Today I thought I would compile my Summer-Must-Haves to
guide you through a summer of fun. Here are my Summer Essentials that will have you prepared for anything this
summer can (and probably will J ) throw at you!
Sunglasses
are a summer staple (actually obligatory if you ask me). My favourite are these Ray-Bans. They are on trend with the Wayfarer frames
but I love the twist of the slimmer sides. I think these are a cool alternative
to the standard Wayfarer. Why follow the herd! Make a statement
with these Ray-Bans. They are perfect for all
occasions: the matt black in so transitional from formal to
festival. I think these are the most flattering sunglasses, no matter your face
shape. And above all they are comfortable to wear. Check them out here.
You may
think that GlamGlow ThirstyMud (you can read my
full review here)
is more of a winter essential but it's excellent during the warmer months. It
rehydrates your skin but is non greasy way - so you won't be left like an oil
slick. Hydration is so important during the summer, as the sun can have drying
effects on your skin. This can exasperate both acne and dry skin conditions. Thus
to be looking your best use GlamGlow
ThirstyMud .
Úna Brennan Super
Facialist Vitamin C+ Glow Boost Skin Serum is ideal for summer usage.
It is a lightweight serum with a combination of Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid and a
skin lightening algae extract that replenishes and gives your skin a healthy
glow and appearance. Ahhh …
spot-on! Just what I need for summer. You can find it here.
La
Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo +; what can I say it works! You can read
all my thoughts on it here.
In the humid heat of summer it keeps spots at bay and my skin clear. Yah! That =
happy me J.
Haha!
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Roche-Posay Serozinc is another summer
necessity; it mattifies your skin
– it really does banish shine! But also the Zinc Sulphate will help heal any
blemishes and kill bacteria on the skins surface. You can grab a can here. And read my full review here.
Carmex
Mint Moisturising Lip Balm you can suffer from dry, chapped lips at
any time of the year (the sun’s fault again). Not only does this balm heal dry,
cracked lips, it also acts as a sunscreen with the added protection of SPF 15. Protect that pout! You’ll find it here.
If you need
that sun-kissed glow then I whole heartedly recommend the Clarins Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster.
It gives you a subtle fool-proof sun-kissed glow. No oompa-loompa face for
me! What’s not to like. You can get it here.
Vichy
Ideal Soleil Mattifying Face Fluid SPF30. I like Vichy suncare – a
lot! This SPF is a “dry touch” cream that has no greasy or white residue and
sits well on my skin. A good, comprehensive SPF for oily combination skins. Grab
yours here.
My signature
summer scent is Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Male .This an ultra-fresh
blast of minty cool aromas; perfect to offset the heat of the summer. With
notes of mint, artemisia, lavender and musk – a definite masculine summer scent.
Get your hands on it here.
I just
thought that I would mention that your skin can get more congested in the
summer to the humid weather and extra sweating (depressing yano). Therefore I recommend using a
clay-based mask at least once a week to detox your skin and purge your pores of
all that grossness! My two favourites are the GlamGlow SuperMud
(here) and the Sanctuary Sanctuary
5min Thermal Detox Mask (here);
both of these masks will have you sorted in a jiffy! Leaving you to get on with
your summer.
… And
finally I’ll depart with some advice. If you exfoliate your skin regularly
throughout the summer, you will achieve a better tan. Not a fake one, but a real
tan! So if you’re looking to keep a good colour during the summer, make sure to exfoliate as this leads to a deeper and a more even tan. By exfoliating away the dead skin cell, you are revealing fresh skin cells
that can tan more easily. But exfoliating also deepens the colour of your tan
and makes it last longer. My recommendations are the Clinique Mild Clarifying
Lotion (here) for your face and Sanctuary Body Scrub
(here) for the body. However, don’t forget to use lashings of SPF! (see some great SPFs here) and don’t get burned.
There you
have my Summer Essentials.
Enjoy your summer and make the most of it!
