4 Products You Need to Hold on to That Coveted Summer Glow
Amanda Ramsay is an award-winning professional makeup artist who specialises in makeup content and education for mature skin. Known as your over 40s makeup expert, Amanda has worked with thousands of Aussie women, including celebrities and personalities like Julia Gillard, Sophie Monk, Delta Goodrem, Collette Dinnigan, Jackie O, Miranda Kerr and Mia Freedman.
Want to hang on to the happy-high-vibes that glorious glowing summer skin delivers?
Delicious, luminous skin all year around reminds us of long, happy, sun-filled days...
Plus a coveted summer glow makes you feel fresh, healthy, playful and more youthful.
As a 51 year old professional makeup artist and 'ageless beauty' expert, I totally understand you can feel like your skin quickly loses its 'glow' and radiance once the days begin to shorten.
So I’m going to take you on a little wander through my top product picks for hanging on to that much coveted summer glow, with or without makeup.
1. Eco Tan Organic Face Tan Water.
What is it?
A lightweight gradual self tanner formulated with natural and organic ingredients.
Who is it for?
Suitable for all skin types dry, normal and oily, including those with sensitive skin.
Why do you need it?
Often your body has more colour than your face and neck.
A beautiful lightweight organic, non-comedogenic face tan water can really help you balance this colour out while delivering a glorious “touch of colour” when you’re not in the mood for foundation. It really delivers a golden glow that you can control.
We talk a lot about “less is more” in the ageless beauty space and using a gentle gradual tan gives you a beautiful natural looking colour without the weight of a foundation. Try it!
Pros:
- Completely weightless (so won’t collect in textured skin like fine lines, wrinkles).
- Gives a really natural golden glow, making you look instantly fresh.
- You control how deep the tan is. Simply reapply daily until you get the depth of tan you desire.
- Australian-made, certified organic, cruelty free, vegan.
- Sensitive skin-friendly and non-comedogenic.
Cons:
- The developing agents in all self-tanners can amplify pigmentation ‘age’ spots.
- And easy fix is, where possible, avoid applying the face tan water over those deeper pigmentation spots.
2. The Jojoba Company Daily Glow Exfoliating PHA Tonic.
What is it?
A radiance-enhancing, gentle acid toner that’s formulated with niacinimide (Vitamin B3) to help support your skin's lipid barrier, refine the appearance of pores, and boost radiance plus PHAs, a slow-release, soothing chemical exfoliant alternative to traditional AHAs or BHAs.
Who’s it for?
All skin types, particularly those with sensitive skin.
Why you need it?
Let’s start with the fact it gobbles up dead skin cells and refines pores, delivering smoother, radiant more even and refined looking skin that feels soft all without irritation.
Then contemplate that your self-tanner will appear more even and your makeup will sit a whole lot better. Full stop. Add to cart.
Pros:
- Cruelty free, vegan, Australian made.
- Sensitive skin-friendly.
Cons:
Literally none!
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3. The Jojoba Company Vitamin C Glow Potion.
What is it?
I think we’ve got the memo that vitamin C is a key player for reversing the signs of premature ageing.
It tackles the stress, lifestyle, and pollution factors like dullness, visible loss of skin firmness, lines and wrinkles and the appearance of dark spots and surface redness.
This is a divine face oil, infused with an advanced form of vitamin C, turmeric and other goodness to moisturise, brighten, and even out skin tone while boosting radiance.
Who’s it for?
All skin types, especially those with sensitive skin. And yes, I see you oily skinned sisters, this is also for you!
Why you need it:
If you’ve ever tried a vitamin C product and your skin has had a hissy fit, you must try this!
This luxurious, divine smelling Jojoba Company Vitamin C Glow Potion face oil uses THD Ascorbate, an extremely stable and oil soluble form of vitamin C that is far less likely to cause irritation like many other forms of vitamin C,
Plus, did I mention the instant glow?
It’s golden in colour, and it literally makes your skin glow like a summer goddess.
Pros:
- Delivers an instant summery glow to your skin.
- Is gentle and magnificent for sensitive skin.
- Smooths, softens, brightens skin.
- Vegan, cruelty free.
Cons:
This product is best used in the morning to get the full benefit of the antioxidant rich ingredients.
However it can feel a little slippery under makeup.
So I find it’s best applied to damp, well-misted skin massaged with damp hands for faster absorption.
4. FIRST AID BEAUTY KP Bump Eraser with 10% AHA.
What is it?
A body exfoliator that combines the magic of AHA’s with a physical exfoliant to deliver baby soft, smooth skin. Bye bye rough patches, bumps (and yes, even shaving rash for those of us that haven’t lasered our hoo hoo’s!)
Who’s it for?
Anyone and everyone that wants super soft, smooth skin, and to prep your body for your summer-extending fake tan!
Why you need it:
Listen up peri to post-menopausal sisters whose legs look like a freaking dried up river bed, this product sloughs away rough, dry bumpy skin (and old fake tan) with 10% AHA to decongest skin, while the delicate pumice buffing beads physically exfoliate rough areas leaving your skin oh my goodness me, so baby smooth.
Primed and ready for your glorious self-tanner or rich body oil, extending that divine summer glow.
Your skin literally looks radiant after this. And yes, you can see from the photos that mine has had an excellent workout this summer.
I'm squeezing out the last drop of it! Get it in your life now.
Pros:
- Soy, nut, gluten free.
- Rich in antioxidant Vitamin E.
- Free from a whole entire host of nasties, packed full with only the good stuff.
Cons:
Addictive.
So there you have it, the must-have products you need to hold on to that coveted summer Glow (and vibes) all year long.
Fresh, healthy, more youthful looking skin. More importantly, don't forget your SPF! Summer might be over but girls but your broad spectrum SPF remains essential.
If you want a glowy option, AB LAB by Adore Beauty Dewy-C Luminous Moisturiser 50ml with Vitamin C and Ceramides is perfect.
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