TrendLife Beauty

If you’re dreaming of that holiday feeling but not able to jet away this summer, then the Exotic Frangipani Monoi Moisture Melt by Elemis with its frangipani scent will invoke holidays in the South Pacific.

A deeply hydrating hair and body moisturising oil that is proven to reduce the depth of wrinkles by 19% and increase hydration levels by 10% after only fifteen days of use.

£29.00

www.cultbeauty.co.uk

One of the new favourite products to launch last year is NARS Illuminator in Orgasm.

This gorgeous bright peachy coloured light-reflecting liquid glides easily onto the skin.

It’s perfect for creating a shimmery glow and adding luminosity to the skin when used either on bare skin or over make-up.

£21.50

www.narscosmetics.co.uk

Eve Lom Cleanser is considered a classic which is why it wins countless beauty awards.

Dubbed ‘the best cleanser in the world’ by Vogue, the solid cleanser has a blend of four aromatherapy oils which is massaged into the skin and is easily removed with one of their muslin cloths.

As well as removing every trace of make-up and city grime, the muslin cloth also acts as an exfoliator.

From £30 for 50 ml and comes with one muslin cloth

www.spacenk.co.uk

So the all important Sunday Times Style Best Beauty Buys came out this weekend and its always interesting to see which of our favourites have made the cut. So for the next week we’ll be looking at our favourite best beauty buys…

Voted as the best nail polish by Sunday Times Style, Essie is not only used by nail salons around the world but comes in the widest choice of colours from the palest of pinks - perfect for weddings - to rich reds, bright pinks and new season colours.

£9.95

www.cultbeauty.co.uk

Who knew that sports and Brylcreem could go together, but that’s just what happened now Brylcreem has launched the new Bounce Paste.

New Brylcreem Bounce Paste gives hair a strong, flexible, matt hold.

In an innovative new packaging design, the paste comes in a round red ball container that resembles a cricket ball, a perfect gift for the stylish man in your life.

Price: £3.49

Available from Boots, Superdrug and other supermarket retailers.

Simple face wipes are one of my beauty must haves.

They’re gentle and moisturising on my sensitive skin but there is a lot more to the range than ‘simply’ their skin wipes.

The new Kind to Skin Sun-kissed Moisture Cream is a blend of vitamin goodness and gentle tanning agents which provide daily moisture and gradually build a light, natural tan. It's perfect for even sensitive skin.

Price: £4.99

Available from Boots, Superdrug and other supermarket retailers

The one thing I love most about summer is that with a hint of a tan I don’t need to wear nearly as much make-up which simplifies my morning beauty routine.

Just a little bit of concealer, mascara and then some blush. Becca Beach Tint is perfect for summer.

It comes in a range of wearable shades. It’s water-resistant, streak-free, non-greasy and non-drying, and just needs to be blended with your fingertips.

It’s a great holiday buy as it instantly revives your complexion and stays put even while at the beach.

Price: £19.00

Available from www.Zuneta.com

After seeing Pippa Middleton at the Royal Wedding all glowing and brown, its makes you want to reach for the fake tan. Sun-Believable Tan is a tan that sets itself apart from the crowd because it has been created by beauty guru Leighton Denny – a self proclaimed ‘tanaholic’, and tan king James Harknett, with the help of other industry experts. 

The self-tan, in two shades of medium and dark, has a guide colour, is virtually odourless, instant-drying, and develops in two-four hours to give a tan that lasts for up to ten days, while being kind to the skin. 

£30 for 200ml tan mousse and mitt

www.sun-believable.com

Bare-Minerals is one of my favourite brands, the original for mineral powder foundation. However, when I heard about the latest offering from them I must admit I was sceptical.

On closer inspection though, it sounds amazing. The new Bare Minerals Pure Transformation Night Treatment is a mineral powder that you can sleep in, while improving the condition of your skin.

It is proven to dramatically reduce the appearance of pores, increase luminosity and delivers faster cell turnover.

Price: £45.00

Available from Selfridges

www.selfridges.com

Kate Moss or Alexa Chung’s mussed up locks are the most sought after hair styles and now Bumble and Bumble have made the look easy to achieve.

Bumble and Bumble’s new Texture Crème is titled (un)dressing crème and gives you that elusive undone, messed up hair.

It’s for those who like that second day washed hair with a little less shine and a bit more tousle. Simply add a small amount to damp hair and build up the amount to add more texture and grit, then simply tousle with your fingers or use a diffuser for more volume.

Price: £21.00

Available from Space NK