Summer Beauty Essentials

Summer hit the UK after a long time this year and when it hit, it hit! Weather was so hot that people were getting a better tan staying at home than they would have done if they had gone on holiday!
In this post I'm going to talk about products which will be essential to bear this heat but also stay healthy and good looking.

First product essential for this weather is sunscreen! This is a must as sunscreen protects one's skin from the sun's harmful rays such as UVA and UVB rays. Both rays expose one's skin to the sun causing one to age quickly as it is damaging the skin cells. Therefore, it has also been advocated that sunscreen should be used daily to avoid wrinkles and to slow down the aging process.

If you hardly burn in the sun, you should wear Sun Protection Factor (SPF) 6 or 10 sunscreen. If you burn/tan moderately, wear SPF 15, 20 or 25. If you burn high, then 30 or 50, and if you burn a lot then you should be wearing sunscreen with SPF 50+.

The next product is a skin evener, whether that be a foundation, tinted moisturiser, BB cream or CC cream. In hot weathers I advise one to use something light so that the skin is able to breathe, however if you do want to use a foundation, use a light foundation that is preferably water-based so that the foundation does not clog up the pores, for example Mac Face and Body. This foundation is also good because once it sets onto the skin, it does not transfer onto clothes, which is an essential in the summer as people tend to sweat and makeup usually runs off.

Waterpoof mascara is a must in the summer as it is resistant to moisture, it holds the lashes curl and also gives a wide-awake look.

In the summer, avoid using a powder blusher as it may seem a bit cakey and not have longevity. Invest in a good waterproof cream brush, apply little at a time, blending it into the skin to make it appear natural.

If you swear by eyeliner, make sure it is a waterproof eyeliner. When purchasing a waterproof eyeliner test it out on the hand and make sure that it doesn't crumble. I've found that to be the problem with a lit of dip-liners, such as the Collection waterproof eyeliner and also a Max Factor waterproof eyeliner. The eyeliner that I love that I know never crumbles but has absolutely forever longevity is the 17 Tattoo Me Eyeliner. This stuff is AH-MAZING!!!! I always count on this eyeliner for a day that I know I'm going to be out in the sun or days where I know I may tear up. This has the longest staying power ever! The formula is a liquid liner with a fine tip brush and once its on, it's on alright! Sometimes I find this eyeliner really difficult to take off as well! But trust me, it is worth investing in as its waterproof and has amazing staying power.

In the summer make sure you're drinking plenty of water to keep your body hydrated, also by drinking loads of water you're getting rid of the toxins that are in the body making it more healthier.

I hope this helps and if you ever want to request something for me to blog about, be sure to tweet me on @naadiyaxox . Thankyou! Xxx