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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. 49