OF SUMMER SPARKLE
Our tips for your most radiant summer yet!
Moisturising and soothing for the skin, this plant is especially good for calming sunburn. Drink a glass of aloe vera juice on hot summer days; it’s rich in magnesium, potassium and B vitamins to o restore energy and replenish lost minerals. St Moriz Oil Free Tan Enhancer with aloe vera £3.32, Superdrug
Spritz on self-tan bronzing water for sun-kissed skin in an instant. St Tropez Purity Vitamins Bronzing Water Body Mist £31, Boots won’t transfer or streak, has a mood-boosting fragrance and is infused with skin-loving vitamins C and D.
Nothing beats a pair of statement chandelier earrings for femininity, adding fanciness so the plainest dress can be party ready. They look great with short hair and add a boho vibe to wavy tresses. Earrings £24, Oliver Bonas
Give a summer twist to the perennially popular print and switch from tradition al tan and black to play yful pink and blue. Swimsuit £55, Figleaves
Think rose pink, rose gold, floral swirls on a summer dress; the rose is forever fashionable. Extracts of the plant have many beauty benefits, adding sensuous notes to fragrance and powering up facial creams to restore radiance and eliminate redness.
Super Restorative Rose Radiance Cream £75, Clarins
Fashion finds, whether a ’20s beaded bag, ’50s floral brooch or ’60s statement cocktail ring, add individuality to a look. Vintage fairs and charity shops are good sources of original pieces, or get the look with retro-inspired new ones. ‘Montrose’ Shoes £45,
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4 4. POWER BERRIES
Fresh from Australia, Alya Skin Australian Native Berries Moisturiser £17.50, BEAUTYBAY.COM is packed with bio-active botanicals. The three berries – pepperberry, riberry and muntries – are rich in antioxidants and vitamins, while macadamia oil and shea butter are richly hydrating. 5 2. K-BEAUTY
South Korean brand Banobagi’s dermatologists have developed vitamin-infused sheet masks to tackle common skin issues.
Vita Genic Jelly Masks £3.50, GLAMTOUCH.CO.UK include lifting, brightening and pore tightening masks. Peel mask open carefully and smooth over cleansed skin. 2 5. BALMY DAYS
Even no-make-up summer girls can’t resist DrPawPaw Tinted Lip Balms, £3.95 (10ml) £6.95 (25ml), Sainsbury’s, BEAUTYBAY. COM, Holland & Barrett. Build the six super-moisturising shades to be as strong as you choose, including Outrageous Orange, Ultimate Red and my personal favourite Hot Pink. 3. EXTRA VALUE
Milani Conceal and Perfect 2in1 Foundation and Concealer
£14.25, BOOTS.COM is all the make-up base you’ll need in one handy tube. Formulated to cover blemi mishes,h redness,redness imperfectimperfections and dark circles, it’s water resistant too, so should stay in place all day wha atever the weather. Great value.
3 6. BRIGHTEN UP
We may not be travelling far this year, but we can get in the holiday mood by painting our nails in luscious summer colours including two hot shades from Chanel, pinkish-red Sailor and warm coral Cruise. Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour £22, beauty counters. A glamorous treat.
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Al Fresco Paint from £6.95 FRENCHICPAINT.CO.UK