While the holidays are over for most of us, the beautiful South Africa summer is not!
We still have a few months of sunshine, swimming & enjoying the beautiful outdoors.
These are my summer style & beauty must-have’s:
Fresh Summer Scent
I count Acqua di Parma as one of my favourite fragrance brands and have featured their gorgeous scents previously, as well as the rich history of the brand HERE and HERE.
This summer I’ve fallen deeply in love with the brands Blu Mediterraneo Arancia di Capri R1,900 for a 75ml (BUY) because it smells just like summer to me.
Inspired by the island of Capri; Arancia di Capri is a bright and very radiant citrus scent with notes sweet orange, mandarin & lemon from Italy. In the heart notes, Petit grain & cardamom add a complex, green & zesty aroma with slight woody undertones. The base notes of caramel & musk add a sweet earthiness to this otherwise very citrusy scent.
And I adore the luxurious bottle tingled with a deep blue colour to evoke the transparency of the sea in a play of reflections.
Swimwear that flatters in ALL the important places
After three friends mentioned how they’d found amazing swimwear at Miladys, I decided to venture into store & see for myself.
I found the stunning Wonderfit One Piece Swimsuit in Blue Fish R499 (BUY) that features thicker straps for ultimate lift & support & inner support & padding on the bust so your swimwear fits like a bra should.
There are tummy control panels with Wonderfit power mesh technology to create an instant slimming effect, while the ruching helps smooth any problem areas. The wider cut bottoms provide a comfy fit with more coverage over the hips. I’m so thrilled with this swimsuit – best of all was that it cost under R500!
A facial sunscreen that doubles as a moisturiser
The ISDIN Fotoultra Age Repair SPF50 R630 (BUY) is a great everyday sunscreen – and we all know how important a daily sunscreen is to prevent premature ageing. 80% of skin ageing (lines & wrinkles) are due to sun exposure.
This formula not only protections against sun damage, it also has ingredients like Collagen, hyaluronic acid, Q10 & Peptides to treat the skin.
This sunscreen works with your DNA to repair your skin as well as protect it.
Its 5-star rating means it’s non-comedogenic, suitable for sensitive skin, dermatologically & ophthalmologically tested, alcohol-free & hypoallergenic.
If you use this sunscreen daily using the correct amount of product (pictured) it will last 3 months.
An absolute gem of a beauty.
Shady Lady
Ray Ban is my eyewear brand of choice. From the cool styles to the incredible quality, the brand ticks all the boxes.
I’m obsessed with my new Black State Street Sunglasses R3,450 (BUY) that not only protect my eyes from UV damage, but add a serious dose of style to my look. I love how comfortably they sit on my face as well as how flattering they are to my square face shape.
Mini Beauties for Travel
I love that you’re able to buy travel sizes of your favourite Dermalogica products. For my trip last year to Knysna & De Hoop, I took along my favourite Dermalogica products in travel sizes. You can shop all the Dermalogica travels size products HERE
Precleanse melts of makeup & dirt like no other. It’s the OG deep-cleansing oil & is fragrance free.
Daily Microfoliant is still, after 20 years in the beauty industry, my favourite daily exfoliant. It’s smooths & brightens skin.
Special cleansing gel is soap-free, mild, cleanser that removes impurities form the skin. My whole family loves this.
Intensive moisture balance is great for dry skin as it nourishes 10 layers deep.
Age smart multivitamin power recovery masque gives stressed, ageing, dry or dehydrated skin a boost. It’s loaded with vitamins & nutrients to soothe & calm the skin while making it more resilient.
did you know that Dermalogica is available at selected Woolworths Beauty Outlets?
Real South Africa Style
I have so much love for the Veldskoen brand and own three pairs of their shoes that I wear on the regular.
The one pair of sandals I keep reaching for are my Veldskoen Namaqualand sandals in olive (they’re also available in tan) R899 (BUY). Aside from being incredibly comfortable, they’re made using breathable, hydrophobic leather that’s sustainably sourced.
Did you know that Veldskoen recently opened a museum style concept space that pays tribute to the iconic brand (you’re also able to shop all the styles)? Read more HERE.
Safe Fun in the Sun
My love for the Eucerin brand is well documented on both my blog and social media platforms.
The Eucerin Sun Lotion Extra Light Sensitive Protect SPF50+ R360 (BUY) remains a favourite to protect the skin on my body from damaging UV.
This cream absorbs into the skin immediately and gives my skin a high level of protection.
The formula ticks all the boxes when it comes to an effective sunscreen:
UVA/UVB Filters
Photostable
Contains an antioxidant for cellular protection.
Water resistant (you do need to reapply after swimming)
Non greasy finish
The Eucerin Sun Lotion Extra Light Sensitive Protect SPF50+ is so gentle, even those with sensitive skin and atopic dermatitis can use it.
Hope you enjoyed this post. Pop me a comment if you have any questions – I love hearing from you.
