As summer draws to a close, it's time to get my daughter ready for university. Along with clothes, bedding and comforts of home, she is packing her clean beauty skin care and personal care essentials. These basics are her companions for late-night study sessions and new adventures. It's more than skin care; it's a reminder of home as she steps into this exciting new phase of life.
Facial cleanser: Eminence Stone Crop Gel Wash is the perfect everyday cleanser for teens and all skin types.
Exfoliator: Charcoal Cleanser has a light exfoliating and detoxifying action to use a a cleanser every 3 days.
Toner: Laurel Chamomile Hydrosol is a calming, balancing toner. It is great for acne or sensitive skin.
Moisturizer: Laurel Balance Serum is a lightweight oil serum-moisturizer. Perfect for balancing oily, sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Mask: Eminence Clear Skin Masque is a perfect overnight treatment to address breakouts. My daughter also uses it as a spot treatment.
Concealer: Hynt Duet Perfecting Concealer (medium tan), a creamy multi-use concealer. My daughter can use it for covering blemishes or as a foundation (a little goes a long way!).
Highlighter: Minori Cream Highlighter (Golden) a creamy, easy to use highlighter. She uses it on the cheekbone, brow bone, insides of the eyelid.
Bronzer: Ere Perez Rice Powder Bronzer (Tulum) gives a sun-kissed look all year round. It can be used for all-over colour under the cheeks, hairline and jawline for slight sculpting look.
Eyebrow Gel: ILIA Beauty Essential Brow Gel (med brown) She loves to create a fuller, bolder brow look.
Blush: Minori Cream Blush (scarlet) A hint of colour that is super easy to apply.
Mascara: Fitglow Good Lash Mascara (black) She loves the fuller look the Fitglow mascara gives.
Lipgloss: Minori Liploss (Cozy) Her favourite lipgloss. She will probably take a couple colours with her!
Hair: Rahua Enchanted Island Shampoo & Rahua Enchanted Island Conditioner Kalyna is very particular about her hair. She loves these strengthening formulas that promote shine and smell light and summery.
Leave in Conditioner: Rahua Hydration De-tangler A must-have leave in spray for curly, or any hair for that matter.
Toothpaste: Living Libations Frankincense Fresh A natural toothpaste suitable for sensitive teeth.
Body Wash: Sade Baron River Body Cleanser A moisturizing body wash that helps to nourish dry skin in the cooler months.
Deodorant: Salt & Stone Extra-Strength Deodorant (Santal & Vetiver) Her favourite natural deodorant. The Santal scent is beautiful.
Razor: Well Kept Safety Razor A bathroom essential that is sustainable! She'll also take a pack of razor blades, too. It's so much more economical than the plastic versions.
Body Oil: Goe Oil is a long time favourite. post shower or on dry rough spots, cuticles and her hair. The only body moisturizer she will need while she's away.
Activist Manuka Elixir: a daily support for the immune system. Maintain health with a full dropper 1x daily. When feeling run down with stress or late nights and need extra immune support: a full dropper 3x daily.
Thieves Balm: our never-leave-home-without product for colds, coughs, to help clear congested airways, for bruises and sore muscles.