Diorskin Nude BB Cream

We could all use a little more sophistication in our daily beauty routine. The luxe Diorskin BB Cream delivers, combining ingredients to smooth, hydrate and brighten skin for a product that smells of rosy Dior luxury, but without the fuss.

Available for £30 from Dior.com

Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream

“Where have you been all my life” is a frequent phrase used when describing Smashbox’s rather infamous BB Cream. It primes the skin, moisturisers, clears blemishes and perhaps most importantly, controls oil so you look radiant rather than french fry greasy.

Available for £27 from Smashbox.co.uk

Givenchy Hydra Sparkling Nude Look BB Cream

We just can’t get enough of the lightly perfumed BB Cream from Givenchy. It may sound strange to describe a BB as “romantic,” but the decadent formula goes on well without masking your face — the perfect complexion lover.

Available for £28.50 from Houseoffraser.co.uk

Revlon Photo Ready BB Cream

Combining blemish-fighting skincare, makeup and rich moisture, Revlon sets the beauty standard high with this light and lovely BB Cream — without a big price tag to match.

Available for £9.99 from Boots.com

NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser

Technically, the NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser isn’t a BB Cream. But before you clutch your lipstick in horror, this wonder product is on the list because it’s ultra-light formula protects and hydrates the skin, just like its BB cousins.

Available for £27 from Selfridges.co.uk

Shiseido Perfect Hydrating BB Cream

Shiseido was one of the first brands to introduce the formidable BB, and how grateful we are to the Asian brand. The packaging is ultra-modern, and the formula potent. Need we say more?

Available for £28 from Houseoffraser.co.uk

Bobbi Brown BB Cream SPF 35

Bobbi Brown is already known for its fantastic range of colours and textures, but it’s skincare lines are just as worthy of obsessive behaviour. The BB cream has a higher SPF count for complete coverage, is light and perfectly perfume-free.

Available for £29 from Bobbibrown.co.uk

YSL Top Secrets BB Cream SPF20

This is one secret we’re shouting from the rooftops. YSL’s Top Secrets BB Cream is top of the line. It feels effortlessly light, and hides every dark circle, blemish, and general skin ailment with ease.

Available for £38 from Yslbeauty.co.uk

Words: Elise Marraro (follow Elise on Twitter @PardonMe_Lissie)

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Elemis Gentle Rose Exfoliator 

While we’re dying for a summery spa getaway, most of us can ill-afford to whisk ourselves away from the office. Luckily Elemis, a brand known for its high-tech remedies, created a gentle exfoliant that digs out the nasties. Smells like a spa with cucumber and accent of rose without leaving your bathroom sink.

Available for £27  from Timetospa.co.uk

Bobbi Brown Buffing Grains for Face

If you’re a fan of sandy beaches, this is the facial scrub for you. Unlike other facial exfoliants, the Bobbi Brown Buffering Grains pour into your hand dry — just mix with warm water, and massage the gritty goodness all over the face.

Available for £28  from Bobbibrown.co.uk

& Other Stories Moroccan Tea Body Scrub

Sometimes the body needs a good, clean scrub-a-dub too. The range of body scrubs from & Other Stories not only smell like juicy tropical cocktails, they leave your skin feeling like you’ve spent the day lounging on a Mediterranean seaside.

Available for £7  from Stories.com

Clarins Gentle Refiner Exfoliating Cream

Clarins is a big name in the skincare biz — and for good reason. The Gentle Refiner is a hero product among skincare-fanatics. As the name suggests, the microbeads ever so gently wipe away dead skin cells, leaving your face fresh, not raw.

Available for £25  from Clarins.co.uk

Dr. Hauschka Cleansing Cream

The Cleansing Cream from Dr. Hauschka is an old-fashioned crave-inducing staple. It smells almost of peaches, and lightly buffs the skin. The packaging may look quite clinical, but this cleansing cream is an old romantic at heart.

Available for £14.95  from Drhauschka.co.uk

Lancome Exfoliance Radiance

Speaking of romance, the Exfoliance Radiance from Lancome is a product that will have you falling in love at first wash. The gel formula digs deep into pours, but the light rose scent leaves you feeling like a lady after the deed is done.

Available for £29  from Lancome.co.uk

M.A.C. Cosmetics Volcanic Ash Exfoliator

The Volcanic Ash Exfoliator from M.A.C. is treated almost as legend. Mixing genuine ash with sugar crystals, the formula first buffs the skin, then melts into a light lather to moisturise. This is an exfoliator worth splurging over — without the fear of erupting volcanoes.

Available for £22  from Maccosmetics.co.uk

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant

Say the name Dermalogica and phrases such as “time-eraser,” “miracle-worker,” and “it’s mine” are heard across the room. It’s no secret as to why: the Daily Microfoliant even feels as if it’s working at first rub, as ingredients including Salicylic Acid activate with warm water contact. Fancy shmancy — gimme.

