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THE BEST IN BEAUTY
FROM THOSE WHO KNOW BEST

VIOLET GREY began with our search for the best eyelash curler. To find the answer, we formed a band of inside-Hollywood experts and editors — from makeup artists to movie stars — to test every eyelash curler against our rigorous set of standards (the VIOLET CODE). We tested on film sets, on red carpets, and in the back of Jack Nicholson’s limousine — and once we learned which curler would make our lashes curve and not crimp (Utowa, it’s from Japan), we moved on to mascara, lip stain, dry shampoo, and everything else a girl needs in her cosmetic wardrobe. On any given day, we are discovering, testing, and approving best-in-class beauty. The result is a discerning curation of products, tips, and inspiration deemed essential — the Industry’s Beauty Edit.

AUGUSTINUS BADER THE BODY CREAM

BEAUTYSTAT UNIVERSAL SKIN REFINER

KOH GEN DO MAIFANSHI AQUA FOUNDATION

JILLIAN DEMPSEY CHEEK TINT

DR. DENNIS GROSS PRO FACIAL STEAMER

AUGUSTINUS BADER THE RICH CREAM

SUPERGOOP! DEFENSE REFRESH SETTING MIST SPF 50

M·A·C PREP + PRIME FIX +

KOSAS COLOR & LIGHT: CREME

111 SKIN CO2 CRYSTALLISING ENERGY MASK

GIORGIO ARMANI LIP MAGNET LIQUID LIPSTICK

BYREDO ROSE HAND SCRUB

ERASA XEP-30

LASHFOOD CONDITIONING COLLAGEN LASH PRIMER

APA BEAUTY DAILY ROUTINE

UTOWA EYELASH CURLER II

SISLEY PHYTO-EYE TWIST

SLIP SILK SLEEP MASK

SKINCLINICAL REVERSE ANTI-AGING LIGHT THERAPY

HANACURE ALL-IN-ONE FACIAL

CHARLOTTE TILBURY HOLLYWOOD CONTOUR DUO

KRISTINA HOLEY X MARIE VERONIQUE BARRIER RESTORE SERUM, SOOTHING B3 SERUM, INTENSIVE REPAIR SERUM

LEONOR GREYL HUILE SECRET DE BEAUTÉ ORGANIC OIL

MAKEUPDROP

T3 WHIRL TRIO

GIORGIO ARMANI LIP MAESTRO

SK-II FACIAL TREATMENT MASK

APA BEAUTY BLUE LIP SHINE

LAURA MERCIER MATTE CAVIAR STICK EYE COLOUR

VITA LIBERATA BODY BLUR

CHANTECAILLE LIQUID LUMIÈRE

PHILIP KINGSLEY DAILY DAMAGE DEFENCE CONDITIONING SPRAY

AQUIS LISSE LUXE HAIR TURBAN

Lanolips 101 Ointment

Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Eyeshadow Palette

Kayo Better Body Care Concentrated Firming Serum

Sisley Black Rose Skin Infusion Cream

Mave New York The Razor

Byredo Kabuki Perfume Gypsy Water

IS Clinical Neckperfect Complex

Diptyque Do Son

African Botanics Marula Shimmering Gold Oil

Tatcha Overnight Memory Serum Concentrate

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream

Vita Liberata Ten Minute Tan

Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel

Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour

IS Clinical Cleansing Complex

Chanel Rouge Coco Gloss

Sisley-Paris Express Flower Gel Mask

SERGE LUTENS LIPSTICK

Jillian Dempsey Lid Tint in Dew

Chantecaille Liquid Lumière

Omorovicza Refining Facial Polisher

Kosas Weightless Lip Color

Joanna Vargas Daily Serum

Shiffa Energising Body Oil

PAI ROSEHIP BIOREGENERATE OIL

Pursoma Digital Detox Bath

African Botanics Kalahari Desert De-Tox Bath Salts

Utowa Brush Set

Dr. Macrene 37 Actives High Performance Anti-Aging and Filler Lip Treatment

T3 Whirl Trio Interchangeable Styling Wand

VILHELM DO NOT DISTURB

IN FIORE BOIS DE ROSE BODY BALM

KNC BEAUTY LIP MASK

L’OEIL DU VERT HOLLYWOOD JASMINE

RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek

Chanel Rouge Allure Ink

CAUDALIE ORGANIC GRAPE WATER

Yves Durif Brush

Amanda Lacey Cleansing Pomade

SHHHOWERCAP THE NOIR

CHARLOTTE TILBURY FILMSTAR BRONZE AND GLOW

Erno Laszlo Firmarine Moisturizer SPF 30

Chanel Hydra Beauty Essence Mist

Dr. Barabra Sturm Hyaluronic Acid Ampoules

Ouai Wave Spray

Frederic Malle Portrait of a Lady

La Mer The Perfecting Treatment