The Beauty Shelf – Esme Chapman

The Beauty Shelf

Esme Chapman, (daughter of MATCHESFASHION Founders Ruth & Tom Chapman) talks us through her clean hero beauty products

Best Skin Ever Seabuckthorn 30ml for Dhs95 Living Libations It’s really important to me to make sure everything I put on my skin is free from harsh ingredients or chemicals. This cleanser is super gentle and formulated with the cleanest jojoba oils, lavender and grapefruit, so it smells heavenly and leaves my skin feeling so . Rose Quartz Gua Sha Dhs66 Herbivore Botanicals I recently purchased a Gua Sha tool which is a traditional Chinese technique purported to increase circulation and promote lymphatic drainage. So, it’s great for depu ng. The tools are made from di erent stones and crystals, and mine is made from rose quartz, a heart chakra healing crystal infused with extra love. Straight Up Mascara Dhs95 RMS Beauty I don’t o en wear makeup but if I do, it’s usually from RMS. I’m obsessed with everything from this brand. My lashes are naturally long but very straight, and this mascara is the holy grail for leaving my lashes curled and fuller all day. Maiden Fern Blushing Balm Dhs110 Living Libations If I’m looking for a blush to wake up my face a bit, I like to use one that works for my lips too, because I can tend to be a bit lazy with makeup and I don’t want to spend time trying to find shades that match. I’d rather have a tint that’s multipurpose and easy and quick to re-apply. I love this rosy colour, and it’s a bonus that it smells of cinnamon. Organic Castor Oil Dhs39 The Nature Lab Castor oil is the only thing I treat my lashes with. The eye area is so sensitive, so for me I only like putting something nourishing

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around it. I’ll usually apply a little to the tips of my eyelashes before bed because it helps promote really healthy, long eyelashes. Rose Glow Complexion Mist Dhs80 Living Libations I’m a big believer that good skin comes from within. So, I like to use skincare and makeup minimally and believe skin care is complimentary to other elements of my wellbeing and self-care. This mist is a nice, easy way to boost my skin with hydration and I can carry it around to spray on the go. Turmeric Brightening and Exfoliating Mask 100ml for Dhs228 Kora Organics I love the ingredients in this mask. It includes turmeric, papaya enzymes and peppermint. Whenever I’m in the need for some TLC, this mask reveals so er skin and doubles up as a scrub too. Jojoba Eye Pencil Dhs90 Ere Perez I have hooded eyes, so I usually don’t attempt wearing eyeliner. When I do, I use this pencil in a brown shade for my waterline as it’s delicate and compliments my features. Wild with Desire Lipstick Dhs103 RMS Beauty On the rare occasions when I wear lipstick, this is my most trusted staple. When I first used it, I was in love with it. This brand is ethical and natural with rich pigments to avoid reapplying. My favourite shades include Brain Teaser and Rapture. Body Glow Duo Dhs220 OSEA I’ve been dry brushing for a while as it’s another gentle way to stimulate my lymphatic system. It helps with my overall health and skin appearance. Using both the dry brush and body oil in combination a er a shower, makes my skin feel so velvety and it smells amazing.

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