Shu Uemura UV Under Base Mousse

With the Summer sun finally peeking through the clouds I thought this would be a good time to talk about sun protection. It is so important to protect your skin all year round, but particularly in the summer months. One of the products I have been relying on this season to shield my skin from sun exposure is Shu Uemura's UV Under Base Mousse SPF 30.

This mousse was developed based on Mr. Shu Uemura’s idea to create a product which performs as a veil between skincare and make-up for a better make-up canvas. A little goes a long way with this product. The recommended quantity is a walnut size.

 

The mousse is easy to spread and unlike most sun protection products it is super light weight. It doesn't feel sticky, creamy or thick and sinks into the skin instantly.

Although the mousse doesn't provide much coverage it mattifies the skin blurring pores and imperfections.

I have found it a great base to use after moisturiser before foundation as it sets matt and ensures liquid foundation stays put. As my skin does get more oily in the summer it's great to have a base that doesn't shift and provides SPF 30.


Shue Uemura UV Under Base mousse is £29 and available to purchase online here in the original beige shade.

Do you use a primer with SPF? Which are your favourites? Have you tried the Shu Uemura Under base? xxx

*Giveaway* St Tropez Spraycation

As someone who is naturally very pale and burns all too easily in the sun I am a big advocate for self tanning. It's faster, safer and often leads to better results with no strap marks or peeling involved. St Tropez is a brand that I have always relied on as I know that their products will deliver a beautftiful, deep tan so I am really excited to be able to introduce you to their latest venture and giveaway 10 of their amazing Dark Sprays or Lotions (read on to find out how)!

Since there is so much happening in the UK this Summer it has been revealed that over half of us will be shelving our passports and joining in on all the local fun instead. However, this does not mean that you can't return from your vacation looking beautifully bronzed, or show off your skin on Brighton beach instead of Bermuda. St Tropez will be tanning the nation - touring across the country with their first even Spraycation! The tour kicks off in London at Westfield W12 on the 15th June, then heads northwards to Bullring Birmingham for the 22nd and 23rd June, Trafford Centre in Manchester on the 28th and 29th June, Glasgow Braehead 6th and 7th July with the final stop in Dublin Pavilions on the 13th and 14th July.

St. Tropez will also be running an online competition asking you to send in a 'virtual postcard' telling them where your ideal Spraycation would be across the UK and why. One lucky winner, plus their friends, will see their idea become a reality as St. Tropez brings its luxury Spraycation experience worth over £8k to the winner and their friends wherever they want it in the UK. You can enter the competition here.  

I will be checking out the Spraycation out for myself on Friday and absolutely can't wait to get some colour. Fingers crossed I come out looking like the beautiful Millie Mackintosh, the new ambassador for St Tropez...

If you are not able to pop along to the Spraycation itself you can still achieve a golden glow at home. St Tropez are kindly giving 10 of my UK readers the chance to win a Dark Spray/ Lotion (worth £26). All you have to do to enter is follow this blog and leave a comment below with your e-mail address!

Good luck my lovelies and do let me know if you are planning to take part on the Spraycation. Happy bronzing! xxx