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HOW TO CREATE THE FLAWLESS MAKE-UP LOOK
Late last year a few well known Australian beauty influencers including Chloe Morello, Nikkia Joy, Rachael Brook and Shani Grimmond road tested one of our best selling complexion collections; the Flawless Liquid Foundation and Flawless Concealer. More recently, we’ve seen Nikkia sharing her favourite application tips with a gorgeous make-up tutorial, plus Bianca Cheah, Steph Ling and Lucia Pang all trialing the collection as well. Influencers: L->R Top: Bianca Cheah, Chloe Morello, Lucia Pang. L->R Bottom: Shani Grimmond, Rachael Brook, Nikkia Joy. The Flawless Liquid Foundation is a long wearing, liquid foundation that delivers a flawless medium to full coverage with a satin matte finish. Formulated with good for you 100% naturally derived ingredients including Bamboo Powder for a soft focus effect, Baobab Fruit Extract, and the antioxidant rich Australian native Kakadu Plum, it delivers lasting, flawless coverage with each application. The Flawless Liquid Foundation is available exclusively online in 20 shades. Like all Nude by Nature products the Flawless Liquid Foundation is cruelty-free and not tested on animals. Flawless Liquid Foundation & Buffing Brush When it comes to selecting a concealer you can’t go past the Flawless Concealer. Like the Flawless Liquid Foundation it is also long wearing, fragrance free and has been dermatologist tested so it’s suitable for those with sensitive skin. The Flawless Concealer is a stick concealer that camouflages dark circles and imperfections, providing a creamy full coverage formula, plus it’s quick and easy to use. We love the flawless make-up look created by Bianca Cheah for example, where she started by priming the skin with the Airbrush Mineral Primer as it creates a smooth, even base for make-up application and helps to extend wear. She then applied the Flawless Liquid Foundation with the Buffing Brush. Our top tip is to apply a small amount of the foundation (one pump) to the back of the hand, then use the Buffing Brush to apply and blend, using quick circular motions to ensure even application. As the Flawless Liquid Foundation can be built from medium to full coverage, the next step for Bianca was to create her desired coverage before applying the Flawless Concealer under her eyes. It’s possible to apply the concealer either with the fingertips or with a Concealer Brush. View the tutorial below to watch Bianca creating her complexion look. Credit: Bianca Cheah Bianca set the look with the Mineral Finishing Veil before completing her look. She chose our versatile Contour Palette for her eyes and cheeks, plus the Natural Wonders Eye Palette for depth and colour. Bianca finished her eyes with the vitamin enriched Allure Defining Mascara and highlighted her lips and cheeks with the Highlight Palette to add dimension, colour and luminosity. For the full video tutorial including the final steps click here to watch on Bianca’s Instagram account. Another of our favourite beauty influencers is the lovely Nikkia Joy, who created a full natural, glowing make-up look using all Nude by Nature products including the Flawless Collection, for her base. She published the tutorial to her YouTube channel. Click here to watch the full video tutorial, or watch below as Nikkia shares her top tips for applying the foundation and concealer. Credit: Nikkia Joy If you’re interested to try the Flawless Collection products, click here to discover more about the Flawless Liquid Foundation, Concealer and the amazing value four piece Flawless Collection Set that includes the Airbrush Mineral Primer and Buffing Brush. If you purchase any of our make-up collection from our website we offer free returns and a 30 day money back guarantee so you can test the product and shade at home. All 20 shades of the Flawless Liquid Foundation, available exclusively online.
How to Create a Glowing Make-up Look
The glowing make-up look. It’s one the majority of us like to create - healthy looking, radiant and natural make-up. This favourite make-up look suits many different occasions; whether it's drinks with friends, a family wedding or to maintain that ‘post holiday glow’. Aside from using make-up to create a bright, radiant glow, there are other elements you can focus on, such as a healthy diet, drinking lots of water, getting plenty of sleep, regular exercise and a good skincare regime that will mean you are looking after and giving your body the best opportunity to shine. When it comes to producing that natural glowing make-up for yourself, there are a range of products we recommend you look at using. Check out the below list, and let us know if there’s anything missing! 1. Primer: It’s always a good idea to start with a make-up primer to create an even, luminous base for your make-up. Primers often include moisturising ingredients that benefit the skin and support the skincare products you are using. We recommend: Airbrush Mineral Primer Airbrush Mineral Primer - Key Results: Smooths skin without silicones. Creates an even canvas for make-up Helps to extend make-up wear Key Ingredient: Green Tea - antioxidant and anti-ageing Perfecting Eye Primer Plus, for your eyes there’s the Perfecting Eye Primer - Key Results: Smooths and tightens the eye area Extends eye make-up wear Key Ingredient: Oat Kernel Extract - for smoothing and tightening SHOP OUR PRIMERS 2. Concealer: Say goodbye to blemishes and dark circles with a trusty concealer! Working with your foundation, concealers provide extra coverage to disguise skin imperfections. When creating a glowing make-up look, liquid concealers are great for evening out the complexion and adding dimension, especially under the eyes, and to support any contour or highlighting products that you’re going to use. We recommend: Liquid Mineral Concealer Liquid Mineral Concealer - Key Results: Highlights to refresh tired looking eyes Covers dark circles, disguises puffiness and hyper-pigmentation Key Ingredient: FloraEsters - for reducing fine lines and dryness SHOP OUR CONCEALERS 3. Illuminator: One of the essentials to creating a glowing make-up look is an illuminator. They are usually easy to use and provide a natural, subtle luminosity to the skin. Illuminators come in liquid, cream or powder form. We recommend: Soft Focus Illuminator Soft Focus Illuminator - Key Results: Adds an instant, gorgeous sheen to skin Can be used as a base or applied over make-up Key Ingredient: Colloidal Oat Extract - soothing and moisturising This versatile liquid illuminator can be used on its own, or mixed into a primer or liquid foundation, and applied to the face or across shoulders to give an instant touch of radiance. If using on its own simply use fingertips to apply across the area you’re wishing to accentuate until the desired glow is achieved. SHOP OUR ILLUMINATOR 4. Foundation: Selecting a foundation for creating a glowing, natural make-up look can be down to a couple of criteria. You should look for a liquid foundation that provides a radiant finish, and a hydrating formula that delivers a light to medium coverage. Ideally, you don’t want to use a foundation that is too heavy or delivers a matte finish. What you’re trying to achieve is bright, radiant skin and for your beautiful, natural features to glow. We recommend: Liquid Mineral Foundation Liquid Mineral Foundation - Key Results: Evens out the complexion Enhances skin radiance Helps fight visible signs of ageing Key Ingredient: Vitamin C - antioxidant, that brightens and restores radiance Lightweight with a sheer finish, the Liquid Mineral Foundation is composed of active natural Australian ingredients such as Vitamin C, Kakadu Plum and Lilly Pilly. This foundation delivers a light to medium coverage. If you prefer a more lightweight option, you may like the Sheer Glow BB Cream. It’s also a good idea to use during the hotter summer months. Sheer Glow BB Cream Sheer Glow BB Cream - Key Results: Enhances the complexion Light coverage to