The BD team trial a range of products set to be firm favourites come party season.
Al'chemy Rosemary Shampoo + Avocado & Calendula Re-Moisturising Conditioner
Just like with make-up, if you want hair that turns heads at the party, it’s all in the prep. Those are the rules according to me, anyway! And since I’m in a let’s-go-natural phase, I jumped on this shampoo and conditioner duo from Al’chemy. While I think it’s odd the products have totally different scents, they do work well together. The shampoo is (and smells!) botanically-based, and the conditioner is rich and super-moisturising. The result is smooth, soft hair that’s ready for styling - and being whipped back and forth all night long. - Katia
Glam by Manicare Cara Lashes
As the last month of Winterfell comes to a close, I am eagerly anticipating summer and the many parties that come with it. Who doesn’t love spending balmy evenings boasting a sun-kissed glow with a cocktail in tow? I’ll be fluttering around this party season in the dramatic ‘Cara’ lashes. Paired with a pretty summer frock, a little highlighter and peach lips, I’ll be one hell of a beachy babe with the right amount of glam to knock Sydney's Birkenstocks off. - Kelly
A’kin Revitalising Cellular Radiance Serum
Yes, the party season is about the razzle dazzle, but everything looks better if you have a beautiful canvas to work with! A’kin’s Revitalising Cellular Radiance Serum is exactly what I need to give me that bright, glowing complexion under make-up. It smells like a herbal concoction of natural goodness and goes on so soothingly. I would also use it after said party (or the next morning - oops!) to put life back into dried-out, weary skin. This serum is going to be my skin’s best friend this summer - I can feel it! - Jocelyn
Dr. LeWinn’s Eternal Youth Insta-Perfector Blur Cream
Having fresh, flawless skin is really important to me, and this cold snap is getting in the way of my plans! Luckily, I have this fast-working cream on my side. It makes my skin look and feel more hydrated, radiant, and smoother - almost like I ducked off to see a surgeon for a skin-lifting treatment. The best part is the non-drying formula, which is perfect for when I’m in a rush (read: all the time). Plus, I’m also loving its key ingredient, also known as every girl’s best friend: diamond, of course! - Nadine
Manicare All-in 1 Nail Groomer
Perhaps as a result of years of playing netball, I’m not a fan of long nails. I like my nails short, shiny and blindingly clean - particularly when summer heats up and things get a heck of a lot more social. The thought of pairing a party frock with grubby fingers literally makes me recoil. Enter: Manicare’s All-in-1 Nail Groomer. It will help to keep my cuticles in check for party season, and buff and shine my natural nails to perfection for any occasion. - Sarah
Trilogy Cleansing Balm
Trilogy have done it again! Once more providing a natural product with all the luxury and none of the nasties, the brand's new Make-Up Be Gone Cleansing Balm is a truly divine way to cleanse after partying the night away. Formulated with rosehip, mango and coconut, it’ll make you feel fresh as a daisy (no matter what debaucherous behaviour you may have got up to). Melting the most stubborn, waterproof make-up and leaving skin clean, supple and silky smooth, this balm is going to be every girl's dream. - Yelena
Lady Jayne Style Guards
With summer and the party season coming up, I know I’ll be rocking a sleek high ponytail at least once a week. What I LOVE about these Lady Jayne Styleguards is the fact that post-ponytail, my hair is kink-free and not damaged in any way. Honestly, who has thought twice about tying their hair up because they know they’ll end up with broken strands or an unsightly bend in their hair? I have. But not anymore! - Sophia
