Summer
BEAUTY
ESSENTIALS
Middlesbrough-based beauty and fashion blogger
Bethany Dean has rounded up her favourite go-to
products for summer and must-haves for your holidays...
S
ummer holidays are just over the
horizon. But don’t panic, we have the
low down on the must-have products
you need to look sunkissed and
radiant.
Whether you’re jetting away or enjoying
the British weather, it’s important to
look after your skin. To keep your skin
hydrated and moisturised for tanning, Vichy
Quenching Mineral mask is after sun in a
face mask. With jasmine water and green tea,
it soothes and nourishes yo ur skin overnight.
For a foundation that has SPF, a dewy
texture and long wearing, Yves Saint Laurent
Touch Éclat has the power of a foundation
with a highlighter built in. Providing a
radiant glow to wear all day and night, pair
this with a highlighter such as Nip&Fab’s
palette.
To finish your golden goddess look,
Benefit Cosmetic’s new blusher GALifornia
will complement any tan – and with a rose
pink and golden tone, it will suit all skin
types. Secondly forget waterproof mascara
and falsies, Charlotte Tilbury’s Legendary
Lashes are the ultimate mascara, adding
volume and thickness in one stroke.
If you’re after a pop of colour to the
cheeks, a long-lasting creamy formula
is perfect from Joan Collins’ Divine Lips,
whereas if you fancy a lip oil that’s fully
pigmented, Lancôme have brought out a new
range of Matte shakers – a cocktail of colour!
The heat also comes with its difficulties,
keeping your make-up in place can be a task
but not any more thanks to Urban Decay’s
All Nighter setting spray. Spritz after applying
your make-up and it won’t budge all night. If
you want to be cool through the day, Avène
has a thermal mist perfect for sunburn or
sensitive skin.
Want to fake it? Australia’s number one
tanning brand Bondi Sands is the ultimate
tan in a bottle. With instant results and easy
removal it is a must-have purchase. For
something more gradual, St Tropez offer a
gradual moisturiser that darkens the more
you apply.
Love a beach wave hairstyle but not sure
how to achieve it? All that sun and sea can
make your hair uncontrollable, but Bumble
and Bee Surf Spray has it all in a bottle.
Simply spritz on dry hair for a waves in
seconds. To give your hair a daily detox,
Redken’s Pillow Proof blow dry primer leaves
your hair feeling silky soft and reduces
drying time too.
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