An Essex Wedding - November/December 2025 (Issue 125)

BUZZ Beauty Beauty editor Kelly Andrews rounds up the latest launches and must-haves Back to life Kat Burki’s recently launched Amino Protein Mask offers a non-invasive, long-lasting alternative to traditional skin-tightening treatments, harnessing biochemistry-driven collagen activation to support the skin’s natural protein matrix communication. The luxurious, milk-textured mask is clinically proven to improve firmness and elasticity, reduce fine lines and combat sagging and skin fatigue, leaving the complexion instantly lifted, smoother and more resilient. Ideal for dull, collagen-depleted, or stressed skin, it also reduces redness and irritation while deeply repairing the barrier. £149, katburki.com Plump it up Dr.PawPaw, the experts in pawpaw-infused multi-use lip care, has just the pocketsized marvel you need for a high–shine, glowy look. And the best part? It’s perfect for sensitive skin. Dr.PawPaw’s Plumping Lip Oil is packed full of the brand’s hero ingredients with next-level moisturising powers, plus plumping vegetable collagen. Keep it to hand on the big day, and it’ll see you through from day to night. Wear it solo for a juicy, natural high-shine finish, layer it over your favourite lip tint, or dab it onto your cheeks for that dewy, glass skin glow. £4.95, hollandandbarrett.com A-LIST RECOMMENDED Calling all Christmas brides! Jo Malone London has launched its new scent of the season: Sandalwood & Spiced Apricot Cologne. A playful fragrance for the festive period, the warm sandalwood and richness of vanilla make merry, while the freshness of cardamom revels with velvety smoothness of apricot. It joins returning favourites Ginger Biscuit Cologne, Midnight Musk & Amber Cologne and Orange Bitters Cologne. £59 (30ml), £128 (100ml), jomalone.co.uk When Hollywood actress Selma Blair was desperately searching for skincare that wouldn’t inflame her reactive, sensitive skin, she discovered ESK Skincare. She wanted something gentle to calm the chaos, and to her surprise her skin didn’t just heal, it glowed. Check out her skincare bundle from ESK for when your skin’s feeling sensitive, reactive or just plain over it. Think calming, repairing, and evidence-based support that won’t send your skin into pre-wedding meltdown mode. Selma Blair’s Bundle, £145, eskcare.com SEASONAL SCENT 78

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