Beauty, Bargains and Beyond

If your skincare routine is crying out for a multitasking hero, Hawaiian Tropic’s Hydrating Protection Face Lotion SPF30 might just be the tropical escape your complexion needs. This lightweight lotion is more than just a sunscreen, it’s a hydration powerhouse that leaves your skin looking fresh, dewy, and ready for anything. This face lotion is infused with hydrating ribbons delivering up to 12 hours of moisturisation. Whether your skin is parched from winter winds or summer sun, the formula hydrates your face with soothing moisture without clogging pores or leaving a greasy residue. One of the standout features of this SPF is how easy it is to apply on the go. It's fast-absorbing and glides onto skin like a dream, even over stubble. It blends seamlessly across all skin tones and doesn’t leave behind a chalky white cast, making it perfect for those rushed mornings or mid-day touch-ups. Forget the matte, flat look some sunscreens leave behind. Hawaiian Tropic’s Face Lotion SPF30 of...

I have found a great dupe for the Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF30. This product is my absolute favourite SPF as its clear, so its very easy to apply on the go and it doesn't take ages to sink in or leave a greasy residue. It is quite pricey though at £36.50 for 50ml.  e.l.f. have a similar product called Suntouchable! Invisible Sunscreen SPF30. This costs a bargain £14 for 50ml. It has an identical clear consistency and like the Supergoop! product it is not fragranced. This is a multitasking product that also works as a primer, that blurs the skin and works really great under foundation. It feels hydrating and works on all skin types and contains meadowfoam seed oil and aloe. It does contain dimethicone which is a silicone based polymer, so if you are not keen on the slippery feel of silicone skincare products, then this one is not for you. I would say that the e.l.f. product has a slightly wetter feel to it, whereas the Supergoop! product feels more velvety on the skin at first...

I love trying out new brands and I recently purchased a couple of products from one such brand (you can read about the other product here). Hello Sunday is a brand that specialises in SPF products and is the brainchild of a group of creative specialists and beauty formulation specialists who wanted to create featherlight formulas that really work. You can read more about the brand here . One of the first products that I chose to buy was Hello Sunday One For Your Lips SPF50 Lip Balm. It costs £5 for 15ml which is very reasonably priced and its a fragrance free,  transparent balm with shea butter, hyaluronic acid  and vitamin e that keeps your lips protected and nourished. I have particularly dry lips that constantly peel and crack so I use a lot of lip balm and I really enjoyed using this one as it kept my lips thoroughly hydrated and soft and smooth whilst reassuringly providing sun protection at the same time. You can buy Hello Sunday from places like Space NK, Cult Beauty ...

We have had a glorious summer this year (well some of the time anyway), so reapplying SPF throughout the day has never been more important, so I wanted to let you know about my favourite SPF products that are easy to carry around with you.  The first one is a new brand to me - Hello Sunday The Take-Out One SPF Invisible Sun Stick. This is basically the same as a stick deodorant that you twist up to use the product. The product looks purple, but it applies clear and its not thick and greasy, so it doesn't feel heavy on the skin and it does give you a little glow, but you don't end up looking like an oily mess.  This is such an easy product to apply on the go and I like the fact that you can just apply it directly to your face and then just rub it in to make sure everything is covered. It costs £15 for 30g from Space NK, Cult Beauty & Boots. Its water and sweat resistant and is a broad spectrum formula with SPF30 to protect against UVA/UVB. It also contains hyaluronic ...