Keep on glowing
Make that holiday look last for longer with these clever buys
The lack of sun in the UK means that come summertime, most of us will have escaped to a destination that guarantees good weather.
We all know the warmth means coming home with a glow that prompts everyone to ask where you’ve been and how hot it was. And feel free to gloat – it’s half the fun of a holiday. The only problem is, unless you’re blessed with that olive skin tone that bronzes quicker than you can say ‘golden glow’, you won’t be keeping your tan for more than a few weeks. So we trialled the beauty buys that’ll help make your summer stretch on for longer. From tan-prep scrubs to post-glow hair-repair, we’ll have you radiant from head to toe long after you’ve touched down.
Happy sprays
Before the sun gets to it, prevent your hair from going dry and brittle with Ed Protect by Chill*. The spray-on, leave-in treatment contains hydrogenated castor oil, which leaves your hair feeling softer, smoother and shinier. Can you ever spray too much? We don’t think so. £11.99, chill.uk.com
Posh wash
Upgrade your face wash with Crystal Clear Revitalising Tonic – a two-in-one toner and freshener that revitalises tired skin. Containing mineral salts and cucumber extract, the solution is designed to provide a deep cleanse while maintaining your skin’s natural moisture. £21 for 200ml, crystalclear.co.uk
LA glow
Get a piece of the dewy ‘Lancer Glow’ – a celeb-favourite treatment – with dermatologist Dr Lancer’s newly bottled Dani Glowing Skin Perfector. The luxury formula brightens and blurs imperfections and can be used as a base, alongside foundation or to highlight the contours of the face. Wow! £85, lancerskincare.co.uk
It’s magic
Treat your locks to a postholiday makeover with Naturtint’s Anti-ageing CC Cream – that’s right, there’s a colour corrector for your hair. The wonder product restores the natural keratin for longer-lasting colour and shine while also sealing split ends and reducing breakage by up to 80 per cent. £7.99, naturtint.co.uk
Brush it off
Exfoliating skin prior to (and after) sun exposure is the key to a lasting tan. Get your skin fresh, smooth and tan-ready by buffing away all the dead skin cells with Voya’s Exfoliating Body Brush. Daily brushing also helps keep dimples at bay. £17, voya.ie
Treat tresses
This winning duo from Shea Moisture will cleanse your hair of impurities, while retaining all its moisture and natural oils. Use both the Extra-moisture Retention Shampoo and Extra Moisture Detangler for maximum conditioning. Both £10.99, boots.com
Triple action
The end of a summer holiday shouldn’t signal the end of skin protection. Arm yourself with this wonder product from Resultime, which provides protection from UVA, premature skin ageing and environmental pollution. £34 for 50ml, resultime.co.uk
Little effort
If you want to make your tan go the extra mile without piling on the fake stuff, you’ll love the Clarins Radiance-plus Golden Glow Booster. Just a few drops mixed with your day cream or serum provides a smooth and natural glow. £16.70 for 15ml, clarins.co.uk
Light work
Not only will this Youth Expert Hydra-deluxe Eye Care cream relieve sunburn, it also works to revive and hydrate the eye area, reversing the effects of intense sun exposure. Bonus: it’s lightweight, making it ideal to use in warmer climes. £16 for 15ml, dermedics.at
Guard your locks
With keratin amino acids and rich emollients, Kerstin Florian’s Aromatherapy Intensive Hair Repair was made for weather-damaged tresses. The formula protects from heat damage while keeping it luscious. £29 for 33ml, kerstinflorian.co.uk
Gold star
Skin can become dehydrated from being in the sun for long periods of time, so rehydrate with Sienna X Radiance Body Balm. The balancing moisturiser contains coconut and almond oil for optimum conditioning, plus fine gold mica powder to enhance tanned skin. £11.95, feelunique.com
All in one
Bursting with luxurious oils including camellia, argan, red mandarin, bergamot and geranium, plus the natural human sebum, squalene, Infinitura’s Cura Oil is a hero product designed to repair, replenish and strengthen weak skin, nails and hair. Apply overnight for best results. £7.99 for 10ml, revolutionhairconcepts.com
Sweet scrub
As well as reviving dull, dry and tired skin, Buddy Scrub’s Raw Cacao Scrub also works its chocolatey magic on blemishes, eczema, psoriasis, stretch marks, cellulite and scarring. We can’t get enough of the spa-feel either! Just try not to eat it… £15 for 200g, buddyscrub.co.uk
French fancy
If your locks have picked up lighter tones from the warmth of the summer sun, make the glow last longer with renowned Parisian colourist Christophe Robin’s Shade Variation Colour. The temporary hue doubles up as a nourishing mask free from nasties to restore your hair. £38 for 250ml, lookfantastic.com
Make it last
Want to keep your hair colour fade-free? Take cover from the sunlight with Kerasilk Colour Protective Blow Dry Spray. The pretty bottle promises complete protection, as well as a shiny bonce for the beach. £19, luxuriouslook.co.uk
Swimcap in a bottle
We don’t know what we love more: the convenience of leaving Philip Kingsley’s Citrus Swimcap in our hair before we head out into the sun, or the way it transforms our locks. Who knew that time in the sun could result in smooth, shiny and silky hair? £13 for 75ml, philipkingsley.co.uk
Brighten up
Sunny climes can often leave our complexion dry, dull and prone to breakouts. Stay prepared with Masque Bar’s Brightening Sheet Masks, which are each packed with orange extract, liquorice root and vitamin C to both refresh and hydrate. £9.99 for three, boots.com
Look brand new
Boasting a higher concentration of the powerful anti-ageing molecule hyaluron than nearly all of those that are currently on the market, Mira-skin’s Hyaluronic Acid has been proven to provide 38 per cent more hydration, which gives rise to re-energised skin. Win! £69 for 15ml, mira-skin.com
All day long
Remembering to moisturise and replenish dry skin after coming back from your hols can be a bother, but with E45’s 24H Spray Moisturiser, you won’t have to keep re-applying. The cream offers fast absorption and hydration that really lasts. We’re seriously impressed. £5.99 for 200ml, boots.com