7 Essential Beauty Accessories

It’s common knowledge that time in the kitchen won’t go well without the right kitchen tools. And the same goes for your beauty routine. The right beauty products won’t take you far unless you have the right accessories to go with. Here’s a list of must-have beauty accessories worth adding to your arsenal.    

Makeup brushes

Never underestimate the power of the right makeup brush. They are an essential part of any beauty routine, and beat both your fingers, sponges and whatever else you have laying around. Find an ideal one for every step of your makeup routine, and remember to clean them regularly. 

Makeup mirror

A mirror just to do your makeup in might seem like a splurge. But every makeup-lover will know how important the perfect setup is before you even think of brushing the first stroke. Opt for one that can be moved, tilted and turned for your pleasure. 

Eyelash curler 

An eyelash curler is arguably the most overlooked tool in your makeup bag. But in fact, it’s quite an integral piece in your arsenal. Not only does is curl your lashes, making them more adaptable for mascara, it also lengthens them, draws the eye upwards and adds volume. That is - of course - only if you use the right one. 

Hair brush

A hair brush might not be the most exciting beauty tool. But having one, which is suitable for your specific hair type is vital for keeping your hair healthy. A good hair brush equals less bad hair days, so it’s definitely worth investing a bit in finding the perfect one. 

Towels 

Towels are essentials accessories in the bathroom, and it’s therefore also important to choose some of a high quality that don’t irritate the skin or break your hair. At ILLUM Design Atelier you’ll find towels of the best quality from brands such as Tekla and Marimekko, as well as ILLUM’s own design, which is GOTS certified and made of 100% organic cotton. 
 

Storage 

An important essential is finding the perfect storage for your stash. Building up a good beauty supply takes time, devotion and - to be frank - a fair amount of cash. So why not come full circle and find something to store it safe and beautifully in? Our choice would be the acrylic drawers from MUJI for the bathroom and a Nomad cosmetic bag for the things you bring with you on the go. 

Gadgets

Sometimes manual labour isn’t enough to keep your skin routine in check. But in the age of technology, that’s no issue. Swedish beauty brand, Foreo, makes electric facial brushes that help cleaning your face, as well as removing makeup and dead skin cells. The brush promotes healthy and clean skin, and increases the skin’s absorption of moisture. Foreo has also expanded with electric eye massagers and silicone toothbrushes.

Editorial staff

Photographer: Linus Morales