The biggest power couples in beauty

Macaroni and cheese, cocktails and tiny umbrellas, One Day and hysterical crying; life is full of things that naturally pair best together. In fact, so much so that one without the other often seems somewhat incomplete.

But food, drink, and pop culture aren’t the only categories that contain serious super duos. The beauty world is also bursting with pairings that are simply better together, and we’re rounding up some of the standouts right here, right now. Here are some of the most well-matched beauty power couples in the game…

#1: Red lips + winged liner

We all know the age-old adage of ‘choose one feature to play up’. But if you trust Taylor Swift (which you undoubtedly do/should), then you know there’s one exception: the magic pairing of black liner and a red lip. On top of screaming Hollywood glamour (and acting as a beauty homage to Swift herself’s signature look), it’s also a far less fussy choice than anything that requires expert blending or layering (we’re looking at you, eyeshadow cut creases and multi-faceted lip combos). One coat of lippy, one coat of liner, and you’re good to go.

#2: Haircuts + colours

A fresh haircut? Great. A new colour? Also great. But the combo of committing to the two in one hit? The stuff of a great makeover movie montage. Say you’ve been eyeing off a chic chocolate shade as well as a ‘70s-inspired set of shaggy curtain bangs - switching up your cut and colour in the one appointment (and with the one professional) will ensure the two are designed to work together from the get-go. Plus, just think of the ‘reveal’ selfie - double the change equals double the impact.

#3: Blush + highlighter

Seen Sabrina Carpenter’s makeup taking over TikTok lately? We thought so. The obsession is all about the angelic look of ‘cherub cheeks’, AKA apples and cheekbones doused in a hybrid of highlighter and blush for the perfect glossy pink glow. Pick your product finishes (e.g. powder vs. cream vs. liquid) based on personal preference, just make sure you’re generous with both to create the ideal recipe for radiance.

#4: Face masks + foot spas

Our fave thing about face masks, besides the bevy of skin benefits they offer? The fact they basically demand you spend some time sitting down. That’s just how gravity works, you know? And though a serene skin session is no doubt complimented rather nicely by a ‘00s rom-com (Aquamarine always tops our rewatch-while-you-relax list, FYI), it also happens to pair pretty damn well with a foot spa. Hey, you’re off your feet already; might as well give them a touch of TLC while you’re waiting. If you’ve got a fancy foot spa device in your at-home arsenal, fabulous, but if you’re down to go DIY, simply add some epsom salts and a soothing essential oil to a bucket of warm water, then sit back and enjoy.

#5: Dermal Therapy Very Dry Face Cleanser + Dermal Therapy Very Dry Face Cream

Believe us when we say, no two products bring out the best in each other more than these two. Because they’re well aware that cleansing and hydrating are the most essential skin care steps of all, Dermal Therapy has gifted those of us determined to get our skin positively gleaming with a simple two-step solution. Enter the Dermal Therapy Very Dry Face Cleanser ($18.99 at Dermal Therapy) + Dermal Therapy Very Dry Face Cream ($18.99 at Dermal Therapy). Billed by the brand as the “power couple of facial hydration” (see, we told you they were powerful), the formulas are designed to work together in stunningly soothing synergy to leave skin calm, smooth, and beautifully hydrated.

One thing to note about power couples, however, is that sometimes they take a minute to find their other halves. The Dermal Therapy Very Dry Face Cream, for instance, has been thriving solo for some time now (thriving so fully that it even nabbed the award for beautyheaven’s coveted ‘Best Day Moisturiser’ category in the 2023 Best in Beauty Awards). And yet, the extent of its endless power still didn’t become fully realised until the Dermal Therapy Very Dry Face Cleanser landed on the scene.

Said formula is powered by hyaluronic acid, ceramides, colloidal oatmeal and jojoba (AKA all the good stuff), granting it coveted 4-in-1 status, as it gently exfoliates, hydrates, soothes, and repairs/protects in the one hit. It’s a true sensory treat, too, housing a refreshing Japanese honeysuckle scent that simply screams ‘spa’. Refreshing sums up more than just the smell, considering the Dermal Therapy Very Dry Face Cleanser will leave your face feeling baby soft, silky smooth and fresher than a daisy.

Once the face has been left freshly cleansed and free of impurities, the Very Dry Face Cream is a natural at making sure the skin is pumped (and plumped) full of hearty moisture without leaving it greasy in the slightest. After all, every power couple should perfectly compliment each other, and that’s precisely how this one works. With many of the same ingredients in the blends (hyaluronic acid, ceramides and colloidal oatmeal are a trio shared between the two), they simply couldn’t be more compatible. They may have slightly different individual goals (one to refresh and one to replenish), but their common goal is simple: give you the glossiest, juiciest, happiest skin you’ve seen yet.

The best bit? Unlike some powerful pairings, like Tom and Zendaya who are hard to catch a glimpse of unless you’re frequenting London hotspots or Hollywood movie premieres, Dermal Therapy’s fancy duo are easily accessible (and incredibly affordable) - simply pop into your local pharmacy to pick up your personal power couple now.

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