even out skin tone and minimise the appearance of fine lines. Key Ingredient: Desert Lime - supports skin hydration, antioxidant and brightens SHOP OUR FOUNDATIONS 5. Bronzer: Another wonderful beauty product for creating the perfect, healthy glow, bronzers provide warmth and dimension to the cheekbones, contours and perimeter of the face, without the damaging effects of the sun. We recommend: Mineral Bronzer Mineral Bronzer - This loose, oil-free bronzer adapts naturally to skin tones, is easy to blend and suits all skin tones. Key Results: Gives a healthy sun kissed glow Adds warmth and definition to the complexion Key Ingredient: Jojoba Esters - lightweight, nourishing and skin softening SHOP OUR BRONZERS 6. Highlighter: This beauty favourite is used to add dimension, radiance or luminosity to emphasise facial features. Highlighters are generally available in multiple shades making them a versatile make-up product to have at home or to use for touch ups during the day. The most common areas for highlighting are cheekbones, the nose, cupids bow, temple and hairline (forehead). We recommend: Highlight Palette Highlight Palette - It’s an easy to use palette with three lightweight powder shades; bronze, rose and champagne. Key Results: Highlights for an instant touch of luminosity Adds colour and warmth for a natural glow Key Ingredient: Jojoba Oil - skin softening, moisturising and helps reduce fine lines Touch of Glow Highlight Stick Or, the Touch of Glow Highlight Stick - This is a glide-on cream-to-powder stick highlighter used for creating points of light and intense colour. It is also available in three shades; champagne, rose and bronze. Key Results: Intense colour and shimmer Adds a luminous sheen Key Ingredient: Vitamin E - antioxidant, moisturising and anti-inflammatory. SHOP OUR CONTOUR & HIGHLIGHT COLLECTION
INFLUENCER PROFILE: Brooke Hogan
Gorgeous Australian model Brooke Hogan’s career went gangbusters following her time on Australia’s Next Top Model. Her modelling career has seen her work both locally and internationally since, with brands including Myer, ASOS and Lorna Jane. Cut to May 2018 where she has amassed a staggering number of Instagram followers, and she’s attending Mercedes Benz Fashion Week (MBFWA) in Sydney for the first time. We caught up with Brooke whilst in Sydney for MBFWA, and chatted all things beauty, modelling and travel. Check out our interview below: Nude by Nature (NBN): Are you able to share a little about your career background, how you started modelling, and also about your experience on Australia’s Next Top Model. Brooke: I did my first photoshoot when I was about 15 years old which was for my Mum’s friends label. After I finished schooling I started modelling and I loved it. I signed with an agency and was working a bit whilst also working an admin job. When I was about 19, (not many people know this actually), I tried out for another TV show, similar to Australia’s Next Top Model and made it through to the last round but didn’t make it on to TV. From then on I was so determined to get where I wanted to be. I tried out for Australia’s Next Top Model and finally made it through. It was an amazing experience that I will remember forever and I absolutely loved it! It was challenging at times however I made some great friends and learnt SO much. It was a big confidence booster and it really got me out of my comfort zone. Australia’s Next Top Model launched my career and I feel so lucky to have been apart of the show. Since then I have modelled internationally as well as at home and have worked for some amazing brands. I have been modelling on and off for about 10 years now and I still love my job! NBN: MBFWA is happening in Sydney this week. Do you have any shows that you are really looking forward to attending, and ideas about what you’ll be wearing yourself? Brooke: This is my first MBFWA so I am really excited to see what it’s all about! There are a few shows I am really excited for; Camilla and Marc, Bianca Spender, We Are Kindred and many others. I love seeing the creativity and effort put into each and every show, its incredible. My stylist Jess has sorted all of my outfits for me so you’ll just have to wait and see! NBN: Are there any beauty or fashion trends that you’ve spotted that you think will be big in the next 12 months? Brooke: We have seen it on the runways overseas and seen it here in Australia a little bit also but I think coloured eye shadow is going to come back in. I am not sure how I feel about it or if I will embrace the trend but it looks like blue shadow is on its way back! NBN: Speaking of beauty, what do you think are a couple of the most important beauty products that every Aussie woman should own? Brooke: Sunscreen - it is so important to protect your face from the sun. Even though you may not see effects of the sun now, the damage done in your younger years shows as you get older. NBN: What are a few of your favourite Nude by Nature make-up products? Brooke: I am really loving the Flawless Concealer. I don’t like products that are too heavy or ‘cakey’ and I find the consistency of the Flawless Concealer is really nice and not too heavy under the eyes whilst also delivering good coverage! Also, I am terrible at my own liquid eyeliner however the Definition Eyeliner is so easy to use so I am loving that also! NBN: When it comes to saving time when getting ready, do you have any favourite beauty hacks? Brooke: I love eyeshadow that blends out and up towards the brow giving that elongated/cat-eye look. It can take some time to master it so if I am in a rush I put up a credit card or any card from the outer edge of my eye up to the end of my eyebrow and use a fluffy eyeshadow brush and use the card as a shield. NBN: When it comes to health and wellbeing, what are a few of your favourite, regular things that you love to do? Brooke: Drink lots of water and exercise. I feel and look my best when I am hydrated and active. Even if it’s not a daily ‘work out’ as such, I still make sure I get my body moving in some way - a quick walk, a stretch on the floor, anything to get my body going! Regular facials are also a must for me. With my job I am always having loads of make-up put on my skin which can sometimes cause breakouts and congestion. I take really good care of my skin and I support my everyday regime with regular facials. NBN: Traveling is a big part of your life. Do you have any favourite places in the world that you recommend to friends? Brooke: My favourite places would be the Maldives and the Amalfi Coast - in particular Capri and Positano. I was in the Maldives for work and Capri/Positano for a holiday with my boyfriend. They are SO gorgeous and should definitely be put on your list of places to visit. NBN: And for yourself...do you have anywhere that you are dreaming about traveling to? Brooke: I really want to go to Japan! NBN: When it comes to social media, what is your favourite channel to scroll through? Brooke: I really like finding random profiles and pages to follow. I don’t have certain pages that I always go and look at but I like fashion accounts, iMeme accounts and also make-up inspiration accounts. NBN: Finally, for you home is Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. If you were chatting to someone visiting either for the first time, what would be a couple of your top places you’d recommend they check out? Brooke: I love travelling, but everyone who knows me knows that I absolutely LOVE home and in particular, the Mornington Peninsula. If you are visiting Melbourne I would recommend a visit down the coast to Sorrento. My boyfriend and I are currently building our house down there. It is the most gorgeous little seaside town with, lovely beaches, delicious food, great coffee, good shopping, walks, massages and it’s only an hour and a bit out of the city. Make sure you come visit Hotel Sorrento for some food and drinks - maybe we’ll bump into each other! All images courtesy of: Brooke Hogan
WHICH MAKE-UP BRUSHES DO I NEED?
