11 Summer Beauty Must-Haves

1. Chance Chanel

What better way to freshen up after a hot day at the beach with style than with Chance Chanel? This scented deodorant has soft fruity-floral notes that would go perfectly well from day to night. It also adds a touch of chic to the perfect summer holiday.

2. Diorblush Cheek Creme

Fresh off Dior, these limited edition cream blushes which are part of their Summer Mix collection, have just been released on June 17th and they even come with gorgeous matching nail colors. There are four sets : Tie & Dye, Sunnies , Capeline and Creolies each in a shade of pink, but they're so yummy I have to take them all! The bubblegum pinks really add a pop of colour whether is it on your nails or on your cheeks, so make sure you have one of these!

3. Nars Bronzing Powder in Casino

If you want to have glowing skin especially on your face this summer, be sure to grab one of these. This bronzing powder does wonders for your face as the amount of shimmer was measured to be just the amount you need for radiant yet natural skin. Need more proof? It won the "Best Bronzer for Fair to Medium Skin”2013 InStyle "Best Beauty Buys” award this year.


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4. Ralph Lauren Big Pony Fragrance Collection with Essie

When it comes to summer, sweet scents are a must-wear. If you prefer perfumes over deodorants, then these little beauty kits from Ralph Lauren are just the thing! They come in four different sets for four different personalities : sporty, flirty, free-spirited and stylish, each embracing dynamic feminity. Not only that, it also comes with a matching, limited edition Essie Big Pony nail polish! Talk about double deal.

5. St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse

This bronzing mousse is just one thing.Amazing. It's lightweight, easy to apply and it's velvety texture ticks all the right boxes for an even tan. The result? A smooth, blmeish-free golden tan that would make heads turn and make people think you've lived in St. Barts since forever! It also has an Aromaguard techonology that masks the self tan aroma, replacing it with a refreshing fragrance. It dries in 60 seconds too!

6. Nars Satin Lip Pencil

Unlike other lip pencils, the Nars Satin Lip Pencil isn't dry and it comes in 13 different shades. Part of the Nars Lip Pencil range, the one on top is in "Yu" and it doubles up as a lip balm because of it's moisturising quality. With one slick comes with a creamy, glossy yet opaque look that makes your lips a sure attention-grabber.
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7. KORA Organics Hydrating Mask

Miranda Kerr is just amazing. With an enviable career and now with a cosmetics line, she definitely lives the dream life! And the products under her KORA Organics range are nothing short of amazing too. The Hydrating Mask above makes your skin softer, more radiant and cleansed. It is infused with fatty acids, essentials oils, vitamins and much more which detoxes, renews and removes foreign particles from your face. Be sure to have one of these in your beauty collection for a to-die-for complexion!

8. Tangle Teezer Hairbrush

Ever felt frustrated when your hair gets tangled and stuck in your comb? Fret not now with the Tangle Teezer Hairbrush!Although it doesn't resolve all your tangled hair problems, it is still the most effective tool in the market to work through your tangles! The bristles are of different lengths and that is where all its effectiveness comes from. It is also the size of your palm, so it's definitely another plus point. I know it's around 10 bucks, but it's worth every cent because it's utterly life changing, do include this miracle into your daily routine!

9.Dior Vernis "Bird of Paradise" Duo
Inspired by Christian Dior's penchant for lush, tropical climates, the "Bird of Paradise" nail colour range
Features bright splashes of colour from emerald green to azure blue and it's the perfect way to mix couture with summer fun! These mini bottles come in pairs and are 70% of the original Diors. Although the price tag is high, it's a real splurge and it's actually luxury you can afford!
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10. Lancome Colour Design and Liner Palette
I featured this gorgeous collection in my previous post and I'm now going to feature it again! Lanvin creative directore Alber Elbaz and Lancome collaborated on this to produce a major makeover on the best-selling Hypnose Mascara as well as other beauty products. The makeover is in the form of colourful and fun sketches by Mr. Elbaz that are all over the products in this collection, making it even more fun to use! All of the products are a must-try, not only are they extremely effective, they add a pop of colour to your beauty stash!

