There are some beauty products that we consider essentials – a good hand cream, lip gloss and sunscreen are just a few items which every girl should have in her make-up bag.
Here are our latest top 10 must have picks, put them in your handbag, your make-up drawer and on your desk at work:
1. Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Primer
Napoleon Cosmetics are known for their Primer, a product which is applied to your skin before foundation. It gives your face the base it needs for longer lasting foundation.
Just as you would prime a wall before painting (maybe not the most glamorous comparison but it makes sense), the Auto Pilot Primer smooths our skin so your foundation can glide over the top. It also gives your skin extra hydration and evens our imperfections.
RRP: $49.50
Stockist: 02) 8595 0911
2. Thalgo Hydra-Nutrition Youthful Handcream
Hand cream is something you should apply daily, but it should also feel luxurious every time you use it. Thalgo's Youthful Hand cream is silky soft and your hands feel instantly smoother and more nourished. It protects your hands from minor irritations and has a faint peach scent.
Contains Shea butter for an intense moisture boost.
RRP: $39.00
Stockist: (02) 9477 6900
3. Weleda Skin Food
This product is designed for rough, dry skin anywhere on your body but our favourite use is for the feet. It softens dry, cracked heels and give your feet the pampering they need after a long summer of heels and thongs.
Natural ingredients include Chamomile and Calendula and it is free from synthetic fragrances and colours. If you have never used Weleda you will become an instant convert when you try their Skin Food.
RRP: $21.95
Stockist: (03) 9723 7278
4. Benefit Pocket Pal
Benefit's Benetint is always high on this beauty editor's list, and now they have created a handbag friendly version with their Pocket Pal.
This is a double sided applicator, one side contains Benetint, their famous lip and cheek stain, and a clear shiny gloss on the other. Everything you need for your lips and cheeks in one handy tube.
RRP: $39.00
Stockist: (02) 8353 5000
5. Trilogy Everything Balm
We have raved about Trilogy's Everything Balm before, but we really couldn't do this must have list without it. Just like the name implies, it does a little bit of everything – it works as a lip balm, body moisturiser, baby care, massage oil and cuticle balm, just to name a few!
Packed with earth friendly ingredients, you will want to take this everywhere.
RRP 95ml: $30.00
RRP 45ml: $18.00
Stockist: www.trilogyproducts.com
6. Dermalogica Extra Rich Faceblock
A sunscreen will help prevent skin damage and Dermalogica's Extra Rich Faceblock gives you 30+ protection. For skin that is dry, damaged or suffering from premature aging, this is a powerful formula which nourishes, moisturises and protects.
This may not be suitable for sensitive skin where a lighter formula would work better (try their Super Sensitive Faceblock), but if it is extra care you need then try Dermalogica's Extra Rich Faceblock.
RRP: $67.00
Stockist: 1800 705 800
7. Face of Australia Impact-full Mascara
A good black mascara should be a staple in your make-up kit, but it doesn't have to break the bank. Face of Australia's Impact-full Mascara is a bargain at $11.95 and it adds volume and separates your lashes without clumping.
Made in Australia, Face of Australia is also strongly against animal testing.
RRP: $11.95
Stockist: (03) 9338 5222
8. NP Set On the Double Pen
Another multifunction product we love is the On the Double Pen from NP Set. One side is a black liquid eye liner and the other is a Coral Cream Blush. The blush has an applicator similar to a lip gloss, you just sweep it on your cheeks and use your fingers to blend.
It's a gorgeous, soft colour suitable for most complexions. (Also available in Black Mascara + Concealer/Highlighter)
RRP: $28.00
Stockist: (02) 8595 0911
9. Estee Lauder Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick (Rich Red)
Red lips can take you from day to night, and add instant glamour to your look. It is worth investing in a red lipstick because it is something that should make you feel more confident as soon as it is applied.
Estee Lauder's Rich Red from their Signature collection smooths on your lips for stand out beauty. Packaged in a gold tube, the luxury begins before you even take off the lid.
RRP: $42.00
Stockist: 1800 061 326
10. Endota Spa Lip Balm in Cinnamon and Honey
Lip Balms are a personal choice but they should be nourishing and soothing for dry lips. Endota Spa have an organic lip balm in Cinnamon and Honey which works wonders on parched lips.
The cinnamon gives it a unique scent and the honey helps to sooth and protect.
RRP: $17.00
Stockist: (03) 5986 5485
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