The Christmas rush is over and now it’s time to focus on some real relaxation time! We’ve taken the hard yards out of assembling your summer beauty tool kit with our top picks of our beach season essentials to keep you in top condition, sand , salt, sea and all!
by Anna McDougall
Ella Bache Great 50+ Sportsbloc Active
Suit up in your bikini with the Ella Bache Great 50+ Sportsbloc Active. The four-hour water resistant sunscreen with UVA anti-ageing protection is all your going to need to beat the harsh Australian sun this summer. The cream is ideal to wear on days outdoors, moisturises and protects from the dehydrating effects of the sun.
RRP: $44 / $69 available from David Jones stores and salons nationally.
Palmer’s Aloe Vera Formula Moisturising Gel
In case a long day outside get’s the better of you, the Palmer’s Aloe Vera Formula is a cooling, non-greasy gel formulated with aloe vera, vitamin E and herbal extracts ideal soothe and smooth tight, dry and sun damaged skin.
RRP: $6.70 available Priceline, Target, Kmart, Big W, Price Attack, Hairhouse Warehouse, pharmacies and supermarkets
KORA Energising Citrus Mist
Miranda Kerr’s KORA Organics line is in high demand in the Rescu. office and we recommend keeping your cool with the Energising Citrus Mist, enriched with organic blossom, bergamot, aloe vera, sandalwood, lavender and noni extract, the mist provides an uplifting and balancing spritz. Keep the citrus mist in your bag to maintain skin freshness and suppleness all summer!
RRP: $39.95 available to purchase online and in all David Jones department stores nation-wide and Terry White chemists nationally
Carmex® lip balm Click Sticks™ with SPF15 in Strawberry & Original
Don’t forget about luscious lips this summer! You’ll realise you can’t live without this summer staple to keep your pout in top condition. The Click Sticks™ combine moisturising qualities with the protection of SPF 15, to help lips stay protected from environmental damage such as the sun and wind. Enriched with a formula that provides a tingling sensation and a glossy shine.
RRP: $4.99 available from all good pharmacies.
Clinique Stay-Matte Oil-Free Makeup
We all know balmy nights get more then a little hot on the dance floor! For sweat-resistant perfection check out the Clinique Stay-Matte Oil-Free Makeup; offers the right amount of coverage without feeling too heavy, or causing skin to look shiny and greasy patented technology controls oil and shine so make-up can look flawless and feel comfortable – stays matte all day!
RRP: $50 available David Jones, Myer, Terry White and selected independent pharmacies and also via the CLINIQUE website https://www.clinique.com.au
Maybelline New York Volum’ Express Turbo Boost Waterproof Mascara
Want to emerge like Denise Richards or Halle Berry from the water? Cue water proof mascara! Maybelline Volum’ Express Turbo Boost Waterproof Mascara is designed to give mess-free maximum fullness fast and bursting with lash-building ingredients.
RRP: $19.25 available selected pharmacies, department stores, variety stores and supermarkets nationwide.
Bobbi Brown Miami Collection Limited Edition Treatment Lip Shine
Hello South Beach! Hot weather needs a lightweight formula and Bobbi Brown delivers with the limited edition Treatment Lip Shine SPF 15, perfect for poolside glamour. Smooth on for long-term moisture to take you from beach to bar and with the bonus of peptides, vitamin C and paracress, the formula stimulates natural collagen production to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Price: $46 available in four shades. Selected David Jones and Myer Nationally
David Babaii BOHO Beach Texturising Spray
Create effortlessly chic beachy waves with the DB Boho Beach Texturising Spray. Bamboo and crushed pearl extract from the pacific sea condition and texturise the hair, while dead sea mineral salt creates body and a beach like texture in the hair.
RRP: $24.95 Available online from https://www.davidbabaii.com and in store at Priceline, Terry White Chemists