Give hair its shine and vitality back this autumn, slather your face and body in rich oils and balms and change up your makeup to suit the season…
Here are the 9 beauty products you should think about adopting this season.
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RESTORE SHINY HAIR
Kérastase Elixir Ultime Volume Beautifying Oil Mist, $50
Now that summer’s over it’s time to restore locks back to their former glory. No more sin, sea and sand – think hair masks, treatments and indulgent oils to bring back shine and vitality. This Oil Mist is the perfect partner to your everyday hair routine to add both shine and volume without weighing down the hair. It can be used on wet or dry hair as a priming lotion, a touch up oil or a shine booster when your hair is looking and feeling as dull as the weather.
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CHANGE UP YOUR FOUNDATION
Shiseido Sychro Veil Foundation, $69
In general we are paler in the winter as our skin sees less sunlight, and it can be dryer. Now is the best time to switch up your foundation to firstly better match your skin colour, and secondly to hydrate and treat your skin while you’re wearing it. Just like its name, this foundation promises to adapt and synchronise with every skin tone thanks to its transparent correcting polymers. It lets your natural skin tones show through while correcting unevenness in texture and tone too. With 11 shades to choose from, it won’t be hard picking one that’s close to perfect anyway!
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CAREFULLY CLEANSE
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Balm, $85
Gels and foams can strip the skin, so think about swapping out your usual cleanser to an oil or balm formula. This lightweight balm melts into a silky cleansing oil as you massage over skin, then transforms with water into a milky emulsion that rinses easily for a clean, conditioned feel. It removes makeup and impurities with ease to leave skin feeling soft and hydrated.
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STEP UP YOUR MOISTURISER
Jo Malone London Vitamin E Body Balm, $135
With the cooler weather, unfortunately comes dryer skin. Try swapping out your body lotion for something a little richer like this luxurious, nourishing body balm. Formulated with vitamin E to protect, soothe and hydrate the skin it is quickly absorbed meaning you can get dress and face the (cold) world.
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BANISH DRY LIPS
Bobbi Brown Lip Balm SPF15, $45
Keep a tin or tube of your favourite lip balm for an easy on-the-go way to heal your driest areas. Lips, elbows, and cuticles can all benefit from the added hydration. This lip balm is specially formulated with wheatgerm, avocado and olive oil. The non-greasy formula goes to work immediately comforting and protecting lips.
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GET A FACIAL
The Osmosis Rezenerate System
If your skin is looking lacklustre or those pesky fine lines are looking more prominent by the day, its time to invest in a skin treatment. The new Osmosis Rezenerate System features the Rezenerate Wand and the Rezenerate Chip is an evolution of the micro-needling technique using cutting edge nanotechnology. The professional grade cosmetic tool is non-invasive and delivers immediate age reversing results with long term benefits. The System is additional to an Osmosis facial treatment and is priced from – $50 – $70 extra per treatment.
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INTRODUCE OILS
Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Oil, $83
Every true beauty junkie knows that it’s the groundwork that matters the most when mastering the perfect look. No amount of concealer or contouring can truly hide problem skin – so keeping your complexion hydrated and using an effective primer are two key steps in every makeup regime. Combining the power of a primer with the benefits and silky feel of a facial oil, this Primer Oil is as versatile and practical – being two products in one. The formula nourishes skin, reduces the appearance of fine lines and leaves skin luminous, ready for makeup application. With jojoba seed, lavender and argan oils skin is treated at the same time.
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SCRUB UP!
Pure Fiji Sugar Rub, $66.50
Slough away dry, rough skin once a week with a gently sugar scrub instead of a mitt that can be quite abrasive. Designed to be used in the shower this sugar scrub (with fresh sugar cane crystals), contains naturally occurring alpha hydroxyl to gently buff away aging skin cells to polish your skin clean and unclog pores. Added to this is the deep moisturising richness of a blend of cold pressed virgin coconut oil and exotic nut extracts to nourish, moisturise and protect – leaving it glowingly healthy.
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SMELL SCENT-SATIONAL
ELIE SAAB Le Parfum Rose Couture EDT 50ml, $140
Bring back the memories of a summers day with a new floral scent like this one. The latest in the ELIE SAAB line-up is derived from the heart of the original and its signature notes of orange blossom, complemented by rose petals. The composition begins with a combination of orange blossom, silky rose petals and peony. The heart continues with accords of rose nectar, fruity nuances, jasmine and vanilla and the base tops it all with a woody accord of patchouli and sandalwood. Yum!
