We know this is one of the most confusing things about skin care so we’ve broken it down for you step by step! STEP 1 | CLEANSEThe base of any great skincare routine! Cleanse your skin morning and evening daily as the first step of your skincare routine. Some people prefer to just use warm water in the morning with a soft cleansing cloth and then use a cleanser specific to their needs in the evening. Make sure the water isn’t too warm - hot water can strip skin of it’s natural oils leaving your skin feeling dry and tight. SHOP CLEANSERS  >STEP 2 | HYDRATERegardless of your skin type - oily, normal, combination, dry - your skin needs hydration. Drinking enough water daily is key, but there are a number of products that can help boost your skin's hydration. Try using a serum with Hyaluronic Acid as your first step after...

Embryolisse is a brand that has been surging in popularity over the past few years, mainly due to the international love for their Lait Creme Concentre. It has become a firm favourite in our own beauty routines, so we thought we'd give you the low-down on why you need this cult beauty product in your life. Lait-Creme concentre is described by Embryolisse as multifunction skincare, a thick, hydrating cream packed with fatty acids and vitamins. This tube of nourishing cream is more than just a standard moisturiser though.  As nourishing as a balm but as light as milk, this well-loved skincare glides over the skin to moisturise and nourish it. Even the most sensitive skin can’t help but be addicted to its silky-soft texture that leaves a non-greasy veil over the skin.   Approved By Vogue Makeup artists worldwide have declared it a must have, acting as the first step...

When it comes to breakouts, blemishes and acne, it can often be confusing to know what ingredients to use as everyone’s skin is different. The Inkey List Skincare contains targeted ingredients, specific to each skin concern. We've put together a some of the best tips & advice from The Inkey List for each skin concern and hopefully this will help you to better understand your skin and the ingredients that will help treat and clear your skincare worries, for all skin types. We've outlined some of the main skin concerns below, just read on to your skin concern to find the recommended product to help you treat and care for your skin. Reduce Breakouts Breakouts and/or blemishes can appear anywhere on the face, but more commonly around the forehead, nose and chin. They can be intermittent or persistent. We Recommend:  Salicylic Acid Cleanser This non-drying, lightly foaming cleanser removes makeup...

If you're like us, you've been soaking up the little bit of sun we've been lucky to get this summer.  Whilst we love the sunny days, we also love clean, clear, glowing skin! SPF is our daily must have to protect our skin but we also love incorporating products that tackle pigmentation and reduce any potential damage from the sun into our daily routine. Indeed Labs Vitamin C Brightening Drops Restore your skin’s luminosity, radiance, and brightness with the power of vitamin C, a potent antioxidant your skin will be thankful for! vitamin C brightening drops use an encapsulated and non-phototoxic form of pure ascorbic acid (vitamin C), volcanic soil, and hyaluronic acid that work together to even skin tone, reduce hyperpigmentation, and brighten the appearance of skin.  The Inkey List Hepta-Peptide Serum Revitalise mature skin with Hepta-Peptide Serum, this innovative serum is specifically designed to help target the visible signs of ageing, while...

Becoming more environmentally conscious is a big priority for most people, including us here at The Beauty Basket. Every day we are learning more and more about the impact of global warming, waste, pollution and other human practices - and the effect these have on our planet.  Making small changes is key when it comes to protecting the environment, and we wanted to give our readers a guide to the more sustainable and eco-friendly products we stock on our online store - making your beauty routine more environmentally friendly! First in our Eco-Friendly line up, we have the Wet Brush Go Green Detangler hairbrush - a fully sustainable hairbrush made from all-natural, biodegradable plant starch which will naturally break down in landfill within 5 years once you decide to dispose of it! As well as detangling your hair with ease and up to 45% less breakage, using this revolutionary brush...

The Beauty Basket turns two this weekend, and to celebrate we thought we would give our customers a quick and easy breakdown of our best-selling products over the past two years! These products have been consistent customer favourites since the launch of The Beauty Basket back in 2019, and we are delighted to be able to bring these products straight to your door! First up, we have our all-time favourite hairbrush - the WetBrush Flex Dry! This brush has our favourite patented Wet Brush OmniFlex™ technology, which flexes in every direction to contour to scalp for extra comfort when brushing, and the open vented design allows moisture to be removed from the hair faster, speeding up drying time! Brushing your hair with a Wet Brush can also reduce hair breakage by up to 40% - trust us, you need this brush in your life!   Secondly, we have one of our...