Top fives

19 May 2009 16:21 PM | Posted by Editor

In this week’s GOOP newsletter Gwyneth P asked her pals to name their top 10 fave party tracks. Given she mixes in some rather influential circles – pals included DJ AM, Samantha Ronson, and, of course, a member of Coldplay – I’m sure readers are relishing the results.

Now Gwynnie beats me in the music stakes but I know a key beauty player or two so I asked them to talk top fives…

Ere Perez, founder of Ere Perez Natural Cosmetics

1. Esp Massage Oil from Bondi markets – great for moisturising and pregnant tums

2. MAC Full Lash Curler

3. Glenugie Peak Organics Creamed Honey – use one teaspoon every day in tea or on toast and as a face mask once a week

4. Natural Scents Deodorant – roll on in Geranium – it’s a great deodorant and is aluminium free

5. Nutrimetics Apricot Kernel Oil – use as a hair treatment once a week

Rebecca Morris Williams, founder of BECCA

1. BAKEL Skincare P-lipic – a perfect hydrating, nourishing, soothing and protective fluid that visible improves the skin – so gentle that is can be used immediately after laser treatments

2. BECCA Mineral SPF Primer SPF30 – SPF30 in mineral zinc form and the perfect base for make-up as it’s non-greasy and completely weightless

3. My new BECCA Boudoir Skin Mineral Powder Foundation (out in August so pop it on your wish list beauties) – it’s so quick to apply, offers great coverage and looks so natural, I can even wear it to the gym

4. ghd straightening irons – I use them to twist and create kinked hair

5. Kit Nail Polish – great colours and inexpensive so you can buy a lot. I would not been seen dead without toe nail polish on

Juli W co-founder of Musq Mineral Makeup

1. Musq Mineral Foundations – the only foundations my sensitive skin can wear and the only mineral brand worn on the runway at RAFW!

2. Huge amounts of the super nutritious avocado – I eat most of it but save a bit to make a face masque. Our house rule is to eat something green every day (lollies don't count!) and avocados are a fave

3. Eminence Organics Hungarian Herbal Mud – settles and detoxes my oily skin from within. Used every second day for two weeks, this gem is the best cystic acne treatment you'll find!

4. Aspect Red-less Serum – an incredible, professional-strength cocktail of anti-ageing nutrients that leaves skin soft like silk. It also happens to be a miracle-worker for anyone suffering rosacea

5. Everescents Deep Hair treatment – the rapid effect, the scent...scent-sational

Sam Sample, founder and owner of Be Genki

1. Bernard Jensen Dry Skin Body Brush – designed to exfoliate and promote beautiful soft skin (among a million other things), and it really does!

2. Be Genki Body Oils – helps to keep my body soft, smooth, glowing and lightly scented - heaven in a bottle!

3. Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler – I curl my lashes every morning and the difference never fails to amaze me… Shu Uemura’s is the “queen” of eyelash curlers

4. Ere Prerz Natural Almond Oil Mascara (in black) – great natural mascara with no nasty chemicals and a whole lot of good stuff (organic sweet almond oil) that cares for my lashes, whilst also making them lovely jet black

5. YSL Touche Éclat (Radiant Touch) – there’s a reason that this is a best seller for YSL. It works. I am yet to find another concealer that has the same amazing effect

So there we have, secrets spilled…

What would be in your top five?

Member Comments (65)

Posted by: Beauty Bee (Member since 2008, Australia)

Some great products mentioned here. I love the fact that mainstream makeup is becoming more organic and natural and not just the chemcial ridden stuff. Well done BH

Posted on: May 20, 2009 (May 20, 2009 10:04am)

Posted by: Louistiffon (Australia)

i agree - getting in touch with nature for beauty is such a good change

Posted on: May 20, 2009 (May 20, 2009 10:14am)

Posted by: Candyfairy (Australia)

Thanks for another super fun list BH!! Can't wait to take it shopping with me and check them all out!! So much fun! =0)

