Gritty Pretty’s Top 10 Must-Haves
Gritty Pretty’s Top 10 Must-Haves
1. Mecca To Save Face Superscreen SPF 50, $40;
Whether it’s summer or winter, wearing SPF every single day is a must. This SPF 50 is incredibly lightweight and non-greasy. It feels more like a moisturiser and wears beautifully under makeup.
2. Aesop Immediate Moisture Facial Hydrosol, $25;
Relax and keep cool with this hydrating face mist. This refreshing rose-infused formula revives your skin anywhere, any time.
3. The Super Elixir by Welleco Alkalisin Greens Caddy, $145;
If it’s good enough for Elle Macpherson, it’s good enough for us. This summer, avoid the temptation to binge and get glowing from the inside out with this combination of no less than 45 natural probiotic and organic ingredients. After a few days, your skin will glow, hair shine and your body’s pH levels restored.
4. Estèe Lauder x Victoria Beckham Bronzer in Java Sun, $95;
This matte bronzer is as natural looking as it gets, especially when worn beneath the cheekbones and eye lids for definition. Can also be used all over for a sun-kissed look.
5. Becca Beach Tint in Grapefruit, $45;
Want lips and cheeks that look like they were born infused with antioxidants and pretty, pretty colour? This iconic makeup stain will do exactly just that. Yes, you can thank us later.
6. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Palette Volume 3, $117;
Say hello to your new must have this season! This sleek and travel-friendly palette contains six Ambient Lighting shades, with three of those being new limited edition holiday shades.Dust it onto cheekbones and watch your face glow instantly.
7. Nuxe Huila Prodigieuse Dry Oil, $43;
Award-winning, celebrity-loving, this cult French beauty oil can be applied to the body, face and hair. Thanks to six precious plant oils (Macadamia, Hazelnut, Borrage, Almond, Camellia and St. John’s Wort), it also smells like summer in a bottle. Magnifique!
8. IT Costmetics Your Skin But Better SPF 50 CC Cream, $58;
Meet the ultimate multi-tasker: medium-full coverage foundation, anti-ageing skin care and SPF 50 to protect against both UVA and UVB rays. I’ll take three please!
9. Sachajuan Ocean Mist, $40;
Meet the sea salt spray responsible for more accurately beachy Instagram hair than the actual ocean. Spritz and get sexy hair in seconds (no crunchy residue, promise).
10. David Mallet Mask No.1 L’Hydration, $99;
During the warmer months, sun, salt and sand can damage your hair. This fragrance-free masque contains a concentrated dose of hair-strengthening vegetable proteins; it nourishes deeply and hydrates intensely without weighing strands down. Winner.
