To ensure panda eyes and perspiration
don’t ruin your holiday snaps, we asked top make-up artists for the essentials
they won’t leave the country without
1. Tinted moisturiser
You can’t beat a tinted moisturizer for
giving just the right amount of coverage to already sun kissed skin. ‘I always
switch my foundation to a tinted moisturizer with a good SPF when the seasons
change,’ says make-up artist Lisa Valencia. ‘Laura Mercier Oil Free Tinted
Moisturizer, $49.5, is a favourite because it evens skin tone, adds
radiance and has an SPF20, too. Keep it in the fridge and you’ll cool your
complexion every time you apply.’
Laura
Mercier Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer
2. Shimmering bronzer
Though you might usually avoid shimmery
bronzers because of the not-too-discreet glittery finish, it’s worth giving
them a second chance, says Lisa. ‘The latest bronzers are great for evening –
they add a warmth to your face, boost an existing tan and the shimmer gives
dewy skin a natural glow.’ YSL Terre Saharienne Collector Bronzing Powder,
$58.5, contains just the right amount of shimmer to create amazing
iridescence. ‘Brush it along your collarbones, too – the highlight is
super-flattering,’ adds Lisa.
YSL
Terre Saharienne Collector Bronzing Powder
3. Waterproof mascara
‘Messy mascara and panda eyes are a
nightmare when shooting on location,’ says international make-up artist Chase
Aston. ‘To prevent it, I always tint the models, lashes and brows to get the
definition I need, then pump up the volume afterwards by combing through a
waterproof mascara.’ Try Max Factor Waterproof False Lash Effect Mascara,
$16.5 – a stay-put version of the best-selling mascara. ‘Just remember to
only apply it to your top lashes, as it’s your bottom lashes that tend to
smudge around your eyes after a swim,’ says make-up artist Caroline Barnes.
Max
Factor Waterproof False Lash Effect Mascara
4. Lip balm with SPF15
Every make-up artist we asked had a lip
balm with added SPF protection in their summer kit to prevent burning (your
lips are much more delicate than the rest of your face, so burn far more
easily). ‘When I want to use bold lip colour on location, I always smooth a
layer of protective lip balm all over the lips first,’ says Chase. ‘Not only
does it protect the lips, but it also dilutes the bright hue into a sheer lip
glaze.’ Not planning on a bright pop of colour? We love the subtly tinted Lanolips
Lip Ointment with Colour SPF15, $12.5, for its non-sticky textures,
hydrating ingredients and natural shades.
Lanolips
Lip Ointment with Colour SPF15
5. Facial spiritz
‘I always keep a cooling water spray on my
desk, in my handbag and in the fridge at home when it’s super-hot,’ says Zest’s
beauty editor, Leyla Tabalsert. ‘A quick spritz doesn’t just cool me down, I’m
sure the extra shoot of hydration throughout the day keeps my skin from
becoming too dry, too.’ Look for one with added skincare benefits. L’Occitane
Angelica Hydration Face Mist, $22.5, keeps your make-up feeling fresh, plus
the angelica essential oil it contains has amazing hydrating properties, too.
L’Occitane
Angelica Hydration Face Mist
6. Crream blush
‘Cream textures are fresher and lighter
than powder blushers and work much better with the heat on your skin than
powders,’ says Chase. ‘They almost melt a little to give an effect that looks
much more real.’ Opt for coral and peach shades rather than pinks, though.
‘After along day in the sun, your skin will be more flushed than usual and a
pink blush will only highlight any redness,’ warns Caroline. ‘A coral or peach
shade will be more flattering and, best of all, suits all skin tones.’ The
Body Shop Lip & Cheek Dome in Coral, $15, gives a sheer wash of colour
and the perfect dewy finish.
The
Body Shop Lip & Cheek Dome in Coral
7. Bright lipstick
Keep make-up simple and instead of going
all out on both your eyes and lips, focus a pop of colour where it’s quick and
easy to apply – on the lips. ‘Brighter shades look amazing against sunkissed
skin, and are far more wearable, too,’ says make-up artist Cassie Lomas. Rather
than bulking out your make-up bag with a bunch of lipsticks, choose a compact
such as New Bourjois Colorissimo Lip Palette, $13.5 (available in four
colourways), which contains three different shades to take you through from day
to night – and the creamy textures last longer than most. Paint on, blot with
tissue and apply again for added staying power.
New
Bourjois Colorissimo Lip Palette
