Whenever the season changes, we get excited about the beauty updates that are sure to follow. With summer beauty, we’re all ears when it comes to new and improved body care, antioxidant and anti-ageing skincare, refreshing fragrances and summery makeup.
Here are the top ten products on our current summer must-have list:
1. Tomato Valetina Watch (R599.00)
A beautiful timepiece never goes out of style, and we adore the range of feminine options by Tomato. The Valetina Watch has a gemstone-encrusted face in a symphony of theatrical black, gold and crystal, which serves high drama while the supple strap gives you easy-wearing comfort.
2. Reebok Cool Your Body Eau de Toilette 100ml (R225.00)
Looking for a summer fragrance that’s cool and refreshing? Cool Your Body is the ultimate accessory to an active lifestyle. It opens with fruity notes, followed by a feminine heart until reaching the woody base to. Feminine, cooling and invigorating, this scent keeps you feeling fresh all day long.
3. essence Welcome To Cape Town Eyeshadow Palette (R169.95)
South African pride is at an all-time high after the Springboks won another World Cup, and we adore this Cape Town-inspired palette. From matte, to shimmer, to metallic, the diverse shade selection allows you to mix and match colours to create a unique eye makeup look.
4. Bodidoc Tissue Oil Lotion (R64.95)
After a day in the sun, it’s imperative to give your skin some extra TLC. Take a cool shower to soothe your skin and remove any residual perspiration. Afterwards, apply a gentle, lightweight moisturising lotion, like Bodidoc’s Tissue Oil Lotion, with avocado Oil, vitamin E and evening primrose oil. It moisturises and helps to reduce stretch marks and uneven skin tone without leaving a greasy residue.
5. Esse Bakuchiol Serum (R495.00)
A natural alternative to retinol, bakuchiol is a plant-derived ingredient known to help soften lines and wrinkles, improve the skin’s firmness and promote even skin tone. This serum combines bakuchiol with aloe vera leaf extract (to hydrate and calm skin) and jojoba seed oil (for its anti-inflammatory benefits) to deliver a formula that’s gentle on the skin while tackling the effects of ageing.
6. Eco Diva Good Gut Glow Superfood Gut Balance Shake (R395.00 for 250g)
Healthy skin starts from the inside, and this certified organic plant-based smoothie powder is here to give you a boost from within. Designed for a balanced gut and glowing skin, it contains a powerful blend of plant superfoods, prebiotics, plant protein and fibre to support the natural balance of the gut. Simply blend 1-2 tablespoons of powder with water or plant milk, or add to your regular smoothie.
7. ISDIN Acniben + Body Spray (R479.00)
With summer coming up, this is a fantastic product for anyone who struggles with acne and breakouts on their back or other parts of the body. A quick dry spray, it is formulated with spot-busting salicylic acid and glycolic acid to help exfoliate and renew the surface of the skin, reducing blemishes. Note – this is a product specifically designed for the body, don’t spray on your face!
8. Filorga HYDRA-AOX 5 Intensive Antioxidant Serum (R890.00)
This antioxidant-rich serum helps correct and prevent the signs of ageing while protecting the skin against external aggressors like pollution and blue light. Suitable for all skin types, it helps minimise and prevent lines and wrinkles, uneven skin texture, enlarged pores, dehydration and a dull complexion.
9. Skin Republic Overnight Anti-Wrinkle Face Patch (R79.99 for 12 patches)
You’ve heard of spot patches, but have you ever come across anti-wrinkle patches? This innovative product by Skin Republic is making a big splash among skincare lovers. Infused with peptides, collagen and hyaluronic acid, these handy patches specifically target wrinkles around the eye area, forehead and between the eyebrows. Wear for 8 hours (overnight) to enjoy reduced wrinkles over time (in fact, they promise a 23% reduction in wrinkle size after 8 hours).
10. Dr. Hauschka Compact Powder (R675.00)
Whether you’re prone to oily skin or not, most of us experience a bit of unwanted shine when the weather warms up. This gorgeous translucent compact powder has a soft touch feel that glides onto the skin, reducing shine and offering a more even finish. The formulation combines mineral pigments with nourishing ingredients such as anthyllis and silk powder to leave the skin feeling velvety soft and silky smooth.
