Author: Henry

Hailey Bieber’s skin and makeup routines are chock-full of Rhode staples (well, duh) but the beauty mogul isn’t afraid to give other brands their flowers. Case in point? She praises Kosas’s brightening concealer and Kylie Cosmetics’s soft-mauve lip liner. Whenever she does drop these pearls of information, I can’t help but take note—and add said product swiftly to my cart. After all, the products she puts her stamp of approval on tend to sell out. In seconds.

So when Bieber posted an Instagram Story of her “summer musts” consisting of not one but two unaffiliated bodycare staples? You better believe I dropped everything to share the news. Scroll ahead to shop the exact items she swears by.

First up, we have this firming body lotion from Gente. Eagle-eyed fans will know this isn’t the first time she’s endorsed the Brazilian-inspired body care brand, as she previously praised its Lymphatic Drainage Oil. (“Obsessed with lymphatic drainage massage and obsessed with these oils,” she wrote in an Instagram Story.) This lotion, though, has extra skin-firming powers thanks to drosera ramentacea extract, which has been shown to reduce fat tissue—a 12% visible reduction, to be exact, according to the brand’s four-week clinical trial.

This likely goes without saying, but allow me to make it crystal clear while we’re here: There is nothing “wrong” with cellulite (or stretch marks or any sort of skin dimpling). If you are a living, breathing human, there’s a solid chance you have it! There is also no topical that can 100% eliminate it forever, but if the texture does bother you, creams like this can temporarily ease the appearance. Firming abilities aside, this cream also evens tone and, of course, deeply hydrates, which also makes it a worthy end-of-summer buy.

Then we have Bieber’s second staple: Nuxe’s SPF 30 spray. French pharmacy fans, you likely know and love the brand for its Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil, which drenches your limbs in a non-greasy glow and smells downright heavenly. Editors always make sure to pick up a Nuxe staple (or three) whenever they find themselves in France, and it seems Bieber also falls into that camp. Alas, the SPF spray isn’t available stateside just yet, but I did find a cream version at Walmart you can buy in the meantime.

She of course plugged a few Rhode essentials, too. Find them all below, along with more beauty items that earned Bieber’s blessing.

Shop Hailey Bieber-Approved Beauty Products

Given the fact that testing and reviewing beauty products is a significant part of my job, I’m privy to buzzy launches several weeks—oftentimes months—before they officially become shoppable. It’s definitely a perk, and to this day, my heart skips a beat whenever I get a secret, unlabeled lab sample in the mail. It also poses a slight problem, though, namely with fragrance. You see, whenever someone tells me I smell good (my favorite compliment) and demands to know what perfume I’m wearing, nine times out of 10, it’s an unreleased potion I have to keep under wraps for the time being. I’ll try to describe the notes without giving away the brand or name, but even that requires mental gymnastics.

Over the past couple of months, I’ve tested a lot of these gems, but I’ve had to be patient until now to make my official endorsement. Well, here it is: my list of exciting fragrance launches that stood out among the flood of press releases, blew me away at first spritz, and garnered plenty of “You smell amazing” comments. If you’re looking for a new perfume for fall, trust me. These 10 are not to be missed.

The Best New Perfumes to Wear in September

1. L’Objet Alento Eau de Parfum

2. Voluspa Saddle Up Santal Eau de Parfum

3. Le Labo Shiu 25 Eau de Parfum

4. Sidia Braless Parfum & Strike

5. Guerlain L’Heure Bleue Eau de Parfum

6. Chloé Le Nectar Parfum

7. Valentino Vendetta Donna Eau de Parfum

8. Old Navy Suede Embrace Hair & Body Mist

9. Vacanza Portofino Eau de Parfum

10. Ex Nihilo Demon Dancer

Why Trust Who What Wear

At Who What Wear, we know that beauty isn’t one-size-fits-all. Over the years, our editors have tested thousands of products—including skincare, makeup, haircare, and nails—while also working closely with trusted experts, like renowned dermatologists, celebrity makeup artists, and other leading industry insiders. Together, this ensures every guide is well-researched, inclusive, and relevant to you.

