This month’s Beauty News

Invisible Shield Gone are the days when sunscreens are hard to apply, feel greasy on the skin or leave an unsightly white cast. These new sunscreens go on like a dream and feels great underneath makeup.

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Prevent premature ageing with sunscreens.
Prevent premature ageing with sunscreens.
Invisible Shield

Gone are the days when sunscreens are hard to apply, feel greasy on the skin or leave an unsightly white cast. These new sunscreens go on like a dream and feels great underneath makeup.

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• Ultrasun Anti-Age & Anti-Pigmentation SPF 50+, $49.90 (50 ml). •Heliocare 360 Gel Oil-free SPF 50, $63 (50 ml). •Elizabeth Arden PREVAGE City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Hydrating Shield, $99 (40 ml). •Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluid SPF 50+ PA++++, $44.90 (40 ml).

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Metallic Chic

Gunmetal, gold, bronze – metallics are one of the easiest to wear when you’re venturing out of your usual nudes. Apply the RMK Classic Film Eyes, $43, a cream eye shadow which dries to a powder finish or swipe on the RMK Nail Colour EX, $25 (12 ml), on your nails. If you just want a touch of cool metal sheen on the eyes, brush on the Yves Saint Laurent Beauty Mascara Vinyl Couture in N°9, $55.

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Looking Sharp

The Urban Decay Razor Sharp Water-Resistant Longwear Liquid Eyeliner, $35, goes on really pigmented and stays throughout the day. The fine point brush requires a little bit of practice but once you’re used to it, allows you to draw the most precise lines. We’ve been using it to draw perfect little stars at the corner of our eyes!

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All-in-One Nail Care

Opening canned drinks and typing on keyboards – these are just some of the daily stressors our nails go through. Keep them strong with the Sally Hansen Complete Nail Care 7-in-1, $19.50 (13.3 ml). It’s both a base coat and top coat, and works to strengthen, moisturise and prevent staining.