Available for £40  from Dermalogica.co.uk

Rodial Glamoxy Fruit Acid Exfoliating Pads

Rodial is another luxe brand that delivers, well, luxe results. Unlike messy creams and gels, one of Rodial’s staple scrubs is the Fruit Acid Exfoliating Pads from the Glamoxy range. The fruit acid lifts dead skin cells while added Hyaluronic Acid plumps and firms skin. While the price may seem steep, the tub comes with a whopping 50 pads — a bang for your buck if you ask us.

Available for £48  from Rodial.co.uk

Words: Elise Marraro (follow Elise on Twitter @PardonMe_Lissie)

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L’Occitane Immortelle Brightening Essence

While the term “brightening essence” may rouse some suspicions, this little bottle really does leave the skin looking fresher and brighter. Complete with a dropper, this “essence” by L’Occitane is incredibly light with a fresh rather than perfume-y lavender scent. A perfect beginning to dewy summer skin.

Available for £44 from Loccitane.co.uk

Lancome Hypnôse Doll Eyes Palette in Reflect D’Améthyste

Purple can result in rather moody and gothic tones, which is why the Hypnose Doll Eyes palette by Lancome is refreshingly, well, fresh. The hues are comprise of soft pinks and baby lavenders, and were made to sparkle. And best of all, the texture is soft and light.

Available for £37 from Lancome.co.uk

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Va Va Violet

Stepping back from deep indigo, florescent fuchsias and plastic-inspired purples, this creamy, decadent lipstick from Revlon saturates the lips with a more sophisticated, wine-fueled hue. With this velvet rush on your lips, all you need is dewy skin and a few coats of black mascara and you’ll be this summer’s hottest vixen.

Available for £7.49 from Boots.com

NUDE Perfect Polish

The Perfect Polish from Nude acts as a gentle exfoliating polish. Whisking away dry skin and uneven texture (and leaving a fresh, sweet scent), the polish is light enough to not irritate skin, but gets the job done.

Available for £28 from SpaceNK.com

Dolce & Gabbana Shine Lipstick in Violet

Oh, baby. Bright purple, and rather matte, lipstick may have many off running and screaming, but with the right touch, it can be the coolest thing this summer. Dolce & Gabbana’s Violet lipstick is a perfect shade of purple, and the texture is creamy, meaning it goes on quite smooth. Pair with fresh skin and simple brown eye liner, and you have the perfect, and unique, summer look.

Available for £23 from Harrods.com

YSL Rouge Volupte Shine in Fuchsia in Rage

For those of you who can’t go all the way with a matte lipstick, this glossy stick from YSL is the perfect solution. It still leaves a good dose of colour, but the texture is much lighter, creating a gorgeous “just devoured a Popsicle” look.

Available for £24 from Yslbeauty.co.uk

Philosophy Lip Shine in Raspberry Sorbet

Nothing get’s more summery than a gorgeous, shimmery lip gloss. The consistency is rather light, but adds a lot of shine and plenty of shimmer with a hint of juicy colour. And with the succulent taste of cool raspberry, we guarantee it will be gobbled in seconds.

Available for £10 from Selfridges.com

Revlon Nail Enamel in Enchanting

No Hit List is complete without a good dose of nail colour. Revlon is known for its long-lasting, non-chipping (and inexpensive) range of varnishes. This creamy, light purple varnish is another example of a summer look done right.

Available for £6.49 from Boots.com

YSL Marrakesh Sunset Eye Palette

Oh YSL, how we love thee. This eye palette from its Marrakesh collection creates the purple look without going overboard — quite easy to do with such a loud colour. Use the sandy tones to highlight and define, and a line of purple to add a surprising pop.

Available for £42 from Yslbeauty.co.uk

MAC Cosmetics Tropical Taboo Lip Pencil in Heroine

As you can tell, it’s all about the purple lips. So the make-up gurus behind MAC Cosmetics created a lip liner that gives absolute precision, definition, and a wallop of colour.

Available for £12 from Maccosmetics.co.uk

Givenchy Limited Edition Le Vernis in Purple

It’s becoming very clear that Givenchy knows a thing or two about nail varnishes. This purple varnish has an interesting, almost grey base, for a purple that is deep and yet still summery. But queue up now — it’s limited edition, so like these sunny days, it will be gone in a flash.

Available for £15 from Debenhams.com

Melvita Purifying Lavender Floral Water

It’s hot out there, so let’s be honest — the air can get a little muggy. But salvation is at hand with this trusty bottle by Melvita. The spray is emits a light, refreshing mist that immediately invigorates without a sticky residue.

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick in Violet Plum

Love is in the air. This long-wear cream shadow from Bobbi Brown contains a hint of shimmer, and because the texture is soft, can add a hint of colour to the lash line, be moulded onto the eye for an intense, all-over look, or lined like kohl around the eye for a sexy-cum-rave attitude.

Available from Bobbibrown.co.uk

Shu Uemura Eyeconic Eye Shadow in Purple

We’ve already mentioned the colour palettes of Shu Uemura’s Eyeconic collection. The tri-colour palette creates depth and definition, and can be layered for either a light dust or intense dose of colour.

Available for £11 from Shuuemura.co.uk

Words: Elise Marraro (follow Elise on Twitter @PardonMe_Lissie)

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