We tried Pleasing, Harry Styles’s new beauty brand, to see if it lived up to its name

Review: Straight off the bat, the packaging stole my heart. Can we talk about how the lid looks like a miniature planet? So cute! It’s actually a lot easier to hold in your hand while applying than you might initially think, too, if you’re concerned about how much control you’ll have. I love a white nail polish and, while the colour is usually my go-to during the warmer months of the year, I was excited to try this shade as it’s pearlescent (perfect for the festive season). 

I’ve knocked a few points off due to being a bit disappointed by the pigment; I applied my usual two coats but I still found it to be streaky and not quite as opaque as I’d hoped. I think next time I’ll use it as a chic, pearly top coat atop a darker hue. I’ve now had it on for two days AND washed my hair in between and it hasn’t chipped once so, all in all, well done Mr Styles.

Rating: 8/10

Luca Wetherby-Matthews, Social Media Assistant 

Product: The Pearlescent Illuminating Serum, £27

Review: When I heard that Harry Styles was coming out with a beauty line, my heart did a FLIP. Harry Styles can do no wrong in my eyes, so I was thrilled to give the Pearlescent Illuminating Serum a go. For starters, it is an absolute treat on the eyes: dreamy pastel green packaging with white and pink pearls which dissolve when you pump the product out, releasing a shimmery mica to give your skin all the glow. 

I applied the serum after my skincare routine as a primer for the rest of my makeup, giving my base a subtle, healthy glow. I’m always wary of shimmery primers as I have oily skin and want to avoid too much shine (love glazed donuts, but don’t always want to look like one), but found that the formula was lightweight enough that it didn’t add excess shine in the wrong places. This has definitely earned a spot in my daily routine. Thank you, Harry.