Fresh
lip balm,make-up
American beauty - Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment
Cutesy cosmetics company Fresh was an immediate American hit from the word go back in 1991. Husband and wife, Lev and Alina, launched the brand, which is now renowned for its contemporary fragrances and ingredients. With 13 stores in America, compared to one in the UK, it\'s easier to nip in and stock up on your fruity favourites Stateside.
Best buy: Sugar Lip Treatment
fresh.com
Kiehl\'s
fragrance,kiehls
American beauty - Kiehl\'s Original Musk Perfume
The ‘original New York pharmacy\' opened 150 years ago and has since turned into a global beauty hotspot. Traditional-twist packaging makes it a boy-girl hit so don\'t miss a visit to the flagship store on Third Avenue in New York for a slice of American beauty history.
Best buy: Crème du Corps body cream or signature scent, Original Musk
kiehls.com
Kevyn Aucoin Beauty
foundation,make-up
American beauty - Kevyn Aucoin
One of America\'s all time favourite makeup artists left behind a beauty legacy that is still going strong in the States today. Kevyn Aucoin recreated the faces of every star from Audrey Hepburn and Barbra Streisand to Cher and Tina Turner and his makeup line includes innovative products as well as inspiritaional books
Best buy: Liquid Airbrush foundation and The Art of Makeup, available at Neiman Marcus stores nationwide
kevynaucoin.com
Lippmann Collection
nail varnish,lippmann collection,nordstrom,bath and body works
American beauty - Lippmann collection
For a twinkle of celebrity nails, there are Lippmann Collection lacquers, from top manicurist, Deborah Lippmann. These nail perfectors include a ‘Celebrity\' line with shades such as ‘No More Drama\', created with Mary J Blige, ‘Satin Doll\', created with Mariah Carey and ‘Just Walk Away Renee\' the shade with Renee Zellweger.
Best buy: Lacquer shades ‘I Want Candy\' - a bright lollypop red - or Rehab\' - a midnight ink blue - available at Bath and Body Works or Nordstrom department stores nationwide
lippmanncollection.com
Sephora
skincare,make-up
American beauty - Peter Roth Skincare at Sephora
No trip to America would be complete without a trip to beauty Mecca Sephora. Although originally European, this store is big business in America and stocks a complete A-Z of gorgeous beauty brands from Acqua di Parma to Z.Bigatti - a beauty junkie\'s paradise.
Best buy: Peter Thomas Roth skincare and Smashbox make-up sephora.com
Jack Black
skincare,mens beauty,jack black,shaving
American beauty - Jack Black
For American male-beauty, Jack Black is the choice du jour for any man in your life. It\'s simple, multifunctional and looks good on the bathroom shelf.
Best buy: Supreme Cream Shave Lather and All Over Wash, available at Sephora and Saks Fifth Avenue
Aubrey Organics
skincare,organic skincare,natural skincare
American beauty - Aubrey Organics
When shopping in cult American health store Whole Foods, don\'t miss the beauty aisle for some Aubrey Organics, loved by Sarah Jessica Parker, Mischa Barton and Eva Mendes. The founder, Aubrey Hampton, paved the way for natural beauty over 40 years ago, long before it became trendy business today.
Best buy: Rosa Mosqueta Rose Hip Seed Oil Moisturising Nutrient, available at Whole Foods and online in the UK
aubreyorganics.co.uk
Tocca
fragrance,relaxation
American beauty - Tocca candle
From green beauty to luxury beauty, Tocca is the premium candle choice for celebrities from Christy Turlington to Halle Berry. Pretty, pink and oh-so-beautiful, Tocca\'s range of candles, perfumes, clothing and accessories would make a gorgeously sweet gift
Best buy: The new Cortina candle, inspired by the Italian mountains, available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Barney\'s New York and other stores nationwide
tocca.com
Flirt!
eye shadow,make-up
American beauty - Flirt cosmetics
A fun, colour-loving brand made by teams at Estee Lauder with Vanessa Minnilo, a US television celebrity, as their face. Rumoured to be coming to the UK soon but for now it\'s exclusive to American department store, Kohl\'s
Best buy: Dreamy Eyes Eyeshadow - a nifty pop-up compact, available at Kohl\'s nationwide
flirtcosmetics.com
CLEAN
fragrance,celebrity style
American beauty - CLEAN
Get some shower freshness from cult American brand CLEAN. A simple range of fuss-free, clean-cut fragrances, popular in America (Courteney Cox-Arquette and Diane Kruger love spritzing it too). Available on HQHair but otherwise, not that widely available in the UK yet.
Best buy: Original CLEAN Perfume and Fresh Laundry Clothing and Linen Fragrance, available at Nordstrom, Macy\'s, Bloomingdale\'s and other stores nationwide
cleanperfume.com
Jonathan Product
hair styling,Hair product
American beauty -Jonathan Product Redo
Jonathan Antin, the man behind this brand, is the star stylist on "Blow Out", America\'s most watched programme. His beauty brand contains no synthetics or animal ingredients, making it totally animal friendly but sexy too - that\'s no mean feat! Huge in America and exclusive to HQHair.com in the UK
Best buy: Redo Freshen Up Mist available at Barney\'s New York and other stores nationwide
jonathanproduct.com
Ted Gibson
hair styling,Hair product
American beauty - Ted Gibson Goodnite Hair Treatment
Originally a chic New York City salon, now a nationwide cult hair brand. Ted Gibson hair products are packaged in gorgeously illustrated bottles and make a fine-looking addition to the beauty shopping list.
Best buy: Goodnite hair treatment and Hair sheet styling, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
tedgibsonbeauty.com
Pevonia
skincare,natural skincare
American beauty - Pevonia C-Complexe
For some American spa pampering, check out Pevonia, one of America\'s leading spa brands. Strictly no artificial colours, fragrance, mineral oil, lanolin or alcohol, Pevonia also offer holistic spa therapies at premium spa locations
Best buy: C-Complexe face serum, available at selected spas nationwide
pevonia.com
Philosophy
skincare,Philosophy
American beauty - Philosophy Bubble Bath
Being an American beauty powerhouse, the US proudly own a few products we don\'t. So if you love their tongue ‘n cheek quirk, then grabbing a bubble bath will make a hot addition to your UK beauty cabinet.
Best buys: Pomegranate and Empowermint Bubble Bath, available at Macy\'s, Nordstrom and Sephora nationwide
philosophy.com
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