LOTI-approved buys, from beauty and fashion to food, homeware and more….
London Loves
The Vitamins Co. Beetroot Gummies
These gummies are an easy, and tasty, way to get your vitamins in. The beetroot gummies contain organic beetroot concentrate, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D3, to support immune function and reduce fatigue. They’re vegan and made with natural flavours, so it’s only good stuff and no nasties inside.
COSRX The Retinol 0.3 Cream
Korean skincare brand COSRX always delivers on affordable skincare that actually works and its retinol range is no different. This 0.3 Cream is a great mid-level retinol, working to tackle fine lines, uneven texture, enlarged pores and winkles on skin that’s starting to show signs of ageing. There’s a 0.1 Cream for retinol newbies and a 0.5 Oil for those who want more intensive results.
MOMO Kombucha
We’ve always had a soft spot for our pals at MOMO Kombucha (we even got a behind the scenes look at their factory earlier this year), so new flavour drops are always exciting. Their latest release – Amadora’s Passion Fruit – is a vibrant collaboration with Natoora and it’s just as good as it sounds. Bold and punchy in true MOMO style, it’s perfectly balanced by the juicy, refreshing flavour of passion fruit. A real thirst-quencher!
No7 Pro Artist Set The Scene Pressed Powder
A good mattifying powder is a make-up bag essential, and this new one from No7’s Pro Artist line delivers. The lightweight powder absorbs oil and reduces shine whilst setting your make-up, leaving a soft focus finish. The translucent one is the most versatile but it does come in two darker shades if you prefer more coverage.
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Our Place’s Titanium Always Pan Pro
Looking to upgrade your cookware? This new titanium Always Pan has multifunctionality as well as no-coating non-stick technology, so it’s free from ‘forever chemicals’. It’s compatible with all cooktops and dishwasher safe, and if you want to check it out in person, Our Place has a perm shop inside Selfridges.
Chimac Marinades
Irish brand Chimac has been bottling up some killer Korean sauces and now it’s launched three brand-new Korean-inspired marinades to up your dinner game. The range includes an umami Korean stir fry marinade, a sriracha caramel glaze and a marinade for Korean BBQ wings. Get ready to be pouring these on everything.
Icy Bear Dental Sonic Toothbrush
Oral care brand Icy Bear Dental, founded by celeb dentist Dr. Hanna Kinsella, is all about delivering professional grade teeth whitening at home. A good toothbrush is essential and the Next-Generation Sonic Toothbrush is just that. It has a smart pressure sensor and five customisable cleaning modes and uses powerful sonic brush strokes to deliver a deep clean and help with teeth whitening.
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Hello Sunday The Everyday One Mineral SPF
Wearing SPF should be a daily occurrence but it’s even more important now that the sun is coming out, and this is the one to reach for. As well as providing factor 50 protection, it’s non-comedogenic and is infused with Centella Asiatica to calm and heal the skin, so it’s perfect for even sensitive complexions.
Unwritten Mushroom Coral Candle
You can never go wrong with a candle and this decorative mushroom coral one from female-founded brand Unwritten will look great on any shelf or coffee table. As well as being made from all-natural wax, it comes in a range of scents and has strong scent throw, even in the cold.
Verve Naked Beauty
Support your skin, nails and hair from the inside out with Naked Beauty, the collagen supplement from new premium nutrition brand Verve. Each serve contains 12,500mg of marine collagen peptides plus 20 clinically-dosed nutrients, including biotin, zinc, vitamins C and E, and copper, to target skin elasticity, hydration and hair and nail health.
John Henric Field Jacket
Breeze through the changeable spring weather with this cotton Field Jacket from John Henric. It’s got plenty of pockets, so it’s functional, but the clean design and dark green colour keeps it looking polished too – a properly versatile piece.
Water2 Pod 2.0
Water2’s Pod 2.0 a compact, easy-to-install under sink water filter that filters up to 99.99% of microplastics, 95.28% of chlorine and prevents up to 99.99% of bacterial buildup, giving you better quality water straight out your tap. The business also has a partnership with UK based charity Drop4Drop, where it has been able to fund multiple drinking wells in The Gambia and India.
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Hu Chocolate
One for all the chocoholics out there, Hu is out here doing great quality chocolate with no additives or secret hidden ingredients. The brand’s Simple bar contains 70% cacao, cocoa butter, and unrefined coconut sugar and that’s it, so you get more of the good stuff and none of the junk.
Diego Nine Dinner by the Sea Plates
If you can’t actually go out for dinner by the sea, you can bring a bit of that seaside feeling to you with these ceramic plates. Made by Diego Nine, they feature fun French illustrations and lovely scalloped edges.
Bolney Pinot Noir
As well as lots of blackcurrant, fresh fig, cherry and white pepper notes, this medium-bodied red from Bolney has a silky texture that makes it a perfect match for an Easter roast.
The Retreat Invigorating Body Polish
Enjoy some self-care with The Retreat’s natural crystal-infused Invigorating Body Polish made using quartz (yes, like actual quartz crystals!), Fairtrade organic sugar and nourishing oils. The line, which blends aromatherapy and natural ingredients, is vegan, cruelty-free and made for all skin types.
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REFY Blur and Hydrate Primer
Now that the weather’s warming up, we need a bit of extra help keeping the shine off, and the make-up on, our faces. This primer from REFY does exactly that. It helps blur pores and control oil to keep your make-up in place, and the metal applicator provides a nice dose of depuffing too.
Sports Banger T-Shirt
You can always count on Sports Banger for a cracking slogan tee and this one is to encourage people to feed the pigeons – because it’s not illegal to do so and even these birds deserve some love.
Bloobloom Donna Sunnies
These will give you literal heart eyes, what more could you want? Fun loving and lovingly made, these sunnies will upgrade any outfit with ease.
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Tokyobike Bed Socks
Pillows for your feet? SOLD. But seriously, these Japanese duck down bed socks are guaranteed to keep your feet proper cosy throughout the colder months.
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