Beauty Notes 2026

The latest innovations to help you look and feel great

Movie Make-up
Kay Beauty by Indian actress Katrina Kaif is now available in the UK. The line-up of 35 products includes everything from the beautifully textured Hydra Crème Lipstick (£14) to the bold Intense Black 24H Kajal Eyeliner Duo (£12) and long-lasting Hydrating Foundation (£16). Highly pigmented and enriched with skin-friendly ingredients like chamomile and hyaluronic acid, you can expect buildable, long-wearing formulas that stay put – so reliable, Kaif herself uses them on set. As the first Indian-founded make-up line to launch in the UK – it’s a milestone moment and a welcome step towards more inclusive beauty. www.spacenk.com

Cover Up
Another South Asian brand worth mentioning is Kulfi Beauty, which is known for its kaleidoscope of shades. If youíre trying just one product, make it the Main Match Concealer (£26, spacenk.com), which has quickly gained cult status thanks to its buildable and crease-proof formula that hides dark circles, blemishes and redness. Enriched with nourishing ingredients like saffron, rosehip and amla, and available in 21 shades, itís easy to find the perfect match.

Luxe Lip
Say hello to effortlessly chic lips. Violette_FR Plume Lip (£32, sephora.com) offers a feather-matte, blurred finish that feels weightless. It’s perfect for brides who want to skip the traditional bold lip while keeping just enough pigment to look polished in photos.

Skin Hero
A favourite among skincare obsessives in the US, InnBeauty Project Extreme Cream (£48, sephora.co.uk) has just landed in the UK. Packed with 2% bio-retinol, lifting peptides and smoothing ceramides, it evens texture and boosts elasticity to leave skin plumped, radiant and camera-ready.

SPA OF THE SEASON

Champneys Henlow Grange, Bedfordshire

Tucked away in the peaceful Bedfordshire countryside, Champneys Henlow Grange offers everything needed to disconnect. Facilities include a 25-metre indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room, serene relaxation spaces and lush grounds for long walks. If you’re there for the day, there are delicious low-calorie lunch and dinner options to pick from and the small café serves hot drinks and cakes for those who fancy a treat. Founded in 1925, this year marks a century of wellness for the spa. Try the 100 Years Face & Body Reset – a signature treatment combining a facial and full body massage to leave skin glowing, muscles relaxed and energy renewed.
www.champneys.com/henlow