We focus on formulas that deliver, whether they’re affordable favorites or luxury investments. Our product selection is based on tangible results, ingredient know-how, and what we’d truly recommend to our closest friends and family members.

I spent most of the fall/winter 2026 fashion month staring at shoes instead of the clothes they were attached to, which either makes me extremely good at my job or means I have a real problem. I’m going with the former. As someone who’s quite the clothing person, this is a relatively new development for me. I’ve always been able to appreciate a good shoe, obviously, but this season, I found myself remembering the shoes long after I’d forgotten what was happening above the ankle. Maybe it was the styling, maybe it was the sheer number of genuinely good options, or maybe we’re entering a very good era for footwear. Whatever the reason, I was paying attention.

Five trends kept turning up no matter which show I sat through, from Milan to Paris, and what made them stand out was how wearable they actually felt. These aren’t the kind of runway trends that require six months of convincing, a completely new wardrobe, or a very specific fashion-person personality to pull off. They’re shoes you could realistically start wearing now—and, more importantly, actually want to wear. Here are the five that have officially caught my attention.

Jazz Shoes

Introducing the lace-up, low-to-the-ground flat replacing your ballets. Celine, Bottega and Prada all sent their versions down the Fall 2026 runway introducing a new it-shoe. The structured toe and lace-up detail give them more presence than a ballet flat without losing the comfort, and they work with a trouser just as well as a slip skirt.

Moccasins and Slippers

Miu Miu and Loewe sent this soft, house-shoe-adjacent shoe style down the runway this season with several other labels designing moccasin-leaning loafers. The common thread is comfort that still reads intentional, nothing about these looks like you gave up.

Cap Toe

Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel may have quite the waitlist, but he’s not the only designer creating two-tone cap toe shoes this season. It’s a small design detail that does a lot for an otherwise simple pump or boot, dressing it up without adding any extra hardware.

Panel Effect

Speak of two-tone, there’s more than one way to do it. It has been a Chanel signature for decades, but it was remixed with paneled and color-blocked styles everywhere from Isabel Marant to Ferragamo. The panels do the work a print usually would, adding visual interest without turning the shoe into the loudest thing in the outfit. An ‘80s feel really comes into play here.

Vintage Inspired Wedges

Wedges are back, but the version showing up this season leans sculptural instead of summery, more ’40s-inflected than boardwalk. Sportmax and Diesel all sent structured wedge silhouettes down the Fall 2026 runway, and the satin and leather versions translated easily into a fall outfit.

Let’s get stylish, okay? I know you’re already stylish, so what I really mean is let’s add some chic items to that wardrobe. Zara is a great resource to uncover the modern staples to create fashionable outfits.

Below, you’ll find an edit of the best new fall arrivals from Zara. Forward jackets? You better believe you’ll find everything from cool funnel-neck styles to leathers. What about versatile basics? You’ll absolutely find standouts, along with gorgeous shoes, knits, and more.

I’ve always had a bit of a lip balm addiction. There’s always one on my bedside table, one (or three) in my handbag, a couple in my desk drawer and, much to the frustration of my husband, a few more scattered chaotically around the house. And whilst autumn’s arrival feels like a natural time to talk about the best ones—traditionally the weather starts to cool, and the air feels a little more harsh—I’ve found that dry, chapped lips can be just as much of a summer problem as they are an autumn and winter one. Emerging from a season of pretty intense heat and sun exposure, I’ve found that my lips are already feeling chapped, tight and flaky. Which is why I’ve been on a quest to find the best lip balms for dry lips.

