As temperatures soar, keep prim and proper with our must-have list of summer skin savers.
SPF Maths
It’s worth doing some quick SPF maths before applying your sunscreen this summer. Remember, double SPF doesn’t mean double the protection. And, while all sunscreen protects against the UVB rays which makes you burn, only broad-spectrum sunscreens protect against both UVB and UVA.
Try: Banana Boat Every Day SPF 30+ sunscreen
Price: $14.00
Bronze beauty
Whilst the sun is a great way to get a dose of Vitamin D, you don’t want to overdo it, or cause unnecessary sun damage to your skin. A much safer option is tan from a bottle. If you’re unsure which is right for you, choose one that you can build-up gradually.
Try: St Tropez Everyday Gradual Tan Mousse
Price: $43.95
Mascara staying power
Good mascara opens up the eyes and is a must in every woman’s beauty bag. But a quick dip to cool off can result in unflattering panda eyes. Waterproof-mascara is definitely the way to go when you’re beach-side. It’s also perfect for hay fever season and a gruelling gym session.
Try: Body Shop Waterproof Mascara
Price: $23.95
Gentle shaving
If you’re tidying your bikini-line or shaving your legs, using regular soap can be too harsh. Amele’s specially formulated Smooth Intimate Shave Gel is ideal for shaving in delicate areas and the post-shave gel is soothing too.
Try: Amele Intimate Shave Gel and Intimate After Shave Soother Gel
Price: under $15
Available at Woolworths and leading pharmacies
Luscious lanolin lips
Lips are one of the first places we start to show signs of ageing. Lanolips range of lip ointments keep you sun safe and come in five lip-smacking colours taking you from beach to bar!
Try: Lanolips Lip Ointment with Colour and SPF 15
Price: $13.95
Cooling down summer skin
A day in the elements can leave skin in desperate need of some R&R: rehydration and rejuvenation. Whilst you should never plan on getting sunburnt, aloe extract is a godsend for scorched skin in need of soothing and cooling.
Try: Garnier Body Intensive 7 days Aloe Vera Extract Hydrating lotion
Price: $6.95
Refresh and revitalise
A good face mist is always top of stars travel must-haves. Miranda Kerr’s beauty range offers an energising mist full of things like aloe vera, bergamot and blossom – so you’ll smell as good as you look.
KORA Organics Energising Citrus Mist
Price: $39.95
Smart coverage for scorching temperatures
On the longest and hottest summer days, the idea of slathering on a full face of foundation can seem torturous. Tinted moisturisers are lighter and leave skin fresh and dewy. Clinique’s tinted moisturiser can also double as an under-make-up primer.
Try: Clinique Super City Block SPF 30+
Price: $36
Bright and beautiful
Summer calls for a hint of colour on the lips and cheeks, but steer clear of cream blushes or lippies which can melt right off. A water-based tint is always best. Benefit’s Benetint is perfect for both lips and cheeks.
Try: Benefit Benetint
Price: $55
