Best beauty products for summer skin
WOMEN
Mosaique Summer Bronzing Compact
Highlight the contours of your face for a bronzed complexion.
£26, Clarins, uk.clarins.com
Elle Summer Limited Edition 2011, eau de toilette
Fruity grapefruit and peony feature in this light scent.
£29.50, Yves Saint Laurent, available nationwide
Lime Basil and Mandarin Dry Body Oil
Apply for an all-over sheen which won't leave you feeling greasy.
£38, Jo Malone, jomalone.co.uk
SPF 30 High Protection for Face
Always put extra protection on your face to prevent sun-damage.
£15, St Tropez, st-tropez.com
Ultra Sun Protection SPF 50
The oil-free texture smoothes skin and controls shine all day long.
£75, Chantecaille, from Space NK, spacenk.co.uk
Mineralize Eye Shadow
Create a dramatic smokey eye with a hint of shimmering gold.
£16, Mac, maccosmetics.co.uk
Bronze Goddess Soleil fragrance
Inspired by the Mediterranean, this is a floral blend with citrus notes.
£38, Estée Lauder, esteelauder.co.uk
Violet Dive nail lacquer
Part of a limited-edition range, this vivid hue will ensure you stand out from the crowd.
£14, Estée Lauder, as before
MEN
Cold Sweat Deodorant
A strong, nicely scented deodorant and a real must-have during hot weather.
£14, Nickel, 0845 7697072
Rejuvenating Moisturiser
Suitable for all skin types, this helps to regenerate as well as aiming to protect skin from ageing.
£21.95, Neal's Yard, 0845 2623145
Clarifying Skin Scrub
Exfoliating before tanning will help you to achieve a longer-lasting colour; and lavender guards against blemishes.
£21, Espa Man, espaonline.com
Pre Shave Oil
Ensure a close shave by prepping skin with this moisturising oil.
£19, Gentleman's Tonic, 020-7297 4344
Le Male Stimulating Summer Fragrance Aftershave
The scent of lavender and mint exudes a fresh, masculine appeal.
£37.50, Jean Paul Gaultier, debenhams.com
Sisleÿum for men, global revitaliser
The first product for men from Sisley is this all-round cream.
£150, Sisley, 020-7591 6380
Amber Pour Homme Intense
A reinterpretation of the heady original with notes of Indonesian patchouli and vanilla.
£60.50, Prada, 020-7494 6220
Eye Fuel
Try and prevent dark wrinkly eyes with a 'fuel' for lightening this delicate skin area.
£180, Kyoku, harrods.com
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