Summer 2013 Beauty Favourites

There are 42 days left of summer today! Make sure you enjoy every sun filled day we have left, drive to the beach, make a picnic, take your workouts outside & eat breakfast in the morning sunshine.

One of my favourite things about summer is that you can get away with wearing almost no make-up & letting your hair dry naturally. In winter this would be a strictly at home Sunday look but with a light tan & some natural highlights it suddenly looks fresh & healthy. I love the freckles I get with a bit of a tan & leaving my wavy hair naturally tousled & beachy. As my summer look is pretty natural my beauty regime is somewhat streamlined compared to the amount of products I wear once it gets colder (I'll be bringing the foundation out again come Autumn).

So for the next 42 days these are the products I won't be without. 

Stella 'Summer' I LOVE this, I used to wear to original 'Stella' when I was about 16 & the base notes bring back good memories of this perfume but with a fresh summery update. Its top notes are frozen lemon, green apple & peony. On a shallow note I love the bottle & the bright bold colours make me happy before I've even sprayed the fragrance.

Garnier Miracle Skin B.B. Cream in 'Medium' I swear by this BB cream, (I wear the light shade on low key days in winter) it gives me the perfect amount of coverage to even out imperfections whilst leaving my freckles exposed, it feels comfortable & lasts on the skin on even the hottest days.

Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler If its really hot & I'm not working I don't normally wear eye makeup, this eyelash curler opens up my eyes & makes them look less naked without the need of a mascara wand.

Maybelline Baby Lips I just discovered these a few weeks ago, perfect for summer they are very hydrating & add a natural flush of colour.

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Eye Shadow Crayon in 'Bad Girl Bronze' I have been loving this for a quick metallic summer smokey eye, its a fraction of the price of other eye crayons I've tried & doesn't budge once its on (I've even worn it to the pool & its still been there at the end of the day).

Rimmel Salon Pro Nail Polish in 'Cocktail Passion' My go to nail colour this year is this bright coral pink, it looks great with a tan & it lasts almost a week with no top coat!

Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturiser This was released earlier in the summer & I have been absolutely loving it, its perfect for someone like me who finds moisturising a chore or hates the sticky feeling that comes even with lightweight creams. It disperses a fine mist of lotion that dries almost immediately after you've rubbed it in, without compromising the hydrating results of the original formula.
Dove Summer Glow in 'Medium/ Dark' I haven't used this gradual bronzing lotion in years but after picking it up on a whim in the supermarket I don't know why I stopped using it! Such a natural colour & a nice scent, it has been perfect for maintaining my tan since my last holiday. I use this a few times a week before I go to bed & it never gets patchy or built up.
Super Facialist Vitamin C+ Gental Daily Micro Polish Wash Another new find this summer, this face wash is probably my favourite discovery. Its amazing for such a reasonable price, I use it every day & it hasn't been drying whatsoever on my skin. I credit this product with the clear skin & lack of breakouts I have at the moment. I want to try the Vitamin C+ cleansing oil next as an evening cleanser.

John Frieda Full Repair Flyaway Tamer When I'm out & about in London during the summer I normally tie my hair back or my long (& very thick) hair makes me far too hot. But I hate the flyaway baby hairs I have around my hairline that become more noticeable & harder to tame when I wear it up. When I saw this product I practically grabbed it off the shelf. Its essentially a big mascara wand with a smoothing hair product enriched with oil, its so easy to use on the go & keeps you looking polished & your hair shiny.
Widetooth Hairbrushes & Combs If I'm not using heat on my hair & just leave it alone in the sun it dries naturally in long loose waves that I love. However if I even attempt to brush it the waves & curls become less defined & it gets way too much volume. My no frizz summer solution is to brush through it with a widetoothed brush or comb when its still wet to get rid of tangles, then only use an afro comb to maintain it once dry.
Bumble & Bumble Curl Conscious shampoo This smells AMAZING (to me a bit like Chanel Bleu) & does a great job at hydrating my hair & helping my waves take shape with no frizz.

I'd love to hear what have been your go-to beauty products this summer. Enjoy your sunny Sunday!

Harriet x