SUN ESSENTIALS

I’m a beauty expert here’s 10 products you need this summer – from £3 Primark tanning drops to Superdrug nail varnish

Tara Ledden

Published: 20:00, 15 Jun 2022
Updated: 11:10, 16 Jun 2022

FINDING the right beauty products for the summer can be a minefield.

Thankfully, help is at hand. Fabulous beauty editor Tara Ledden has tested the season’s most hyped items to find the right ones for you.

Tara Ledden has tested the season’s most hyped items to find the right ones for you — Tara Ledden has tested the season’s most hyped items to find the right ones for youCredit: Shutterstock

From the best bronzer and body scrub to the top shaving gel, here are the only beauty products you will need in your cosmetics bag.

THE LIP COLOUR

Barry M Fresh Face Cheek and Lip Tint in Summer Rose, £4.99, Superdrug

Barry M Fresh Face Cheek and Lip Tint gives a natural, radiant flush on cheeks and lips and is moisturising too

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THE GLOW

e.l.f. Putty Bronzer, £6

Sweaty skin and long-finish matte make-up are a match made in hell. e.l.f.'s Putty Bronzer works as well as higher-end creams and comes in eight shades.

THE FAKE TAN

PS…Tanning Drops, £3, Primark

Primark's tanning drops are customisable, so you can choose the intensity of your tan — Primark's tanning drops are customisable, so you can choose the intensity of your tanCredit: Primark

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THE BODY MOISTURISER

Vaseline Aloe Body Lotion, £4, Boots

Vaseline Aloe Body Lotion doubles as aftersun thanks to the healing aloe vera

THE SCRUB

Treaclemoon Brazilian Love Body Scrub, £3

Treaclemoon Brazilian Love Body Scrub removes any hint of dryness. Tube is easy to use in the shower

THE FACE TINT

Rimmel Kind & Free Moisturising Skin Tint, £9.99, Boots

Rimmel's Kind & Free Moisturising Skin Tint is sheer but has a buildable coverage that’s not at all oily

THE SHAVE GEL

Flamingo Foaming Shave Gel, £5

Flamingo Foaming Shave Gell gives soft skin and no sign of rash. Find of the summer.

THE MASCARA

Essence Lash Princess Wilko, £3.30

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THE POLISH

Maybelline Fast Gel Lacquer, £4

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THE MIST PROTECTION

Ambre Solaire Sun Cream Mist SPF50, £6.50

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