This post is an advertised collaboration with Boots but all thoughts are my own.

Summer has finally reached the UK and for once not skipped Scotland. That's right I finally have a reason to wear last year's shorts and inject a little colour into my wardrobe if even just for a long weekend. A lot like clothing, I do believe in a few seasonal makeup changes to cater to the sudden upset in temperature.

I wasn't quite blessed with perfect skin but the last thing I want to do once the sun is shinning is reach for heavy base products, the trick is to get clever with how you both apply and layer beauty items of this nature. I'm sure most people wouldn't dream of combining tinted moisturiser and primer but by doing so you get a much needed hit of moisture, a little coverage and thanks to the primer something that will not wilt in balmy conditions.
At the moment I have switched to Clarins Hydra Quench Tinted Moisturiser  (£30) - extremely comfortable, as the name suggests loaded with additional hydration and it builds beautifully wherever you need it to, complete with a gorgeous glow. It also boasts an SPF 15 which in my opinion is better than nothing. My chosen primer" It could only be Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Primer (£28)- yes the fruity scent couldn't be more perfect for the season but the colour corrective yellow tone, instantly reduced any signs of fatigue, adds a hint of radiance and of course locks make-up firmly in place. Yes you need thi...