It’s the year of the Brits! The Queen’s Jubilee, another historic Wimbledon and now in honour of the London 2012 Olympics we’re dishing out the best of British beauty fit for a Queen!
By Anna McDougall
Elemis Melting Cleansing Gel 125ml
The condition of your skin can often fall to the way side if your when travelling and sweating and stressing your skin at all hours like our Olympians. Using scientific dual-phase technology, this ultra purifying cleanser is perfect for challenged, tired, dull or stressed skin. This gold medal product delicately melts from a luxurious gel, to a rich milk, the complexion is instantly transformed and cleansed, without compromising the skin’s delicate microflora. Winner!
RRP: $35 Available from selected Myer department stores https://www.facialcompany.com.au or call 1800 802 036
Molton Brown Blissful Templetree Moisture Bath & Shower
Especially if you’ve got a fair, English complexion, nobody likes the raw, stiff feeling of the skin after a day out in the sun and this is where Molton Brown Blissful Templetree Moisture Bath & Shower comes in. Best performing on skin that has been exposed to the sun it is an intensively moisturising gel suitable for all skin types. Rescu. loves the sensorial nature of the Molton Brown gels and this one is double the savior with sea silk proteins to moisturise as well as templetree milk and mango oils to gently cleanse and rebalance skin.
For top results apply to a warm bath or in the shower after sun exposure to hydrate and bring back life to your skin.
RRP: $39 David Jones and Molton Brown Emporium store, Queen Victoria Building www.moltonbrown.com.au
Rimmel London 60 Second Nail Polish
If you like your nails dry as fast as Ussain Bolt can sprint one hundred metres then check out the 14 new shades from Rimmel 60 Seconds Nail Polish. The fast-drying formula dries in less than 60 seconds (Rescu. road-tested!) and comes with the Xpress flat brush that is super wide and super flat for your convenience. Need more convincing? It will also make your nails up to five times stronger. Rescu. loves ‘Sun Downer’ a cheeky tangerine to inject a touch of summer in seconds.
RRP: $7.95 each available from Kmart, Target, David, Jones, Chemist Warehouse, Priceline and selected pharmacies.
Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense Limited Edition
Smell like a sensuous English rose with Jo Malone’s limited edition Darkest Damask rose fragrance. Inspired by centuries-old traditions of layering scents, incenses and oils, be seduced by the rich and textural perfumes, wrapped with smoky oud wood. With a hint of clove and decadent with praline. Lightened by a contemporary touch the newest addition to the instense collection is perfect worn alone, or layered with other Jo Malone scents for textural depth.
Available from August 2012. Cologne 100ml $230 Stockist number 1800 661 062 or shop online at www.jomalone.com.au
I Love. Best of British 500ml Bubble Bath and Shower Crème
Be transported to the most luxurious of British garden parties with the limited edition I love…Strawberries & Milkshake Bubble Bath and Shower Créme. Fall in love with the Best of British again; you’ll love the super smoothness of the thick creamy aroma, leave typical London weather behind and indulge in a traditional burst of fresh summer strawberries.
RRP: $11.50 available at MYER, David Jones and selected independent stockists
Burberry London Natural Luminosity Collection
The Natural Luminosity make-up collection by Burberry Skin is your one stop shop to bring out those natural ‘pommes’ in your cheeks for all over radiance – no matter what your skin tone! Use a sponge to apply fluid foundation or compact foundation for a natural flawless matte finish. Sheer Concealer to highlight the cheekbones, bridge of the nose and bow of the lips to highlight your best features, conceal dark circles and even the complexion
RRP: $75 Available exclusively at David Jones and online at www.davidjones.com.au
See the The Burberry Beauty Natural Luminosity Look presented on British model Jourdan Dunn below!
