There’s a brilliant beauty buy out there for everyone – no matter whether you’re looking to combat shine, spruce yourself up post-pool or find trustworthy sun protection. Here, we round up some cult favourites.
Aromatherapy Associates
HK$670.00
Face oil is a great way to combat that horrid parched feeling at the end of a day when you’ve been exposed to a lot of sun. This all-natural oil from Aromatherapy Associates smells delicious, soothing and nourishing as it goes. Containing evening primrose oil and rose, it’s said by many to be almost magical.
Aromatherapy Associates
HK$670.00
Face oil is a great way to combat that horrid parched feeling at the end of a day when you’ve been exposed to a lot of sun. This all-natural oil from Aromatherapy Associates smells delicious, soothing and nourishing as it goes. Containing evening primrose oil and rose, it’s said by many to be almost magical.
Charlotte Tilbury
HK$297.00
Make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury claims to have bottled that much sought-after holiday glow in her series of beach sticks – and the reviewers agree with her. Made for both the cheeks and lips, these handy illuminating sticks can be deployed to highlight and enhance.
Charlotte Tilbury
HK$297.00
Make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury claims to have bottled that much sought-after holiday glow in her series of beach sticks – and the reviewers agree with her. Made for both the cheeks and lips, these handy illuminating sticks can be deployed to highlight and enhance.
Eyeko
HK$170.00
For those of you who like to sport a statement lash on the beach, Eyeko’s specially formulated Sport Mascara is a great bet. Designed to withstand the ravaging effect that proper exercise can have on your make-up, it’s said to hold fast for up to 24 hours and be 100% waterproof.
Eyeko
HK$170.00
For those of you who like to sport a statement lash on the beach, Eyeko’s specially formulated Sport Mascara is a great bet. Designed to withstand the ravaging effect that proper exercise can have on your make-up, it’s said to hold fast for up to 24 hours and be 100% waterproof.
Julie Hewett
£20.00
Dubbed the ultimate “natural glow bestower” by Cult Beauty, this cheek and lip tint is loved by many for its moisturising properties. It’s easy to use – just dab it onto your lips or cheeks with your fingers – and it comes in four great colours that are perfect for summer. Another plus: it stays put.
Julie Hewett
£20.00
Dubbed the ultimate “natural glow bestower” by Cult Beauty, this cheek and lip tint is loved by many for its moisturising properties. It’s easy to use – just dab it onto your lips or cheeks with your fingers – and it comes in four great colours that are perfect for summer. Another plus: it stays put.
La Roche-Posay
AU$27.95
There are a lot of people out there who say La Roche-Posay provides the best sunscreen on the market, with the best UVA protection out there. This lightly tinted formula has a nice smoothing effect, giving a little coverage while still delivering that vital shield against harmful rays.
La Roche-Posay
AU$27.95
There are a lot of people out there who say La Roche-Posay provides the best sunscreen on the market, with the best UVA protection out there. This lightly tinted formula has a nice smoothing effect, giving a little coverage while still delivering that vital shield against harmful rays.
Mario Badescu
From £5.62-£9.96
This multi-tasking spray can be used to hydrate both your face and hair, making it a handy summer all-rounder for your beauty kit. Mist the delicious rosewater spray over your face to freshen yourself up after exposure to the sun, to help with brittle beach hair or to help your makeup set at night.
Mario Badescu
From £5.62-£9.96
This multi-tasking spray can be used to hydrate both your face and hair, making it a handy summer all-rounder for your beauty kit. Mist the delicious rosewater spray over your face to freshen yourself up after exposure to the sun, to help with brittle beach hair or to help your makeup set at night.
Nudestix
£24.00
This creamy stick is a gentler approach to eye makeup than harsh eyeliner or shadow, making it ideal for summer. NudeStix come in eight colours and are known for being long-wearing yet smooth in application and appearance. Build up the colour to add intensity or just go for a swoosh over your eyelids to give finesse to your natural look.
Nudestix
£24.00
This creamy stick is a gentler approach to eye makeup than harsh eyeliner or shadow, making it ideal for summer. NudeStix come in eight colours and are known for being long-wearing yet smooth in application and appearance. Build up the colour to add intensity or just go for a swoosh over your eyelids to give finesse to your natural look.
RMS Beauty
HK$277.00
Organic brand RMS beauty is known for its gentle yet effective products, and this new, tinted version of its cult Un Powder beats the heat by covering up oily skin and blemishes. Made from finely ground silica granules, the absorbent powder comes in three shades and will generally smooth out your skin tone.
RMS Beauty
HK$277.00
Organic brand RMS beauty is known for its gentle yet effective products, and this new, tinted version of its cult Un Powder beats the heat by covering up oily skin and blemishes. Made from finely ground silica granules, the absorbent powder comes in three shades and will generally smooth out your skin tone.
Sonya Dakar
US$45.00
The experts at Cult Beauty rave about this sunscreen. Brought to you by the facialist Gwyneth Paltrow likes to turn to, the paraben- and lanolin-free formula is said to be brilliant for sensitive or problem skin. It gives non-greasy but effective coverage that works really well under makeup.
Sonya Dakar
US$45.00
The experts at Cult Beauty rave about this sunscreen. Brought to you by the facialist Gwyneth Paltrow likes to turn to, the paraben- and lanolin-free formula is said to be brilliant for sensitive or problem skin. It gives non-greasy but effective coverage that works really well under makeup.
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