What’s in Billie’s Summer Beauty Bag?
Get sorted for all that summer throws at you - whether that be sweating up a storm at your summer job, relaxing on the beach, or a last minute concert - with Billie’s best beauty buys for all scenarios this sunny season.
Beach Must-Haves.
Slip, slop, slap and wrap with Bondi Sands’ first mineral sunscreen. Unlike other mineral sunscreens, it has an invisible finish meaning you won’t look like a ghost when protecting yourself from NZ’s scorching rays.
Calm your craziest post-surf and post-swim hairstyles with this handmade hair spray that is packed with Aloe Vera, Argan Oil and Sweet Almond oil. With this nourishing potion in your beach bag, you’ll no longer have to wander out of the water with crispy ends.
Born from the Young Enterprise Scheme entry of three girls from Dunedin, Sole is the saviour for sunburnt scalps this summer. It’s a super handy dry shampoo that doubles as sun protection thanks to the addition of natural ingredients.
Concert Essentials.
Concerts and festivals are the perfect opportunity for bold beauty looks. These luxe lashes by Ardell are the perfect enhancer of a glittery eye look without any hassle. Thanks to unique magnetic technology, these lashes help you steer clear of any between-song touch-ups or mid-dance drooping.
A glittery concert get-up doesn’t need to be limited to your makeup. Give yourself a dazzling hair do with this crafty hair bedazzling tool that will take you back to your childhood.
Packing light for festivals is essential. This summer swap your heavy shampoo bottle out for this sugar-scented shampoo bar by Lush. With a petite weight of 55g and no potential to leak all through your bag, it’s a no-brainer.
Summer Job Pick-Me-Ups.
Whether you’re picking fruit in the sun, selling up a storm at your local dairy, or waiting endless tables, summer jobs can wear you out. Wake up on your lunch break with a spritz (or ten) of this refreshing and hydrating face mist by Evre. For extra cooling power, see if you can store this bad boy in the fridge.
Lessen the sweaty effects of a big day at mahi with Ultrella’s range of natural, kiwi-made deodorants. Unlike other natural deodorants that simply mask sweat with a sweet scent, Ultrella is proven to reduce sweat by a third - so you can work hard and smell good!
Wash off the work day with a foamy formulation of Green Tea and Aloe Vera. For only $17 from your local supermarket, this cleanser is kind on your skin, smells delish, and sits pretty in peachy pink packaging.
Sun-Filled Self-Care.
With the free time that summer gifts you, why not treat yourself to some at-home spa treatments. This easy DIY natural clay mask from Crushes is the perfect pampering partner. Simply mix a wee bit of the clay with water and smooth it onto your skin. The clay even comes in an adorable and reusable glass jar.
Tame summer frizz with this nifty cordless straightening brush. Thanks to its ceramic heated technology, the tool both brushes and straightens with each stroke, meaning you can pack one less thing in your bag for the bach.
While we love a good dose of vitamin D, the sun is an expert at drying out our skin during the summer months. Softly scrub away dry, rough skin with this fragrant and fruity body scrub by Ethique.
Do you have a summer beauty buy that you swear by, but we missed? Let us know! hello@billienz.com