From skincare spiked with SPF to a glow-giving face tanner, buzz-worthy perfume and an exquisite shimmery blush. Here are the best beauty buys to help make your festive season more joyous, says editor Trudi Brewer.
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This is a refreshing skin boost with the benefits of self-tan. Yes. This skin spritz is packed with lycopene and vitamins B5, C, and E in watermelon water infused with a hint of tan. Your hydrated, sun-kissed glow awaits.
How to use: On clean, dry skin, spray six inches away from your face; one spitz gives a light tan, and then layer to build up the colour. Wait a few minutes for it to dry before applying any other skincare or makeup. Expect the tan to develop within an hour.
Instantly hydrating and soothing, thanks to the blend of coconut oil, aloe vera, and responsibly sourced beeswax. This is a beach bag must-have - for anyone looking for an effective, 100 per cent natural, skin-loving lip balm.
Length, curl, and volume, the list goes on with this new wonder wand. Its secret weapon is the microscopic silica spheres whipped in nourishing maracuja, argan and castor oils. Now to the brush, one swipe and lashes are loaded with glossy black colour - it’s a fab, versatile option to use during the day or for extra oomph at night.
Pure Fiji Body Lotion Dragonfruit, $30
When it comes to luxurious body care, Pure Fiji has you covered. Loaded with coconut milk, cold-pressed seed oils, and the star ingredient, dragonfruit, to protect and condition the skin. This body lotion is a brilliant post-beach skin-boost, and the delicious tropical-inspired fragrance keeps you in the holiday mood.
JO LOVES GOLDEN GARDENIA EDT, 50ml, $104, 100ML, $274
The latest fragrance collection to hit our shores is Jo Loves. We think this heady floral is a tribute to summer. Gardenia is the hero bloom, but there’s also a hefty dose of spice, including suede cardamom, elemi (smells like light citrus), and grey woods. Gender-neutral, the gold, while instantly festive, is also a nod to the Japanese art of Kintsugi, where broken objects are repaired with gold or silver-infused lacquer. This is the fresh, sensual addition to any scent wardrobe for the festive season.
The fabulous UK makeup artist strikes again, just in time to get you glowing for Christmas. This rosy pink blush and pearlescent pink highlighting is a brilliant holiday beauty buy. It will brighten the apples of the cheeks, highlight cheekbones, and add a shimmery boost to your decollete. Versatile and beautiful.
This is your multi-benefit beauty buy. A mineral SPF 50+s, with hydrating collagen and vitamin C to boost the skin while the hint of a tint blends effortlessly to give your skin an instant flawless glow. Oh, this travel size is perfect for your beach bag.
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