Guest Post: Be Beach Beautiful

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Ah, so finally the summer is here! And I’m guessing that you’ll all be jetting off pretty soon, to somewhere fabulous and not to mention…exotic? Somewhere perfect, that allows you to catch up on that much needed sleep, to get away from the places we all know too well, and to soak up a bit of that always enjoyed sunshine. I know I definitely am! Well maybe not somewhere exotic – in fact Cornwall is my destination of choice, it may not be everyone’s dream but it’ll provide the girls and I with somewhere to relax, and do all the things that we don’t get the chance to do at home. We’ve got waterskiing lined up coupled with a surf day and festival to enjoy. I just hope it doesn’t rain! Haha - either way we’ll be rocking the waves with these 5 tips to be beach beautiful this summer…

1. The Tan!

Yes, I know it’s the all dreaded task – coating yourself in some lotion/potion/foam/spray, lounging in your baggy clothes, and then hoping and praying that in the morning – even though you may smell like a biscuit – that you’ll be a streak-free, bronzed goddess. Fake tanning is something I’ve been trying out for the past year or so, and I would always say that without a doubt the St.Tropez Bronzing Mousse does the job beautifully. However at £20 mark my wallet said otherwise. Then came the day that I was browsing the Superdrug shelves and I discovered Solait. 

Now after hearing good things about other foams and mousses by various other brands I decided to take the plunge with their Self Tan Foam in Medium/Dark and no regrets, it was the best risk I’ve ever taken - fake tan wise of course. It coats evenly (I apply with a mitt), gives a rich but not too dark colour, has a weak but still apparent coconut scent - which is actually rather nice, and looks genuinely natural. I’ve had so many questions from people asking where I’ve been, or how my holiday was, but honestly the furthest I travelled was to the local Superdrug store in town. 

2. Fashion

So we’ve got the tan sorted, and I’m presuming we’re going to need something to enhance it, give it a new lease of life? (ok not that far, but we still want it to look fab – yes?) Right, well now we’re going to have to spruce it up and find something amazing that will enhance your tan to the max. The answer? Brights. Yes I know, odd - but true. The brighter you go the more intense your tan will look. And just a warning, this doesn’t work with all bright colours, for example red. No no no, put this on a super tanned body, and you’ll clash. Badly. But there is one bright that nearly everyone is loving this summer – Coral. In my opinion it looks amazing on any skin tone, and is really fashionable. So with that, really easy to get hold of, whether it’s printed on your bikini or painted on your nails, it will look super chic! 

3. Sun Protection

Sunscreen! The one thing that we’ve all been told about again and again, so let me tell you once more – there are a ways to get a tan without harming your skin but there are no ways of getting rid of the damage once your skin has been burnt. So apply it morning, noon and night; everywhere and anywhere – so that your natural flawless skin stays that way. 

4. Makeup

Natural, fun, and most importantly waterproof. For me the one product that acts as a holiday must-have is a waterproof Mascara. I love curling my lashes and then coating them with the waterproof formula of Maybelline’s Falsies mascara. It dries well, and doesn’t move unless it has to. Obviously I’m not recommending going scuba-diving in it, but for on the beach, lounging around, with the occasional dip in the sea/pool. This is perfect. The waterproof formula also holds the curl much better than regular mascaras, so even if your not on the beach – I would still give it a go! 

As for face makeup, I would recommend Rimmel London’s 25 Hour Foundation. This really stays put and even though is not advertised as waterproof, it does a good job of it! Benefit’s She Laq is also a good thing to go for, if your looking to water-proof any other areas of your makeup. For lips, stick with tints and stains, as these are designed to remain on your lips all day! Here are some other products I love for summer…

5. Hair

Also invest in some fashionable headwear for the occasion, as it’s not just your skin that can become damaged by the sun. Your hair can dry out quickly in the heat, so the best way to prevent this is shielding it from the sun, and then washing it with a sun protecting shampoo. These are specially designed for holidays, and also help to wash out salt and other damaging chemicals.

Hope this helps!

Speak Soon,

Lucy Jo x