For me, a good lip balm is less of a nice-to-have and more of a daily beauty essential, and the best ones are those that genuinely make a difference to the condition of my lips long-term. Plus, I’m fickle, so while they do need to deliver on intense hydration and rich moisture, I’m partial to ones that also smell amazing and look great too. I’ve tried hundreds over the years, but before we get into the ones I’m willing to pay genuine lip service to, I wanted to know exactly what causes dry lips and how we should be looking after them.

What Causes Dry Lips?

Unsurprisingly, dry lips are one of the most common skin issues. “It’s because the skin on our lips is much thinner and doesn’t have the same oil glands as the rest of our skin, so it loses moisture more easily,” explains aesthetic nurse and founder of R&R Aesthetics, Caroline Hall. “Cold weather, sun exposure, air conditioning, dehydration and repeatedly licking your lips can all make it worse.” However, Hall does mention that if you are experiencing persistent or extreme dryness then it could point to an underlying issue like an allergy (to skincare or even toothpaste) or a condition like eczema. “Lips that are continually cracked, sore or inflamed are worth getting checked rather than simply applying more lip balm,” she advises.

How to Choose the Best Lip Balm

It seems that the key to choosing an efficacious lip balm is to spend a bit of time looking at the ingredients list. Hall recommends choosing a balm that contains ingredients that both add moisture and help to seal it in. Her top pick? Good old-fashioned petrolatum: yes, that’s Vaseline. “Petrolatum is one of the simplest and most effective options for reducing moisture loss, while ingredients such as shea butter, ceramides and squalane can help soften and support the skin barrier.” For daytime use, rather than an overnight treatment, Hall also suggests looking for a lip balm with SPF to combat UV exposure, which can cause dry and damaged lips.

As for any ingredients to avoid? “I’d be careful with anything that makes your lips tingle, sting or feel particularly cooling. Ingredients like menthol, camphor and some fragrances may actually irritate already dry or cracked lips,” Hall explains. She also recommends avoiding lip scrubs or exfoliators when lips are very dry. “If the skin barrier is already damaged, repeatedly exfoliating it can make the problem worse,” she says.

The Best Lip Balms for Dry Lips

• Best Overall Lip Balm for Dry Lips: La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume Lips (£9)
• Best SPF Lip Balm: Mecca Cosmetica Lip De-Luscious SPF20 (£20)
• Best Plumping Lip Balm: Alpha-H Peptide Lip Perfector (£23)
• Best Everyday Lip Balm: The Ordinary Squalane & Amino Acids Lip Balm (£9)
• Best Overnight Lip Treatment: Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask (£27)

1. La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume Lips

When my lips are really struggling—particularly during instances where I’ve been unwell and I’m dehydrated, or I’ve spent a lot of time outdoors—then this is the lip balm that I always come back to. Rather than a glossy balm or tinted formula, it’s a real barrier-focused product that feels like it really tackles repairing compromised lips and helps restore their health. It has quite a thick texture that really coats the lips and helps to take the sting out of any particularly dry or uncomfortable patches, yet it isn’t sticky in the slightest. It’s a great option to keep by your bed and apply generously overnight, just because it does have that thicker consistency that makes it feel more like a treatment, but it would make a decent everyday option too if you really struggle with dry or very chapped lips.

2. Mecca Cosmetica Lip De-Luscious SPF20

I’m a big believer that lip balm should ideally come with SPF, particularly because it’s an area that’s very easy to forget when applying sunscreen. And as someone who has actually burnt their lips in the past, I am well aware of just how sore they can be. Mecca Cosmetica’s Lip De-Luscious is the balm that I’ve been reaching for most during the heatwaves this summer for that very reason—it contains SPF 20. Plus, it’s also packed with shea butter, plant oils and vitamin E so it doesn’t compromise on hydration either. It’s moisturising yet feels lightweight, and delivers the prettiest pink sheen to lips so I tend to skip my usual lip glosses and lipsticks when I wear this. The pot is robust enough to chuck into handbags and beach bags too, yet it’s pleasingly weighty so feels quite luxurious when you take it out to reapply too.

