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Prep with primers.

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Prep with primers.

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1. Suitable for sensitive, acne-prone and mature skin, Edible Beauty Australia’s No. 4+ Tinted Vanilla Hydrating Lotion contains moisturising ingredients such as cocoa butter, shea butter and camellia seed oil for skin that’s silky, smooth and firm. It also contains raspberry seed extract, a highly active ingredient that acts as a broadspectrum UV filter. www.ediblebeautyaustralia.com

2. Part make-up, part skincare, Clarins’ Instant Light Radiance Boosting Complexion Base offers radiance and dewiness, beautifying the complexion with a sheer finish while minimising imperfections as it soothes, moisturises and protects the skin. www.clarins.com

3. This Works’ In Transit Camera Close-up is a mask, moisturiser and primer in one that balances, plumps and brightens skin instantly so it’s ready for any close-up. The revolutionary blend of repairing plant oils containing sunflower oils and echium rebuild and protect the semipermeable skin barrier while regulating moisture levels. www.thisworks.com

4. Benecos’ Natural BB Cream 8-in-1 is a nourishing, tinted cream that promises an even, corrected complexion by soothing sensitive skin and absorbing oil to mattify. The certified organic formula contains pomegranate seed extract, acai oil and hyaluronic acid to protect against free radicals. www.benecos.eu

5. Free from parabens and silicone, Make Beauty’s hypoallergenic Moonlight Primer protects skin from the damaging effects of High Energy Visible (HEV) light from electronic devices. Enriched with marine algae, the gel-cream formula hydrates and mattifies the complexion, diminishing the appearance of pores and wrinkles. http://www.makebeauty.com

6. Adopting Baby Blue Boosting technology to correct dull skin tones, Laneige’s Water Glow Base Corrector brightens and makes skin appear clear. This SPF41 PA++ lightweight formula veils blemishes while restoring elasticity for a longlasting effect. www.laneige.com

7. Made of iris, white lily and honeysuckle plant stem cells, Coola’s Daydream SPF 30 Mineral Primer is ideal for all skin types. The lightweight texture offers a photo-reflective appearance to blur fine lines, even skin tone and minimise pores. One of the first cosmetic products for the sun-care brand, it’s preservative free and unscented with natural mineral active ingredients. www.coolasuncare.com

PORTRAIT OF A SMILING YOUNG PRETTY WOMAN WITH NATURAL MAKE-UP/THINKSTOCK