Credit: Brands/Stylist
Beauty
From sunkissed bronzing drops to Jo Malone’s honey-scented body scrub, here are 9 products our beauty director loved in March
6 days ago
4 min read
Each month, Stylist’s beauty director discovers an array of new launches across skincare, haircare, fragrance and make-up. These are the ones she keeps going back to.
March often feels like a bit of an awkward in-between month. Excitable chatter about the start of spring is invariably dampened by indecisive weather, and I’m already feeling a slight bit of panic about the passing of time as I realise we’re closing in on the first quarter of the year. Then, there are the positives: with spring in our grasp, it’s a time for renewal, some sunshine and saying, ‘Wow, look it’s still light outside at 5pm.’ It’s also a time when we see a lot of new beauty products launched in anticipation of the impending new season.
Naturally, sunscreens and SPFs are among the most common launches that enter my inbox. Now, I know how hard it can be to find ‘the one’ SPF that ticks all the boxes: high protection, no white cast, doesn’t feel sticky, won’t sting eyes, sinks in quickly and sits well under make-up. So, I’m happy to report that there are three SPFs in this round-up that I’ve loved using.
Add to that, there are new tinted lip balms, invigorating body scrubs and the perfect springtime nail shade. It’s fair to say that I’m prepped and ready for April. Here are the products I tried, tested and loved over the past month.
Best beauty products that launched in March 2025
Westman Atelier Sun Tone Bronzing Drops Soleil
Created out of her expertise as a make-up artist, a recent launch from Westman Atelier comes in the form of these gorgeous liquid bronzers. They deliver a natural-looking, sun-kissed glow, meaning there’s no shimmer in sight. You can either apply it all over the face for warmth or to areas where the sun naturally hits, and I’m pleased to say it doesn’t fade or go streaky post-lunchtime.
Shop Westman Atelier Sun Tone Bronzing Drops Soleil at Cult Beauty, £53
Laneige Glaze Craze Tinted Lip Serum
Yes, I’m somebody whose handbag is filled with about 11 different lip products at any given time, but I find myself reaching for this often. Laneige is the brand behind some of my favourite skincare, and they’ve brought that same innovation to this. While it comes in gorgeous ‘nude’ shades that suit everybody, it’s infused with argan ceramide to keep lips hydrated. Plus, the biggest win of all: it isn’t the slightest bit sticky.
Shop Laneige Glaze Craze Tinted Lip Serum at Cult Beauty, £19
Sculpted by Aimee HydraBright Illuminating Serum
Created in South Korea, the home of good skincare, this vitamin C formula works to tackle dark spots and hyperpigmentation, while leaving skin looking brighter. What surprised me most was its texture; unlike other vitamin C serums, this sits between a water and a gel that feels lightweight and refreshing on skin, sinks in quickly and doesn’t leave skin feeling tacky.
Shop Sculpted by Aimee HydraBright Illuminating Serum at Sculpted by Aimee, £30
Jo Malone Restore Body Scrub
Jo Malone’s new The Care Collection is packed with gorgeous bodycare formulas, but this one is my favourite. The texture of the scrub provides enough grit to slough away dead skin cells, but isn’t too harsh that it’ll irritate skin. Plus, it smells amazing. When using, expect your shower to fill with notes of honey, cloves and nutmeg.
Nails.Inc Jelly Effect Nail Polish
Pastel tones are slowly creeping back onto our nails, and lilac is set to be the shade that dominates this season. Like chrome and glazed finishes of the past, jelly is set to be the new big texture, which is why Nails.Inc’s new Jelly Effect Nail Polish is so perfect. Packing a punch of colour and fast drying, they deliver a translucent, jelly-like finish that looks ultra shiny.
Chanel Rouge Coco Baume
While these Chanel tinted lip balms launched earlier this year, I’ve been loving using them over the last month in particular. One swipe delivers a flattering wash of colour, but even better, they can be built up for a stronger colour pay-off. Plus, it contains oleoactive, an oil derived from olive trees, to protect lips against environmental aggressors.
Kate Somerville HydraKate Illuminating SPF50+ Drops
Not only does Kate Somerville’s new SPF50 provide high sun protection, but it’s packed with skincare benefits, too. It utilises the buzzy ingredient of the moment, ectoin, to give skin a hydrated boost. Plus, 24.5% non-nano zinc oxide means it shields skin against harmful UV rays without leaving you with a white cast.
Shop Kate Somerville HydraKate Illuminating SPF 50+ Drops at Sephora UK, £39
Rituals The Dream Collection Whipped Shower Foam
I can’t get enough of the Whipped Shower Foams from Rituals, and its latest scent is, as the name suggests, dreamy. As well as notes of jasmine, powdery orris, sandalwood and musk, the formula has been enhanced with soothing blue daisies and moonstone, a semi-precious gemstone.
Shop Rituals The Dream Collection Whipped Shower Foam at John Lewis, £10.11
Lancôme Rénergie C.R.x. Triple Serum Retinol
A triple threat in a bottle, this Lancôme serum blends retinol, vitamin C and peptides. The result is a formula that works hard to boost radiance and even out tone and texture without leaving skin feeling irritated.
Shop Lancôme Rénergie C.R.x. Triple Serum Retinol at Lancôme, £118
Images: courtesy of brands
Sign up for our edit of what to buy, see, read and do.
By signing up you agree to occasionally receive offers and promotions from Stylist. Newsletters may contain online ads and content funded by carefully selected partners. Don’t worry, we’ll never share or sell your data. You can opt-out at any time. For more information read Stylist’s Privacy Policy
Thank you!
You’re now subscribed to all our newsletters. You can manage your subscriptions at any time from an email or from a MyStylist account.