The BD team trial a range of products that promise to deliver instant results.
Revlon PhotoReady™ Insta-Fix Makeup
As the day goes on and the temperature gets warmer, I always find my make-up tends to fade and I lose the perfect coverage. That’s why I was excited to try the Revlon PhotoReady Insta-Fix Makeup as it promised to improve my look fast. The compact stick size makes it convenient to just pop in your bag and touch up your face throughout the day. I was able to cover any blemishes that were coming through and could use it to give my face a refresh. As an added bonus it is SPF 20, making it great to use throughout summer to protect my fair skin. I tried it in nude but it’s available in six different shades so everyone can find their perfect match. - Laura
Philips EasyShine Ionic Styling Brush
This brush is such an amazing styling tool that I cannot believe one hasn’t been invented earlier! Its smooth, ergonomic shape nestles neatly into the palm of your hand and the wide-shaped bristles are super kind to tangled hair. The claim on the packaging is ‘easy brush, instant shine’ and it is 100 per cent legit. I will be keeping this in my bag as it’s the perfect antidote to high humidity or high winds - just a flick of the switch and the ionic action as you brush instantly neutralises static and removes frizz. Miraculous actually! - Janet
bhave™ Fresh Ends
If I only could have packed one product in my holiday beauty kit on my recent trip to the states, it would have been this hair saviour, hands down. Despite my best attempts to master casual holiday chic, I barely took my heat tools - let alone a brush - out of my suitcase. bhave Fresh Ends works the ultimate magic trick of making every style, whether straight or tousled, always look finished and glossy. It is a true godsend when the last thing you want to be doing is spending time in front of the mirror styling your hair - boring. It is also jam-packed with lots of good stuff that ensured that time spent in hotels pools and spas didn’t ruin my hair - and I actually think my ends look better than ever upon my return. This kinda makes post-holiday blues a little easier to deal with, right? - Nat
St.Tropez Instant Tan Wash Off Face & Body Lotion
Today is the perfect example of why I’ve come to love the St.Tropez Instant Tan. After having a work event on till late last night, I didn’t get a chance to apply a tan that requires development time. Heading to a concert tonight, this morning I knew I could either get up super early to apply my tan - or just use St.Tropez’s Instant Tan. Guess which option I chose! Instant Tan delivers a beautiful rich colour with no signs of orange, needs no development time, is not at all sticky on your skin, and if you make a mistake - you can just wash it off. What’s great about this product is that the colour won’t streak or run, even when wet, thanks to the use of RAINMAC Technology. Another brilliant product from the clever folk at St.Tropez. - Yelena
iWhite
I’m (clearly) quite into the ‘all-American’ look. Blonde hair, blue eyes, tanned skin - you know that wholesome, generic look. I love it! But pearly white teeth are certainly part of the package and with my penchant for dark liquids, I definitely need the occasional helping hand to get them Hollywood-worthy. I’m currently super fond of the iWhite teeth-whitening formula as it only takes 20 minutes and my teeth are instantly whiter! Being such a quick-fix, you can pop them in on Friday afternoon as you prep for drinks, or alternatively in the morning before an important meeting. I feel very lucky to live in a time when our beauty woes have simple and instant solutions! - Kelly