11. Show Beauty Decadence Hair Fragrance

This is the first time I feature so many perfumes at once, but this hair fragrance is too good to miss. With a few spritzes, your hair would instantly smell good, it stays on your hair all day! It is also jam-packed with vitamins to enhance your hair's strength and shine.

What do you think about these products? What are your beauty must haves?

Charlotte

Kiko Summer Trend Collection 2016 | Limited Edition

Kiko have released their newest limited edition launch for the Summer Trend collection. I don't have everything from the range but it is my favourite along with the Rebel Romantic collection, which I did a review about featuring their lip products here.

This collection has everything from blushes to bronzers to a gorgeous make up bag, lip oils and perfumes. There's something for everyone.

First, let's just admire the packaging, OH MY GOD when I first saw this on Twitter I headed straight to Kiko to admire all the glory for myself. I really had to restrain myself from buying the whole collection so I just picked up two products as I needed to save my money. I love the gold and how glam it looks for it's money. Kiko just kill it with great packaging at an affordable price. I love the bobble spot effect plus the quality is so good for the price. I like collecting rose gold/gold products to sit on my dressing table as it just looks so elegant on show.

I picked up the Heatwave Lip Oil because I've never used an oil for my lips, but I know Clarins have one so I'm glad to see other brands jump on board with this too. These come in 3 shades so I got the shade 03 which is the coral peachy colour which will be perfect for summer. As this is a tint of colour it doesn't show up, but gives a glossy finish and not sticky at all if you hate that from lip glosses and it's so easy to apply as it glides on the lips. If you have dry lips this works just as well as a balm with it's ingredients containing jojoba oil, shea butter, wild mango butter and vitamin E which all help dry skin. I do love products that come with perks don't you? I like to throw this on when I'm in a rush and my lips need a bit of a moisture boost.

The second product I picked up was the Out Of Bounds Eyeliner Pen because when I swatched this in store it was jet black, dried quick and a felt tip, some of the things that I look for in a liner. When I got this home and started using it everyday as I pretty much wear eyeliner everyday a few things became a problem which made me disappointed with this product. I don't know if it's just me, but I really struggle to get the lid off. It's just so tough, I have to wrap my sleeve or bed sheet around to just get some grip, another problem which started to happen was this started to dry out quickly. I don't like and have the time to sit and go over the lines so this kind of put me off the product, but apart from what I can remember it did a good job at staying on for most of the day and it's easy to remove, so if you can overlook these little downsides then you'll like this eyeliner but I'm afraid I've moved on and gone back to my Stila Stay All Day Liquid pen.

I wanted to try more from this collection while I still had the chance, so I then made an order online and bought two more products as I got free delivery.

Mirage Lip Stylo in 01 is a rose nude and after the first use I fell in love, the colour payoff is great for one swipe but, the colour can be built up, even though this is a lipstick it feels like a balm with it's shiny finish and smooth application which makes this comfortable to wear but because of this means it doesn't wear as long with food and drink which doesn't bother me as I can top up throughout the day. This is probably my favourite product from all the items and not just because I'm a lipstick junkie.

Finally, we have the Sunshine DD Cream, I know first we have BB creams then, CC creams (which I love) and now what the hell is a DD cream. Well, let me explain as this is all new to me, DD stands for Daily Defence they are very similar to BB creams/tinted moisturisers but contain SPF which helps create a barrier to prevent moisture loss and sun damage. What I love about this Kiko DD cream is the SPF 30 because that's important, but the way it makes my skin look so healthy, bronzed and glowing. It has a light coverage, which covers some redness but not blemishes so that's when concealer comes in handy. It's great for dry skin/dry patches as it helps moisturise those areas. This feels so lightweight and yes, it does look and feel like second skin. I have the shade very light and find this doesn't go patchy throughout the day, but it doesn't stay on all day as it fades nicely. This would be perfect to take away with you on your holidays if you want to wear something more natural looking with freckles peaking through. The packaging is in a squeezy tube so you can use as much as preferred but only a small blob will go far, I'd also like to mention that this product is paraben free, so that means no nasty chemicals as this helps benefit the skin with the added vitamin C making it a radiant finish.

L to R: Sunshine DD Cream, Out Of Bounds Eyeliner, Heatwave Lip Oil & Mirage Lip Stylo

Have you tried anything from this collection? What's your favourites?