The £3.99 balm Fearne Cotton swears by to keep her lips soft and kissable, and you can even use it as an eyeshadow too
AS a busy working mum, Fearne Cotton is a big fan of multi-tasking beauty products.
Think lipstick that works as blusher, setting sprays that double up as hydrating mists and bronzers that can be used as eyeshadow.
And when it comes to her pout, Fearne swears by a budget-friendly product that leaves her lips soft and kissable – while also on hand for her to use as an eyeshadow or blusher well.
Speaking about her favourite beauty must-haves in an interview with You magazine, Fearne said that she’s a big fan of the “Dr. PAWPAW Tinted Peach Pink Lip Balm”.
The balm, which retails at just £3.99, has a slightly pinky tint – as the name would suggest – and is perfect for adding a touch of colour without going overboard.
It also hydrates the lips, particularly useful in the colder weather, and is made of 98% natural ingredients.
And, as well as using it on the lips, you can put it gently on the eyelid as an eyeshadow, and add a swipe to the cheek for colour too.
Given that the balm is buildable, you can just keep adding until you have the colour you want.
“I use this balm daily for cheeks,” one person said in a review on the Superdrug website.
“It’s just the right colour for me and I like that I can just add as much or as little as I like to get the perfect glow!”
While another added: “The peach pink balm is incredible.
“I love the tint it gives the lips and cheeks – it is my absolute favourite balm from the Dr.PAWPAW range.
“Such a smooth consistency too, it literally glides onto the lips.”
As for Fearne’s other beauty must haves, she’s a big fan of Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk lipstick when she needs some more colour.
And she also uses the Pillow Talk luxury palette of eyeshadows – the perfect mix of “pinky browns and peaches”.
When it comes to foundations, Fearne loves the Hourglass ones, and she’s not at all fussy when it comes to mascara.
Top beauty trends for 2025
Hayley Walker, Beauty Expert at Justmylook spoke exclusively to Fabulous about the big beauty trends for 2025.
Haircare
Hair gloss treatments are a must-have as beauty enthusiasts love the salon-quality shine and enhanced colour delivered by the trending treatment.
Hair glosses are multifunctional as they nourish the hair while offering a vibrant, healthy-looking finish, combining 2025’s core trends. This treatment is perfect for those seeking an affordable, at-home glow-up.
2025 will focus on skin repairing and texture-enhancing treatments.
Skincare
Rejuran treatment, a celebrity-endorsed procedure, will see a rise in demand this year as many seek to enhance the skin’s appearance. The procedure entails injecting polynucleotides derived from salmon DNA to enhance skin texture and elasticity. “Rejuvenation is expected to dominate 2025 skincare trends as many seek to a achieve flawless, youthful complexion.
Skincare routines will also include back-to-basic products for a simplified routine.
Ginseng cleansing oil and panthenol cream are among the trending products for 2025. The cleansing oil is excellent for dissolving makeup and impurities without clogging pores and is enriched with nourishing properties to leave the skin feeling and looking refreshed and radiant.
Makeup
Makeup trends will follow suit to achieve youthful and radiant looks. Under-eye brighteners will be sought-after products for delivering coverage while enhancing natural radiance. This beauty tool will complement natural beauty while improving and brightening dull skin.
Makeup looks will be bigger and bolder in 2025 with cluster lashes expected to surge this year. These lashes bring the glam to glamorous looks as they deliver dramatic volume to enhance everyday or special occasion looks.
Peel-off lip stains circulated the beauty industry in 2024 and are expected to dominate in 2025. The growing popularity of this product is due to its ability to provide long-lasting, transfer-proof colour to lips, enhancing a natural aesthetic. Additionally, cherry-coded aesthetics are expected to be everywhere this year as the deep, rich hue can be achieved using peel-off lip stains or bold lip looks for a dramatic effect.
Nails
2025 will be another year of countless, show-stopping nail trends. Goddess Nails and Aura Nails deserve an honourable mention as these designs channel an ethereal, celestial aesthetic for bold, self-expressing nails.
“I’ll go to Boots and buy whichever one is there,” she laughed to You.
Fearne also said that while she always takes her make-up before bed, and uses SPF when she’s abroad, she doesn’t otherwise invest much time in her skincare.
“If I have a spare hour, I won’t be having a facial, I’ll go for a walk or drink a glass of wine,” she added.
“Yes, I’ve got a wrinkly forehead, but I have other things to worry about!”