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ummer is the time for light, natural
make-up. But even a subtle amount
of colour can look like face paint if
it wilts under the onslaught of heat and
humidity. A new generation of innovative
makeup promises to bypass the previous
drawbacks of long-wearing lipstick,
foundation and eyeshadow – dry lips,
cracks and crease lines – in favour of
a just-applied look that lasts for hours.
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Bourjois BB Bronzing Cream 8
in 1 ($24, not shown)BB creams,
a lighter version of foundation, are the
perfect base for a pared-down look
that lasts for hours. For a healthy,
outdoorsy complexion, this limited-
edition product evens out skin tone and
adds radiance, with the extra benefit
of SPF15 protection, 24-hour hydration
and high resistance to humidity, too. It’s
available in Dark and Fair formulations.
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Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra
Cushion (from $65)The first
cushion foundations, adapted from
a best-selling Korean trend, delivered
flawless coverage but faded fast. This
new entrant features cutting-edge
technology that releases lightweight yet
lasting coverage, in just the right dosage,
to mattify the skin and stay put for hours.
The gel-to-liquid coverage glides on
easily and has a pleasant cooling effect.
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L’Oréal Paris Infallible Fixing
Mist ($25, not shown)If you
have a favourite foundation, there’s
no need to switch to a long-wearing
version. An old make-up artist’s trick
is to wipe your face with a cotton
pad dipped in ice water to reduce
perspiration. Let your face dry naturally,
then apply foundation as usual.
Finally, spritz itwith this fine mist,
which sets make-up and prevents
melting and cracking.
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EstéeLauder The Brow
Multi-Tasker ($48)Located
in the widest part of the T-zone, the
oiliest part of the face, brows can be
hard to maintain when temperatures
soar. This three-in-one definer with
pencil, powder and brush gives you
sweat- and smudge-resistant results.
For a casual look, use the powder alone.
Choose from a collection of five shades
ranging from Blonde (shown) to Black.
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Nude by Nature Natural
Illusion Eyeshadow Trio
($30)Choosing natural make-up no
longer means sacrificing glamour. When
it comes to eyeshadow, for example,
pigments in mineral-based eye colours
are actually more intense. This versatile
new palette comes in three on-trend
combinations: Nude (shown), Rose and
Smoky. If your eyelids tend to be oily, first
smooth on Nude by Nature Perfecting
Eye Primer ($20) for extended wear.
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Rimmel London Wonder’full
Volume Colourist Mascara
with Lash-Tint Complex ($19)
This volumising mascara in Black or
Extreme Black has a semi-permanent
tint that darkens lashes from root to tip.
After a couple of weeks of use, you’ll
have glamorously defined lashes at all
times, even when you’re bare faced,
until you opt tolet it wear off gradually.
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Elizabeth Arden Beautiful
Color Bold Liquid Lipstick ($34)
Many long-wearing lip products can
look flaky by the end of the working
day, but not this lippie, which combines
the intensity of a lipstick with the sheen
of a gloss. Moisturisers keep the lips
hydrated and the colour stays strong,
without feathering or bleeding.
Available in nine flattering shades, from
Lavish Pink (top) to Fearless Red. #
Natural-looking, long-wearing products that
withstand heat and humidity are the secret to
breezy summer make-up, writesElisabeth King.
GOOD TO GLOW
Beauty
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Metalbowls, vessels
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Dinosaur Designs. Styling by Kayla Gex. Photograph by Kristina Soljo. For Where to Buy, see page 188.