By Eleanor Reader
Summer holidays are approaching and if you’re lucky you’ll be packing your suitcase and escaping on a much needed break away from home. Follow our holiday beauty guide so you can remain preened, polished and beautiful wherever your destination may be.
Fake A Golden Glow: Invisible Zinc Jet Set Tan
If you don’t want to step out at your destination with pale, pasty skin then Invisible Zinc’s Jet Set Tan is a must. This tan comes out in a super-fine mist that makes it oh-so-easy to apply and provides an even, deep colour that is natural and not at all streaky. Anything that brings us closer to looking like the bronzed and glowing Invisible Zinc Ambassador, Elle Macpherson is an immediate favourite for beach season!
RRP $24.95. Available from David Jones, Priceline, Coles and selected premium pharmacies.
Perfect Your Pout: Carmex Moisture Plus
After spending time in the sun, salt and wind, lips have the habit of becoming dry, cracked and painful. Take care of your pout on vacation with the ultra hydrating lip balm from Carmex. It has the benefits of a balm with a gorgeous, glossy shine that makes it wearable from day into night.
Available from all good pharmacies and Coles.
Nourish Dry Skin: Evodia SummerTime Body Butter
Moisturised, glowing skin is a must on a holiday since you’ll most likely be spending a lot of your time lazing by the beach or pool. Packed with natural oils and antioxidants, this velvety body butter will leave your skin soft, nourished and smelling fruity fresh.
RRP $23.95.
Buy A Chic, New Fragrance: Balenciaga L’Essence EDP
A chic, new fragrance is a must for the holiday season and the green scent of L’Essence mixed with the femininity of violet leaves has a youthful hit of intensity that sings of summer.
30ml RRP $95, 50ml RRP $145, 75ml RRP $175. Available exclusively from David Jones.
Nail A Hot Manicure: Nicole by OPI Kardashion Kolor Kollection
You can’t possibly go on holidays without a gorgeous new manicure and Nicole by OPI’s Kardashian Kollection is the perfect holiday polish. The shades are just like the family members themselves, beautiful, sexy and very on trend. Our favourites for a summer weekend away are Kourt is Red-y for a Pedi (pictured), a fiery coral that is perfect for summer and Kim-pletely in Love, a gorgeous soft pink that is so pretty.
RRP $14.95 each. Available in December at selected pharmacies and Terry White Chemists.
Protect And Tan Your Complexion: Le Tan Sheer Tint Daily Face SPF30+
Providing the best of coverage and protection in one product, this sheer tinted face sunscreen is a huge favourite of ours for a holiday. It is super moisturising, isn’t oily and can be work under make up or alone.
RRP $10.99. Available from leading grocery stores, selected discount department stores (Priceline and Kmart) and pharmacies nationally.
Be A Bronzed Goddess: Soleil Tan De Chanel
For a beautiful, subtle glow that highlights your luscious summer tan we recommend this moisturising, bronzing powder from Chanel. Like always, the design of this compact is just as gorgeous as the product itself with wave-like ripples imprinted into the powder.
RRP $79.
Save Travel Weary Skin: Trilogy Travellers
Travelling can often cause your skin to become dehydrated and unbalanced due to a new climate or too time much time spent in air conditioning. Trilogy have made your skin’s adjustment as easy as possible with five travel-friendly skincare essentials to keep you healthy, glowing and nourished. The pack includes Cream Cleanser, Vital Moisturising Cream, Ultra Hydrating Body Cream, Hydrating Mist Tonerand Gentle Facial Exfoliant.
RRP $34.95. Trilogy is sold nationally through Myer, Priceline, selected pharmacies and health food stores.
Smell Like Summer: CK One On The Go Pocket Spray
Just the perfect size to pack into your suitcase or hide in your handbag, this unisex scent from Calvin Klein is an aromatic citrus that is as refreshing as a weekend away. Bright and sensual all at once, this relaxed fragrance is guaranteed to get you in the mood for summer.
RRP $15. Stockist number: 1800 812 663.
Transform Your Hands and Feet: Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Hand and Foot Mini’s
These two gorgeous minis are the perfect companions to take on any holiday where the main goal is to pack as light as possible so you can fit as many goodies in your suitcase to bring home. The vitamin E enriched Hand Lotion keeps hands soft and moisturised while the deep penetrating Foot Magic (pictured) will soothe tired feet and moisturise rough soles.
RRP $4.20 Hand Cream, RRP $6.99 Foot Magic. Call 1300 191 918 for stocklists.
Waterproof Your Lashes: Napoleon Perdis Mesmer-Eyes Waterproof Mascara
No one likes streaks of black mascara rushing down their face after a quick dip in the pool, which is why we always pack a waterproof mascara whenever we go on vacation. This triple action mascara from make up maestro Napoleon Perdis volumises, lengthens and adds bounce to lashes so they are holiday ready.
RRP $35. Stockist: 1800 814 572.
