SUMMER BEAUTIES

Get set for the sun with our edit of the best beauty pick-me-ups for perfect summer skin

Formulated without sulphates, this gel-to-water face wash fights pu y, dull skin with the power of kombucha. It removes impurities and keeps skin feeling super-soft and hydrated, thanks to powerful niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate, for a refreshed and renewed feel. Skin Proud Rise and Defend Stress Rescue Kombucha Face Wash, 100ml, £12.95 boots.com

These once-daily ingestible capsules from Vida Glow’s Advanced Repair range have a unique blend of natural antioxidants and a potent infusion of Vitamin C and Zinc, which treat dull, discoloured skin caused by excess melatonin production. Brighten tired complexions just in time for summer.

VIDA GLOW Radiance Advanced Repair, 30 capsules, £49 uk.vidaglow.com

This therapeutic soak contains mineral-rich Dead Sea salt and sustainably sourced Kalahari Desert salt, with magnesium, potassium and calcium, which are crucial for the repair of skin, nails and hair. The crystals are enriched with avocado oil, abundant in micronutrients, which results in a silken formula that softens the skin and soothes the mind. Olverum Bath Salts, 200g, £30

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This anti-pollution, waterbased serum contains an e ective complex of alpine rose and raspberry stem cells, cultivated for their rejuvenating properties. Alpine rose stimulates cells at the deep levels of the skin, whilst raspberry stem cells promote gentle yet e ective exfoliation to reveal revitalised, freshlooking skin. Apply once or twice a day before moisturising to face, neck and décolleté.

Bamford Stem Cell Serum, 30ml, £70 bamford.com

A rich moisturising body oil to soften and replenish your skin whilst aiding relaxation. Pure essential oils of chamomile, clary sage and orange blossom blended with organic olive and sweet almond, will leave your mind and body calm and clear, giving you a feeling of comfort and protection.

GAIA Calming Body Oil, 100ml, £30 gaiaskincare.com

This refreshing yet regenerative serum strengthens the skin’s defences against all forms of ageing, and delivers an even, luminous complexion.

Royal Fern Phytoactive Serum, 30ml, £240 royalfern.com

A gentle rinse-o weekly exfoliant peel that dramatically resurfaces skin. The multi-acid blend refines rough textures and unclogs pores, whilst brightening and toning the face to visibly smooth wrinkles.

Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel, 30ml, £39 paulaschoice.co.uk

A deliciously rich cream with rose floral water to refresh, moisturise and soothe dry or sensitive skin. Honey helps boost the skin’s moisture and radiance, whilst mineral salts, vitamins and argan oil give longterm protection by combatting free radicals. Diptyque Rich Butter for the Body, 200ml, £55 diptyqueparis.com

Energize the eye area with this botanical-powered cooling balm that helps soothe and blur imperfections in the delicate undereye area, while ca eine helps melt away the look of pu ness and reduce the appearance of dark circles for a brighter-eyed look. r.e.m.beauty Cooling Blurring Undereye Balm, 15ml, £22 rembeauty.com

Like a smoothie for your skin, this nourishing creamyclay formula is packed with plant-based, nutrientdense greens to help reboot and reset tired, dull complexions. With a deep-cleansing action, it refines texture, and helps keep the skin shine-free for summer. ESPA Clean & Green Detox Mask, 55ml, £40 espaskincare.com

This fast-acting gel combines apple fruit extract, malic, lactic, and glycolic acids to nibble away at dead skin cells to reveal a brighter, clearer, and smoother complexion. Apples are high in polyphenols, antioxidants and vitamin C which can help promote healthy, radiant skin. This light gel gently exfoliates the skin, leaving it fresh and even textured. Q+A Apple AHA Exfoliating Gel, 75ml, £8.50 qandaskin.com