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When it comes to beauty routines & essentials, I like to tailor mine to the season. Here I explore my beauty essentials that embody all things summer.
What’s In Nat’s Bag
First and foremost, SPF! This is an absolute must for summer days. This high performance SPF 50+ sunscreen provides powerful broad spectrum protection against both UVA & UVB rays. This physical formula, based on zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, provides a strong barrier against the sun’s damaging rays, keeping your skin looking young and healthy for years to come. One of the key benefits of using a physical sunscreen is that it does not contain any chemical ingredients that can irritate the skin or harm the environment. And the best part? It’s water-resistant, making it perfect for all your outdoor activities, from a swim at Clovelly Beach to everyday wear. The formula glides amazingly well over skin and absorbs quickly and its semi-matte finish makes it the perfect base under makeup.
Beachy Brows is your go to if you want eyebrow thickness, volume & texture. It is a clear setting product that when brushed through the natural eyebrow creates fuller and fluffy brows. Before brushing the product through your brows, I like to use a pencil to fill in any gaps and then follow with Beachy Brows. Beachy Brows is compact and easy to carry with you, so you can touch up your brows anytime, anywhere.
The summer season can play havoc with your hair – increased sun exposure can cause a dry and dull scalp which leads to breakage and increased hair loss. Vida Glow’s Hairology is powered by hero active, AnaGain™, a robust blend of targeted micronutrients that are best for hair growth and thickness, Hairology supports and maintains healthy hair follicles to revitalize and strengthen strands from within.
When I came across @hello.lippe I was really eager to try it as it looked super cute & ticked all the right boxes. Silky & velvety once applied, giving a glossy look without any of the sticky residue. My lips feel hydrated & it doesn’t wear off quickly .It is infused with vitamin C & E to ensure your lips are protected against environmental stressors, such as wind and sun exposure, that can be drying and damaging to the lips, all while strengthening the skin moisture barrier.
I recently came across this beautiful Coogee based make-up brand, Flavedo & Albedo. One of my absolute favourite products is a buttery highlighter in the shade ‘pearl.’ It glides over the skin seamlessly and gives a glowy & dewy and youthful finish for a luminous and fresh-faced look. The Pearl shade is versatile and can be used on a variety of skin tones, making it a great choice for people who are looking for a universal product. I also love that the packaging is recycled glass and aluminum.
Floral and woody – NOMAD by Who is Elijah is my favourite summer scent. Perfect for everyday wear or something a little more special. Every time I wear this I get asked what I’m wearing – if you love a luxe perfume, then NOMAD is the scent for you.
