These are the 3 best beauty products we tried this week. Here's why
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These are the 3 best beauty products we tried this week. Here's why
Here are the best beauty reviews from this week from Hermès, Sally Hansen and Medik8.
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By Aleesha Harris
Published Sep 18, 2026
Last updated 8 hours ago
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Beauty Buzz: The 3 best beauty products we tried this week from Hermes, Sally Hansen and Medik8. PHOTO BY HANDOUT /PNG
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We try dozens of beauty launches each month. These were our testers’ three favourite products this week:
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Hermès Barénia Pleine Fleur Eau De Parfum
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They say: A new version of the Barénia fragrance from Hermès sees in-house perfumer Christine Nagel revisit the chypre scent through the lens of a flower petal. A play on the heritage leathers the house uses in its designs, the name Pleine Fleur means ‘full grain’ in French, the name is also a nod to the texture of flower petals. Notes of white lily and orange blossom interplay with patchouli and miracle berry.
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We say: This fragrance is undeniably Barénia, but it boasts a new twist. The orange-amber elixir has a soft side thanks to the white floral elements. But it’s not exactly a flower-focused scent. Instead, the spin on the original elixir comes across as more playful and youthful thanks to its subtly sweet and earthy hints.
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Sally Hansen Gel Rehab Nail Repair Serum
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They say: A nail serum that features vegan keratin and samphire extract, this nail-strengthening formula promises to reduce the appearance of ridges on nails with four weeks of use.
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We say: After a particularly damaging stretch of gel polish, our tester was keen to try to save her fragile-feeling nails. This nail serum should be applied twice daily for six days, according to package directions. The fast-absorbing formula has a serum texture and paints easily onto nail beds. With consistent use, our tester found her nails felt…
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