My Summer Beauty Essentials

Jul 11, 2016
2 min read

When summer comes around, my beauty routine becomes somewhat less time-consuming..

Makeup

NYX eyebrow cake powder

Benefit hoola bronzer

MAC brush 208

EcoTools angled brush

Benefit high beam

YSL volum effect faux cils

L'Oreal superliner

These are currently my everyday products, and my skin has been thanking me for it. If I'm going out or just want to add a bit extra, I usually lean towards a product like MAC Rubenesque paint pot for my eyes. NYX have finally moved to Denmark, so I finally picked up some of their products. My favourite at the moment is their eyebrow powder, as it allows me to build up colour slowly, and won't budge all day. Benefit's hoola bronzer is my go-to in the summer as it gives a more intense than other favourites of mine, such as Nars laguna. Once I've applied hoola, i'll use high beam for a dewy glow.

Skin & Hair

I have been putting my hair through wars for years, with constant straightening, blowdrying, and most recently ombré. I finally decided to do something about it, which meant putting down my GHDs and picking up some good products for my poor hair, one of which has been an instant saviour. I found Aussie miracle oil earlier in the year on a trip back home to Scotland and my, oh my! I apply this just after i've washed my hair, on the ends and roots. If my hair is looking particularly dull, I'll also apply it just before I go to bed, so that it has time to absorb over night.

My summer fragrance has been, and always will be Victor & Rolf's Flowerbomb. I've gone through bottle upon bottle, and cannot imagine ever letting go of it.

Last but definitely not least, moisturiser. If I was stuck on a desert island and only had one item with me, it would be that. I've always been an advocate for Clinique's 3-step system, but last year went out on a whim and bought Kiehl's ultra facial cream. I've been using it ever since, and find it leaves my skin moisturised all day, whereas before I would be applying at least twice during the day. I still use their clarifying lotion, but it's packed full of chemicals, so when I've finished this bottle i'll be switching to Kiehl's.

Emily