I'm even more beauty obsessive during the summer as bare legs, open toe shoes and off the shoulder tops call for lots more pruning and maintenance!
It’s August already and it feels like Summer has only just arrived! Finally, we’ve got to enjoy some really glorious days (many of which fell on the weekend, hurrah!). Now that the sun has got it’s hat on I thought I’d share my 5 favourite summer beauty must haves.
I’m even more beauty obsessive during the summer as bare legs, open toe shoes and off the shoulder tops call for lots more pruning and maintenance!
Soft & Gentle Shower & Shave Mousse
Shaving has to be the biggest bane of summer but unfortunately there’s no getting around this one. Thankfully, this shave mousse makes the whole process super easy. This stuff really foams up, so a little goes a long way and my razor just glides through. It is pH balanced so you can use it for your bikini area with absolutely no irritation. Also, pick it up quickly as it’s currently half price in Boots and Superdrug which makes this the bargain of the summer!
Fake Bake – Gradual Self-Tan Lotion in Fair
I was very late to the fake tanning party and only started embracing it in my late 20s. I’m pretty comfortable with having paler skin. Plus as I got older, frying myself in the sun just stopped being appealing and now I’ve discovered this from Fake Bake there is no going back! This is perfect for those with fair skin who are apprehensive about looking like an overgrown oompa lumpa. It’s super easy to apply, I’ve used the gloves included which are fine but I prefer applying with a mitt to ensure a streak free finish. Plus there is no orange in sight, just a lovely subtle glow.
Caudalie – Vinosource Moisturising Matifying Fluid
Caudalie’s Mattifying Fluid is my morning moisturiser of choice throughout the summer months. I’m not sure how I would have survived without it to be honest! It manages to provide ample hydration while providing a gorgeous velvety, matte finish which keeps my skin shine free, smooth and radiant throughout the day. Trust me, this combined with Benefit’s POREfessional Primer is a winning summer combination.
Frezyderm – Sun Screen Velvet Second Skin Technology Face SPF 50+
This is my hands down favourite sunscreen lotion. Firstly, it is high SPF which is essential. I am an absolute stickler for wearing protection in the sun, as no one wants prematuring skin! Secondly, I love how this feels on. It has a consistency somewhere between a gel and a serum and melts into the skin to leave a velvety finish, similar to how a good quality primer feels. You can either wear this as a base under makeup or alone as it provides a matte finish for 6 hours, absorbs sebum and softens the appearance of wrinkles. Also, added bonus, the packaging is gorgeous!
Ren – Flash Defence Anti-Pollution Mist
Ren is a skincare line I’ve used on and off for years and I tend to have a love/hate relationship with their products. Sometimes I find they’re too heavily scented or not very effective but not with this Anti-Pollution Mist. I absolutely LOVE it! I’ve tried a lot of these mist type products and this is hands down the best! It’s cooling on the skin (perfect in the summer heat), incredibly refreshing and smells lovely. Plus it protects your skin from the ageing effects of environmental pollutants and harmful free radicals. What more could you want?
All lovely products indeed, I use a Spf 50+ shield on the face as well 🙂
xoxo
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Wow these all look great, I want to try that self tanner
xo
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Fantastic finds! The Caudalie sounds amazing and so velvety
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Great post hun. Definitely glad summer’s finally arrived. I need to look into the Ren product; sounds like it’s great.
Funmi x
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These are truly very much needed in summer.I love the look of the products.I’ve actually never heard of most of them but they look nice.
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These look like great products, you can always write very well, your reviews make me want to grab them all. I heard sunscreen with spf 50+ is really good though I haven’t tried yet as I was scared it will clog up pores. But your description convinced me to get it 🙂
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I’m definitely on the paler side so I’ll have to check out the gradual tanner you recommended! I always either look a bit like an Oompa Loompa when I try stuff like that or else it doesn’t make me look tanner at all. Such a bummer!
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The Mattifying Fluid sounds like a great product! I still have to try Benefit’s POREfessional as well. My skin definitely needs it for the summertime!
