Saying goodbye to summer doesn’t have to mean saying hello to cracked lips and flaky skin. And colder weather is a great excuse to pimp out your makeup bag.
Top 10 Beauty Buys for the Colder Months
Prime Time
Not to prime is a crime, and why wouldn’t you anyway with formula and packaging this lush? Napoleon’s skin primer keeps skin happy and hydrated while helping foundation stay smooth.
If You Can't Bake It, Fake It
Keep your skin glowing just a little while longer. This streak-free, smell-free mousse goes on evenly and dries instantly, so you can put your autumn layers back on right away without ruining your tan.
St Tropez Self Tanning Mousse $39.95
Paint It Boadacia
Rich pigments and colder months go together like peas and carrots. Mecca Cosmetica’s hues are named after Shakespearian female characters and are made to be mixed.
Cr
Look for the yellow bottle to smooth even the driest and flakiest of skin. Kiehls’ super-enriched moisturising treatment is much-loved for a reason.
Kiehl's Cr
The All-Rounder
Another classic. Made in Australia, packaged in a classic red tube and coveted around the world.
Lucas Paw Paw Ointment $4.39
Get Glowing
Wear over or under foundation to transform lackluster skin into a flawless, glowing complexion.
Nars Illuminator $48
Pillowy Pout
Colder weather brings drying conditions and chapped lips. Keep them plump with avocado and shea butters plus a splash of rich colour.
BareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss $18
Extended Play
If you been looking for a good excuse to purchase a new red lipstick, autumn is it. MAC’s Pro Longwear Lipcreme in Extended Play is a dirty red with warm yellow undertone.
MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme $40
Shine On
Get high-shine hair all year round with a glossing mist that controls flyaways and creates dimension.
Bumble and Bumble Shine On (And On) Finishing Spray $50
Dream Cream
Apply with a brush or with your fingers for all-day colour that won’t crease or smear. New shades include pale gold, deep eggplant and a shimmering bright blue.
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow $50
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