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With the inevitable Christmas break looming, we are getting dangerously close to putting our feet up (OK, there may already be a Gucci slide on the desk, but don’t tell the boss). With that holiday spirit comes a certain type of laxness; that carefree insouciance that goes hand in hand with summer holidays. Beauty translation: we want it easy. Strip back your beauty routine to a few multi-tasking essentials that are both quick and easy to use.
These products will take the hassle out of your holidays, whilst giving you the best summer skin of your life.
The Body tonic
When moisturiser is just too much of an investment (seriously, open lid – dig in – scoop out – apply – massage in, how laborious) simply spritz this all-natural tonic over your body. A GRAZIA office fave, it’s the perfect lightweight tonic to hydrate and refresh; infused with aloe vera, green tea, peppermint oil, witch hazel, coconut oil and Vitamin E, it’s freshness bottled. Plus, it leaves zero residue (very important in the already sticky heat).
Born Again Body Hydrating Skin Tonic, $30. SHOP NOW
The Quickie Cleanse
Cleansing usually means water, which means you need to be close to a sink, and we just don’t have time for that. Meet your new, very clean best friend: the no rinse micellar water. After their original multi-purpose moisturiser, the clever folk at Cinch have turned their hand to cleansing, and we are ever thankful. This 5 in 1 micellar water removes non-waterproof make up from your face, lips and eyes in one simple step, plus tones, balances and gently exfoliates the skin. But wait folks, there’s more. It also gives you a hit of hydration whilst the gentle fruit acids leave your skin with a subtle glow. Summer cleansing made a cinch.
Cinch Skin Face It 5 In 1 Cleanser + Glow, $20. SHOP NOW
The SPF Multi-Tasker
This is one sexy SPF. Not only does it boast the broadest spectrum going around (50, thank you very much), but is a collagen-promoting, anti-ageing, emollient moisturiser. It’s not just about looks though, this guy is also smart; with patented Oleosome encapsulation technology which actually boosts sunscreen effectiveness against UV rays. Take that sun (and ageing).
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50, $99. SHOP NOW
The Tint With Benefits
Hey there, cutie. You bronze and fill my lines? Keep talking…We love this multi-tasking skin superman: part-tint, part-SPF, part wrinkle-buster, this clever cream is your summer foundation substitute. Whipped and creamy, it boasts Hyaluronan Complex, composed of an advanced form of hyaluronic acid; which plumps, tightens, hydrates and smoothes imperfections, whist keeping you softly bronzed, covered and glowing. Does it get any better?
Hourglass Illusion Hyaulronic Skin Tint, $88. SHOP NOW
The Face Spritz
The ultimate antidote to hot, thirsty skin; this mist smells like a thousand freshly plucked roses. Formulated to relax the skin and restore the acid mantle, it’s hydrating, toning and soothing, and if you take your mist ice cold, keep in the fridge for an extra hit of freshness. Like a bouquet of rose for you face.
Mukti Rose Blossom Hydrating Mist Toner, $53. SHOP NOW
The All-In-One
Lara Bingle’s glow in a bottle: this has cult-standing for good reason: it does just about everything. This clever skincare-cosmetic-bronzing hybrid will prime, even your skin tone, hydrate, nourish, glow, protect from the sun and tint your face (overachiever much?). Super lightweight, it glides on like a dream and most importantly keeps skin looking exactly as it should – like skin, just a better version of.
The Base LB Cream, $31. SHOP NOW
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