Summer Beauty Swaps
Now's the time to bring about some seasonal change to your beauty cabinet. From tinted moisturisers, waterproof mascara and oodles of SPF, these are the products to switch up your rest-of-year saviours for. We're not suggesting you ditch your favourites forever, just while the sun shines.
Swap your favourite matte lipstick for...
Burberry Lip Cover in Oxblood, £22.50
DiorA juicy, packed-full-of-summer-shine lipgloss. We love this bold and bright Dior number for a shock of pink all summer long.
Dior Addict Fluid Stick (in Mona Lisette), £26
AvedaWith gale force winds now a thing of the past, you can put your favourite 'strong hold' hairspray on hold for a few weeks at least...
AVEDA Control Force Firm Hold Hairspray, £20
Switch it up for some surf spray, giving you beach beautiful waves even if you're destined to spend all summer in the city.
Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray, £21.50
BenefitOne of our favourite foundations has to be Benefit's Hello Flawless, for picture-perfect coverage and a lasting finish. However, when the mercury rises, a full-on foundation needs to be switched up for...
Benefit Hello Flawless Foundation, £26.50
Laura MercierA lighter tinted moisturiser with a hefty dose of SPF. Step forward Laura Mercier's iconic summer skin saviour.
[i]Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser, £34
Creme de la MerCrème de la Mer is THE moisturiser that we turn to day or night, rain or shine. But for something a little lighter when it comes to our summer skin, we're reaching for...
[i]Crème de la Mer Moisturising Cream, £105
CliniqueThe delightful superdefense moisturiser from Clinique. Great for an early morning moisture boost and loaded with SPF.
Clinique Super Defense SPF 20 Facial Moisturiser, £39
OPIDark and brooding nails are our talons of choice for most of the year, but when our sartorial palette consists of pastels, white and summer brights, we tend to be in the mood for something a little more upbeat...
OPI in Russian Navy, £11.95
Nails Inc.And you don't get much more upbeat than this vibrant little beauty. Statement nails in an instant.
Nails Inc. Gel Effect Polish in Downtown, £14
JaponesqueJaponesque mascara is a cult classic for good reason (it produces the thickest, false-effect lashes). But if you're jetting off on holiday or spending some time lounging at the lido, you'll need to think about something with a bit more staying power...
[i]JAPONESQUE Lash Loading Mascara, £18[i]
Estee LauderEstee Lauder's waterproof mascara will offer up similarly luscious lashes but with the added bonus of a welcome waterproof element. Job done.
[i]Estée Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Waterproof Mascara, £23<i/>
LancomeWe can't get enough of powder blushes, but when the sun is hitting the sidewalk and we want to minimise the amount of powder on our face...
Lancôme Blush Subtil, £27.50
By TerryNothing but a cheek tint will do. A couple of dots of colour on each cheek, blend and go.
By Terry Cheek To Cheek Cherry Cruise, £26.50
TopshopA wet-look smokey eye is a glorious beauty look that never fails to turn heads. However, if you're in the market for something a little lighter and sparklier for the summer months, you might be interested in...
Topshop Eye Gleam in Noir, £9
CliniqueA Clinique Chubby Stick Shadow for the eyes. Available in a rainbow bright spectrum of shades, this is the way to go for statement summer eyes.
Clinique Chubby Stick Shadow Tint for Eyes in Whopping Willow, £17
Jo MaloneEveryone has a signature scent, but sometimes even they have to play second fiddle to a for-a-limited-time-only fragrance switch up...
Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir fragrance, £82
Tom FordOur scent of choice this summer is Tom Ford's delicious citrus blend, conjuring up the sights and smells of the Amalfi coast.
Tom Ford Private Blend Mandarino Di Amalfi, £142
ORIGINSWinter skin loves nothing more than a pampering, problem solving mask. But come summer, we're in the market for something a little less skin deep...
Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask To Clear Pores, £12
SisleyWhen it's hot and sultry, a permanent handbag/desk fixture is a cooling facial mist. The perfect tonic to refresh the skin and give it a natural, healthy glow.
Sisley floral face spritz, £54
