In and Around Mag Aug19

Belle of the Beach
Whether you’re planning a week in a luxury
Caribbean villa or going camping in Cornwall,
this little lot deserve a spot in your suitcase.
I’m a big fan of dry shampoos,
particularly for camping, festivals
and lazy weekends. Philip Kingsley’s
One More Day Dry Shampoo is
a good choice. It absorbs excess
sebum, boosts volume and helps to
prevent an itchy, irritated scalp. It’s a
spray rather than a powder, so won’t
leave you looking like you’ve been
dusted with talc (unlike some other
dry shampoos). The travel-sized
50ml bottle is perfect for holidays,
although the 200ml is a lot better
value for money. It’s £9-£19.50, see
www.philipkingsley.co.uk.
I’m very tempted by the new Como
Viaggio Travel Styling Kits by Alfa
Italia. Each kit comprises a travel hairdryer, mini ceramic styling
iron, two sectioning clips and a bag for just £44.95. Travel hairstyling
products tend to be a bit ‘meh’ when it comes to power,
but this hairdryer is 1200w and the straighteners heat up to
190°C. Choose from dusky pink with a matching suede-effect
case, or light blue or stone with a leather-look case, see www.
alfaitaliapro.com.
I know I’m not the only one of my
friendship group who slathers on face
cream but rarely uses body lotion. If
you’re also guilty of neglecting 80%
of your skin, AL!VE’s Hydrating Spray
Lotion could be the answer. It takes
seconds to spray on and absorbs
super-fast. It also feels lovely and
cool, so is perfect for freshening up
on a hot day. Best of all, you can pick
it up for just £5 from Sainsbury’s.
If, like me, your legs are less smooth
alabaster and more pale mottled
mess, fake tan can be your friend. Had
a bad experience with bright orange
streaks? Modern formulas are a huge
improvement on their predecessors.
Just exfoliate and moisturise well
before you start. Bondi Sands’
Protect & Tan is a
great introduction
to self-tanning. As the name implies, it
helps to protect your skin from the sun and
builds a gradual, natural-looking tan
over a few days of use. It’s SPF 15 so
not strong enough for sunbathing but
perfect if you’re popping to the shops.
It’s an oil, but not greasy, and it leaves
skin feeling softer for hours afterwards.
It’s £12.99 at www.boots.com.
A facial oil can help to tackle dry patches, boost hydration and
soften skin. Personally, I prefer a 100% natural oil like Gorgias
London’s Age Renewal Facial Oil, which I’ve been using at
nighttime for a few weeks now. It’s a 100% natural blend of
seed and plant oils, including avocado, prickly pear, olive and
argan. The blend is packed with nutrients, vitamins, fatty acids,
omega 9 and antioxidants. My skin drinks it up and always feels
softer and ‘happier’ the morning after using it. It costs £44.95
from www.gorgiaslondon.com.
by Kate Duggan
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