Boots Summer Beauty Picks

This summer has been an odd one this year. One minute we’re basking in glorious sunshine breaking temperature records, the next running for cover from torrential downpours.

During the warmer weather, I like my makeup light but radiant, preferring to focus on my skincare and finer details. I don’t like my face feeling weighed down in product, but do like to recreate a fresh and glowy effect.

Boots are on hand, as always, to fulfill all your skincare and beauty needs this summer and I picked a few products to look at more closely, which caught my eye.

OLE HENRIKSEN BANANA PRIMER (£28)
Inspired by their bestselling Banana Bright Eye Creme, this face primer creates a dewy, healthy-looking glow, and can be applied under makeup, on top of skin as a highlighter, or even worn alone.

A vitamin C infused face primer, which promises to extend make up wear , and help with signs of ageing, this product sounds almost too good to be true. It blends in seamlessly, without leaving an unsightly white cast behind and my skin feels refreshed after application. If only it contained SPF then it would be perfect!

NO 7 EXTREME LENGTH WATERPROOF MASCARA (£13)
Nobody wants to be sporting panda eyes in the middle of a heatwave and this is indeed one of my pet peeves when the weather starts to warm up.

This mascara packs a punch, delivering lengthy lashes which won’t let you down poolside, or if you’re caught up in an impromptu water fight, in the park. Maximum length is obtained with two coats, and each lash is coated using the unique rubber brush grips which deliver intensity along the lashline.

BROWCOTE WATERPROOF BROW GEL
Another product aimed to make summer beauty that little bit easier. Brows are big business in the beauty industry and after prepping and preening, the last thing you want is for your brow to be sliding off your face.

This clear gel is to be brushed through eyebrow hair and any applied colour on top, to keep them in place day and night. This is a great product if you don’t want to lose your brows when you go swimming, this delivers a neat and professional finish with the easiest of applicators. If you love wearing glitter makeup on your eyes or near your brows, then this is the perfect companion to ensure your eye look is on point.

I’ve even read this has been used to seal eyeliner, which I find always disappears on me as the day goes on – waterproof or not, so that’s good to know.

VIKTOR & ROLF FLOWERBOMB BLOOM EDT (£47 30ml)
I adore the Flowerbomb family of scents and love the original which launched over 10 years ago, which has become iconic in the world of perfumery. The latest perfume doesn’t disappoint. The first

It’s very similar to the original Flowerbomb scent, albeit a tad lighter so perfect for a summer’s day. Soft, warm and sweet on the skin, the new Eau de Toilette has juicy top notes of pomegranate accord, bergamot and mandarin oils.

Flowerbomb Bloom continues the iconic Flowerbomb floral bouquet containing Rose and Jasmin, India Osmanthus and Cattleya Orchid. The base are memorable with musk, vanilla and patchouli. Feminine and flirty, this is an ideal summer scent.

SLEEK HIGHLIGHTING ELIXIR ILLUMINATING DROPS (£6.99)
If you want to add luminosity to your skin, then take a look at this bottled treat. Available in three shades, this liquid highlighter blends seamlessly leaving an even glow behind which is suitable for day and night. Wear it on its own, mix with moisturiser or your foundation to achieve the glow you desire.

I tried Sunlit, which is ideal for darker skin tones and has a flattering bronze hue. The formula includes nourishing jojoba seed oil, vitamin E, and ultra-refined pearls for a customisable, buildable, dewy-not-powdery glow. The dropper applicator makes it easy to dispense the product straight onto the skin and you only need the tiniest drop to make an in pact so it the bottle will last an incredibly long time.

What beauty essentials are you reaching for this summer?

*This post is an advertised collaboration with Boots but all thoughts are my own.

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