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Glow up with oil P’URE Papayacare by G&M Cosmetics: Papaya Glow Rejuvenating Facial Oil 20ml A clear and glowing base for makeup is a priority. Consumers can prep their face for the party with Papaya Glow Rejuvenating Facial Oil. The product was shortlisted for two awards in the Pure Beauty Awards 2020. It’s a natural and vegan-certified rejuvenating facial oil. “Our unique formulation of papaya and jojoba seed oil gently exfoliates and nourishes skin while you sleep, so you awaken to a ... glowing complexion,” Ms DeCastro said. “Papaya seeds are often treated as waste, so using the seeds to make our key ingredient, papaya seed oil, greatly reduces waste. Our packaging is also 100 per cent recyclable.” Palmer’s Skin Therapy Oil 60ml Feeling fresh (and soft) head to toe is important and can be achieved with body oils or moisturisers. “This lightweight, multi- purpose oil solves skin care woes – from fading scars and marks to reviving dry dehydrated skin,” Ms Clark said. “Formulated with a superior blend of cocoa butter, vitamin E, argan oil and rosehip, plus natural oils and antioxidants, the non-greasy formula applies and absorbs easily. “Ideal for use all over the body, it can used daily as a luxe body oil, or applied to troublesome areas to help improve the appearance of ageing skin or uneven skin tone.” Serving the look 1000Hour Lash & Brow Dye Kit – Gentle Plant Extract Consumers can prepare eyebrows to kill with the 1000Hour Lash & Brow Dye Kit, says Ms M’Gee. and ophthalmologically tested at-home lash and brow tinting dye kit,” she said. “Quick and easy to use, you get salon- worthy results in minutes, in the comfort of your own home. With a brush-in formula the Dye Kits are available in dark and light shades. They’re also perfect for those with skin sensitivities.” Real Techniques Miracle Mixing Sponge A must for applying foundation is a sponge. “The 2-in-1 Miracle Mixing Sponge is soft and flexible, like our best- selling Miracle Complexion Sponge, but fitted with an innovative fingerprint silicone edge for mess-free mixing and a super customisable base,” Ms M’Gee said. The after party P’URE Papayacare by G&M Cosmetics: Papaya Lips Rescue 10g If there’s anything that I know for sure, it’s that lips will crack after wearing matte lipstick. After a long night of partying, lips will generally dry up, flake up, and produce a scary look. BEAUTY BUZZ 37 Ms DeCastro says Papaya Lips Rescue is 100 per cent natural and vegan certified, and used to soothe and restore dry, cracked lips. “Our unique formula features anti- bacterial agents – lemon, lime and peppermint oils – which contain antiviral properties that naturally and gently exfoliate irritated lips,” she said. “Papaya Lips Rescue is also formulated with our signature whole fruit papaya extract and papaya seed oil to nourish and restore dry, cracked lips.” Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Jar 100g A multipurpose tool is always going to be popular during the party season. “From softening dry cuticles, smoothing rough skin, to taming frizzy or flyaway hair or even removing makeup, this rich buttery balm can pretty much do it all,” Ms Clark said. “It’s a luscious lip balm, a creamy highlighter, a flaky elbow and knee smoother, and an overnight hand and foot softener.” Focus on active ingredients Ms DeCastro: “There will be more focus on active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, salicylic acid and alfa hydroxy acids, at affordable price points.” Value Ms Clark: “The move towards at-home beauty treatments wasn’t born out of financial restrictions, but rather physical restrictions preventing women attending salons and clinics. “Consumers have now seen how easy it is to get vibrant hair colour, shiny nails or silky-smooth skin from the comfort of their own bathrooms. “Products that deliver professional quality results without the time and expense of a salon visit are likely to grow in popularity.” Transparency Ms M’Gee: “Consumers are becoming more aware of reading product labels and familiarising themselves with ingredients and their purpose within the product. “2020 has proven that brands, both old and emerging, are expected to consider sustainable practices with clean beauty initiatives.” “It’s a dermatologically RETAIL PHARMACY ASSISTANTS • DEC 2020