When builders construct a house they need to use the right tools. Similarly, when you create your favourite make-up look, it’s important to use good quality make-up brushes to ensure the exact look and flawless finish that you’re after. Deciding on which make-up brushes to use can be tricky. Let’s face it, there’s nothing worse than the confusion felt when viewing multitudes of make-up brushes in a cosmetics store, and having no single clue what you need. Ultimately, you need to find what works best for you, according to the beauty products you use and looks you prefer to create. Our Pro Brush Collection includes a comprehensive selection of premium, expert make-up brushes. Each brush in the collection has been ergonomically designed for the best control, and made of ultra-soft high-quality synthetic fibres. We are proudly cruelty-free, and therefore so are our make-up brushes. Next is deciphering what each different make-up brush is created for. We’ve prepared the below list with examples of a few of our own make-up brushes to help you out: Concealer Brush 01 Concealer Brush: Designed for: Liquid and powder formulas. Key results: The Concealer Brush is used for precision application and blending of all types of concealer formulas. Best Results with: Flawless Concealer, Liquid Mineral Concealer Liquid Foundation Brush 02 Liquid Foundation Brush: Designed for: Liquid foundation formulas Key results: This make-up brush provides smooth application and blending for all liquid foundations creating a natural, seamless look. Best Results with: Liquid Mineral Foundation Contour Brush 04 Contour Brush: Designed for: Powder bronzer Key results: The Contour Brush is what you need for contouring and defining the face with blush or bronzer powders. Best Results with: Mineral Bronzer, Highlight Palette Kabuki Brush 07 Kabuki Brush: Designed for: Powder formulas Key results: The large domed shape of this brush adds a polish to powder and bronzer applications. It’s great for creating a stunning airbrushed finish, created by buffing in a circular motion. Best Results with: Natural Mineral Cover, Pressed Mineral Cover Buffing Brush 08 Buffing Brush: Designed for: Liquid and powder formulas Key results: The versatile Buffing Brush is ideal for setting powder, liquid foundation and concealer formulas for a smooth, imperceptible finish. Best Results with: Flawless Liquid Foundation, Pressed Mattifying Mineral Veil Mineral Brush 11 Mineral Brush: Designed for: Powder formulas Key results: The short, tightly packed bristles of this make-up brush deliver the perfect amount of powder formula providing a polished flawless finish. Best Results with: Natural Mineral Cover, Pressed Mineral Cover Pointed Precision Brush 12 Pointed Precision Brush: Designed for: Liquid and powder formulas Key results: This brush is all about precise application due to the sharp point of the brush. It’s been created for smaller areas to apply liquid and powder formulas on every curve, crease and angle. Best Results with: Contour Fluid Trio BB Brush 18 BB Brush: Designed for: Liquid formulas Key results: The soft, dense bristles of the BB Brush deliver flawless blending and even coverage specifically for BB cream or liquid formulas providing a luminous finish. Best Results with: Sheer Glow BB Cream Essential Collection Brush Set If you’re completely new to make-up brushes, and are thinking about buying a couple, it’s worth checking out our Essential Collection Brush Set which includes a collection of 7 make-up brushes encased in a faux leather zip make-up bag. The make-up brushes included are: Kabuki Brush Powder Brush Concealer Brush Eye Shadow Brush Eye Blending Brush Eye Definer Brush Lip Brush The collection is designed to provide everything needed to create a flawless complexion, contouring and to add colour and definition to both eyes and cheeks. When it comes to looking after your favourite make-up brushes, we recommend cleaning them using the following step by step process: 1) Pour out a small amount of soft shampoo into a shallow bowl. 2) Soak the tip of the brush and gently swirl, being careful not to wet the base of the brush. 3) Rinse the brush under warm running water pointing downwards. Repeat steps two and three until water runs clear from the brush. 4) Use a cloth to wipe the brush clean, reshaping bristles as needed. 5) Lay the brush flat on a cloth until completely dry. In terms of frequency, it’s suggested to clean foundation and concealer brushes (that you use the most) every week. This will mean less chance of product build up and potential transfer of bacteria to your skin. Other make-up brushes you can instead clean a couple of times a month.
INFLUENCER PROFILE: Helen Chik
Helen Chik is a Sydney based fashion, beauty and lifestyle blogger and writer. She has established herself as someone who consistently creates inspiring, vivid and beautiful content on both her blog and social channels. So far this year Helen married, traveled to Bali and become a first time Mum, which she is loving - whilst also discovering all the fun and games involved with having a newborn. It means many things in her life have changed, and time management and finding a new balance to the daily routine are both skills she is continually working on. We caught up with Helen recently, and chatted about her favourite beauty products, travel and celebrating her first Mother’s Day. Nude by Nature (NBN): Are you able to share a little about your career background, and how you came to create your blog, writing and then social presence. Do you have any words of wisdom for anyone starting out today? Helen: I actually have a double degree in Finance and Actuarial Studies and spent about two years working in banking. It became obvious after a few months that the corporate world wasn’t for me and I started looking at a passion project to keep my mind stimulated. My first foray into blogging started straight out of high school but it only lasted maybe half a year before I had to drop it and focus on my studies. Fast forward five years and I decided to start it up again and see where it would take me. I love curating content and coming up with concepts for shoots as much as I enjoy writing. It made sense for me to combine it all and start a blog. I think having consistency and a clear style is important. Don’t feel the pressure to be emulating those around you and just start. I always say this to everyone, you really have nothing to lose if you try but you stand to lose a lot more if you don’t. NBN: Since becoming a Mum earlier this year, (HUGE Congrats!!), has your beauty routine changed or evolved? What are a few of your favourite time saving hacks when getting ready in the morning? Helen: Oh my lord yes! I’d be lucky if I can get through my shower without Jacob squealing for attention. I’ve always got a few key products that I know I have to use to look even half-way presentable for anything I attend. If you have these nutted out then you save yourself the grief of looking at your beauty drawer and not knowing where to start. So my quick routine is: Prep your skin - serum, facial oil and light moisturiser Prime your skin Then cover up those blemishes with an easy foundation (like Nude by Nature’s Natural Mineral Cover) Finish off with some bronzer and highlight NBN: What do you think are a couple of the most important beauty products that every Aussie woman should own? Helen: I think skincare is important, and I see a massive difference when I take the time to prep my skin for the day versus nothing. The make-up just doesn’t sit as nicely when you haven’t taken the time to properly hydrate your skin. Every woman needs to have a go-to foundation (powder or liquid - same same, but different) and then a great bronzer and highlighter. A bronzer brings you to life and the highlighter brings out the glow. I’m also very picky when it comes to eyeliners because you want it to go the distance. NBN: What are a few of your favourite Nude by Nature products? Helen: That's an easy one. The mineral powder foundation and the Touch of Glow Highlight Sticks! I love anything that saves me time whilst making me look natural and glowing. All you need is the Natural Mineral Cover and a little highlight and you’re ready to tackle anything; even when your baby poops all over you! Actually, no amount of makeup will prepare you for that - but you get the gist. NBN: Mother’s Day is this Sunday! How are you planning on celebrating this special day - especially as it’s your first one! Helen: Well, my husband’s twin is up in Sydney with his wife and they’ll be meeting Jacob for the first time so we’ll probably have a nice lunch. In the evening we’re actually making it all about Jacob and celebrating his 100 Day with my family and friends. It’s actually something that Asians love to do instead