Manucurist's Plant-Based Nail Gels Are Ideal For Lockdown 2.0

Beauty

Plus, four other new beauty products out this week.

November 6, 2020

Green Flash

Lockdown 2.0 is officially upon us, meaning it's time to really take care of ourselves. One way of doing that is to let our skin, hair, and nails take a breather and recover, and to try out some new beauty products as the ultimate act of self care. This week, I'm most excited about a new plant-based nail brand that offers gel-like nails in clean formulas.

Green Flash is described as a 'semi-perm' nail brand that gives users the chance to try out shellac-style formulas but in a green, clean way. The brand has a great range of colours, nail care goodies, and sets that include lamps to cure your polish with, and their branding is super chic and adorable all at once. If you can't tell, I'm rather in love with the whole thing already.

Also out this week is a sheet mask by blemish-fighting brand ZitSticka, which I cannot wait to get my hands on. ZitSticka is best known for its pimple patches, so you just know this is going to be good.

Then there's a science-led serum that's worth forking out for, a limited edition golden oil which curls will love, and the most stylish hand sanitiser I've ever laid eyes on. Keep reading to find out more.

Anti-Bacterial Hand Gel skin-friendly

Susanne Kaufmann

Seeing as we're all using hand sanitiser far more regularly than we used to, I argue it's worth shelling out a bit more cash for a really boujee one. This one has 72 % alcohol content and effectively kills 99.9 % of bacteria, and contains aloe vera and vitamin E to protect skin that's being washed more than usual.

Revive 5 Glow

Bouclème

This limited edition of Bouclème's original Revive 5 hair oil features added gold biodegradable sparkle for the festive season. It can be used on the skin and on curls (which Bouclème specialises in), and contains actives like moringa and coconut oil to keep things soft and nourished.

Green Flash Nomad Basic Kit

Manucurist

Want long-lasting, gel-like nails but in a plant-based, clean formula? Manucurist is a new brand you should have on your radar. Their Green Flash kits offer a semi permanent manicure that lasts up to 10 days and is made from up to 82% natural ingredients. It cures under an LED lamp and removes like a normal polish, and the shade range is gorgeous.

Venn Age-Response Compound K Hyaluronic Booster

Niche Beauty

This formula may be super spenny, but it's a brilliant all-rounder jam packed with ingredients you could easily buy at least two different products for. The brand's patented form of Compound K is high in antioxidants, meaning less need for a separate vitamin C product, while it also features five different types of hyaluronic molecules for ultimate hydration. A very clever, science-led formula that's worth investing in.

Press Refresh Mask

ZitSticka

You may know ZitSticka thanks to its genius pimple patches that have taken the skincare world by storm. They've now launched a blemish-fighting sheet mask, which is "drenched in exfoliating acids and skin soothers to unclog pores, refine uneven texture and bear hug acne-prone skin." Each pack comes with five, making it a fair £6 per mask.