17.6.09

Glam Girl's Summer Survival Kit

Whether you will be staying around home waiting fora bit of sun in your back garden, heading on a weekend mini break to the beach or country, or really getting outa dodge and hitting someplace tropical the summer weather requires an update to personal essentials!
Miss Emerald Apple is here to tell us whatever Glam Girl should have in their tote this season to keep them looking and feeling their best! Read on if you are trying to pull together some summer staples for your next day in the sun!
As much as we all develop out own trusted beauty regime and cling to cleansing and skin care routine, we really should adjust and update every few months. The sun and humid air of summer, the salt and sand of the sea, and the colors and fashions and fashions of the season all require changes in our beauty basics! Don't worry, a few minor products kept on hand will keep you fresh!
Skin If you've got a faux-glow a fake-bake or you are straight off the beach, as always, the best rule of thumb is to cleanse and stay hydrated! Rather than scrub too hard and take away your beach radiance try and mild toner that will hydrate and sooth sun damaged skin!
NO 07 GENTLE SOOTHING TONER available at Boots is a non-drying and pH balanced, will works with your skin to make clean, free of all make up, smooth, soft and ready for moisturizing. This product is hypo-allergenic and great for even the most sensitive skin, fragrance and alcohol-free. Follow it up with a tinted moisturizer like NO 07 NATURALLY BRONZED also at Boots. A deeply moisturizing body lotion it softens and nourishes while lending your skin a little bit of color Perfect for post tanning to enhance and quench the tan that is already there, '...apply to clean dry skin. Spread some lotion between the palms of the hands and massage into the skin, using long sweeping strokes' Make sure you allow your skin to dry before dressing ash hands after using as it may stain mildly.
Once you are in fact, gettin' your tan on, the skin care cannot stop. As much as we all want a golden brown color NO ONE wants sun spots or even worse skin cancer! We find that we are much better about applying (and RE APPLYING!!) sun tan lotion, if it is a spray that is why I adore the SPF 15 SUN FORMULA MOISTURIZING SUN SPRAY available at Marks&Spencers for just 12 Euro! The sunflower and pomegranate extract make it smell better than any other sun protector out there. Many of us tend to forget how much damage the sun can to do to our hair and scalp sun unless you are staying tucked up under a big hat for the next few months grab this SPF 25 HAIR AND SCALP PROTECTOR SPRAY while you are there. M&S are currently having a Buy-One Get-One type offer for their sun block so go on go crazy!The seaweed extract helps to protect and sooth the scalp and skin from sun damage which is just so very Little Mermaid don't you think?!?!?
Cosmetics
Now that you are smooth and tan and hydrated and absolutely glowing-glam the same layer of slap you pile on in the month of February doesn't seem quite so necessary (or appealing) does it? This is why I like to seriously play down y make up in the summer, and highlight the natural radiance of your skin! Ditch your pancake foundation and kale lashes and grab just a few easy items.

When I was at Boots picking up my Summer skin-care regime I spotted this INSTANT SUNSHINE SHIMMER GEL and just had to give it a try. I was NOT disappointed! This little jar of glittery gold gel will set your skin aglow, adding instant sparkle to your face and body at any time. Mix it in with your foundation (if you insist) or face cream to enhance your summer glow! Use your fingertips or a large make-up brush and be sure to blend well.

My forever make up-splurge is Yves Saint Laurent concealer. Brush it under eyes or to odd little dark spots that seem to pop up after sun to lighten up and hide the unevenness in your skin. Available at the Brown Thomas beauty counter, you will not regret this beauty spend.

Now brush over it all with MAKE UP FOREVER's SHINE ON POWDER. Available at any of their flagship stores this slightly iridescent and pearly lose powder illuminates the face with mother of pearl particles. Nothing makes tanned skin look more luminous than this stuff!These AQUA EYES waterproof pencils are a great summer way to add some color and spunk to your face that wont smudge and are easy to apply. In fun sparky shades great for any summer night gathering they instantly fab up any face.

This chic looking tube of sheer gloss, super-soft lipstick is designed to give an even coverage and long-lasting, vibrant colour for smooth while hydrating and plumping the lips! Love it!

The last and most important beauty must have for the summer might seem like an obvious one, but between margaritas, mai-tais and pina-coladas, it can easily slip your mind!

Now that your thirst for beauty has been quenched and your epidermis hydrated don't forget to get plenty of water, it is essential to health and complexion and therefore beauty! Well the contents are sorted, now how bout the bag to pack it all away in? MICHAEL Michael Kors Panama Large Straw Shoulder Tote available now at Brown Thomas is perfect day into night, beach to street! Now get out there and get glam! Happy Summer!! xxox

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Make up Forever

Boots

Marks and Spencer

Brown Thomas