eyeshadow in Rhapsody £15, lookincredible.co.uk
5. Laura Mercier Caviar Stick in Orchid £23, johnlewis.com
6. Benefit Cosmetics 3D Brow Tones Eye Brow Gel in Magenta £20.50, boots.com
7. RMS Living Luminizer £36, net-a-porter.com
8. Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor in Luster £8.99, superdrug.com
9. Guerlain Palette 5 Couleurs in Rose Barbare £44.50, debenhams.com
10. Kevyn Aucoin Precision Eye Definer in Cadence £29, revolve.com

Leaps and bounds

Primark’s PS… own-brand cosmetics range, with its excellent £5 foundations, has achieved Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny certification. This means that not only are products not tested on animals, but the supply chain and ingredients are monitored, too.

Smile please

Regenerate Enamel Science claim to have reinvented mouthwash, with a pocket-sized bottle that you pump directly into your mouth. It foams up, getting in between your teeth for lasting freshness. £10, boots.com

High and mighty

Cannabis oil is big business at the moment, with a huge increase in hemp and CBD in skincare. Rather than a mysterious oil for hippy mums, CBD is being marketed like any other luxury beauty product. Get started with MGC Derma (particularly good for acne) from £30, harveynichols.com