Is your complexion pale or are you blessed with natural golden and bronzed skin?
Living in Ireland, many of us don't have the Mediterranean colouring of those who live in warmer climates, but don't despair - there is a bronzed goddess in all of us.
All you need are the right products, and your dream of perfect golden skin will be yours for life.
Here are some of my top picks that are a must-have for your summer look.
Highlighter
BECCA's Shimmering Skin Perfector in Champagne Pop is my new found favourite product for the summer.
It's an apricot golden highlighter which you can sweep all over the face or on target areas like cheekbones, brow bone and nose.
I absolutely love the finishing look this magic highlighter leaves on the skin!!
Where: Cult Beauty UK
Price: €38
Eyes
To complete a perfect bronzed summer look it's essential that you create a bold bronzed eye to set it off.
Tom Ford have come up this amazing cream and powder eye duo in beautiful shades of bronze.
Working these two shades together will create the ultimate bronzed smoky eye that will take you from day to any summer night event.
Where: Brown Thomas
Price: €50
Lip
My makeup bag will never be without my MAC Faux lippy!
MAC Faux can be applied to create a full lip effect using a lip liner, or using your index finger you can apply a small amount to the lip & apply a clear gloss to give a natural finish.
I always stock up on this lipstick so I know I'll never run out.
Where: MAC Brown Thomas
Price: €20
Curl those lashes
If you are going to invest in anything this summer, it should be a good eyelash curler.
If you are doing this look at home and are not 100% confident in applying false lashes, this tool will be your new best friend!
Giving a natural curl to your lash, this simple little trick will help you look fabulous!
Where: Boots
Price:€6.49
Jack Black Jet Set kit
All the skincare essentials needed when you travel are packed away in this handy little kit.
With Pure Clean daily cleanser, Supreme Cream Triple Cushion Shave Lather and a Double Duty face moisturiser, there's everything you need for your travel kit.
Where: denothebarber.ie
Price: €32.95
Nuxe Paris Multi Purpose eye cream
NUXE Multi Purpose eye cream is perfect for men who have dark circles under the eyes, who want to help fight the signs of ageing and to bring down puffiness.
Suitable for all skin types!
Where: Marks & Spencer
Price: €23
Lab Series Maximum Comfort shaving gel
It's an all round shaving gel that works before, during & after the shave. This gel cools, smoothes and soothes the skin.
This provides excellent lubricant to the skin to prevent friction while shaving.
Where: Boots
Price: €27
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