Few people are as in tune with what women want from their make-up today as Trinny Woodall. In just a couple of years, the stylist and beauty expert has taken her eponymous brand, Trinny London, firmly into the realm of 'can’t-live-without' status, enjoying consistent sell-outs and lengthy waiting lists.
The neck cream
Trinny London The Elevator Neck/Décolleté Concentrate
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The plumping serum
Trinny London Plump Up Peptide⁺ HA Serum
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The gentle exfoliator
Trinny London Tiptoe In PHA Exfoliant
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The foundation and concealer
Trinny London Just a Touch Foundation & Concealer
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The complexion clarifyer
Trinny London Overnight Clarity Serum
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The subtle shimmer
Trinny London Sheer Shimmer Lip & Cheek
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What to expect from Trinny London
The core line is all about practicality — from plumping primers to concealers and the easiest stackable colours that can be used as a blush, lip balm and eyeshadow. Simple yet so clever, the concept allows you to create your unique palette (without that purple eyeshadow in the corner that you knew you’d never use).
Then, there's the tightly edited collection of base cosmetics which are perfect for busy mornings and low-key days. The original sell-out hero, BFF cream, is joined by the BFF Eye concealer and the nourishing BFF De-Stress, which combines the hydrating benefits of a serum with a sheer, skin-brightening tint.
And for those days when you need a little extra coverage, try the BFF All Day. Designed to deliver higher coverage than the original BFF Cream, it works to cover redness and blemishes while restoring your all-important skin barrier.
On the skincare side of things, Trinny keeps the fuss-free ethos at the forefront too. The Bounce Back Moisturiser remains a steadfast way to deeply hydrate, while the Plump Up serum loads your skin with peptides for a youthful and hydrated bounce.
So, whatever your skin bugbear, Trinny has covered all bases with her fine-tuned, no-frills collection. Plus, the pleasingly pretty bottles look rather smart stacked on your bathroom shelf.
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Creamy, blendable and intensely pigmented, the Line2Define eyeliner can be used to create that sultry and smokey effect that Trinny is so known for.
The pigment seamlessly glides on depositing bold colour, and although it sets into a smudge-free line, the cream is initially forgiving so it can be blended or removed if you make a mistake.
Line2Define also comes in a variety of hues, from your classic black to a punchy indigo, giving you the choice to pare things back in the day or dial up in the evening. And, to save you from faffing with a sharpener, we greatly appreciate the retractable design too.
You'd be forgiven for thinking that you can use the same skincare products on your neck as the ones you use on your face. However, Trinny likens the skin on your neck to your eyelids — thin and more prone to becoming loose and wrinkled. So here's where the brand's new The Elevator comes into play.
The targeted concentrate is designed to give the often forgotten neck area some much-needed treatment, whether that's preventative or remedying. The ingredients list is an impressive read: it spotlights isodon japonicus, a plant often harnessed in anti-ageing skincare thanks to its ability to minimise the effect gravity has on sagging skin. Then, there are decapeptides — a type of peptide that helps to organise loosened dermal fibres, giving the skin its structure back.
We also highly rate the concentrate's consistency. It's rich and balmy, feels weightless on the skin and lingers with a refreshing fragrance. For further details, including a glimpse at the impressive before-and-after pictures, read our full review.
If your standard cleanser isn't making the cut, Trinny's AHA/PHA Gel Cleanser allows you to dig deeper.
The balmy, yet slightly textured gel, rids your skin of any grub and grime (we're talking makeup, excess oils or dead skin cells) and works thoroughly to cleanse without stripping.
It's formulated with oat amino acids which help to unclog pores, while AHA/PHA exfoliants slough away dead skin cells and create a smooth canvas to apply your makeup. Designed with every skin type in mind, its a no-fuss cleanser that everyone can enjoy.
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The Plump Up Peptide HA Serum delivers more than just hydration from hyaluronic acid: it's also packed with peptides (six in fact) that help to bolster collagen and elastin production in the skin.
The result is plumper, smoother skin. Suitable for all, it's a truly universal product that even the most sensitive can enjoy.
If you’re new to chemical exfoliants, start your journey with Tiptoe In. It’s a great entry-level formula that uses poly-hydroxy-acid to slough away dead skin cells and unveil your skin’s natural radiance.
