Givenchy Skin Drink Cleansing Micellar Water

Nothing is better than water for water. The Micellar Water cleanser by Givenchy is everything we want in a cleanser. It’s fragrance free for the sensitive among us, and one small dollop goes a long way. Gentle, barely visible, and not a sign of residue. Well done.

Available for £21 from Debenhams.com

Shu Uemura Anti/Oxi Oil Cleanser

Now oil cleansers and products are cast with a suspicious eye by the oily among us — but for those with tired, oily or sensitive skin, oil cleansers are your new best friend. One of the best around is the new Anti/Oxi cleanser by Shu Uemura. As suggested, it’s full of anti-oxidants that help reduce lines and signs of stress around the face, and the oil-formula washes away clean, but leaves the face as fresh as a cleaned baby’s bottom.

Available for £59 from Shuuemura.co.uk

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser

For those looking for the all-natural, fresh route, look no further than the Ultra Facial Cleanser by Kiehl’s. The pH-balance is evens skin tone, and the liquid formula works into a gentle foam for a light, fresh feeling. Short and sweet — just how we like it.

Available for £17 from Kiehls.co.uk

Rodial Glamtox Cleansing Balm

Just like it sounds, this cleansing balm from the Glamtox range by Rodial is a creamy, melting concoction. The rich cleanser turns into a milky dew to rid impurities, and the added almond and jojoba firms and nourishes skin in a most glamourous fashion.

Available for £48 from Rodial.co.uk

Smashbox It’s A Wrap Waterproof Makeup Remover 

Makeup removers and cleansers aren’t usually clumped together for good reasons (clogged pores being one of them). But the Makeup Remover by Smashbox is a double-whammy worth having. It’s not only gentle, it washes off completely, taking that clumped mascara and city grime with it.

Available for £16.50 from Smashbox.co.uk

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser

The Cleanse & Polish cleanser by Liz Earle is one that many brands try to imitate, but none can copy. The formula is gentle, creamy and yet does not clog pores. Perhaps this is due to the process: once you apply the cleanser, use the hot cloth to gently polish away built up nasties.

Available for £13.25 (100ml) from Lizearle.co.uk

Ole Henriksen On The Go Cleanser

This gel cleanser by Ole Henriksen applies thick and washes away quickly, leaving the face feeling surprisingly fresh and clean, without the usual residues of other gel cleansers. And along with added Vitamin C to regenerate tired skin, the scent literally smells like fresh-squeezed orange juice, so you’ll be feeling fresh (and quite sweet) all day long.

Available for £21 from Lookfantastic.com

NUDE Perfect Cleansing Oil

The trusted NUDE Perfect Cleansing Oil is great for oil-based newbies. The scent is light but sweet, and while the formula comes out as oil, it works into a visible foam once applied. Because it leaves the skin feeling dewy soft, it’s great for summer.

Available for £28 from SpaceNK.com

L’Occitane Precious Cleansing Foam

Cleansers come in many shapes and formulas nowadays, but sometimes we just want a basic foam. The L’Occitane Precious Cleansing Foam is great for those looking for a traditional (yet workable) cleanser. It’s light, soft and has a delicate scent — perfect for the no-fussers among us.

Available for £18.50 from Loccitane.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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Dolce & Gabbana Love in Taormina Blush in Apricot

With the label’s references including hot sandy beaches and terracotta walls, it’s not surprising this blush from the Love in Taormina range by Dolce & Gabbana made the cut. The texture is classic with a light, powdery fine finish. The brown and orange-y hue reigns supreme for freshly tanned skin.

Available for £30 from Harrods.com

Givenchy Le Vernis in Mandarine Bolero

The Manderine Bolero nail varnish by Givenchy will, without a doubt one, be one of the colours of the summer. With a stiff brush, the application is almost fool-proof. And once the creamy varnish is painted on the nails, the colour dances between sunset orange and salmon pink. Claws will be out to get hands on this gem, so we suggest keeping your friends close, but your enemies closer…

Available for £15 from Debenhams.com

YSL Rouge Pur Couture Vernis a Levres in Orange de Chine

No Hit List is complete without a nod to YSL and its summer collection. The Rouge Pur Couture range features a number of sun-tastic oranges (including the creamy Le Orange lipstick), but we love the light sheen provided by the lip gloss. With the ability to layer for a bright pop of colour or a subtle stain, the Vernis a Levres is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Available for £23.50 from Yslbeauty.co.uk

MAC Cosmetics Tropical Taboo Mineralize Blush in Exotic Ember

If being taboo is wrong, we don’t want to be right. Colours in the Tropical Taboo range from creamy nudes to loud fuchsias and — you guessed it — sunny oranges. The Mineralize Blush in Exotic Ember looks overwhelming, but when applied, it has a satiny, sheer finish.

Available for £20 from Maccosmetics.co.uk

Revlon Neon Nail Art Pen in High Voltage

Orange nails add some fun to monochrome outfits, but this nail art pen from Revlon adds a dose of rave-induced wild behaviour. While it’s available in a variety of shades, the neon orange adds a fun yet still sophisticated quality. It goes on easy, and stays for days.

Available for £7.99 Boots.com

Shu Uemura Eyeconic Duo-Blending Cheek Colour

The new summer Eyeconic collection from Shu Uemura is fun, girly and borders on raving. The orange cheek colour goes on powdery fresh and incredibly bright, as does the eye shadow. While orange eye shadow sounds suspect, Shu Uemura gets the job done with blendable colours and a whole lot of ‘tude.

Available for £22 from Shuuemura.co.uk

Lancome Rouge in Love Lipstick in Crazy Tangerine

The sweet romance of Lancome comes full circle with the brand’s Rouge in Love collection. With an easy, classic texture and a subtle finish, even the intense hue of Crazy Tangerine becomes demure once applied.

Available for £21 from Lancome.co.uk

L’Occitane Vanilla & Narcisse Eau de Toilette

The light orange hue of L’Occitane’s Vanilla and Narcisse Eau de Toilette is just as appealing as the scent itself. The scent combines the “Western” French white Narcisse flower with the more “Eastern” Madagascar Vanilla. It’s mellow, it’s rich, and it’s the perfect accompaniment for summer days — while they last.

Available for £49 from Loccitane.co.uk

CK One Soft Defining Lip Pencil

The cosmetic line from Calvin Klein, CK One, offers a range of silky, easily applied products. One of our favourites is the Soft Defining Lip Pencil. Like its name suggests, the texture is incredibly soft, but the colour lasts hours. The salmon-y orange colour allows the traditional among you to add a little dare while remaining summer fresh.

Available for £10

Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick in Riviera

The Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipsticks from Hourglass are some of beauty’s best kept secrets. The texture is thick and glossy, providing a nearly effortless punch of intense colour. Riviera, its aptly named tangerine colour, goes on smooth and emits a strong, burnt orange glow. Buy now, but be warned: once you go liquid, you never go back.

Available for £23 from SpaceNK.com

Melvita ProSun Gradual Self-Tanning Gel-Cream

What’s better than a sun made tan from the beaches of Ibiza? Well, not much, but Melvita’s Gradual ProSun Self-Tanning Cream comes close. The application is as easy as can be (no gloves or mess), and with a combined scent of vanilla, orange blossom and coconut, you can walk around smelling like a tropical drink all day.

Available for £22

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