of a one month. NBN: MBFWA is happening in Sydney next week. Do you have any shows that you are really looking forward to attending, and ideas about what you’ll be wearing yourself? Helen: Yes! It’s that crazy time, and this year I’ve got Mother’s Day, Jacob’s 100 Day and Fashion Week all together so my head’s a little scrambled at the mo. I’m looking forward to seeing the Macgraw show as they’re always a stand out favourite of mine because of how fun they make everything. We Are Kindred has some beautiful and feminine silhouettes so I’m keen to see what they come up with too! As for what I’m wearing - I have a few things planned but nothing concrete, however you can expect to see a fair bit of colour. NBN: You love to travel! Do you have any favourite places you suggest visiting in 2018? Helen: I love South America! Even though it’s been years since I was there - I’ve been dying to head back over there so definitely add that to the list. Peru and Bolivia are my favourites so far but I’ve only done a few countries! NBN: And for yourself, what’s on your own travel bucketlist? Helen: I want to go to South Africa and the Philippines so badly! They are a priority but I would also like to head back to the US again at some point during their summer to escape our winter. NBN: Do you have any tips when it comes to beauty products to pack when travelling? Helen: I honestly think my beauty products (toiletries included) always take up the most room and weigh the most! I’ve learnt to buy myself a small make-up bag and set myself the challenge to only take make-up that fits into that bag, and no more. I used to pack so much when I travelled thinking that I should because…you never know. Well, I do know now and that’s you never end up using those products, and then you have to lug them around everywhere you go! Stick to the bare essentials is what I suggest because who has the time to go through elaborate beauty routines when they’re travelling? I’d much rather spend that time outside and exploring. NBN: When you’re chilling out, what’s your favourite social media platform to scroll through? Helen: If you had asked me two years ago I would’ve said Instagram but these days I’m on Facebook surprisingly more. However if I really wanted to relax then I’d be off my phone because I spend wayyyyyy too much time glued to it. NBN: How about other blogs and social accounts or influencers that you follow? Helen: I love following travel accounts and blogs because it always give me the inspiration to get out and explore new places! It’s a little harder now with bub but it just makes it more fun to do my research and plan. My favourite travel accounts at the moment are @nickpescetto and @meg_legs. NBN: Can you let us know any of your objectives and plans for 2018? Helen: Umm..surviving motherhood and figuring out a balance between everything! I didn’t bother setting myself goals this year because Jacob has thrown my routine out and I just plan on taking each day as it comes. NBN: Lucky last question! As a Sydney local, do you have any secret places/cafes/restaurants/sites/exercise spots that you think are quintessentially Sydney, and enjoy sharing whenever someone comes to visit? Helen: I love doing the Bondi to Coogee coastal run but you have to be game to do it because it’s a 15km return trip! In terms of cafes - The Grounds is a must because everything is so photogenic there. The Butler has a great view of the city, and is also so gorgeous inside. One of my favourite restaurants in Sydney is actually this place called Buffalo Dining Club - small and understated with amazing food! All images courtesy of Helen Chik.
5 QUICK MAKE-UP TOUCH-UP TIPS
Picture this. You’ve been working hard all day, deeply focused and happily crossing things off your “To Do” list. At 5pm you get a Facebook message from one of your best friends. She’s keen to go out for dinner and drinks. It’s exactly what you feel like. You decide where to meet, and look in your bag. You need to touch up your make-up. Yet, there’s nothing. What do you do? Tip No. 1 - Create a Touch-up Kit: Whether you’re a natural make-up person, or you prefer to be bolder with the looks you create, there’s bound to be a few key beauty essentials that you love to have at your fingertips. Creating a make-up touch-up kit that fits in your bag, and doesn’t add too much weight, is a great way to ensure you’re always ready - for any event. A small pack of tissues or oil blotting papers is a good starting point to have in your kit to blot away any excess oil or shine. You may also like to consider travel size make-up products, if you are really conscious about total weight, or for example you are using a clutch. If you’re looking for inspiration regarding a kit that includes travel size make-up, check out our Complexion Essentials Starter Kit. As well as incorporating our Natural Mineral Cover, Liquid Mineral Concealer and Travel Brush, the kit includes a handy make-up case. Complexion Essentials Starter Kit Tip No. 2 - Concealer: If there’s one product you definitely should include in your touch-up kit, it’s concealer. They are great for disguising dark circles under the eyes, pigmentation or for covering any blemishes. You’ll instantly look brighter and refreshed. A stick concealer like our Flawless Concealer is a great option. It’s long wearing and feels like a second skin thanks to natural pigments that act seamlessly with the complexion. It’s dermatologist tested, and suitable for sensitive skin, plus available in 8 shades. Flawless Concealer Tip No. 3 - Eyes: If your eyeshadow has creased during the day, blot it away and then smooth any residual shadow on your eye. You may like to then use a pressed eyeshadow like the Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow which is richly pigmented and has a silky smooth texture that is easy to apply plus comes with a mirror compact. Then you may consider using both a liquid eyeliner and mascara, or just one of these products to add depth and definition to your eyes. Our Definition Eyeliner is available in two shades, imparting rich colour and intense definition with a single application. The formula goes on smoothly without smudging or feathering. Our recommendation with a mascara touch-up is not to go too crazy with re-applying because the last thing you want is to create any clumps, or to make your eyes look too dark. The Allure Defining Mascara intensifies, lengthens and separates your lashes. Composed of active natural ingredients including Candelilla Wax, the formula remains soft and flexible, allowing the application of multiple coats without flaking and is enriched with Pro Vitamin B5 to condition the lashes over time. Our Eye Collection Tip No. 4 - Highlight & Bronze: If you’re going from day to night, adding a little bronzer or highlighter to your complexion will help make your skin look radiant and luminous. It’s a wonderful pick me up, just make sure to apply carefully - none of us wants to end up looking like a glowing clown! Products that are easy to use and multi-purpose such as our Touch of Glow Highlight Stick that comes in three iridescent shades (champagne, rose, bronze) can be used as a highlighter and eyeshadow, plus the rose shade works nicely as a blush too. The glide-on cream-to-powder texture is composed of active natural ingredients, including the native Australian Kakadu Plum, known for its abundant Vitamin C content. The Pressed Matte Mineral Bronzer is composed of light-reflecting micro particles and it’s feather-light formula blends easily into the skin, allowing for a customised tan with a semi-matte finish - leaving you with a gorgeous natural sun kissed glow. It also comes with a mirror compact which is perfect for quick touch ups. Touch of Glow Highlight Stick Pressed Matte Mineral Bronzer Tip No. 5 - Foundation: Depending on the time of the day when you are doing a touch up, and degree to which your original foundation is still visible, you may elect to go for a setting or a foundation powder. If you’re looking to help control shine and extend make-up wear, the Pressed Mattifying Mineral Veil is a winner! It’s feather-light formula helps to control oil and shine, while disguising fine lines and wrinkles. The fragrance-free formula contains 100% naturally derived ingredients including Kakadu Plum, Vitamin E, Jojoba Oil and Shea Butter to perfect your complexion. If you’re looking for a foundation option (rather than a setting powder), the Pressed Mineral Cover is a perfect addition to your touch-up kit. It’s a pressed mineral powder foundation that delivers medium to full coverage with a matte finish, for up to 8 hours, it’s formula is non-drying and it comes with a compact mirror. We hope you give these tips a big thumbs up, and that they help ensure you’re ready for any future touch up situations!
