Beauty Picks: British Beauty

1. Noble Isle

Newly launched beauty brand Noble Isle sources its ingredients from the UK only. Fancy washing your hair with some Gloucestershire Perry pear shampoo or your hands with some Yorkshire rhubarb soap? Then this is the brand for you. With a vast array of products, including candles, soaps and body washes, this is as British as it gets!

2. Green and Spring

Inspired by the British countryside Green and Spring only uses herbs and flowers native to the British Isles. A completely ecological brand, Green and Spring is 100% natural, doesn't test on animals and its gorgeous packaging is recyclable. The range is huge too, from haircare to skincare, gifts and candles, there's something for everybody.

3. Clive Christian

Did you know that the most expensive perfume in the world is British? In 1999 Clive Christian took over The Crown Perfumery, which 135 years was honoured by none other than Queen Victoria with a gift of her crown as a symbol of British excellence. Clive Christian only make 4 types of perfumes....all regally delicious and expensive...fit for a queen! Prices start at £95, with Christian's dearest creation costing around £140,000 a bottle!

4. New CID Lipstick

This award winning British makeup brand is one of the best we've tried! Very high quality, great range of products and colours and a fabulous packaging. Try their i-flutter Mascara - it's one of our favourite ever!

5. Elemis

Elemis is arguably the most loved British luxury spa and skincare brand. Mixing natural ingredients with cutting edge technology, Elemis is the line for those serious about their skincare. The range is vast and includes products for women, men and young skin. It tackles any problem that may need addressing and let's face it, it looks gorgeous in your bathroom too!

6. Balance Me

Completely organic and cruelty free, Balance Me is a British 'affordable luxury' brand set up in 2005 by sisters Rebecca and Claire Hopkins. This line has become very popular thanks to the high quality of its products. From face masks and oils to skincare for all, including young skin, Balance Me delivers luxurious results without breaking the bank.

7. I Love...

Set up in 2008, I Love... is a brand that bases all its products - from body care to makeup - on all delicious things! Fancy a Peaches and Cream Bubble Bath? How about a Vanilla and Ice Cream Lip Balm? With prices starting at 99p, you can afford all your favourite products and flavours!

8. Ark Skincare

Ark Skincare's motto is 'The Science of Skin Rejuvenation' and that's exactly what this British brand specialises in: anti-ageing. With a '3-skin ages' system, Ark has a great selection of products to tackle women of all ages' skincare needs.

9. PureLogical

If you are serious about anti-ageing than look no further than PureLogicol. This pioneering skincare range contains pure collagen, antioxidants, botanicals and peptides which fight the visible signs of ageing. The skincare products include moisturisers, cleansers, face masks and serums plus a collagen supplement to be taken orally which contains 100% pure collagen.

10. 2true Makeup

2true is a fantastic yet very affordable makeup line. It has a wide range of good quality products, including foundation, lipstick, nail polish, mascaras and powder, all priced at £1.99 each.

11. Beyond Organics

From rural Cornwall, Beyond Organics only uses pure and natural ingredients that are certified organic. The range is very comprehensive and it includes mother and baby products too. We adore their Organic Satin Soft Body Lotion, £25.08

12. Powder Blusher

Founded by Vivienne Westwood and Malcom McLaren's son Joe Corre, Illamasqua epitomizes British individuality and quirkiness. The quality is excellent, but it's the variety of colours and collections that truly makes this fab makeup brand stand out from the rest.

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