Creme Blushers

I love a creme blusher, they are so natural and leave your skin with a healthy dewy look.  Apply on the apples of the cheeks and blend outwards for flush of colour. 

Here are some of my favourites,

NARS Creme Blush

£21
Moisture-rich cream finish formula that provides smooth, silky colour for naturally luminous skin. Delivers long-lasting colour with a velvety texture and blends easily for healthy glowing skin. 

Available in 7 shades. 

Enchanted - Soft peach with gold sparkle

Cactus Flower - Shimmering poppy

Constantinople - Deep rose

Gold Member - Golden sunset

Lokoum - Rose coral with shimmer

Montenegro - Mahogany

Penny Lane - Nude pink






Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge

£18

Multi-tasking cream colour just got even better.  Blend it on the apples of your cheeks for a just-pinched look. Blot it on your lips for a soft, stained finish.

Available in 10 shades,

 









 MAC Cremblend Blush

£17.50 for boxed individual or £14.50 for a pro palette refill

A blush that manages to make a simple blush state-of-the-art. Creamy, easy to blend medium coverage formula imparts a natural finish that's smooth, dewy-fresh, long-lasting

Available in 6 shades,

So Sweet, So Easy  - Bright yellow pink                

Something Special - Light coral

Ladyblush - Warm neutral coral

Brit Wit - Dusty rosey mauve

Tea Petal - Mid-tone redish brown

Posey - Warm peach





Illamasqua Cream Blusher

£16.50

Tease, hypnotise, use to effect. Use Cream Blusher to highlight your cheekbones, shape your face, build and blend with fingers or a brush to create the colour intensity you desire. Use over foundation for impact, or under for a captivating glow. However you apply it, be daring.

Available in 14 shades,

Lies - Pearlescent cool pink

Sob - Cool candy pink

Promise - Warm candy pink

Laid - Bright rose pink

Rude - Warm peach pink

Dixie - Warm coral pink

Seduce - Warm rose pink

Zygomatic - Naked Pink Brown

Betray - Deep rose plum

Libido - Vibrant reddish orange

Devour - Bright cherry red

Brazen - Bright blood red

Ravish - Bright raspberry red

Crush - Deep raspberry red

Summer Skincare Essentials

UV Defence Screens

I always insist on my summer moisturiser having added SPF, but there are quite a few moisturisers on the market that don't have the added SPF. 
Companies like Kiehls, Clarins and  Shiseido do these UV defence screens that all carry a SPF of 40 or more that you apply directly over your moisturiser.  Nifty huh!
So what ever moisturiser you buy, if you use one of these after you know you're skin will always be protected from those pesky UV rays that cause premature ageing of the skin, pigmentation and wrinkles!

I personally use Clarins UV Plus HP Multi-Protection Day Screen SPF40 but here are a few others,

UV Plus HP Multi-Protection Day Screen SPF40

£30

The ultimate day to day sun protection from Clarins: lightweight, oil-free and 100% mineral-based.

The Clarins UV Plus Day Screen High Protection SPF 40 provides sun and pollution protection by sitting invisibly over the top of any day cream, or underneath your make-up.
The cream has a delicate pink colour that leaves the skin looking smooth and luminous.

Kiehl's Superfluid UV Defence SPF50+ (Formally Ultra Light Daily Moisturiser SPF50)

£31

A translucent, non-greasy sunscreen With a super light fluid texture that will not clog pores.  Contains photostable sun filters Mexoryl SX & Mexoryl XL, formulated with antioxidant Vitamin E & nourishing Glycerin offers powerful, long-lasting sunscreen protection Leaves skin comfortable in a matte finish
Dermatologist-tested, non-comedogenic, fragrance-free.

Shiseido UV Protection cream SPF 50

£31

A highly protective daily sunscreen that provides exceptional moisture while protecting against external agressors such as UV rays, dryness and air pollution for beautiful, healthy looking skin. Non-comedogenic. Dermatologist and ophtalmologist-tested.

MAC Prep + Prime Face Protect SPF 50

£21

A skin-protecting cream with SPF 50. Applies under makeup to prime the skin for the sun. Light weight, fast-absorbing, oil-free and invisible.  Specially formulated with oil-absorbing powder, helps prevent oil breakthrough. Provides high-level broad spectrum sun protection.

Worn daily helps guard the skin against discolouration, premature ageing, dryness and other effects of sun exposure. Suitable for all skins.

Biotherm UV Detox SPF 50+ Day Cream

£19.50

A fresh fluid with a soft texture which combines anti-UVB filters with patented Mexoryl® SX, a powerful, light-stable sunscreen for optimum protection from UVA/UVB light. The formula also contains a detox complex to neutralise epidermal toxins generated by pollution and pure extract of thermal plankton to soothe the skin. Instantly freshens and evens complexion. With optimum protection from pollution and UV light every day, the skin regains its natural radiance.

