EDITORS’ PICKS
JANNA JOHNSON O’TOOLE
BEAUTY & WELLNESS DIRECTOR
BEST SPLURGE
I’m sceptical of over-hyped products that promise the earth, but Vintner’s Daughter lives up to the accolades. The subtly-scented oil contains
22 active botanicals and more than
60 different nutrients, leaving my skin noticeably more even-toned and glowing with regular use. Active Botanical Serum, $270, VINTNER’S
DAUGHTER, net-a-porter.com.au
BEST DAILY SWAP
Not all chemical filter sunscreens are equal (some filters are safer than others), but I’ve made the switch to mineral-based formulas for day-to-day protection. And you can trust any sunscreen made in Australia passes the strictest SPF standards. Superstar SPF 50+, $60, LIBERTY BELLE RX,
libertybelle.com.au
BEST COMPROMISE
Nail polish isn’t natural (and waterbased formulas don’t cut it for me), but Mavala is a good grey-area option. The toxin-free vegan formulas have a naturally-derived, air-permeable resin bonding agent, allowing nails to breathe. And the petite 5ml size means you’ll minimise wasted polish. Nail Color in Geneve, $8.50, MAVALA,
mavala.com.au
KATE LANCASTER BEAUTY WRITER BEST BEACH WAVE
This is the best natural hair product I’ve ever used – it smells like a pina colada and gives my hair great beachy texture without making it crunchy or dry. My slack strands get a decent volume boost and $1 from every sale is donated to Pet Rescue, so it’s a win-win. Ocean, $29.95, JONNY+JUNE,
jonnyjunehair.com
BEST SHINY LIP
I’m obsessed with lip gloss but I’m really fussy – only the best pinky-nude will do, and nothing too sticky. This formula, which is packed with vitamin E, Australian kakadu plum and shea butter, keeps lips soft all day, and the pretty shade is perfect for almost anyone. Moisture Infusion Lipgloss in Blush Beige, $21.95,
NUDE BY NATURE, nudebynature.com.au
BEST RADIANCE BOOSTER
Illuminators can be tricky, but this one is creamy, subtle and so easy to blend – it just melts into the skin. I tap it onto the tops of my cheekbones, cupid’s bow and brow bone, or dab a small amount onto my lids as an eye gloss. Living Luminizer, $58, RMS BEAUTY,
mecca.com.au