Editor Trudi Brewer shares brightening skincare, a gloss for dry, sensitive lips, and glow-giving make-up – April’s hottest buys cover all budgets and any beauty duty. Read on to learn more.
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SHiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Serum 30ml $139, 50ml $199.
Not all serums are created equal, and while this is an investment, it does it all. Created as a cut above the rest, its proven track record for strengthening and smoothing the skin makes a visible difference. Made from camellia flowers, leaves, and seeds, using biochemistry, its regenerating power helps the skin maintain its moisture barrier, which is crucial to how your skin looks and feels. Furthermore, reflecting Shiseido’s commitment to sustainability, it’s refillable and is made of at least 15 per cent recycled glass.
This treatment mask is made for sensitive lips and doubles as a lip gloss in seven pretty shades. It is made with 100 per cent food-grade ingredients (including the delicious vanilla scent) that hydrate thanks to shea butter and jojoba oil, while lysine prevents dryness. More good news: This tinted lip mask has the American National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance. Pictured here is Blood Orange Vanilla.
If you are restless, this relaxing botanical mist could help you unwind at night. It is made with 100 per cent natural fragrances, including Tasmanian lavender oil, steam-distilled cedarwood, cardamon, spearmint, and a splash of warming vanilla.
To use: Spritz your sheets and pillow, and allow the mist to settle before slipping into bed.
Eye Of Horus Seven Seed Sacred Oil, $94.
For getting skin to glow this verstaile facial oil is sublime. A blend of 100 per cent natural antioxidant oils including moringa, abyssinian, marula, nigella, hemp, pomegranate, and baobab oils, that are hand-blended in Byron Bay. Delivering on addressing the look of fine lines, and dryness, it can be used both day or night. It has been one of our best beauty discovery’s - our skin is loving it.
The texture and light reflecting tint of this primer is addictive. It helps to blur imperfections, giving the skin a smooth canvas for applying makeup. Not only does it look good it feels good too thanks to the hydrating hyaluronic acid and squalane that nourishes instantly. Consider this a primer, highlighter all-in-one.
Hold onto that summer vibe with this indulgent body cream. It is infused with the scent of cherries, passionfruit, vanilla bean, and pineapple, with a splash of pineapple. Our style director is addicted to the soufflé texture and the divine summery scent.
Body mists don’t get much better than this. Inspired by flowering vines in the hidden gardens of Rio de Janeiro. Think orange blossom, coconut water, Brazilian gardenia and rose, with lush palm leaf and musk.
To use: Spray from head to toe, whenever you fancy.
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