Essentials South Africa – August 2019

3 of the best...

Lasting LiP CoLour

Rich pigment and texture that won’t

bleed or crack throughout the day

mattefy me Liquid Lips,

r150, sorbet

NeW BeauTy Buys

PreP and

Prime

A blend of

grapefruit, kiwi

and vitamin C

to care for skin

before and

after make-up

application

Catrice

energizing Prime

& Care spray,

r99, Zando

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If you’re looking for proudly

South African beauty buys

made from sustainably

sourced ingredients at

affordable prices, Sava

Organics may just be for you.

The brand, labelled as

S+AvA, has created a range

of skin- and hair-care

products comprising

cleansers, toners

moisturisers and shampoos,

which are free from

pesticides and GMOs.

Try out their Organic Oil

Cleansing Balm, from r 175 ;

savaorganics.com

Tea tree oil's antimicrobial and

anti-inflammatory properties

make it ideal for use on your

hair and skin. Mix a few drops

in with your moisturiser to treat

dryness, calm redness and banish

breakouts. Use it on your scalp to

help get rid of unsightly dandruff.

have you Tried iT?

✱ BAtH Or SHOWer

FirSt Hot water will help

open up hair follicles and

soften hair to ensure the

closest possible shave.

✱ eXFOLiAte Brush

or loofah your body prior

to shaving to prevent

ingrown hair and to

remove any dead skin

cells. Then use a gel or

oil to lubricate the skin.

✱ dON’t PiCK At

iNGrOWN HAir If you

already have ingrown hair,

experts recommend using

a sterilised needle or some

tweezers to gently tease it

out (most will disappear on

their own). Remember to

moisturise after shaving.

have skin that ages much faster compared to

those who live in outlying areas. Keep nasties

away with anti-pollution protectors like The

Body Shop Skin Defence Face Mist, R250

Pick

of the

month

bright eyes

Expertly co-ordinated

shades allow you to create

looks that match your mood

revlon Colorstay Looks

book eyeshadow Palette,

r179, Clicks

10%

of urban

dwellers

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