Unless you plan on canning your social life, blasting the air con and staying indoors, you’ll need to arm yourself with some serious heatwave staples. Check out what’s in BD editor Erin’s summer beauty arsenal.
Trilogy
“The is the perfect travel companion for road trips, days at the beach, post-workout spritzes – just every summer activity! I love the calming and refreshing blend of botanicals like rose and lavender. I always keep this in my handbag – it works wonders on days when I’m just uncomfortably hot.”
Pure Fiji
“I try not to get burnt but even with a disciplined SPF routine a brush with the sun is almost unavoidable here. I keep the in the fridge all summer. It's a unique gel that naturally soothes and moisturises dry and sun damaged skin. It features pure aloe vera, Fijian dilo nut oil extract and Pure Fiji’s exotic oil blend, which are naturally anti-inflammatory."
Surf Life Saving
“I’ve got one of the s attached to my beach bag. It’s super convenient and helps out our guys in yellow too – win win! It was also one of the sunscreens to pass the Consumer NZ rigorous test for SPF and broad spectrum protection so I can rest assured I’m actually defended against the New Zealand sun!” See the full results of the survey here.
Blistex
“The is in my handbag at all times. The scorching temperatures and air con do not do wonders for my poor pout so this is a non-negotiable for me”
Clarins and asap
“I swap out my moisturiser for a lighter gel formula in the warmer months. I find anything too heavy makes me sweat more and look like an oil slick. During the day I use one with SPF like Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Milky Lotion SPF 15 - Normal to Combination Skin, which also has an anti-pollution complex to protect against pollution and in the evening I use the .”
Arbonne
“I’m trying to be more mindful of what I put in my body this year (check back in at the end of Feb though…!), so I’m looking for deodorants that are aluminium-free and paraben-free. The features a blend of spearmint, mint, lemongrass and sage, which is super uplifting.”
Murad
“The launched last year and has been a game changer ever since. It’s like blotting papers and a finishing powder combined into one formula to create an instantly mattified complexion. I love the innovative cushion compact for touch ups throughout the day to combat surface shine, especially after my lunchtime gym session.”
Clinique
“All my beauty prayers were answered when I attended the launch of Fit last week. Finally, meltproof make-up is a thing and the , and have bridged the gap between barefaced and made-up, so you can go seamlessly from the gym to the beach. Even if you're not working out the range really goes the distance on a swealtering summer's day.”
TIGI
“I’m lucky that my hair is relatively low maintenance but even my mane is no match for New Zealand’s humidity. I’ve been using the to control frizz and fight humidity. The sea salt adds that ‘just been to the beach’ texture and definition too.”
