Cover "It's not just a bag, it's Prada!" (Photography: Daniel Adams)
"It's not just a bag, it's Prada!" (Photography: Daniel Adams)
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Welcome back to our senior style writer's guide for the best summer beauty buys
Forget about hot girl summer; this year, it's all about happy girl summer. I've curated a list of skincare and make-up that brings me joy, whether it's feeling assured that my skin is protected from harsh UVA and UVB rays, enjoying luxurious textures for the hands and body, or incorporating cheerful colours into my life. These beauty picks all fit perfectly into my Alabaster pink Prada leather mini bag—one of the first (and most impulsive!) luxury purchases I made.
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Take a look inside my bag for the beauty essentials I love to have with me at all times during the summer.
Paula’s Choice Advanced Sun Protection Daily Moisturiser SPF 50 PA++++
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Tried and tested, this daily moisturiser delivers on its promises of a sheer, dewy finish, non-greasy texture and zero white cast. With five filters to protect the skin from the sun, it is the best for city dwellers who are exposed to different types of damaging UV rays. However, if I expect to be outdoors for a prolonged period of time, I would double up with another sunscreen, more specifically, Clé de Peau Beauté's UV Protective Cream, which I reviewed in my last article.
Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Cream
Above Sol de Janeiro Bom Dia Bright Cream, Bum Bum Cream, and Beija Flor Elasti-Cream
Sol de Janeiro Bom Dia Bright Cream, Bum Bum Cream, and Beija Flor Elasti-Cream
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Sol de Janeiro has finally landed in Malaysia and straight into my bag! The Brazilian-inspired brand's famous Bum Bum Cream, as well as its siblings, Bom Dia Bright Cream and Beija Flor Elasti-Cream, are the ultimate body moisturisers to keep your skin soft and scented with luxurious fragrance notes from the signature Cheirosa 62 scent to black amber plum, pink dragon fruit and vanilla.
Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Broad Spectrum Mineral SPF 15 Hand Cream
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Keep your SPF on hand—literally! By now, you should know how much damage the sun can cause on your skin, from dryness and fine lines to dark spots and melanoma. Don't forget about the hands, one of your body's busiest and most expressive parts. Fenty Skin gives us a lighter, weightless version of Butta Drop Whipped Oil Body Cream with additional sun protection in a travel-friendly package.
See also: Smokey eye in the summer? Violette Serrat says go for it!
Chanel Le Vernis 23 Collection
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These are my favourite picks from the 24 shades available in Chanel's Le Vernis collection: 111 - Ballerina, 18 - Rouge Noir, 135 - Immortelle, 141 - Oiseau de Nuit, 133 - Duelliste. As usual, Chanel's nail polishes deliver a glossy finish and vibrant colour, especially after applying La Base. For those who want the full set to carry around with you, the luxury beauty brand also released limited edition accessories, including nail files, mirror duo, and brushes.
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Based in Kuala Lumpur, Zue Wei Leong is the senior style writer at Tatler Malaysia. Read her stories on the latest in fashion, beauty and jewellery or follow her on Instagram at @fshnbrnr.
