Natural Beauty. We often hear the words ‘natural’ and ‘beauty’ in close proximity, but you can bet your BB cream that your idea of natural beauty will differ to your best friend’s. So, whether natural beauty means glowing from minimal, organic skin care or wearing foundation so flawless it’s impossible to detect, we’ve covered all bases for the most beautiful, natural you.
by Anna McDougall
Foundation
For the minimalist, Priori’s CoffeeBerry Natureceuticals™ Natural Perfecting Minerals Foundation SPF15+ ($70 selected beauty salons) is the ideal way to get the naturally flawless look due to the properties of the minerals that go beyond offering sheer, natural coverage. Concealing acne, rosacea, uneven skin tone, broken capillaries, freckles, sun damage, blemishes, scars, birthmarks, varicose veins and dark circles has never been easier.
For the makeup-lover, we recommend the Inika Certified Organic Liquid Mineral Foundation ($40 www.inikacosmetics.com) for heavy duty coverage for a velvety finish that will go the distance. The organic ingredients, organic antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, in this foundation help to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while hydrating the skin.
Anti-Ageing
If you prefer organic skin care, award winning Aussie beauty brand, nvey eco, have finally brought their new organic skin care line to our shores. Innovative and completely chemical-free skin care, the is line suitable for both men, women and youth. We recommend the INTENSIF ($39.95 – $75.00 available online at the NVEY ECO e-store www.nveyeco.com) range for age concerns.
For those who want to feel the tingle, zing and zap of anti-ageing skin care, get your skin back to its beautiful, natural basics with Grown Alchemist Violet Leaf & Neuropeptide Night Cream, ($84.95 David Jones, Myer). The rich and potent blend of peptides, antioxidants, vitamins, essential omega fatty acids and hyaluronic acid reduce the appearance of fine lines for softer, smoother and more youthful looking skin.
Whitening
To target your dark spots in the most natural way, Jurlique have just launched the Purely White Skin Brightening Spot Treament ($50 Jurlique stores, leading department stores, selected pharmacies nationall) brimming with natural ingredients including the Kakadu Plum extract, the world’s richest source of Vitamin C as part of the their unique brightening complex.
For the other end of the ‘natural’ spectrum, Biotherm’s White Peel ($75 exclusive to selected Myer stores) resurfacing whitening moisturiser supercharges brighter skin with its double power whitening essence that fights against chronic skin darkening and hyper-pigmentation.
Natural Lashes
For beautiful, natural looking lashes, the Ere Perez all-day sunflower oil mascara ($28.95 call 02 9130 3582 for stockists) is a brown mascara enriched with organic sunflower oil, which gently nourishes and cares for lashes. A great treatment for lashes and does not smear or flake.
For the girl who likes her natural lashes one step below having to apply fake ones, Benefit’s number one selling, They’re Real! ($38 Benefit Boutique, MYER stores nationally) mascara is a great option for separated va-va-voom lashes that will last you the entire day.
Natural Lip
For the girl who actually wants her natural lip colour at it’s best, go for the KORA Organics vitamin Enhanced Lip Balm ($29.95 available from David Jones and Terry White Chemists) that is enriched with moisturising jojoba, avocado, rosehip, vitamins C and E and nutrient rich extracts. Plus, it’s organically flavoured, certified organic and 100 per cent vegan for all you Vego’s out there!
For that natural nude lip colour, without looking like you’re wearing sunscreen on your pout, Rescu. recommends the Revlon Matte Lipstick in 001 Nude Attitude ($21.95 1800 025 488). The lippy will slide across your lips without drying, caking or flaking for nude perfection!
Natural Hair
For organic hair-care you can feel good about using, we’re head over heels for the Aveda Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair ($49.95 For stockist details please call 1800 706 377). From the organically-derived quinoa protein to instantly repair damage, to the bergamot, mandarin and ylang ylang for an uplifting aroma this really natural care for beautiful, natural hair.
Nothing screams natural beauty like lustrous, shiny, healthy hair, so if you’re into supermodel shine and weightlessness the Kerastase Cristalliste Bain Cristal Fins ($38 available 1st February at specialist Kerastase salons) has a liquid light complex that result in purified roots, polished ends and multi-luminous hair.