Celebrate Natural Beauty this Mother’s Day
We celebrate Mother’s Day once a year, however our Mums are so special and give us so much - celebrating once a year is so little. Princess Diana is quoted as saying, “A mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s.” It’s a simple statement, yet so powerful. Whether we’re two or 32 years old, there are very few people we can unreservedly seek help and advice from. It could be a call for help because you woke up with your back in a spasm, or a text to check on how long you can keep eggs in the fridge before cooking - regardless, Mum is there. Image courtesy of: @elysetaylor So, how do we spoil Mum on Mother’s Day? A day of pampering could be a winner! The word ‘pampering’ can mean so much in itself. It could be as simple as Mum’s day starts with a sleep-in followed by breakfast in bed and a big bunch of flowers. Or, is it a day off? A whole day of rest and relaxation with everyone in the family spoiling her rotten. Another way many of us celebrate our Mums is a big Sunday lunch with extended family, or a group of friends. When it comes to Mother’s Day gifts, it’s worth thinking about what Mum really loves, and perhaps wouldn’t buy for herself; thereby making the gift special and unforgettable. Is it an experience you can share together, an album full of family photos, a plant for her garden or a gift set packed full of gorgeous beauty products? If you’re veering towards the gift set option, we can help you out! We’ve just released two limited edition Mother’s Day gift sets. Each includes full-size products that feature ingredients known for their anti-ageing and skin nourishing benefits. All Nude by Nature products are cruelty-free and formulated using 100% naturally derived ingredients including Kakadu Plum, the world’s richest source of natural Vitamin C and Green Tea, a powerful antioxidant with anti-ageing properties for younger looking skin. Forever Radiant Mother's Day Gift Set Our first Mother’s Day gift set is the Forever Radiant. It’s a gorgeous collection of both our good for you make-up and Essential Collection Brush Set. Make-up products include our Liquid Mineral Foundation, Allure Defining Mascara - Black and Highlight Palette. If your Mum likes to create a radiant, natural make-up look she’s bound to love this gift set! Naturally Lovely Mother's Day Gift Set Or you may select the Naturally Lovely Mother’s Day gift set. It’s a beautiful, comprehensive gift set including a selection of our 100% naturally derived make-up and brush collection. Full-size products featured are suitable for all skin types and include the best selling Natural Mineral Cover, Airbrush Mineral Primer, versatile Touch of Glow Highlight Stick in Champagne, Natural Illusion Eyeshadow Trio - Rose and Allure Defining Mascara in Black. Both Mother’s Day gift sets are exclusively available online here, and formulated without synthetic ingredients or preservatives. Forever Radiant Mother's Day Gift Set Naturally Lovely Mother's Day Gift Set We hope all Mums have a really beautiful Mother’s Day!
The Best Coachella Make-up Looks
Coachella weekend one is done and dusted, and weekend two is just about to start. When it comes to Coachella, we all love to check out the amazing make-up and fashion looks people create. The make-up looks created in years gone by, and already in 2018 have generally featured bold, shimmering eyes and highlighted cheekbones perhaps accentuated with a stroke of glitter. Alternatively, many this year are choosing to create a more natural look featuring bronzer and a nude lip. As well as the looks created by people attending the first weekend at Coachella, there was one person in particular who stole the show - Beyoncé! Her five custom made Balmain outfits designed by Olivier Rousteing were absolutely spectacular, and the French fashion house also outfitted her 200 backup dancers and musicians. It was noted by fans that Beyoncé even changed her nail colour during her epic set as well! Image courtesy of: lichipan We loved the different make-up looks created by the seven influencers we sent across to Coachella, with all of the below being favourites created by each. Let us know if you agree with us! 1) Michelle Crossan: We loved Michelle's day two make-up featuring our Flawless Liquid Foundation and Concealer, plus she used the Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadows and Highlight Palette to complete the look. Both images courtesy of: michellecrossan_ - "Face beat by @nudebynature - the pressed shadows , loose pigments and highlight palette are a MUST buy 🙌🏻" 2) Lauren Curtis: The lovely Lauren created natural radiant make-up looks for Coachella suiting her relaxed, festival vibe. The below look was created with our Natural Mineral Cover loose powder foundation, Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow in Coral as blush, Shimmering Sands Loose Eyeshadow in White Sand as highlight and Allure Defining Mascara. Image courtesy of: lozcurtis - "Love a good candid shot 😄📸 For this look I used the following @nudebynature products: Loose Powder Foundation - W4,Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow - Coral (for blush), Loose Eyeshadow - White Sand (for highlight), Allure Defining Mascara ❤️💋" 3) Kasey Rayton: Sydneysider Kasey opted for simple make-up and focused on her Coachella outfit selections. She used our Flawless Liquid Foundation and Flawless Concealer as a base for the below look plus the Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow in Sunset on her eyes. Images courtesy of: kaseyrayton - "Me: I need a caption, Holly: oh my god damn, Ty @hollyphillips1 ✨@nudebynature Flawless foundation and concealer, Sunset Eyeshadow" 4) Chloe Morello: Chloe mixed up her Coachella make-up looks, featuring both bold red and nude lips. At brunch on Saturday, Chloe touched up with our Pressed Mineral Cover. If you're looking for a handy foundation product to have in your handbag for quick touch-ups this is what you need! Image courtesy of chloemorello - "touching up my makeup between courses at the @nudebynature lunch in #palmsprings with the powder foundation in shade W7" 5) Li-Chi Pan: The ever gorgeous Li-Chi floated her way through Coachella in a selection of pretty outfits and accessories, choosing a minimalist make-up look with a winged