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Christina
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Great post as always dear!
Emma
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Love all the products specially Frezyderm Sun Screen…Great post hun…xoxo, Neha
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I haven’t tried any of these products but they sound good for summers.
GlamupGirls
Great products and I’ve been looking for self-tanner so I’d like to try one you used 🙂 <3
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Ooh love the look of the gradual tanner. Gemma x
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How does the fake bake compare to St. Tropez tanning mousse? Have you tried the St. Tropez one? I’ve heard mixed things about the fake bake but it’s so much more affordable than the St. Tropez one so I’ve always wondered. Great summer must-haves! Thanks for sharing xo, sharon
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Great review. I have oily skin so I am always on the look out for great mattifying products. I will add Caudalie’s Mattifying Fluid on my list to try.
LaToya
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Lovely post, great tips.
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so cool, love it!!! 🙂
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I need to try that shave mousse. Have never been able to use anything besides the unscented Dial soap in the bikini area, so I may have to give this a try. Thanks for sharing!
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Great summer skincare products review. I always love to read about favourite cosmetic products from others. The Caudalie fluid sounds perfect for summer.
Thanks for sharing.
xx
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Lovely post!!!
Chiara
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These are amazing products to help one survive summer beautifully and successfully especially the moisturizer! Thanks for sharing!
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I love a good self-tanner, so I need to try Fake Bake! 🙂
-Ashley
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Perfect Essential’s! Love he bright and cheerful this post is 🙂 http://www.bauchlefashion.com
These all look like awesome products, I would love to try them all for this summer. Thank you for sharing gorgeous!
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hahaahaha I actually laughed out loud at “This is perfect for those with fair skin who are apprehensive about looking like an overgrown oompa lumpa.” GIRl yes!
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Thanks for sharing your current faves! Oh I need a shave mousse too. I accidentally cut myself while shaving my legs one time. Yikes! xD
xoxo,
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These all seem like such great products, girlie! I’m not familiar with any of these brands, so I’ll have to keep an eye out for them! That Soft & Gentle saving cream sounds awesome! It can be so hard to find a cream that’s moisturizing AND gets the job done. I’ve been loving EOS, but I’ll have to give this one a try! Thanks so much for sharing, beauty, and I hope you have a wonderful day!
XO,
Jalisa
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High protection is so important! Thank you for the comment hun xx
It really is! Can’t recommend it enough! xx
It smells so good I swear! Fingers crossed for more sunny days xx
Yes, definitely worth a shot! Hope it works for you! xx
Thanks girl! xx
I suffer oily skin too and this is a lifesaver during the summer months! xx
Yes, I have tried the St Tropez mousse and I much prefer the Fake Bake personally! The Fake Bake one is much more subtle, although it is buildable but much less chance of streaks. It’s definitely worth giving it a try! xx
It’s really good stuff! Best fake tanner I’ve ever used! xx
That stuff is amazing! Best sunscreen! xx
Thank you so much lovely xx
Haha me too! That summer oiliness is not a good look and this combo is a fail safe! xx
Haha thank you hun, that’s so lovely! Frezyderm is seriously the best sunscreen xx
Thank you so much hun xx
Thank you hun xx
Pleasure! Glad you enjoyed hunny! xx
Yes do it! It’s amazing xx
Hahaha, it’s definitely not a good look! xx
Oooh no! That’s horrible when that happens. Shave mousse is great and definitely worth a try xx
Doooo, it’s really good and well worth a try! xx
Haha you and me both hun but this is a goodun’ xx
They’re all great! xx
It’s so good and definitely worth a try! xx
Thank you hun xx
I don’t know what I would have done without my mattifying lotion this summer! Thank you for the lovely coment xx
I don’t know what I would have done without my mattifying lotion this summer! Thank you for the lovely comment xx
Thank you so much darling xx
Yes do and let me know what you think of them! Would love to hear your thoughts xx
I always hear good things about EOS but it isn’t easy to get your hands on the full range in the UK. Will keep an eye out for it! Thanks for the tip doll xx