Posted on: May 20, 2009 (May 20, 2009 10:26am)

Posted by: Bundybites (Australia)

1: shiseido Hydropowder eyeshadow
2: Burts Bees Lemon Butter cuticle cream
3: Anything Dr Lewinns
4:Bloom Nail polishes
5: Water

It is hard to pick out a top 5. out of everything I use lol. It is good to see natural product makeups doing well, and there is quite alot of interesting products in those top 5's. Thank you Sarah :)

Posted on: May 20, 2009 (May 20, 2009 10:29am)

Posted by: Abby (Member since 2007, Australia)

Sarah i love lists LOL !!

1. Clinique Fresh Bloom all over colour (i'm sure you're all sick of me raving about it but it's gorgeous and gives me a great glow)

2. Estee Lauder Futurist Foundation, fantastic coverage and the perfect colour for me.

3. Lovely by SJP, i still love it after all this time, it's gorgeous and nothing else smells like it.

4. Lip gloss, current fave the Bourjois 3D effect.

5. My Vidal Sasson styler, i can curl it, straighten it or anything inbetween :)

Can't wait to hear the other gals top fives :)

Posted on: May 20, 2009 (May 20, 2009 10:38am)

Posted by: Elmo (Member since 2007, Australia)

Ooh I love these kind of lists!

My top 5 are:

Eles liquid to powder mineral foundation
Dermalogica clearing mattifier
MAC bronzer in golden
Prestige waterproof eye pencils
De Lorenzo Rejuvenate The Ends

God it's hard sticking to just 5! That was in no particular order either!

Posted on: May 20, 2009 (May 20, 2009 10:41am)

Posted by: Blissful Beauty (Member since 2007, Australia)

I'm also liking the eco-conscious focus of these beauty lists. Hmm, my top five beauty buys, now that's going to take a while to determine!

Posted on: May 20, 2009 (May 20, 2009 10:42am)

Posted by: melmeko (Member since 2007, Australia)

I can't pick 5 myself either, too many to chose from and I love to swap and change. Out of your article though I must say I am interested in the Becca Mineral SPF Primer, Musq Mineral Makeup and the YSL Touche Éclat (Radiant Touch). Thanks for the great selections.

Posted on: May 20, 2009 (May 20, 2009 10:43am)

Posted by: Michelle007 (Australia)

my top 5 favs at the moment are

1 - response cosmetics mineral base
2 - mirenesse 24hr secret weapon mascara
3 - prestige mineral illuminator
4 - prestige liquid eyeliner in any colour
5 - everyday mineral eyeshadows there are so many colours to choose from that i dont know where to begin...

of course all these favourites are subject to change at any minute :)

Posted on: May 20, 2009 (May 20, 2009 10:58am)

Posted by: HMad (Member since 2007, Australia)

In my top 5 in now (no particular order)
1. M.A.C Strobe Cream
2. Australis Primer
3. Lancome Hypnose mascara
4. Bobbi Brown Shimmering Nudes Palette
5. ID bare minerals warmth

Posted on: May 20, 2009 (May 20, 2009 11:12am)

Posted by: drdaw (Australia)

I would like to try the becca spf primer, but i'm not sure I want to wear something with spf at night. Maybe I'll stick to adding my suncreen to my primer for day.

Posted on: May 20, 2009 (May 20, 2009 11:48am)

Posted by: makeupcrazed (Australia)

Yet another great article from the team at BH. I would have to say my top 5 are:

1. Inika mineral foundation
2. Inika mineral eyeshadow
3. Coastal scent brushes
4. Mirenesse mascara in brown
5. Miessence Lip Creme

Posted on: May 20, 2009 (May 20, 2009 12:35pm)

Posted by: Stay C (Australia)

The five I can think of atm are:
1. Clarins Super Restorative Tinted Cream
2. Clarins Colour Quench Lip Balms
3. Lancome mascara
4. Clinique eyeshadow
5. Clarins skincare products