3. Alpha-H Peptide Lip Perfector

I’m always sceptical of lip products that promise plumper-looking lips, and have always hated those intensely tingling glosses that practically burn your lips into looking more full. However, this one from Alpha-H has only recently landed on my doorstep, but I’ve been wearing it every day since. While the peppermint oil does give a slightly refreshing tingle, it’s the science-backed peptides that really do the heavy lifting when it comes to plumping and smoothing lips. Plus, it uses plant-based lanolin sodium hyaluronate to deeply hydrate, so not only do my lips end up looking subtly more full and juicy, but they feel genuinely moisturised too. It’s great worn alone, but I particularly love it as a base for lipstick to get that really cushioned, smooth look.

4. The Ordinary Squalane & Amino Acids Lip Balm

5. Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask

6. Rhode Peptide Lip Tint

Even if it’s just a subtle wash, I rarely step out of the house without some kind of tint on my lips so I’m always going to be tempted by a lip balm that offers both hydration and colour. And, like so many other people, Rhode’s Peptide Lip Tints have become a staple for those days when I want to feel more put together without actually wearing lipstick. Packed with peptides, shea butter and vitamin E, the formula feels nourishing and glossy while the tint provides a sheer pop of colour that can easily be applied without a mirror. I particularly love Jelly Bean, a sheer and slightly shimmery pink, and Colada, a summery pink-bronze shade.

7. CeraVe Advanced Repair Ointment

Although this isn’t purely a lip balm, I’m including it here because it’s one of my favourite multipurpose products for tackling seriously dry skin—and that includes lips. When mine are flaky, tight or in need of some serious TLC, I like applying a generous layer of this before bed and letting the hardworking formula do its thing overnight. It feels rich and protective, thanks to pharmaceutical-grade petrolatum, ceramides and hyaluronic acid, without needing to constantly reapply. And I love that I can also use the same tube on dry hands, cuticles and other rough patches. It’s definitely not the prettiest lip product in my collection, and the texture is much more ointment-like than a traditional balm, but when it comes to rescuing dry lips, it delivers.

8. By Terry Baume de Rose Lip Balm

9. Paula’s Choice Pro-Collagen Peptide Gloss Balm

I’m now 37, and getting older is undoubtedly a factor in how dry my lips can be. As collagen production naturally drops, my lips are looking less smooth and don’t have quite the same fullness that they once did. This gloss balm from Paula’s Choice is great for days when I need more than just hydration. It’s more of a treatment than a traditional lip balm, combining three tri-peptides with shea butter to hydrate whilst supporting collagen production and smoothing out the appearance of fine lines and dry patches. It’s a great option if you’re noticing fine lines or changing texture around your lips and want something that feels like skincare rather than just a balm.

How We Tested

I have used lip balm every day for the best part of two decades, so I have included some long-term favourites as well as testing some new lip balms for dry lips for this piece. Plus, I sought out balms containing the ingredients that Hall recommended too. The balms that have made the cut offer deep hydration, moisture without stickiness, and look and feel good on the lips too.

And if you’re worried that your lips will become dependent on balm if you wear it every day, then fear not—it turns out that this is a beauty myth. “Your lips don’t become physically dependent on lip balm or lose their ability to moisturise themselves because you’re using one regularly. What can happen is that you become used to the feeling of having balm on your lips, so you notice dryness more when it’s not there,” says Hall.

Why Trust Us

At Who What Wear UK, we know that beauty isn’t one-size-fits-all. Our editors have tested thousands of products over the years—spanning skincare, makeup, hair and nails—and work closely with trusted experts including dermatologists, makeup artists and leading industry insiders to ensure every guide is well-researched, inclusive and relevant to you.

We focus on formulas that deliver, whether they’re affordable favourites or luxury investments. Our product selection is based on tangible results, ingredient know-how and what we’d truly recommend to a friend.