eyeliner. On Saturday Li-Chi prepped at the hotel with Nude by Nature make-up and touched up later at brunch, at La Serena Villas. Images courtesy of: lichipan 6) Sally-Jo Hickey: Choosing our Flawless Liquid Foundation definitely paid off for Sally-Jo, who commented that she didn't need to touch up at all during the day, with the Flawless Liquid Foundation being a long wearing foundation that delivers a beautiful satin matte finish. Image courtesy of: _sallyjo_ - "Ahhh, I’m seriously obsessed with the @nudebynature Flawless Liquid Foundation!! I wear the shade N3, 💕 gives me SUCH long wear. It’s unreal, I haven’t even been using a touch up powder and I pretty much wear it all day! Definitely check it out 👼🏼" 7) Holly Phillips: We loved the vivacious Holly's edgy Coachella looks, and joy that oozed out of every shot she posted whilst in Palm Springs. Her favourite Nude by Nature make-up product was the Touch of Glow Highlight Stick which she used each day to add a luminous sheen and shimmer to her complexion. Both images courtesy of: hollyphillips1 - "That glow by @nudebynature✨"
Sydney Flawless Collection - Creative Studio Event
We were very excited to recently host a Creative Studio event at our Sydney head office with one of our favourite make-up artists Anya Spicer, beauty expert Gemma Watts and a group of beauty and lifestyle influencers. The workshop style event included a make-up tutorial with Anya and Gemma creating a natural long-wearing make-up look featuring our Flawless Collection. Anya demonstrated the recommended application process utilising the key products in our Flawless Collection; leading with our Airbrush Mineral Primer, Flawless Liquid Foundation, Buffing Brush and Flawless Concealer. Our Flawless Liquid Foundation and Flawless Concealer were launched in August 2017. If you’re looking to create a smooth, natural shine-free, satin matte finish the Flawless Liquid Foundation is a great product for you to consider using. It’s suitable for all skin types, and is ideal for people with normal to oily skin. The Flawless Liquid Foundation formula is oil free and fragrance-free, plus is buildable from a medium to full coverage. Key ingredients are Bamboo Powder, Kakadu Plum and Baobab Fruit Extract. As we all know, concealer is a product we should never leave home without! The Flawless Concealer is perfect for camouflaging dark circles, blemishes and covering skin imperfections. It’s long wearing and comes in a stick format so is super easy to apply. Like all Nude by Nature products, the Flawless Liquid Foundation and Flawless Concealer are formulated with 100% naturally derived, good for you ingredients and are cruelty-free. When it comes to applying the Flawless Liquid Foundation we recommend starting with the Airbrush Mineral Primer underneath the foundation as it creates a smooth, even base for your make-up application. Then apply a small amount of the Flawless Liquid Foundation (approx. a single pump), to the back of your hand. Apply and blend the foundation with a Buffing Brush, using quick circular motions to ensure an even application. Coverage can be built from medium to full as required. Apply the Flawless Concealer after the foundation to disguise any skin imperfections and dark circles. You can select to apply the concealer directly to the skin, use your fingertips or a Concealer Brush. All products are available to be purchased via our website. Click here to discover more. All images shared, shot by & courtesy of Shots With Carolin.
Our Coachella Wrap-up!
Coachella weekend one is just about to finish, and we’re in a spin! Who else has been glued to Instagram all weekend, enjoying every video and image coming through from Palm Springs? There have been so many amazing moments - it’s super tricky to decide on our favourites! And, let’s not even start on the epic performance from Beyoncé on Saturday night, and the #Beychella hashtag that took over social media from the moment she walked on stage. "@maxconnectors - #MAXCONNECTORSONTOUR Mandatory post Coachella day 1 📷 @jacksteel_au" We’ve been lucky enough to enjoy all of Coachella weekend one through the eyes of seven incredible influencers; Lauren Curtis, Chloe Morello, Kasey Rayton, Holly Phillips, Li-Chi Pan, Sally-Jo Hickey and Michelle Crossan. They’ve been creating their own unique festival and make-up looks each day at Coachella - featuring a range of Nude by Nature cruelty-free make-up. "@michellecrossan_ - "We’re heeeeeere! 😎✌🏻🌴" From dinner at a diner, brunch at the stunning La Serena Villas, the iconic Palm Springs architecture, the incredible Coachella festival performances, that ferris wheel, flamingos, palm trees, festival fashion, good times by the pool and of course non-stop fun with gorgeous friends - we’ve watched along loving every second! "@lichipan - Gorgeous setting at @laserenavillas for our #nudebynatureontour lunch this afternoon" We’ve pulled together a few of our favourite Coachella images from Lauren, Chloe, Michelle, Sally-Jo, Li-Chi, Holly and Kasey. Check them out below, and let us know your favourite! "@maxconnectors Milkshake break at Ruby’s Diner 🍭" "@chloemorello I mixed my spf with loose shimmer for a poolside glow! 📸:@jacksteel_au" "@hollyphillips1 Mixtape drops next week! Festival glam by @nudebynature 💋" "@lozcurtis Coachella vibes 🌻🌈🎡💙✌🏻 Wearing @nudebynature loose powder foundation in W4, natural illusion pressed eyeshadow in coral (for blush), loose eyeshadow in white sand (for highlight) and allure defining mascara in black 👌🏻" "@kaseyrayton Coachella day one ✨ Thank you for these magical photos 📸 @jacksteel_au Makeup @nudebynature" "@maxconnectors Festival flavour 🍭🌴 Day 2 ✅" REGRAM COURTESY OF @LICHIPAN REGRAM COURTESY OF @LICHIPAN "@sallyjo_ Had such a fun time tonight! Saw @theweeknd and celeb spotted in the VIP lounge 😜 sneaky @lozcurtis in the background wearing our (unintentional) matching shorts hahaha" "lozcurtis Coachella vibes 🌻🌈🎡💙✌🏻" "@michellecrossan_ Festival ready with @nudebynature - that gloooow thoooooo ! 😎🌴✌🏻 FOUNDATION: @nudebynature Flawless Liquid Foundation CONCEALER: @nudebynature Flawless ConcealerHIGHLIGHT: @nudebynature Highlight Palette (a highlight junkies DREAM!)EYESHADOW: @nudebynature Natural Wonders Eye Palette 📷 @capturecreative.co" "@maxconnectors Coachella magic 🎡"
We’re going to Coachella!