Posted on: May 20, 2009 (May 20, 2009 12:57pm)

Posted by: Kaity007 (Australia)

might have to pick up some of these!! :)

Posted on: May 20, 2009 (May 20, 2009 3:09pm)

Posted by: softness (Member since 2007, Australia)

These lists are really excellent to read. I'll add mine:

- Blistex Lip Conditioner spf30 (in the little pot, not the tube)
- Batiste Dry Shampoo
- Olay Complete moisturiser in Sensitive SPF30
- Mirenesse Mascara (Brown)
- Eminence Pumpkin Peel

There are so many more truly excellent products I love as they really work, but these are just five off the top of my head.

Posted on: May 20, 2009 (May 20, 2009 3:17pm)

Posted by: Dejavu (Australia)

My top 5:

1. Cetaphil Face Cleanser
2. Ultraceuticals Even Skintone Serum
3. Ultraceuticals Ultra Moisturiser
4. L'occitane Apple and Almond Peel
5. Becca Mineral SPF 30 Primer

Posted on: May 20, 2009 (May 20, 2009 3:32pm)

Posted by: dancr (Member since 2008, Australia)

So hard to list just 5 but some of my faves are:
1. Aveda skincare and hair products
2. Dr Lewinn's skincare & hand and nail products
3. Revlon Fire and Ice perfume
4. Bloom Eye Paint in Champagne
5. Eyeliner

Posted on: May 20, 2009 (May 20, 2009 4:03pm)

Posted by: Princess Pink (Member since 2008, Australia)

Great article, I love reading about other people's fave products! Mine are-
1. Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream
2. Revlon Custom Creations Foundation
3. Natio Lip Treatment
4. Maybelline New York Unstoppable Mascara in Black
5. QV Skin Body Lotion
Wow that was hard to pick just 5!!
xx

Posted on: May 20, 2009 (May 20, 2009 4:22pm)

Posted by: Leppy (Australia)

It is hard to list my top 5 but i think they are:
1. O.P.I nail polish
2. Tony & Guy Dry Shampoo
3. Mac Primer
4. Kit mint lip balm
5. Lancome Mascarra

Posted on: May 20, 2009 (May 20, 2009 4:31pm)

Posted by: Mv09 (Australia)

1. inika eyeshadows
2. lavera eyeliner
3. lancome mascara
4. Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
5. nude mineral foundation

Posted on: May 20, 2009 (May 20, 2009 4:51pm)

Posted by: yeahemaan (Australia)

i love the ghd

Posted on: May 20, 2009 (May 20, 2009 5:46pm)

Posted by: Strawberries (Australia)

I want a ghd!
I'm down with...
1. Oil free make-up
2. Oolong tea
3. Brazilian Butterfly moisturises
4. Tweezers
5. Biore Pore cleansing scrub

Posted on: May 20, 2009 (May 20, 2009 5:49pm)

Posted by: ray_jay (Member since 2008, Australia)

more products to try and on my ever growing list.."sigh" ;-)
Top five would have to be
1. elle bache radiance exir (nice radiant glow so I dont have to wear make up if I dont want to)
2. Clinique Fresh Bloom all over colour (furthers the glow)
3. Mac lipstick- hydrating and leaves nice glow
4. dior blackout mascara
5. chanel no.5
i could go on on ononononono
love you bhxxx

Posted on: May 20, 2009 (May 20, 2009 6:01pm)

Posted by: Annyex. (Australia)

i love this site too!
1. A'kin rosehip oil
2.YSL gloss repulpant lip gloss
3. Tweezer
4.Dior Pure Poison
5.Dermalogica spot clearin gel

Posted on: May 20, 2009 (May 20, 2009 7:48pm)

Posted by: emmy1989 (Australia)

I could not even begin to list my favourite products. but the one product that has changed my skin totally is dermalogica overnight clearing gel.

will now never be without!

intrigued by the new becca mineral foundation, sounds exciting :D

Posted on: May 20, 2009 (May 20, 2009 8:35pm)