We review: Four new beauty must-haves

We all have forever-buys in our beauty arsenals, but when a new product gets rave beauty reviews, the beautyheaven team sits up and pays attention.
Why, you ask? Well, we’re of the opinion that our beauty routines are never complete – there’s always room for improvement, or an extra product or three!
This month, four new products promised to change our beauty routines for the better. The verdict? Well, beautyheaven’s Astrid thinks her hair product is “the most interesting styling spray” she’s ever used, and she’s not the only beauty editor who’s been blown away.
Keep scrolling to read our reviews...
DermaVeen Extra Gentle Soap Free Wash and DermaVeen Daily Nourish Revive & Protect Body Moisturiser SPF
bh’s Rosie says:
"When I found out that DermaVeen Extra Gentle Soap Free Wash was for dry and sensitive skin, I knew it would be a perfect fit for me. It has a really smooth and nourishing formula that lightly foams when applied to the skin with water. One pump is just enough to cover my whole body, and it's light, barely-there scent is really pleasant. It's soap free and pH balanced, so it doesn't leave my skin feeling dry, tight or itchy after washing. Instead, my skin feels clean, refreshed and moisturised. I've been following this body wash with the DermaVeen Daily Nourish Revive & Protect Body Moisturiser SPF 50+ which is also formulated for extra dry and sensitive skin and has the added bonus of SPF50+. It's rich texture absorbs really quickly and easily into the skin, leaving it feeling immediately hydrated and nourished. I would recommend this body wash and moisturiser duo to anyone with sensitive and dry skin who needs a gentle hit of long-lasting moisture every day."
UBU (Urban. Beauty. United) Concealer Brush
bh’s Sophie says:
“When you use concealer as much as I do, finding the right brush is SO important. I use concealer to banish dark circles, hide redness, sculpt my features and highlight the arches of my eyebrows. This means I need a firm concealer brush with soft bristles to blur out any flaws.
The UBU Concealer Brush really took me by surprise. It has everything I could ever want it a concealer brush! The soft bristles easily blend in liquid and cream concealer, allowing me seamlessly hide imperfections. The brush is firm which allows for targeted product application. This is incredibly helpful if I need to clean up any fallen eye shadow or fix uneven winged eyeliner. I love to accentuate the arches of my eyebrows by drawing a precise line directly under the arches with concealer, and this concealer brush makes it so easy! I just turn in on its side and draw the concealer on. I would recommend this brush to anyone who is looking for a daily essential to add to their makeup kit.”
Umberto Giannini Backcomb in a Bottle
bh’s Astrid says:
“As far as hair products go, I'm a big fan of texturising sprays. I always use one when I style to give my finished look more volume and texture, especially when I'm working with freshly washed hair. Umberto Giannini Backcomb in a Bottle is easily the most interesting styling spray I've ever used. You know how your roots feel after teasing it? That's exactly what this product does with just one spray - no kidding. It's instant root-lifting volume, without the use of a brush. For an everyday look, I'll just spray it straight into my hair and use my fingers to rough it up a bit. It gives me that just-rolled-out-of-bed texture. For a night out, I'll spray it onto my roots before styling, since it has built in heat protection. It instantly lifts the height and texture of my hair. Most brilliant part of all? The formula is non-sticky, so it feels like I've got nothing in my hair at all!”
Trilogy Rosehip Oil Light Blend
Bh’s Beth says:
“A common concern many women have when it comes to face oil is the fear of it making their skin too oily and breakout prone, so when I heard Trilogy had come out with a lighter version of their hero rosehip oil, I was excited to see if it was a good alternative. Formulated for combination to oily skin, Trilogy Rosehip Oil Light Blend offers the same benefits as the original formula (hydration, skin repair, etc) – but the formula is lighter and fast-absorbing, so you can easily add it to your routine without feeling like you’re overloading your skin with product. I’ve been mixing it into my moisturiser to save time with application, and also patting it straight onto my skin before bed as an overnight treatment once a week. After three weeks, I’ve found it has helped regulate my skin’s oil production and reduced the amount of shininess I get throughout the day (yes, I’m still reaching for the face powder, but not nearly as often). When I use it overnight, it leaves my skin feeling super soft in the morning. It also looks a lot glowier, which means I can get away with less makeup! Unfortunately, I’ve still been getting the odd pimple here and there – but this has always been more of a hormonal issue for me, and I believe the face oil actually helps them to heal faster.”
Which product do you most like the sound of? What new beauty buys have you tried and tested lately?
Have you tried any of the products mentioned above?
Review them now to earn points that you can swap for free beauty products in RewardsRoom.
45 Member Comments
I love the packaging for that texturising spray, so cute!! Great artivle bh. Rosehip oil has so many uses and benefits!!
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
The texturising spray looks good :)
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
I'm happy using standard rosehip oil for my dry skin, but I can see how someone with oily/combination skin would love the lighter variation of it.
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
Good to have a light version of Trilogy oil, good for summer or when we have oily or congested skin
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
Some really great products... Lucky ladies!!!
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
I'd be happy to try any of those products. Some samples would be nice.
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
I swear by Trilogy Rosehip oil, it has totally changed my skin and just calms it down so much when it is feeling sensitive. I use it under my BB cream and it actually does not make my face oily.
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
I love the look of the Umberto Giannini Backcomb in a Bottle!
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
I love rosehip oil - and a lighter one is great for those who don’t like heavy oils.
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
The Rosehip oil & spray one's I like.
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
I tried the Dermaveen bath oil previously and loved it! It is so moisturising for my super dry skin, especially during the winter times. It cleanses well and still moisturises without leaving my skin feeling sticky or greasy after the shower. However, I realised that it went bad pretty fast in my bathroom, I wasn't even able to finish the whole bottle and it already coagulated and separated. Not entirely sure why but maybe they need a better packaging?
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
Oh the Trilogy oil sounds interesting and it would be nice to try an oil blend too. Trilogy certainly make some lovely natural products.
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 1
I'm intrigued to try the lighter version of rosehip oil!
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 1
I recently trialed the Dermaveen products and was really impressed with their gentleness. I love how the body moisturiser has spf added to it. So convenient
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
I have tried out the UBU concealer brush among others in their range, awesome quality for the price!
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
The Umberto Giannini Backcomb in a Bottle sounds interesting. After trialling its hair oil, I'm open to trying their other products.
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0

I think they all sound fab! I would certainly use them all. I've never heard of UBU Brand before. I was so curious I did a google and discovered it's stocked at Kmart so I am definitely going to check it out next time I'm in store. The prices look really affordable which is great!
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
The backcomb in a bottle looks fantastic.
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
I need to check out the ingredients in the Dermaveen as it looks and sounds good from the Trial Team review.
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
was lucky enough to be on dermaveen trial, I loved both products!
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
Love the sound of the lighter rosehip oil and Dermaveen products. I trust them when I have bad skin reaction days and love rosehip oil but do find that it feels a little heavy, especially for during the day.
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
Some interesting products to explore.
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
Backcomb in a bottle has captured my attention too.
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 1
I'm a big fan of rosehip oil. I love texturising spray too, but the backcomb in a bottle is expensive!
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0
I have to try the Backcomb in a Bottle!
- Log in or register to commentReply to comment
- Likes 0