We’re excited to announce that we’re sending a group of Australia and New Zealand’s favourite influencers to Coachella! Coachella is the annual music and arts festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California (a short drive from Palm Springs) on two consecutive weekends across a three day period - Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It's regarded as being one of the world's biggest music and arts festivals, and tickets usually sell out within hours. This year’s headliners are pretty epic and include Beyoncé, The Weeknd plus Eminem with Australian musicians Alison Wonderland, Vance Joy and Tash Sultana also featuring. Weekend one is running from 13-15th April, and number two from 20-22nd April. The group of 7 influencers will be in Palm Springs for weekend one of Coachella from 13-15th April, and they’ll be sharing all their top moments via their social media channels. Heading to this year’s Coachella Festival are Lauren Curtis, Chloe Morello, Kasey Rayton, Holly Phillips, Li-Chi Pan, Sally-Jo Hickey and Michelle Crossan. Whether it be the festival make-up and fashion looks they’re creating per day, the pool parties they’re attending or the bands they’re watching you’ll be able to stay tuned as they post their fave festival experiences each day. Throughout the weekend all will be using 100% naturally derived cruelty-free Nude by Nature make-up creating this year's top festival make-up looks. Make sure to check in throughout the weekend to catch all the action! Follow all the Coachella good times on Instagram using these hashtags - #nudebynatureontour and #nudebynature. We'll see you there! Images sourced from @lozcurtis, @chloemorello, @kaseyrayton, @hollyphillips1, @lichipan, @_sallyjo_, @michellecrossan_
INFLUENCER PROFILE: Kasey Rayton
Much loved Sydney based beauty influencer Kasey Rayton is well known for her edgy and creative make-up looks that she publishes to her YouTube and Instagram accounts. This April Kasey is heading to the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, where she’ll be creating vibrant and colourful festival looks for her social followers. We are proud to be sending Kasey and another six of Australia and New Zealand’s top influencers to Coachella. The group will be attending the first weekend between 13-15th April. Alongside Kasey at Coachella will be Lauren Curtis, Chloe Morello, Li-Chi Pan, Sally-Jo Hickey, Michelle Crossan and Holly Phillips. You can keep updated with all the action at Coachella via these hashtags - #nudebynatureatcoachella and #nudebynature. We met with Kasey recently, and chatted to her about Coachella and a few of her favourite beauty tricks. Nude by Nature (NBN): What style of make-up look are you thinking of creating at Coachella? Kasey: A 5kg sprinkle of glitter on top of glitter with a side of cut crease and a dash of winged liner. NBN: Which beauty essentials do you pack every time you travel? Kasey: Moisturiser and lip balm - especially when flying. It’s so important to keep your skin hydrated so you don’t feel like a dried up prune. NBN: Have you spotted any beauty trends that you think are going to be really big in 2018? Kasey: The boy beat. I saw Gina Shkeda do a video on it recently. It’s like a no makeup-makeup routine but instead of covering up your “flaws”, you accentuate them. Think flushed cheeks, bushy brows, freckles etc. It’s effortlessly stunning and I’ve been seeing so many people doing it. Minimal makeup is definitely having its moment over full coverage. NBN: What do you think are a couple of the most important beauty products that every Aussie woman should own? Kasey: A good SPF, moisturiser and lip balm are essential. Make-up can only do so much so you have to look after your skin first and foremost. I have super sensitive skin so I like to keep my skincare minimal and stay out of the sun. NBN: What’s your favourite Nude by Nature product, and why? Kasey: The Soft Focus Illuminator is stunning on the skin even without any other makeup on! NBN: What are you looking forward to most about your trip to Coachella? Kasey: Experiencing the atmosphere of the festival and spending more time with the beautiful souls I’ll be travelling with. They’re going to make the trip magical! NBN: Are there any bands and performers that you definitely won’t miss? Kasey: I think I’m most keen to see Eminem perform. He’s just iconic, and it will be so surreal to see him in person. Might even eat some M&M’s while I watch! NBN: When you’re chilling out, what’s your favourite social media platform to scroll through? Kasey: Instagram if I’m just casually scrolling. I follow this dog Teddy who is a total doppelganger of my dog Lilly, so I’m always looking at his photos. YouTube also if I have time to sit down and relax. I lose hours of my life watching Dr. Phil YouTube videos. I’m so addicted! NBN: How about other blogs and social accounts / influencers that you follow and love? Kasey: I love Jamie Genevieve for beauty/lifestyle. She’s so edgy. And, for makeup inspo I love Melissa Spiteri. NBN: Last question! Are you able to share any of your 2018 plans that you are super excited about? Kasey: I’m going to Coachella, baby! Everything else is a blur. We think you’re going to have a brilliant time at Coachella! Thanks Kasey.
Influencer Profile: Holly Phillips
Holly Phillips is one of the lucky influencers heading to this year’s Coachella Festival. She's an up and coming Sydney based influencer with a focus on beauty and lifestyle. Holly will be enjoying a full weekend of music, parties and fun at Coachella; one of the world’s most famous music and arts festivals along with Lauren Curtis, Chloe Morello, Kasey Rayton, Li-Chi Pan, Sally-Jo Hickey and Michelle Crossan. Catch all the Coachella action between 13-15th April as Holly and her six girlfriends share their favourite festival moments using the hashtags: #nudebynatureatcoachella and #nudebynature. We chatted with Holly recently about what she’s most looking forward to this year, and also all about Coachella. Nude by Nature (NBN): Which beauty essentials do you pack every time you travel? Holly: Traveling always dries out my skin, so I try to remember to pack a moisturiser on the plane with me. The number one thing I always have when traveling, (actually even if I’m not traveling), are lip balms (yes plural) and lip glosses. I’m all about those glossy hydrated lips! NBN: What are you looking forward to most about your trip to Coachella? Holly: I’m so excited to go with the whole crew heading across. They are all such amazing people, and I cannot wait to get to know some of them even better. My aim of the trip is just to have the absolute best time with these gorgeous girls, as I know we are going to have to such a brilliant adventure! NBN: Are there any bands and performers that you definitely won’t miss? Holly: Absolutely yes! The line up this year is insane. I definitely won’t miss Eminem; he was the first concert I went to without parental supervision, and I can’t wait to see him again. I have to see Miguel too, I have never seen him live and I adore his music. There is also Kygo, Cardi B, Odesza and The Weeknd just to name a few! NBN: What make-up styles are you thinking about creating at Coachella? Holly: I’m so behind this year I have not narrowed down a specific look yet! Coachella is definitely a place to do make-up you wouldn’t necessarily do otherwise, so I really want to create fun, colourful looks. As always I love really bright and illuminating make-up, and I definitely want to add pops of colour either to my eyes or lips, probably both. I have tried Nude by Nature's Shimmering Sands Loose Eyeshadow's and I can't wait to create a few looks with them as they have such a beautiful, vibrant shine. NBN: What do you think are a couple of the most important beauty products that every Aussie woman should own? Holly: Definitely a good BB Cream; something that is going to work with your skin and not hide it. Also, I have to add lip balm and lip-gloss, I never leave home without either of them. NBN: What’s your favourite Nude by Nature product(s), and why? Holly: With my make-up I love all things luminous; the products that will make me shine from within so my favourite product has to be the Sheer Glow BB Cream. It is such a beautiful product that allows me to create the glowy looks I love. NBN: Have you spotted any beauty trends that you think are going to be really big in 2018? Holly: I feel in 2018 a huge beauty trend is working with your own skin instead of covering it, so for me that means using products that won’t cover-up my freckles. So far I believe 2018 has been all about accepting yourself and really working with your imperfections, and realising they are beautiful. NBN: When you’re chilling out, what’s your favourite social media platform to scroll through? Holly: It has to be Instagram. I spend way too much time aimlessly scrolling through the Explore feed. Sometimes I don’t even know I’m doing it! I'll check the time, and realise an hour has gone by. Whoops! NBN: How about other blogs & social accounts / influencers that you follow and love? Holly: I have to say my best friend Sammy Robinson. She is always on the mark with every current beauty and fashion trend. Her social channels are constantly fun and interesting, and it also helps that she’s absolutely stunning! NBN: Last question! Are you able to share any of your 2018 plans that you are super excited about? Holly: I am going to Ireland to study at Dublin City University under the UTS exchange program, which I’m very excited about. I have always wanted to go on exchange. I feel that going on exchange will be one of the most exciting and fun adventures I will take in my life. I also feel that 2018 will be such an amazing year, so far it has been. Like come on, I’m going to Coachella and I am so pumped! Thanks Holly! Have a fab time in Coachella!
