Our languid, humid days are perfect reasons to laze by the beach and get a good healthy dose of fresh air and sunshine. And there's no reason why we can't look good while we're out at play.
Here are some of our picks for the beach.
Nail art
We can't resist the pretty packaging that Anna Sui's Beach/Summer Nail Color Collection came in.
Pop open the turquoise blue pop art box that the nail accessories come in, and you're treated to two bottles of nail colour in playful-looking neon yellow and sweet brown, as well a nail stickers with Anna Sui's signature butterfly design.
The colours are perfect for a day out at the beach too, since they're hardy enough to withstand those fun beach activities, and sunny enough to jazz up a bikini too.
Nail art is also made simpler too with handy stickers in beautiful butterfly and heart patterns. No need to worry about ruining all those hours of work in the salon while you're out getting in some sun!
The collection also comes in neon pink and sunny beige nail colours, for a different summer treatment, in its own strawberry pink box.
Each set retails at $56 and is available at BHG Bugis, BHG Katong, Isetan Orchard, Isetan Scotts, Takashimaya and Tangs Vivocity.
Protection, protection
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Neutrogena's Ultra Sheer
Sport Sunblock Cooling
Mist SPF30 PA+++ for a
refreshing mist
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Anna Sui's Body
Protection Lotion P
for more glamour
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While you're out there, remember to keep UV rays off skin. We like Neutrogena's Ultra Sheer Sport Sunblock Cooling Mist SPF30 PA+++. It sprays onto skin with a refreshing sensation and is a breeze to apply with a hydrating effect too. It is also stabilised with Neutrogena Ultra Sheer’s patented Helioplex™, to provide defence across the entire broad spectrum of skin-aging UVA and burning UVB rays.
Apply 15 - 30 minutes before sun exposure.
Retails at S$24.50 at leading personal stores.
But if you're game for a bit more glamour, try out Anna Sui's Body Protection Lotion P. It's an ultra lightweight sunscreen that moisturises and imparts a sparkling effect for a natural glow. It's waterproof with SPF 30 PA+++. It doesn't feel oily and smells like heaven.
Time to flash those falsies
The beach is great for flaunting those falsies. Since you can afford to be light-handed with the rest of your make-up, go with a lovely pair of long lashes to draw attention to the eyes.
Try out the variety of selection from Shu Uemura's Tokyo Lash Bar. These ones with super fine and soft strands are designed to mimic the arrangement of natural human lashes. Pair them with partial lower falsies, which have thin and delicate hairs, to enhance the impact.
Shu Uemura's Natural Volume 01 retails at $41 at Shu Uemura beauty bars.
Love your skin with soft-as-silk body peel and body dew
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Onsen+ Miracle
Body Dew |
Pure Revival
Age-Fight Body
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How to hit the beach without soft, smooth and supple skin that spells healthy? That's why we love the the Pure Revival Age-Fight Body Peel and the Skin Inc Onsen+ Miracle Body Dew from Skin Inc new Body Series Range.
The body peel exfoliates away dead skin cells with a cream (no rough granules!) and contains Yuzu Extract (Citrus Juno) to brighten and firm the skin, camomile to calm irritation and
caffeine for its slimming and anti-oxidants effects that tone and repair sun damaged skin. It is also enriched with Co-enzyme Q10 to boost cell regeneration and slow down skin ageing.
Apply on dry skin, leave on for 10 – 15 seconds, gently massage in a circular motion, until fine white granules appear, then rinse.
Then follow up with Onsen+ Miracle Body Dew, which is designed to melt into the skin and instantly replenish moisture, whilst plumping skin and relieving dryness with the powerful
rejuvenating and therapeutic effect of Japanese Onsen Water. In addition, it contains Vitamin A to boost circulation for brightness and improved skin tone. Results are visible
immediately as the droplets of Onsen water appear when you massage a thin layer onto the skin thus being able to be absorbed by the skin immediately.
We recommend using after a day out in the sun to plump up and hydrate dry skin.
The body peel retails at $68 and body dew retail at $78 for 100ml each at Skin Inc Skin Supplement Bars.
