The Bite Magazine

TRANSEASONAL BEAUTY

Rachel Moore

reviews several products that

are perfect throughout the year, no matter the

weather.

he last few years have seen a seismic

shift in fashion; previously it was all

about spring/summer or autumn/winter.

With increased global travel, and our ever-

changing climate, many designers are investing

more and more importance into their pre-fall

and resort collections. It’s no longer about the

heaviest, cosiest winter coat, or the lightest

slip of a summer dress, but about that perfect

middle weight that can carry you through from

spring to summer, autumn and onwards. So

with this being the hottest ticket in fashion,

what about beauty and skincare? Now that

our warm summery weather has made way to

colder, rainier days, I thought now is the perfect

time to try and seek out those ideal all-weather

products.

I don’t think I need to spend too much time

elaborating on the unpredictability of the

British weather, it’s cold when it’s meant to be

the height of summer, it rains when it’s supposed

to be the driest month of the year. Nowadays,

we all expect the unexpected. So after several

occasions being caught short when a scorching

sun suddenly emerges from a blanket of grey

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offered some protection without being too

heavy (in case the sun didn’t put his hat on).

Enter

Ren Satin Perfection BB Cream;

this silicone-free lightweight cream offers SPF 15

UVB and UVA protection. It’s packed with active

ingredients from antioxidant cranberry seed oil,

to radiance boosting vitamin C. Oh yes, and it’s

a tinted moisturiser as well, offering just enough

coverage to even out skin tone,but not too much

that if it starts getting hot you feel like you’re

melting. This product has taken me through

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still wearing it now. The weather is turning, but

with SPF 15, I have the perfect level of protection

for early sunny mornings and rainy afternoons.

If you like having some SPF protection, but

would rather have a separate foundation product,

I’d also recommend

Algenist Lightweight

UV Defense Fluid SPF 50.

I’d imagine

for many of you, SPF 50 is conjuring up images

of thick white emulsion like cream that never

quite rubs in. I don’t blame you! However, this

product is the antithesis of those gloopy thick

white creams. Super lightweight, it glides on

easily, and provides a great base for make-up.

Packed with antioxidants, it also helps in the

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is especially good if you travel a lot. I found it

an absolute lifesaver during fashion week when

I was going from rainy then sunny London to

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face, I was protected from sun damage, and an

embarrassing red face!

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spent the hotter months of the year make-up

free, gorgeously tanned from your summer

holiday and have ignored your usual skincare

routine. Suddenly you have one of those scary

up-close mirror moments where you realise the

tan is starting to fade, a few tough weeks back at

work is starting to show, and the texture of your

skin reminds you of the lunar surface. I am also

A Product For All Seasons

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