There’s an idea that when summer hits, no one wants to wear makeup. That’s not true. Most people want the no-makeup look, but don’t want to be totally barefaced. We only eschew makeup in the heat because navigating 30C with a full face of foundation is a nightmare. I recommend a skin tint. Consider it the perfect balance between a tinted moisturiser, a traditional bronzer – Vieve’s creamy bronzer is a dream skin tint – and a very light foundation. It’s a way of giving you that no-makeup look – but with a nice bit of makeup.
1. Makeup by Mario Soft Sculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer £35, sephora.co.uk
2. Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint £49, spacenk.com
3. Milk Sunshine Skin Tint SPF 30 £39, cultbeauty.co.uk
4. Vieve Modern Radiance Cream Bronzer £28, vieve.co.uk
5. Charlotte Tilbury’s Unisex Healthy Glow £36, charlottetilbury.com
I can’t do without… An effective skin serum that lets vitamin B work its magic
I have long been a Sunday Riley fan. I can’t think of any product from the brand that I don’t like. That said, I recognise what is good for the goose is not always good for the gander. But this B Nice niacinamide serum… I honestly can’t see why anyone wouldn’t like it. It is just so universal. I had the good fortune of getting hold of it many months before it landed in the stores and the incredible stats you may have seen on it – huge reduction in dark spots and oiliness in two weeks; smoother, clearer skin in four weeks – are things I can absolutely attest to. It is fantastic. The niacinamide (vitamin B) is the star. It is a wonder ingredient (like retinol, but without potentially painful peeling skin), because it tackles so many skin concerns, such as breakouts, excess dryness and sensitivity – not many ingredients, products or formulas can do all those things all at once without your skin being compromised somehow. The texture of this serum is really light, it sinks in easily and leaves no residue. My skin – very quickly – felt plumper, more balanced, looked brighter and more even. I am impressed. There are many niacinamide products on the market – the formulation as opposed to the ingredient is always the thing to look out for – but this one is absolutely on top of the pile. Sunday Riley’s B Nice, 10% Niacinamide Serum, £54, johnlewis.com
On my radar… How to care for distressed tresses this summer
Sleep on it An excellent serum, applied the night before you wash your hair, helps balance the scalp’s skin and hydration to, ultimately, give you better looking hair. Philip Kingsley Overnight Scalp Barrier Serum, £27, philipkingsley.co.uk
Clean and go This clever two-in-one cleanser from Davines not only doubles up for your hair and body, it is packed with antioxidants to protect them from the sun and it is a dream to travel with. Davines SU Hair & Body Wash Bar, £16, libertylondon.com
Treat the heat If your hair is suffering from the harsh summer rays, then this rich hydrating conditioner should help bring it back to life. It’s an oldie, but a goodie. Briogeo Don’t Despair Repair Conditioner, £33, sephora.co.uk
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