In the final instalment of my Summer Beauty Guide I have gone back to basics; well luxury basics, and focused on getting the foundation of great summer beauty correct – the skin.
Travelling, hotter weather and air conditioning all take their toll on your face and with the added pressure of baring more on the beach, now is not the time to neglect your body routine either….
The first place I notice a change in season is my lips, therefore any product with the dual purposes of adding colour and conditioning is a summer must-have. The Clarins Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil nourishes whilst adding a subtle tint of red, perfect for beach or bar.
Although I understand the importance of daily SPF I tend to try and find products with it incorporated in it, rather than overloading my skin with an additional layer, however Rodial?s X-treme Dark-Spot Sun Filter is ultra lightweight and easily absorbed into my skin. It also features an optical blur effect, reducing the appearance of fine lines and mattifying the skin, so a hardworking addition to any summer skincare routine.Once a week I exfoliate and have been using the Origins Ginzing Peel Off Mask and Energy Boosting Treatment Lotion Mist to refine and refresh the skin. The mask has been all over instagram as it is a metallic copper colour and makes for a highly amusing photo when set. The mask lifts away dead skin cells and debris, so acts as a gentle exfoliation for added radiance and to refine pores. Once the mask is pe...