Start by applying it twice a week and gradually work up to prevent irritation. Stay loyal to it and you’ll notice a brighter, clearer complexion.
For the days you want a little more coverage, this clever pot has you covered. Trinny believes that foundation and concealer should only be applied where necessary, allowing skin to appear as natural as possible — a philosophy we can get behind.
Swipe this cream over blemishes, redness and dark spots for an immediate retouch. Give it a minute to sink into skin before evaluating whether you need any more coverage.
Once the heat from your skin has warmed the product and fused it into the skin, the results look natural.
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This potent bottle combines retinal and niacinamide to nix pigmentation, while plumping the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Overnight Clarity is balanced enough to use every evening, so you won't experience common side effects associated with retinoid use, including stinging sensations and dryness.
As for the niacinamide, it will unify a splotchy complexion while reducing the appearance of pores — which is especially useful for oily skin types.
Simply smother on the yellow cream after you cleanse and before you moisturise, and over time you'll notice brighter and clarified skin (yes, please!).
For anyone after a tiny touch of glamour, Sheer Shimmer is the ticket. Glowy without being overly glitzy, this multi-use cheek and lip colour illuminates without drowning you in sparkle.
Try tapping it over the highest points of your cheekbones, or dabbing over a favourite lipstick.
Using the same product on your cheeks and lips is a brilliant way to shrink your make-up bag, but it also ensures a flattering, cohesive makeup look too.
There’s no risk of your blush and lipstick clashing, and the translucent finish will blend seamlessly with your natural skin and lip tones, creating a "your-skin-but-brighter" effect.
The top-selling shade, Pia, looks worryingly bright in the pot but, once blended onto cheeks and lips, the result is a beautiful mood-boosting fuchsia.
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Described by the brand as a "lip and line filler", this spongy cream uses a combination of silicones to instantly blur fine lines, making skin look fresher and firmer.
Unlike many other line-filling primers, it has a bouncy, super-hydrating texture, which means it won't look cakey or powdery after a few hours wear.
Apply it under or over makeup — we love it dabbed on top of foundation for a smoothing boost throughout the day.
BFF All Day is designed for those tricky skin days, when redness or breakouts are on your mind.
It offers a natural and matte coverage, and contains calming botanical extracts to soothe inflammation. Consider it your SOS product for days that require a little more makeup.
Knowing the importance of applying SPF every day, Trinny wanted to create a formula that is hydrating, hard-working and one “you’ll actually want to wear”.
Nailing the brief perfectly, See The Light does an exceptional job at preventing UV damage but also feels featherlight to apply.
It’s formulated with tiny broad-spectrum filters which protect without leaving a white cast, while raspberry leaf extract keeps your skin supple and nourished.
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Many Trinny London love affairs begin with the BFF Cream. If you’re tired of layering on primers, creams and foundations, this refreshing citrus-scented tinted moisturiser is for you.
The cream is white on application, but contains colour-transforming encapsulated pigments that burst when they meet your skin, creating your perfect, personalised shade.
It’s infused with SPF30, and contains light-reflecting flower extracts to help brighten dark circles and give you a luminous glow. Best of all, no brushes are required — simply use your fingers to blend it in.
If ten-shade eye palettes leave you perplexed, this is the product for you.
Designed to make wearing eyeshadow an effortless feat, these soft creams melt onto lids and stay perfectly in place without smearing.
They’re supple enough to soften onto your finger, yet won’t slip on oily eyelids. What’s more, the slightly sheer finish means you’ll easily get away with slap-dash application.
Part eye cream, part concealer, this formula contains both skin-boosting ingredients and light-reflecting pigments to instantly fade dark circles.
Hyaluronic acid draws moisture into crepey skin, while vitamin C gradually brightens tone over time. With both red and blue undertones neutralised, your eyes will look brighter and more youthful.
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Retinal is an ingredient that reigns supreme in the skincare world, thanks to its clinically proven ability to diffuse dark spots, fade fine lines and prevent breakouts.
Trinny created Overnight Sensation as a solution to her own skin woes — pigmentation and wrinkles — as it combines retinal and a granactive retinoid to firm, brighten and smooth.
The granactive retinoid helps to renew the skin’s plumpness and radiance, while the retinal stimulates cell production (at a much faster rate than most others on the market).
Sandwich it between your evening cleanser and serum/moisturiser for improvements in only a matter of weeks.