Summer Skincare Essentials

The weather is getting warmer and the days are getting longer, which means…summer is here!!

And it's time to switch the skincare routine.  Gone are the days of rich creamy moisturisers, it's time to say hello to the light-weight water based moisturisers with added SPF.

Here are are a few of my summer favs!

If you feel you have dry or thirsty skin i would recommend you give one of these little gems a try,

 Clarins HydraQuench Lotion with SPF15

£33.50

(SPF is always a MUST in the summer)!  This light weight fluid leaves the face feeling fresh,  super moisturised and matte. The long lasting hydration boosts skins moisture levels whilst protecting it from UV rays and pollution.


This lotion is suitable for all skin types but it's specifically formulated for dehydrated skin, everyone has dehydrated skin at some point (we're all guilty of not drinking enough water).  This is a perfect summer moisturiser, it's hydrating enough for a drier skin but it's also light enough for an oilier skin and with it's added SPF of 15 it makes it a great all rounder!

 Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturiser with SPF15. 

£17-£34

This light weight lotion provides the skin with 24hr hydration, it's easily absorbed into the skin and protects against UVrays.

Liz Earle Skin Repair Moisturiser

£18.75

 This perfectly balanced moisturiser softens, smoothes and conditions skin for a naturally healthy glow.

Unfortunately this doesn't come with added SPF so i would suggest using it with Clarins UV Plus HP Multi-Protection Day Screen SPF40



If you have normal or combination skin i would recommend one of these,

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Lotion

£24

This is a lightweight moisturising lotion that helps visibly reduce excess oil on skin’s surface, leaving a shine-free and balanced appearance. It is non-greasy, and retains essential moisture in skin for a healthier, rebalanced skin barrier.

Unfortunately this doesn't come with added SPF so i would recommend using it with Clarins UV Plus HP Multi-Protection Day Screen SPF40

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream

£24

This is a non-oily, quickly absorbed moisturiser that visibly reduces the appearance of oil and leaves skin looking and feeling more balanced. It is non-greasy, and retains essential moisture in skin for a healthier, re-balanced skin barrier and a smoother, fresher appearance. The unique gel cream texture is instantly absorbed leaving a dry feel.

Unfortunately this doesn't come with added SPF so i would recommend using it with Clarins UV Plus HP Multi-Protection Day Screen SPF40

Liz Earle Skin Repair Moisturiser

£18.75

This perfectly balanced moisturiser softens, smoothes and conditions skin for a naturally healthy glow.

Rich in natural actives, including borage oil and natural antioxidants beta-carotene and vitamin E to replace lost moisture and help protect normal/combination skin.

Unfortunately this doesn't come with added SPF so i would recommend using it with Clarins UV Plus HP Multi-Protection Day Screen SPF40

Clarins Hydra Quench Cool Cream-Gel

£33.50

A super light, fresh climate control moisturiser for normal to combination skin. A cream-gel texture that gives a matte finish, helps  keep skin hydrated. Ideal for warm climates

Unfortunately this doesn't come with added SPF so i would recommend using it with Clarins UV Plus HP Multi-Protection Day Screen SPF40



If you have a combination or oily skin i would recommend one of these,

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream

£24

This is a non-oily, quickly absorbed moisturiser that visibly reduces the appearance of oil and leaves skin looking and feeling more balanced. It is non-greasy, and retains essential moisture in skin for a healthier, re-balanced skin barrier and a smoother, fresher appearance. The unique gel cream texture is instantly absorbed leaving a dry feel.

Unfortunately this doesn't come with added SPF so i would recommend using it with Clarins UV Plus HP Multi-Protection Day Screen SPF40

Liz Earle Skin Repair Moisturiser

£18.75

Light and gentle, this easily absorbed moisturising lotion is ideal for combination, oily or problem skin.

This finely balanced blend of naturally active skin-conditioning ingredients includes borage oil, echinacea, hops, avocado oil, panthenol and natural antioxidants beta-carotene and vitamin E to replace lost moisture and help protect your skin, leaving it soft and smooth with a naturally healthy glow.
Unfortunately this doesn't come with added SPF so i would recommend using it with Clarins UV Plus HP Multi-Protection Day Screen SPF40


                                     

 Clarins Daily Energizer Lotion with SPF15

£20

Skin boosting radiance in a lightweight, oil-free, UV protective lotion for clearer, smoother skin.  Promotes a natural-looking healthy glow with flawless, soft, supple skin that doesn’t shine. Day after day, your complexion appears fresh, even and radiant