Fake tanning is such a faff, particularly during this blink-and-you’ll-miss-it summer – what’s the point when you’re just going to wear jeans? But if, like us, you’ve been cursed with the sort of blotchy white skin that’s verging on blue, getting your legs out can be nerve-wracking. That’s why this sumptuous body cream is our top summer saviour. Using frankincense, myrrh, argan oil and tripeptides to soften, tone and firm your skin, this neroli-scented pot of lusciousness also adds the right amount of subtle golden shimmer, giving your legs a smooth and even finish
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Treat yourself to a bit of beauty frippery this summer with these fabulously kitsch rollerball lip glosses. Sheer and shiny, the tropical colours will cheer up even the rainiest holiday, and the delicious flavours of passion fruit or guava-lychee are perfect for seeing off any sweet-treat cravings that might lead you astray
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This has to be the most stylish lip balm we’ve ever seen. Not only does this vintage-inspired pill box contain a luxuriously moisturising balm that’s 100% natural thanks to a blend of shea butter, sweet almond oil and organic beeswax, but it’s also refillable. Retro and recyclable style – love it!
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If you've been fantasising about sizzling-hot Mediterranean holidays but your vacation budget is more soggy St Austell than sun-drenched Sicily, then you need a bottle of this heart-warming scent in your life. It’s everything you could want from a dream holiday – style, tranquillity and just a little whimsical romance, all packaged in a decadent bottle. Think fresh morning walks through picturesque lemon groves, G&Ts on jasmine-veiled balconies, and an evening promenade along streets filled with the heady aroma of amber and patchouli. Delicious!
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Fed up with de-fuzzing disasters that leave you red-raw and a shaving rash to rival a teenage boy's first shave? Make it easy for yourself with this simple, painless and, most importantly, scent-free (so no smelling like a chemical lab) hair-removal cream. Perfect for last-minute sunny-day emergencies, it’s also packed with aloe vera and vitamin E to help calm sensitive skin
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A bit of sun, rain, wind, humidity, and a bit more rain and wind = flat, dull hair. Certainly not the swishy, glossy ‘Giselle’-type hair we were aiming for this summer. Thankfully ‘hair-cialist’ Kérastase Paris has come to the rescue with this thickening, shine-enhancing and basically fabulous hair-creating serum. It's full of nourishing and strengthening plant cells and ceramides – just smooth it on after washing, then style and go… beautifully!
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The weather forecasters like to keep us on our toes, so make sure yours are in tip-top condition and ready for an outing at a moment’s notice with these flip-flop-enhancing shades from Lancôme. From the vampy red Lovered to the delicately soft Peach Appeal, they’re the perfect classic colours that’ll add style to even the scruffiest of Havaianas
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Embracing the miniscule rations of the 5:2 diet might seem a great idea when the sun is shining, but as soon as the clouds appear and the temperature drops, let’s be honest – nothing beats a giant bag of kettle chips and bottle of Beaujolais. So keeping your diet balanced and healthy during the ever-changeable summer months can be a tricky task, which sees not only your weight suffer but the vitality of your skin and hair, too. Thankfully these ‘beauty’-boosting supplements from Perricone MD have been formulated to provide your skin, hair and nails with everything they need. Packed with zinc, vitamin C and E and omega 3s, these little pods of energy are the perfect addition to a chaotic summer diet
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Perfect for glowy, luminous summer skin in an instant. This little bottle of rose-gold liquid delight looks fabulous dabbed on cheeks and collarbones, mixed into foundation or even smoothed along shins. But be quick if you want to indulge – Rihanna's first collaboration with MAC sold out within three hours of going on sale, so, just like our British summer, this second collection won’t be around for long
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Skin in a state of befuddled confusion? If the no-show summer has left your complexion looking jaded and dull, this SOS mask, moisturiser and primer in-one is just the perk-me-up it needs. Packed with hyaluronic acid to plump lines and wrinkles, along with caffeine to soothe inflammation and healing aloe vera, this glow-restoring skin booster is essential for wonky British summers
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Color WOW Brass Banned Correct & Perfect Mousse, ￡16.50
As much as we love sunny days, for those of us who colour our hair it’s a constant battle between enjoying the rays and keeping highlights blonde instead of brassy, and brunettes rich not russet. Keep your blonde bright and ward off yellow tones with John Frieda’s new duo, which ‘locks in’ your colour using a combination of safflower oil and bergamot extract and stops your highlights from becoming dull and lifeless. For brunettes, Color Wow has created the first-ever teal-tinted colour treatment mousse to counteract the orange and red tones which make your hair look dry and brittle – pure genius!
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This magic little compact is like having your very own retouching team on hand 24\7. The clever combination of pale and warm pinks and soft pearly golds gives your skin the happy glow that usually only comes with a week in the Hamptons. Bobbi, you're a star!
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