CF Team Reveal Their Desert Island Beauty Products┃Citizen Femme

If you were stranded on a desert island, what would be the one beauty product you’d be dreaming about as your absolute favourite?

That’s the question we asked ourselves here at Citizen Femme HQ, to discover the team’s ultimate beauty essentials. From our beauty editor’s signature scent to a best-selling lip product, here are the desert island beauty products our editors couldn’t live without…

Sheena Bhattessa, Founder

“I swear by a high factor SPF and this product from RéVive glides so smoothly onto your face and neck. Makeup applies on top of it beautifully too, and it’s great for all climates so I never travel without it.”

Becki Murray, Beauty Editor

“I always feel a little naked without fragrance – the right scent finishes off an outfit and can be the mood or confidence-boost you need before going out. My current favourite, mainly because I’ve had multiple people ask me what I’m wearing, is Side Story’s Pillow Talk. It’s spicy and seductive on the skin, but the warming aroma whispers rather than shouts, which I love.”

Katie Silcox, Managing Editor

“For me, it would have to be an SPF and I love the silicone-like formula of Greek brand, Panthenol Extra. With amino acids and vitamin E, it’s hydrating, light-weight, velvety-smooth, and absorbs into the skin instantly. It’s also vegan-friendly, and smells delicious.”

Gemma Louise Deeks, Contributing Fashion Editor

“I can’t live without this Vanilla Lip Sleeping Mask from Laneige – it’s a best-seller for a reason. The mask deeply hydrates and soothes dry lips and is perfect for travelling, especially for frequent flyers. Best of all, it’ll work its magic overnight, while you get some much-needed beauty sleep.”

Grace Robson, Partnerships Director

“I take my Aesop Resurrection Hand Balm everywhere with me. It keeps my hands feeling soft and nourished no matter the weather and it smells amazing because it is enriched with essential oils. I always have it in my handbag when I travel.”

Bibiana Obahor, Head of Graphic Design

“The Dyson Corrale is definitely a travel staple. Its cordless feature and damage-minimising tech mean I can style my hair on the go, without the guilt. Perfect for those who refuse to compromise on style or hair health, no matter where they are.”

Ella Mansell, Editorial Assistant

“Whether from icy, winter winds in colder climes or from the heat and sun in the summer, my hair is prone to dryness when travelling so I always pack a hair oil, like this honey-infused one by Gisou. Just when I think my hair is tangled and brittle beyond repair, it always manages to replenish the moisture and bring a luscious shimmer back.”