What’s On My Beauty Shelf: Dr Sam Bunting, Dermatologist, Shares Her Essentials - The Gloss Magazine

What’s On My Beauty Shelf: Dr Sam Bunting, Dermatologist, Shares Her Essentials

Dr Sam Bunting shares her beauty essentials, best investment buys and favourite fragrance …

London-based expert in skin, Dr Sam Bunting, originally from Northern Ireland, is founder of Dr Sam Bunting & Associates clinic in London, and skincare line Dr Sam’s, launched in 2018. She talks us through her bathroom beauty shelf:

Key beauty staples/old favourites I’m never without …

“My Flawless Cleanser and Flawless Gossamer Tint SPF50. I’ve spent the last few years developing products based on feedback from my patients in the clinic and my online communities across YouTube and Instagram. As a result, many of those have become utterly indispensable to me. When you get cleansing wrong, it’s hard to get skincare right – Flawless Cleanser was my first ever product, and the formula is still utterly perfect nearly five years on. There was also a gap in the market for the perfect tinted SPF – many of those on the market were either too orange-y in tone or too heavily pigmented to be flattering. Gossamer is just perfection, whether worn under make-up or on its own.” 

Best beauty investments – what I spend a bit more on that’s worth it …

“I think that the products you leave on your skin are worth that extra investment, as they’ll have the most impact. My Flawless Nightly Pro is a punchy three-in-serum based on next-generation 5% Granactive Retinoid and leaves my skin firm, clear and ridiculously glowy. When you do the work at nighttime, you can really enjoy your make-up routine the next day because you’re working with a great canvas.

I also spend a bit more on haircare – I’ve found that the brands Oribe and Olaplex really suit my hair and help negate the impact of heat-based drying (I’m a Dyson Airwrap fan, which can make my Irish tresses frizz a bit). I adore the Oribe Supershine Moisturising Cream and use Olaplex Hair Oil by the gallon.”

Most recent purchase …

“Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush in Chouchette, a nude-peach that blends like a dream. I adore this range and the packaging is just heaven. I also love the Refy Brow Collection in Medium Brown – the Brow Sculpt is a real standout.”

Favourite places to shop for beauty …

“I enjoy SpaceNK for a browse – they have the best selection of haircare ranges and I can stock up on essentials like Byredo candles and Beauty Blender sponges.”

I’m coveting …

“Some newness from make-up artist Lisa Eldridge – I’ve yet to try her range but admire everything she turns her hand to; her taste and talent are remarkable.”

The loveliest perfume bottle on my dressing table …

“I’m a diehard fan of the classic tuberose, jasmine and sandalwood scent from Robert Piguet, Fracas. I’ve worn it for more than a decade. It’s simply my scent – I can’t imagine wearing anything else.”

One foundation I swear by…

“… is a relatively new discovery from Irish entrepreneur Aimee Connolly – her Second Skin foundation is a dream. It doesn’t clog pores and it gives skin a beautiful, glossy ‘real skin but better’ finish.”

The Sam Bunting Clinic, 41 Harley Street, London. Dr Sam’s is available at www.drsambunting.com

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