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Top 5 Summer Beauty Must Haves

Sun Sea Sand … a few of my favourite words in the summer months. Your skin is also another very important word during the summer. With the increase in sun exposure we need to look after our skin with lots of high SPF products even when we want a glowing tan. Having just been on holiday I thought I would share with you my Top 5 Summer Beauty Must Haves. I have linked where you can buy the products from and a You Tube video below that I filmed to tell you a little more about each product.

Kiko Lip Balm
I have raved about this product in a past post about how to stay safe in the sun. This product is great as it is a tinted lip balm with an SPF of 15. It is great for make up free days at the beach.

Rimmel Foundation
The mousse style foundation has a lovely creamy texture which is lovely to apply. I would say that as it is quite thick it is best to buff it in with a make up brush. I have been using the Real Techniques foundation brush.

NYX Lipstick (Honey Nectar)
This NYX lipstick crayon in Honey Nectar is creamy and non drying. I have been using it non stop for about 4 months now and it doesn’t seem to be showing any signs of running out. I am pretty sure this will last me forever. I think I am going to have to buy lots of other colours as well.

Eyeko Eyeshadow Stick (Topaz)
I have raved about this Eyeko eyeshadow stick on numerous occasions and I have to tell you once again how fabulous it is. I used it as my only eyeshadow while I was on holiday and there was no need for a make up brush and no need to blend, simply use it like a crayon on your eyelids. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

Eyeko Waterproof Mascara
This mascara comes in a sort of squeezy tube which makes it a great travelling companion. I love the way it separates my lashes so well and is waterproof.

Are there any summer beauty must haves that you always use?

3 Minute Manicure

Back when I had a short bout of acne my modelling agent started getting me bookings as a hand model…considering acne didn’t spread to my hands (side note: how come acne doesn’t seem to effect anyone below their chest/back??). Anyway…hand modelling became my saviour as it allowed me to keep earning money and not worry about my angry acne ridden face. With many last minute hand modelling jobs I quickly learnt how to spruce up my hands within a few minutes. Below I have listed the very few products you will need to go from gardening hands to hand model hands. I also filmed a video ‘3 Minute Manicure’.

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Hand Balm
I use Balm Balm Rose Geranium balm to help rejuvenate my hands. I find that this soaks perfectly into any dry sky around my cuticles and nail bed.

Nail Varnish
I use this Natural Collection nail varnish which is the perfect amount of pinkness that blends into my natural nail colour yet doesn’t look like you have a colour on your nails. To top off its wonderfulness, it is incredibly cheap. I have a few bottles of this on the go at all times, one in my work bag, one in my nail kit and one in the living room.

Nail File
I like to use these very thin nail files because they allow you to get closely into the sides of the nails and file away any excess nail filings that occur under your nails and filing.

Orange Stick
Orange sticks are wonderful when they are double ended like these ones. I use the flat end to push back my cuticles and the skinny pokey end to scrape away any dirt from under the nails.

Nail Pencil
My mum introduced me to nail pencils when I was younger and now I wouldn’t be without one. These Rimmel ones also come with a lid that doubles as an orange stick…a multi functioning product in one. Before moisturising your hands use this white pencil to draw under each nail giving you the illusion of a French manicure. A little gross but wonderful tip is to lick the pencil to make it paint your under-nails whiter.

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Product Empties {What I have been loving}

I have always loved watching “Product Empties” YouTube videos. I find them the most informative as you know that the user has adored that product enough that they have completely finished it. I have just filmed my first Product Empties {What I have been loving} video. The link is below, along with all the links to the products mentioned. I hope you enjoy the video and let me know if you have a better solution to fake tanning in the shower.

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Products Mentioned

Chloé Perfume
Clarins Cleansing Gel
Rimmel Eye Make Up Remover
St Tropez Gradual Tan In Shower
Balm Balm Little Miracle Serum
Rimel Wake Me Up Foundation
Benefit Dandelion

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