Everything Inside MECCA HQ's Bags This Summer
January 22 | 4 minute read
Words by Ruby Devlin
We suggest finding your nearest MECCA team member – chances are, they’re carrying enough beauty to stock a store. As the unofficial experts at staying permanently prepared for any beauty emergency, we're taking another look inside the bags of MECCA HQ.
Here are the products our team can’t leave the house without in summer (hint: it’s a lot of SPF)...
Michelle: The Everyday Work Bag
“It’s no secret that ‘Beauty To Go’ is my most frequented area of my local MECCA. I like to know that I have everything I could possibly need in my bag, so I’m always picking up minis of my favourite products.
“The MECCA COSMETICA To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen is my desert island product – I wear it everyday (yes, even in winter) and love how it sits on the skin and under makeup. The mini version is always by my side so I can reapply throughout the day.
“I also love a tinted balm (like this one from Violette_FR) and the feeling of a well hydrated lip, so I make sure I have at least one in every bag, pocket and drawer.”
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Jemma: The Mary Poppins of Festival Bags
“When it comes to festival makeup essentials, NARS’ Soft Matte Complete Concealer is the one that does it all. Lightweight packaging and a matte (but never drying) formula make this concealer perfect for any occasion. You can also easily apply it with your fingers, so it’s great for quick touch ups between sets.
“I think using a dry shampoo is the quickest, easiest thing you can do in the summertime to refresh your look. The Scalp Revival™ Charcoal + Biotin Dry Shampoo from Briogeo is a non-aerosol formula in a compact bottle that adds just the right amount of volume.
“And of course, I have to have my travel sized MECCA COSMETICA To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen. I’ve been known to share this with countless others; friends, strangers and literally everyone who tries it loves how it feels on the skin. It sinks in so well leaving a natural, shine-free finish and goes against everything people think they know about SPF.”
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Viv: The Ultimate Beach Day Bag
“Without fail, I bring 3 different SPF's with me every time I go to the beach. One face sunscreen (I love the texture of Emma Lewisham’s new Sunceutical SPF 50 Mineral Face Crème) and two body (MECCA COSMETICA’s To Save Body SPF30 Radiant Sun Mousse and To Save Body SPF50+ Hydrating Sunscreen).
“I think it’s because my friends know me as the one who always carries SPF, so I like to bring them all so everyone has different options. As we say, the best SPF is the one you will apply (and reapply) everyday.
“It might seem random but the MECCA COSMETICA Bright Eyed Eye Masks are a great addition to beach days. My hack is to pop them in the esky when we arrive and then wear them on the drive home! There is nothing quite like that cooling, depuffing sensation - especially after a really hot day.”
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Ruby: The Long Lunch Beauty Bag
“As a founding member of the SUL (Sweaty Upper Lip) Club, summer touch-ups are crucial.
“The Hourglass Mini Vanish™ Airbrush Concealer and travel-sized Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray keep everything looking fresh, even on the warmest days.
“I also keep SPF on me at all times in an effort to maintain my reputation as the friend always encouraging (hounding) others to reapply. The MECCA COSMETICA To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen is as a base, and can be dabbed over the top of your makeup for easy touch-ups.
“Of course, no long lunch bag is complete without lip products! My current favourite combo is the Glossier Lip Line Enhancing Pencil in ‘Buff’ and the Westman Atelier Lip Suede Matte Lipstick in ‘Pique’. Together they provide a long-lasting, comfortable matte lip that lasts through an afternoon of spritzes, yapping and fries with minimal touch-ups.”
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