Sol de Janeiro is the brand behind some of the most addictive, vacation-worthy scents in recent memory. Warm, tropical and impossible to ignore, Cheirosa 91 is the newest addition to that world, layering the brand's signature richness with something fresher and a little more unexpected. The mist format means it works on both hair and body, and the sillage is considerably better than most body mists in this category. It's the kind of scent that enters a room before you do and lingers long after you've left.

If you've ever sat in a salon chair and wondered what's lining the shelves behind the stylist, there's a good chance Redken was one of those brands. A professional haircare staple for decades, the Acidic Bonding Concentrate works at a structural level, targeting the weakened bonds that build up over time from heat styling, colour and chemical processing. The difference shows up in how your hair actually feels: stronger, less frizzy and noticeably more manageable during styling. Apply to damp hair and let it do its thing.

‍

The Cloudtopia range is built around one idea: colour that feels like nothing on the skin. The mousse formula applies effortlessly, blends with almost no effort and settles into a soft, diffused finish that looks entirely natural rather than placed. It works on both cheeks and lips, which makes it a genuinely practical addition to any routine that needs to move quickly in the morning. If you've been curious about the mousse blush format but haven't found the right one to try yet, this is a very good place to start.

Most global hair tools are designed with hair types that don't quite account for the thickness, texture and natural resistance of Indian hair. The One Stroke straightener is built with that in mind. Each pass through the hair is designed to do more work in a single stroke, cutting styling time down by around 50% compared to conventional straighteners. The plates glide smoothly rather than snagging, which makes a real difference for hair that's prone to breakage under tension. If a significant chunk of your morning disappears into styling your hair, this is the kind of tool that quietly gives that time back.

The 9to5 range has always been about makeup that holds its own through a full day without needing constant attention. The Hya Beach Edit is the latest addition, a lip duo that pairs a defining liner with an SPF matte lipstick designed specifically with Indian heat and humidity in mind. The liner keeps edges sharp and prevents feathering while the lipstick delivers a long-wearing matte finish with hyaluronic acid worked into the formula, taking care of the dryness that matte lipsticks can sometimes bring. It's a considered, practical duo from a brand that genuinely understands what Indian weather demands of your makeup.

The Taif rose, grown in the mountains of Saudi Arabia, has a distinctly different character from the roses found in most mainstream fragrances. It's richer and more nuanced, with a depth that feels neither heavy nor old-fashioned. Jo Malone's interpretation is elegant and restrained in the way the house always tends to be, giving the rose enough room to genuinely lead the fragrance rather than folding it into the background. It also layers beautifully with other Jo Malone scents if you already have a combination you like to wear together.

Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford is one of the most transportive fragrances the house has ever made. The neroli, drawn from bitter orange blossom, is bright and luminous without ever tipping into sharpness, grounded by a warm woody base that gives the whole fragrance an effortless, unhurried quality. It's a summer scent in the truest sense: the kind that makes wherever you are feel a little more like somewhere along the Mediterranean coast. For anyone building a fragrance wardrobe, this is one of those bottles that earns a permanent place on the shelf.