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Beauty Uncovered

Five-star summer beauty

Discover the summer beauty essentials that have been given top marks by the people who use them every day.

Let us take the legwork out of finding beauty products worth investing in this summer. Check out our roundup of some of the best-loved summer essentials, tried, tested and rated by you.



10 of the best... summer beauty buys

1. Create the perfect base:
17 Photo Flawless Primer

Ensure your make up stays put this summer with a hardworking primer.

You said...

"Great for minimising pores, evening skin and reducing shine"

"This is really easy to apply and makes your face beautifully smooth and soft. I find my foundation is easier to apply over it and helps it stay in place."



2. Illuminate and conceal:
Estée Lauder Ideal Light Brush-on Illuminator

Hide and highlight where appropriate with a two-in-one illuminator.

You said...

"Conceals under eye shadows with a lovely, light-reflecting natural effect"

"Makes your skin look luminous and bright whilst giving good coverage to disguise dark circles"



3. Banish shine:
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder

Put shine in its place with a natural-looking powder.

You said...

"The powder leaves a nice soft feel to the skin and doesn't look or feel cakey.You only need a small amount of this powder to brush on and it looks great!"

"I use it for a setting powder over my foundation and it keeps me shine free all day!"



4. Add a touch of bronze:
Soap & Glory Solar Powder™ Bronzer

Fake gorgeously sunkissed skin with a double-duty bronzer.

You said...

"It gives you a gorgeous glow for daytime and you can add more for a night out to give yourself a lovely bronzed glow"

"Gives a natural glow to your skin that doesn't look orange"



5. Invest in a stay-put eyeliner:
Clinique Brush-on Cream Liner

Define your eyes with a longwearing liner.

You said...

"Water-proof, doesnt smudge, and the colour really stands out. The best eyeliner I have ever used!"

Fab product. Waterproof. Lasts ages. Love it!



6. Prevent panda eyes:
Max Factor Aqua Lash Mascara

Splash-proof your lashes with a stay-put mascara.

You said...

"It is the best waterproof mascara I have ever used as it does not budge even if you wash your hair with it on, or go swimming."

"Doesn't run or smudge, doesn't clump and goes on easily and is reasonably priced."



7. Protect your pout:
Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Moisturizing Lip Balm SPF15

Lend lips some love with an indulgent protective balm.

You said...

"As long as you use this at the first sign of dryness, you'll never suffer the experience of a flakey smile again!"

"It's rich, buttery, creamy and stays on the lips well"



8. Say "no" to ageing hands:
Dr Nick Lowe Double Duty Hand Cream SPF15

Protect hands from premature ageing with a multi-tasking hand cream.

You said...

"Overall a wonderful product, especially for older hands, this cream will leave them looking youthful again!!"

"This is the best hand cream I've ever used."



9. Take the day off:
No7 Cleanse & Care Eye Make-up Remover

Take off even stubborn make up with a gentle eye make up remover.

You said...

"Swipes all make up away in one go (including stubborn mascara), so no more scratching and tugging at the extremely delicate area around your eye"

"I love this eye make up remover, it gets every bit of mascara and eyeliner off."



10. Show your locks some love:
Aussie 3-Minute Miracle Reconstructor

Rehydrate troubled tresses with an intensive hair treatment.

You said...

"I would highly recommend this product, this product smells fantastic its easy to use and leaves hair feeling really soft."

"I won't need to return to the hairdressers for a conditioning treatment now as i have my own at home miracle right here in this product."




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