With Summer in full swing I thought I would put together a little
round up of my favourite products! Many of these were tested in sunnier climes
on honeymoon, but the majority have come back to dreary London with me to
continue their hard work.
The most essential part of any holiday for me has always
been SPF. I burn in seconds (no exaggeration necessary) so I need a product
that works hard to keep my skin protected, while being easy and pleasant to
apply, and lasting a good proportion of the day. The absolute stand out sun
block this Summer has been the PizBuin Ultra Light Dry Touch Silky Fluid. As the name suggests it’s
a lovely consistency and is an absolute breeze to use. I’m very fussy when it
comes to the texture of sun creams... I hate sprays as inevitably they leave a patch
unprotected, sun milks are too liquid and have no staying power and thick
creams tend to give you that white/ blue greasy glow and block your pores. The Piz
Buin feels like a light moisturising cream and sinks into the skin quickly with
no stickiness (ie. no sand permanently stuck to your bottom). My husband used
the SPF 15 (he of pure English descent, but surprisingly Mediterranean skin), while
I went for the SPF30. Both of us stayed well protected in the intense Sri
Lankan and Maldivian sun through hiking excursions, safaris, snorkelling trips
and lazy pool dips alike!
For my face I always wear SPF 50 on holiday as you really can’t
have too much protection and there is no doubt that prevention is much more
effective than any anti-ageing treatment! My freckles are an immediate giveaway
of any sun exposure so I am always very careful. Being diligent is made much
easier when you enjoy using your products and I absolutely adore the Rituals 50 Sun Protection Face Cream (£18.50). It feels like a rich face moisturiser, but it
absorbs into the skin well and doesn’t feel too heavy in the heat. I also love
the fact that it has additional skin benefits such as natural anti-oxidant complex based on Organic White Tea, natural
Vitamin E and Ginkgo Biloba. It lasts all day (I usually set it with a
little face powder or MAC's Mineralize Skinfinish Natural) and keeps my skin hydrated and protected without causing
breakouts.
For night time skincare I am totally obsessed with the NUDE ProGenius treatment oil. I was so afraid of oils for years as I thought they would be too
heavy and cause congestion, but this oil is light and absorbs quickly without
leaving a greasy feeling behind. I apply this oil alone after cleansing my face
and have definitely felt the benefits of the super hydrating and caring
formula. Whether I need to moisturise, heal or improve skin texture the mix of
omega 3, 6, 7 and 9 delivers a precisely balanced diet of vital skin
nutrients making my skin look and feel great.
As an everyday moisturiser I have slowly been working through
a bottle of the sublime NEOM Body Lotion (I purchased mine in TK Maxx, but they
have new and improved scents on their website for £20). I love the whole NEOM organic
range, but these body lotions are perfect for use in the morning straight after
the shower as they smell wonderful and sink into the skin quickly so you can
dress promptly (and not feel greasy on the tube).
As a more intense moisturiser, especially after a long day
in the sun I loved using the NUXE Refreshing After-Sun Lotion (£15). This cream has a
rich sorbet texture and feels incredibly soothing as it contains no menthol or
alcohol. With its blend of Sunflower Oil and Coconut Derivatives it provides deep hydration
and restores the balance of the skin while leaving it with a beautiful sheen
and scent. This lotion is also enriched with Carob Seed Powder that aims to
even out, enhance and prolong your tan… and for me every little helps!
For a Summer Fragrance I have been loving the NUXE le parfum Prodigieux (£35). I have used the oil for many years (in my hair and on my skin) so
the scent really brings back happy memories of holidays and sunshine! I have a
bottle on my desk at work and so many people have commented on how beautiful
the scent is – rich, but not heavy or overpowering and in my view perfect for
Summer!
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