Summer's Here!

The beautiful weather at the weekend has got us all excited for the summer months ahead. Being British, any glimpse of sunlight has got us panicking about our summer beauty regime. The thought of baring our pale skin which has been hiding under skinny jeans and chunky jumpers for months and getting our feet sandal ready terrifies us.

I’ve selected my favourite beauty items from the high-street to transform you from winter gremlin to beach babe in ten easy steps.

Hope you enjoy!

Love Rachel

xxx

Step One:

Superdrug’s Exfoliating Brush

It’s important to give your body an all over exfoliate, to get rid of dead skin and prevent cellulite. Use in circular movements all over your body before showering for the best results.

Superdrug, £4.09

Step Two:

Clean & Clear Exfoliating Facial Wash

Get your skin glowing with Clean & Clear’s Morning Energy facial wash. The beads gently exfoliates your skin and smells delicious.

Superdrug, £3.99 for 150ml

Step Three:

Garnier Skin Naturals Body Repair Moisturiser

We all know that the cold weather combined with central heating can dry our skin out, but Garnier have created this miracle moisturiser to repair and hydrate dried out skin. I saw a dramatic improvement after one use.

Boots, £4,29 for 250ml

Step Four:

Rimmel Sunshimmer Instant Tan

We all know there is no chance of getting a natural tan in England, not yet anyway. Rimmel Sunshimmer Instant Tan is a brilliant, it sprays on effortlessly leaving you with an air-brushed and streak-free finish. Its lasts all day and washes off in the shower!

Superdrug, £8.16 for 100ml

Step Five:

Ms Pedicure Smooth Talker 2 in 1 Foot File

Locking our feet away in winter boots all winter is bound to cause a build-up of dry skin. Ms Pedicure’s Smooth Talker 2 in 1 Foot File is made from stainless steel so is harsh on dead skin. Dead skin will be no more in just a few strokes.

Boots, £5.10

Step Six:

Boots Four Way Buffer Block

Now all you have super soft feet, the next step is to get your nails into shape, both fingernails and toe nails. Boots Four Way Buffer Block gives you a professional manicure at a fraction at the cost.

Boots, £2.00

Step Seven:

Barry M Nail Polish in Tangerine

Now you have salon perfect nails, add a splash of colour and get ready to show them of in a pair of sandals. Brights always make a return to the spring/summer catwalks, but this summer in particular we are seeing a lot of yellows and oranges. Barry M never fails to disappoint, try their nail varnish in Tangerine, it instantly makes you feel summery!

Superdrug, £2.99

Step Eight:

Eylure Eyebrow Shapers

One of my most important assets are my eyebrows, I really find that they frame the face. If like me you are helpless as plucking, then try Eylure Eyebrow Shapers, they are quick and easy to use and shape your eyebrows for you. Easy peasy!

Boots, £2.69

Step Nine:

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Lip Balm with SPF 15

Most of us don’t give our lips a second thought in the summer, but just like our skin, our lips can get sun damaged too, and believe me – it’s not pretty. Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Lip Balm with SPF 15 smells lovely, whilst both softening and protecting.

Boots, £1.83

Step Ten:

Nivea Sun Invisible Protect SPF 30

Now for the most important beauty product – sun cream. Not protecting your skin is the main cause of early ageing and even worse, skin cancer. Cancer Research reported that 100,000 cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year, so make sure you protect your skin this summer. Nivea Sun Invisible Protect SPF 30 is easy to use and is lightweight and non-greasy.

Sainsburys, £15.00 for 200ml

Happy summer preparation everyone!