Get the Look: your how-to guide
Don’t let your desire for a golden glow let you forget the first rule of skincare: protection means perfection. Whether the sun is shining or there’s full cloud cover, always apply an SPF before hitting the beach
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PREP & POLISH
Start your beach-body regime with all-over
exfoliation. H2O+ Sea Salt Skin Smoother
blends natural oils and sea salt to reveal
luxurious, polished-looking skin
GET AN ALL-OVER GLOW
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BE SUN READY
Maximise your holiday time: one
application of Ultrasun Extreme Sun
Lotion with SPF 50+ for sensitive
skin lasts eight hours
SAVE FACE
Rodial sunscreen moisturiser
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FAKE IT
Cheat a holiday glow before you hit
the beach. Try St Tropez Gradual
Tan for the face – it’s foolproof,
natural-looking and streak-free
The mix of sun, salt and sand can wreak havoc with your hair.
Pack nourishing, sun-protective products so you look more beach
goddess, less Loch Ness Monster
ADD SHINE
Lock in moisture after sun exposure with a
nourishing treatment, such as Josh Wood
Radiant Shine Hair Treatment Oil. It enhances
natural shine, leaving a polished, glossy look
LOVE YOUR LOCKS
A super-conditioning
treatment is a great
way to protect hair
from the drying effects
of salt water and sun.
Try Philip Kingsley
Swimcap, a true
holiday-hair saviour
SMOOTH & SLEEK
Revive hair after a dip with a smoothing serum packed
with plant actives – try Tara Smith Base Coat Serum
Beach make-up should be low maintenance. Keep it simple with water-resistant formulas that promote a sun-kissed look while blocking harmful UV rays;
finish with a flash of colour on the lips and cheeks
DIVE IN
There’s no need to skip
mascara in the surf –
just choose a waterproof
formula such as Pür
Minerals Big Look
Mascara, which won’t
budge when you swim
TAN SMART
The key to creating a
healthy-looking glow? Sun
cream that incorporates a touch
of self-tan. Murad Absolute
Bronzing Boost with SPF 15
will protect your skin while
giving your colour a lift
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