The season of romance is fast approaching with Valentine’s Day now less than a fortnight away.
Whether you are preparing to feel the love with a romantic dinner for two or a gaggle of close friends, BD collects the beauty essentials that will have one looking and feeling their best ahead of the love fest:
Estée Lauder
Perhaps the best way to look and feel like a lady on Valentine’s is with a slick of vibrant lipstick. Estée Lauder Pure Colour Envy Lipstick will last all day and all night, thanks to its use of multi-faceted pigments to saturate its colour. A smooth, creamy texture formed with hyaluronic acid ensures the lips stay as nourished as they do bright.
MOR
Flowers not only look as pretty as a picture but smell like a dream - a mantra embraced by MOR with its Kashmir Petals offering. The moisturiser integrates coconut oil, rosehip oil, vitamin E, chamomile, pomegranate extract, orchid and magnolia blossom to hydrate, with a floral scent that lingers after use.
Le Tan
Typically a date night outfit is one that flashes a bit of flesh. The best accessory to this type of ensemble is always a glowing tan, made rapidly possible with Le Tan Instant Le Tan in Le Can. Providing a salon quality airbrush effect with streak-free coverage, the bottle features a 360 degree nozzle for optimum control.
If a Valentine’s date goes well it’s safe to assume a kiss will be on the cards. ViraproX is a product on hand to make sure nothing gets in the way of a romantic rendezvous like a pesky cold sore. The lip balm is formulated with petrolatum, glycerine, cocoa seed butter and caprylic triglyceride to relieve symptoms, minimise sun damage and hydrate all at once.
In preparation for date night, bad breath (whether coffee or wine created) can be banished with Ultrafresh Breath Spray. The sugar-free product kills smell-causing bacteria instantly and is available in two different flavours - Freshmint and Coolmint.
David & Victoria Beckham &
Stylish power couple The Beckhams are behind the couple perfume offering Intimately Beckham for Him & Her. A decidedly feminine scent creation, for Her is a floral combination of bergamot and rose petals, topped with tuberose, vanilla and Casablanca lily. The fragrance opposite is the masculine for Him - a woody scent of sandalwood, amber, patchouli and cardamom.
Naturopathica
For those who struggle to get into the romantic swing of things, Naturopathica’s Horny Goat Weed is on hand. The potent herbal formulation can deliver the body an instant package of traditional aphrodisiacs to boost the body’s natural sex drive, enhancing libido and helping to subside feelings of physical and emotional stress.
Circa Home Jasmine & Magnolia Soy Candle
Setting the scene for a romantic occasion always requires a candle. Those created by Circa Home are handcrafted in Australia with soy wax and lead-free cotton wicks. With 45 hours burn time and a double wick system, Circa’s offering of jasmine, frangipani and sweet musk will have the whole house smelling like a fresh bouquet.
philosophy
For some, a luxurious bubble bath is the ultimate romantic gesture. In keeping with the Valentine’s theme is philosophy’s raspberry sorbet shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath. The all-in-one creation is gentle enough for everyday use, leaving skin feeling soft and smelling subtly sweet.
Should the night turn hot and heavy, Durex is on hand. The brand proudly proclaims its philosophy: “We love sex, and we want to help Australians to have the best sex possible.” With over 75 years of experience in manufacturing condoms and accessories of a sexual nature, Durex is a great bet for quality.
