Top 5 - Beauty Products This Month

July

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1. Summer Spritzing

Some of us, despite the allusion of grandeur, still spend most of our days stuck at a desk frantically typing on our keyboards. It's hard enough to keep motivated at the best of times, never mind with all this gorgeous weather filling out skies. In order to save my skin - and my sanity - I've invested in The Body Shop’s Vitamin E Face Mist to keep me cool and refreshed all day long. A couple of squirts and I'm rejuvenated and ready to battle on through until dusk. £6.50

2. A stretching point

Anything innovative and new in the beauty world is exciting; we love the latest techology from Bourjois that incorporates nylon microspheres into 8 catwalk inspired eyeshadow shades, allowing for unbelievable blending and stretch. Amy Winehouse wings, anyone? Ombre Stretch EyeShadow Compacts launch nationwide this week, at £5.95.

3. Beauty Rocks

Happy days! The heat is on (for now!) So what better way to ensure your complexion is beautifully cool and radiant than to reach into the fridge. And, no we aren't talking some home made cucumber/yoghurt combination; we adore these beautifying ice cubes from French skincare brand, Anne Semonin. Packed with marine spring water, evening primrose and wild indigo, the blend of nature and science means your skin gets a fresh start every day. £39

4. Cabana cool

A pre-holiday tan is essential to avoid the embarrassing 'palest person on the beach' look. A little trip to the urban beach cabanas set up by St Tropez in Selfridges will definitely point you in the right direction. From 26 June to 10 July, the spray tan booths are made over 'cabana style' to get you in the holiday mood. Spray tanning treatments cost £15 (usually £30) redeemable against all St Tropez purchases. And, they're even throwing in a pair of limited edition flip flops so you can walk away in style.

5. Best of Both

Jason Natural Products new Temptations Moisturising Lip Tints are a tint/balm hybrid in lipgloss packaging. All very confusing. Until you realise that the combination of beeswax, aloe, vitamin E and marigold keep lips soft, silky, protected and conditioned, while peppermint gives a tingly, natural plump. There's nothing to be muddled about there. We love Passion; a rich, shimmering raspberry shade that's a refreshing antidote to neons. £5.95