Speaking of lips, Huda Beauty Icy Nude Faux Filler Lip Gloss ($38) gives a high shine and super-glassy finish, while for brows, Benefit Cosmetics Mighty Fine Brow Pen ($48) has three micro nibs to create “hair-like” strokes, key for natural-looking definition. Last but not least, we like Dior Diorshow Overvolume Mascara ($69) – worth it for the leather-look packaging alone.
Hair halos
The change in season can mean scalps need more care and we love Vegamour Gro Hair Serum ($105), which is boosted by plant exosomes and peptides. For shampoo, Saardé’s The Eve ($69) contains olive oil and smells fresh thanks to bergamot and sandalwood. A quick touch-up on the go needs K18 Airwash Dry Shampoo ($85). Sure it’s pricey, but it soaks up oil without the residue left by some cheaper versions.
On the tool front, consider upgrading your hair dryer to the ever-faithful (and sexy) Dyson Supersonic R ($799), which maximises thermal power while minimising hair damage.
Summer spritz
My favourite fragrance of the year – drumroll, please – is Parfums de Marly Delina EDP ($529), a sweet floral concoction combining notes of damask rose, lily-of-the-valley, peony, rhubarb, lychee and vanilla. Did someone say Christmas wish list?
ASK STEPH
Why are lips so sensitive?
Lips have more than a million nerve endings and no defensive membrane, making them 100 times more sensitive than fingertips. With summer coming, keep them shielded with a good SPF 50+ lip oil such as Naked Sundays SPF50 Glow+ Go Lip Oil in Watermelon ($30).
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