Deciding to splurge on thyself almost gives a one-of-a-kind thrill! Yes, the beauty market is rife with affordable gems that swoop in at the right moment to work their magic. However, we can’t deny the uber-sensory experience we get to immerse into while using a luxe, high-end beauty product. It makes us feel luxurious and pampered. This very feeling encourages us to carefully place our money on luxe buys. That’s why I bring you our luxe beauty guide to help you choose some of the best high-end beauty and self-care essentials that will make treating yourself super worth it!
Skincare
According to research done by TZR, one bottle of the Advanced Night Repair Synchronised Multi-Recovery Complex Serum is sold every 22 minutes! This potent formulation transforms your nightly skincare rituals into a soothing, restorative skin spa. It carries the benefits of seven serums in just a few drops. It reduces the appearance of fine lines, adds firmness, provides even skin tone, fades dark spots, and gives a hydrated radiance. It has over 18k ratings and more than 3.4k positive reviews on Nykaa. Just like our loyal reviewers, you can ease into this investment by trying the 7 ml vial and working your way to the prized 75 ml bottle, which by the way, this holy grail serum is available in five sizes!
If there was a product that could personify a committed earthling, it would be the cruelty-free Farmacy Beauty Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer. It elevates the definition of juicy, plump skin with its mindful and rich formulation. It’s made with ethically sourced honey and fig extracts to hydrate and soothe dry skin and restore the skin’s natural glow. It also has ceramides to heal and repair the skin barrier. This, too, comes in three sizes. If you have dry, dehydrated skin, this heaven-sent moisturiser should be on your luxe radar, pronto!
Hair
Inde Wild’s Champi Hair Oil is what I consider a proud addition to this luxe list. Created by Indian Influencer and entrepreneur, Diipa Khosla, the Inde Wild Champi Hair Oil is a lovechild between the age-old traditional hair care ritual of a champi and ingredient transparency. This indulgent, scalp-stimulating and hair-nourishing oil is made with an Ayurvedic blend of castor oil, hibiscus, brahmi, and five other fatty-rich carrier oils like coconut and Indian argan oil. It strengthens the strands from roots to tips, boosts healthy growth, and manages hair fall. It’s truly a relaxing champi worth investing in.
Do you know what’s more distressing than stunted hair growth? It’s stunted hair growth and an itchy, flaky scalp. As a Nykaa Army editor who’s unfortunately acquainted with these two hair woes, the Aveda Rosemary Mint Clarifying Shampoo for Hair Growth eased my shoulders from the burdens of fighting dandruff and hair fall. In just a single use, this vegan shampoo helped me make sense of the micelles and white vinegar it’s formulated with. Both these key ingredients fight dandruff-causing fungus, dirt, and excess oil to properly clarify and purify the scalp. Rosemary extracts stimulate hair follicles for healthy growth. Plus, the invigorating minty scent instantly puts your senses at ease.
Makeup
We may not often think of luxury labels when we think of makeup but I beg to differ with the Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation. Vouched by countless celebrity makeup artists, this luxurious, skin-like foundation was made to mimic the high-definition, flawless makeup looks seen on glossies and runaways albeit with a breathable, airy finish. Though it’s made with plant-based squalane and hyaluronic acid to nourish and hydrate the skin, it’s water and heat-resistant, preventing the makeup from breaking apart or melting off. Want to look infallible on important occasions? This high-end purchase will not disappoint!
The Eras Tour by the most iconic pop icon, Taylor Swift wasn’t just a musical affair where Swifties gathered in gleeful joy. It boosted countries’ economy, increased tourist sales, and created a 2.3-magnitude earthquake. However, the beauty-obsessed finally discovered the reason for the 14-time Grammy winner’s budge-proof crimson pout! It’s none other than the Pat McGrath Labs Mattetrance lipstick in the shade Elson. This bright orange-red lip has been Taylor Swift’s go-to colour for a plethora of her performances. It’s a powder-matte lipstick that effortlessly glides on the lips thanks to its oil-infused formula. It locks in the pigment on the lips while giving it a supple red pout.
Fragrance
If you’re secretly harbouring the desire to splurge on a beauty product for its packaging, the Lancome La Vie Est Belle Eau De Parfum will validate the purchase with a barrage of feminine goodness. A fellow Nykaa Army editor, who is quote-unquote a ‘proud owner’ of this perfume describes this perfume to be a sweet, feminine scent with floral subtlety. This description matches this fragrance like a glove as it’s made with floral and gourmand notes like iris, patchouli, Arabian jasmine, orange blossom, and vanilla. As for the packaging, it’s a double-glass bottle with a dainty bow tied around the neck which is a perfect medley of minimal, feminine, and chic.
As a water-obsessed specimen, fresh, oceanic scents thoroughly and utterly uplift my mood and invigorate my inner mermaid. Superlatives aside, though, the Davidoff Cool Water Wave Woman Eau de Toilette For Her is my personal splurge affair that I have no qualms revisiting. It’s a soothing, clean, fresh scent that boasts juicy, floral notes like watermelon, pineapple, sensual woods, lilly accords, and blackcurrants. It goes with every occasion, mood and time of year. If you want a minimal perfume collection, this attractive gradient blue bottle will win your heart.
Though these stunners are a must-have on my luxe list, you’re most welcome to explore the above picks along with your dream luxe purchases from Nykaa. Make sure to bookmark this article for some inspiration and a worry-free shopping experience!
