BEAUTY
NEVER-ENDING
SUMMER
Stay shining year round, by treating your skin and hair to an Australian infusion
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awpaw lip balm may be Australia’s most recommended beauty export, but it’s far from being the only thing worth bringing home. From simple items to more sophisticated choices, what Australia does best beauty-wise is easy and effective products that are in tune with our own active, outdoor lifestyle. This ranges from advanced natural skincare from the likes of Jurlique, Grown and Aesop, to makeup that speaks to a fresh-faced luminous look (try Becca and Nude by Nature) and innovates (Inika and Modelco), to clever cosmeceuticals (Aspect Dr, Ultraceuticals) and superior suncare (from Invisible Zinc to Le Tan) that help deal with the strong sun Down Under. With so much to choose from, we’ve focused in for our product picks on holiday-
— Janetta Mackay
These clever single use pads gently wipe away facial grime and dead skin cells, for a fast turnaround to a fresh face. They’re also so easy to pack. Visit Gotoskincare.com
2. Sukin Ultra Hydrating Body Oil $28.99
Sukin is a great “no nasties” skincare buy, priced for everyday use. This pick offers intense hydration from plant oils and can also be used for massage or in the bath. From Farmers and selected pharmacies and health stores.
YOUR GIFT Purchase two Shiseido products, one to be a Shiseido Foundation, and receive your FREE^ Glow Enhancing Primer valued at over $64 ^Offer available from 22nd May to 12th June 2017, while stocks last. 1 gift per customer. Offer available instore only, not available online. Qualifying purchase to be made in a single transaction and excludes tools, empty cases, promotional packs, Concentrate Range and Moisture Mist. Not available in conjunction with any other offer. Gift valued by Shiseido based on RRP of full sized products.
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Frank’s original pack of coffee scrub has been a hit from day one, now it has been infused with glow dust for added attraction. Visit Meccabeauty.co.nz
4. Kevin Murphy Hair Resort Spray $49
Australia is home to a number of innovative hair brands, of which stylist Kevin Murphy’s is best known internationally and notable for its use of Australian botanicals. This nonaerosol spray gives “day at the beach hair” in a weightless way. (Other hair brands of note are O&M and Eleven.) Salon stockists ph 0800 273 966.
5. Aesop Sun Care Body Duet $83
This body lotion and body gel duo will have your skin bathed and balmed to look its silkiest. If you’re in Brisbane, check out Aesop’s striking James St store interior. In Auckland, the brand is available from its Osborne St, Newmarket store.
friendly items to have your body, face and hair prepped for a winter escape to Queensland’s warmer shores. Step out looking your Aussie beach-babe best.
1. Go To Exfoliating Swipeys $51
3. Frank Body Limited Edition Shimmer Scrub $24
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6. Grown Alchemist Purifying Body Exfoliant $39
The uplifting fragrance will do to your mood what the botanical and pearl bioactives will do to your body, leaving it clean, calm and ready to soak up some moisturiser or self-tan. From Superette stores, visit Grownalchemist.com
7. De Lorenzo The Ends $26.90
This standout product from another Australian hair company contains bilberry extract. This helps smooth flyaway ends, or seal them if sun or heat-tool damage has started to cause splits in the shaft. Salon stockists ph (07) 847 8350.
