Finally, some brilliant sunny days are forecast for the weeks ahead, so if you’re hitting the beach, make sure you pack these brilliant, and necessary beauty buys, says editor Trudi Brewer.
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Beach going is all about embracing minimal beauty, while ensuring you always look your very best. Think sheer as possible in terms of makeup, lightweight, yet ultra-protecting SPF (tinted is good), and extra hydration for your hair. For your next visit to the beach, here are the beauty buys to pack.
Wear a sheer, nourishing, tinted SPF
You would expect skin-loving moisture to be a given when you buy a tinted moisturiser, but that's not always the case. However, the mineral electrolytes in Bareminerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream, $55 work overtime to nourish dry skin. At the same time, the physical block, (known as titanium dioxide), offers broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection, which does a great job keeping your skin safe under the sun. There are 20 shades on offer.
Bareminerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream, $55.
Avène Eau Thermale Spray 50ml, $15.
Mist your skin
There is not a mild skin irritation; that Avène Eau Thermale Spray 50ml (pocket size), $15 won’t soothe. Packed with an impressive natural mineral composition, it will calm acne to eczema, rashes and most importantly sunburnt skin. Ideal for any beach bag - we never leave home without it.
Pack an SPF lip tint
The slightly matte finish and rosy tint you get from COOLA Mineral Liplux SPF 30 Coral Reef, in Coral Reef $32 pales in comparison to the protection and nourishment from the organic cupuaçu butter, and mongongo oil blend. It’s a brilliant water-resistant, summer-inspired lip colour, that comes in six shades.
COOLA Mineral Liplux SPF 30 Coral Reef, in Coral Reef, $32.
Pure Fiji Moringa Exotic Bath and Body Oil, $46.
Use a multi-benefit beauty oil
You don’t want to worry about your hair at the beach. As well as a wide-brim hat, Keep your locks healthy by slathering a plant-based oil on your hair before you take a dip. This way your strands will soak up the oil instead of the ultra-drying salty water. The new Pure Fiji Moringa Exotic Bath and Body Oil, $46 is stacked with hair and skin-loving vitamins A, C and E and Omega 3 and 6 - oh and did we mention it smells divine.
Pack some wipes
Even the most waterproof of makeup will move with sunscreen and searing heat. Keep a stash of cotton wipes on hand to clean up under the eyes, ready to reapply that SPF. We rate Burt’s Bees Sensitive Facial Cleansing Towelettes, $13. Not only do they do the job of spot cleaning your skin, but they also soothe any flareups thanks to the cotton extract, rice extract and aloe vera formula steeped in the wipe.
Burt’s Bees Sensitive Facial Cleansing Towelettes, $13.
MAC Powder Blush (Duo) in Dynastic Fantastic, $54.
Invest in a blush, bronzer duo
Going for that no makeup, make-up look? Well, invest in a blush, bronzer duo. Dust MAC Powder Blush (Duo) in Dynastic Fantastic, $54, over your eyelids and cheeks for a subtle, pretty glow. This peachy pink, bronze-orange velvet smooth, powder, suits any skin colouring and stays in place all day.
Always wear a hat
It will save your skin from incidental damage, regardless of how vigilant you are a topping up your SPF. This stylish Tigerlily Kala Raw Edge Hat, $69 is broad enough to shade those damaging UV rays, and stays on thanks to the built-in ivory silk ribbon - it’s our summer essential.
Tigerlily Kala Raw Edge Hat, $69.
Pure Fiji After Sun Soothing Gel, $38.
After sun to the rescue
Don’t forget to pack an aftersun gel. The sooner you start to slather it on hot, sun-soaked skin the better chance you have to minimise any damage. We always keep a bottle of Pure Fiji After Sun Soothing Gel, $38, it will take the sting out of any burn thanks to the blend of aloe vera and healing Dilo nut oil.