Influencer Profile: Sally-Jo Hickey
This year we are proud to be sending a group of Australia and New Zealand’s top beauty influencers to Coachella - one of the world’s biggest music festivals. You’ll have front row seats as each share their favourite festival moments and looks during weekend one; 12-15th April, via their social media channels and hashtags including #nudebynatureatcoachella and #nudebynature. Sally-Jo Hickey, one of New Zealand’s favourite influencers is amongst the lucky ones heading off to Palm Springs for Coachella. Sally-Jo started publishing content to her YouTube channel whilst at university, and she posts about beauty, lifestyle and fashion on her channel. In addition to Sally-Jo, you’ll also be able to enjoy Coachella with Lauren Curtis, Chloe Morello, Kasey Rayton, Holly Phillips, Li-Chi Pan and Michelle Crossan. We recently chatted with Sally-Jo about Coachella, her plans for 2018, who she follows on social media and about her top beauty tips. Nude by Nature (NBN): What are you looking forward to most about your trip to Coachella? Sally-Jo: I’m so overwhelmed with excitement it’s hard to narrow it down to one thing. Overall, I’m most looking forward to making new memories with amazing friends! I’m so lucky to be travelling over with such friendly and down to earth girls. We have plenty of photo shoots and pool parties in store. I’m definitely going to pack my Polaroid camera so that we can look back on the trip for years to come! NBN: Are there any bands and performers that you definitely won’t miss? Sally-Jo: I’m a huge fan of R&B music and am really looking forward to Post Malone. Also the fact that The Weeknd is headlining is everything! I definitely couldn’t miss out on Eminem and Cardi B - they are both incredible rappers. NBN: What make-up styles are you thinking about creating at Coachella? Sally-Jo: Coachella is a glitter-friendly zone so I will definitely be packing all kinds of gems and loose glitters for some fun cheekbone make-up. In terms of the actual base products I am going to be looking to those that are long-wearing and reliable to ensure we make it through dancing in the desert heat! I’ll be definitely packing my Nude by Nature Pressed Mattifying Mineral Veil to keep any T-Zone shine at bay. NBN: Which beauty essentials do you pack every time you travel? Sally-Jo: Always, always a sunscreen or primer with SPF. Make-up products like Nude by Nature's Sheer Glow BB Cream that have SPF already included are ideal. I’ll also never travel without a hydrating lip balm and a mascara - that way I always look fresh plus feel nice and hydrated in all the air conditioning. NBN: We’d love to know what your favourite Nude by Nature products are, and why? Sally-Jo: One of my favourites would have to be the Contour Palette. The shades are so smooth and blendable! As a fairer-skinned individual contouring can be daunting but this palette is extremely user friendly and gives me popping cheekbones every time without fail. I also HAVE to give a shout-out to the Nude by Nature Mineral Brush - my first ever true love when it came to make-up brushes. I found it when I was 15, and still use it to this day! NBN: What do you think are a couple of the most important beauty products that every Aussie/NZ woman should own? Sally-Jo: Concealer and powder! I think a lot of women forget about completing their base after moisturiser and foundation/BB cream, they are out the door. Investing in a nice concealer and setting powder really does make all the difference in how your base will perform and last throughout the day. NBN: Have you spotted any beauty trends that you think are going to be really big in 2018? Sally-Jo: I personally believe that low-coverage make-up is going to make a comeback this year. 2017 was all about the full glam (matte face and blinding cheekbone highlight), and I’m noticing a lot more balance in this season’s runway make-up thus far. By the end of the year I think we will be seeing a more subtle overall glow on the skin along with a rise in glossy sheer lip and cheek colours. NBN: When you’re chilling out, what’s your favourite social media platform to scroll through? Sally-Jo: Without a doubt, Instagram. It’s so easy to interact with my followers through IG Stories and comments, plus I love supporting my fellow influencers and seeing what projects they are up to. Also, the ‘Explore’ page is like an intriguing black hole that is both engrossing and hard to escape! NBN: How about other blogs and social accounts / influencers that you follow and love? Sally-Jo: Of course, all the girls going to Coachella. For ALL of the pretty things, I love the accounts @coco_lottie and @xxayapink - they post beautiful pics of designer bags and cute Japanese flatlays. My current makeup crush is Allana from @Allanaramaa. She always has the most perfect dewy skin and lip colours. Current lifestyle crush is Alex from @hrhcollection - I adore her home decor taste. And, of course my cutest Insta crush of all is @mavisthetuxedocat - my fur baby!! Yes, I’m that crazy cat mum! NBN: Last question! Are you able to share any of your 2018 plans that you are super excited about? Sally-Jo: I have so many exciting videos and campaigns planned this year which I can’t share just yet. You’ll have to keep your eyes peeled! I can share that I will be doing some Vlogs at Disneyland which is extremely exciting for me! I have a great feeling that 2018 will be an incredible year. Thanks so much, Sally-Jo!
