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6 top summer beauty essentials
There's never much room in your holiday beauty bag so every product needs to deserve its place! Our beauty experts have picked the best of their Tried & Tested beauty products for you.
Wondering what beauty products to stock up on this summer? From the top tinted body lotion to the best travel hairdryer, the GHI experts have picked out some key beauty essentials to keep you looking and feeling great over the summer.
Best Gradual Body Tan
Elemis Total Glow Bronzing Body Lotion
Score: 89/100
Great for those who seek out a lighter tan, this product is a high performer and scored over 90% for many of the tests. Testers agreed that the texture was light and their skin felt moisturised after use. The product was absorbed well into the skin and the shade gradually developed throughout the week. Testers were pleased with their skin tone after using the product and nearly 95% said they would continue to use this tan.
Price: £36.00
Available from: Elemis.com
Best Highlighter Stick
Boots No7 Instant Radiance Highlighter
Score: 93/100
This product is the best of our budget buys and scored higher than the more expensive sticks in the category --it's great for new users of highlighter sticks, as the shimmer is buildable yet natural. The creamy texture is easy to blend into other make-up for an easy, luminous look.
Price: £10.00
Available from: boots.com
Best Waterproof Mascara
Lancôme Hypnose Drama Waterproof Mascara
Score: 95/100
The Lancôme Hypnose Drama Waterproof Mascara scored very well in our test. Testers liked the wand design but a few were not so keen on the curved brush design. Yet it is a good size for application and can easily reach all lashes. All testers agreed that this mascara thickened, volumised and lengthened their lashes, whilst still separating them. It does not clump or flake off and is easy to remove at the end of the day. Overall, a great mascara for everyday use which will create a defined, clump-free look that is easy to remove.
Price: £24.50 - £24.50
Available from: lancome.co.uk
Best Make-Up Setting Spray
Clarins Fix' Make-Up
Score: 93/100
Clarins Fix' Make-up has a great combination of high performance hold and skin comfort. It's a fresh, light-feeling spray with great hold.
Price: £23.00
Available from: clarins.co.uk
Best Hydrating Facial Mist
Rodial Dragon's Blood Essence Mist
Score: 83/100
Overall, our testers loved how refreshing and comfortable this product was, with 93% saying that it felt light on their skin. It also scored highly in our lab tests, when we measured the hydration of the skin before and after applying the product, proving that it provides amazing instant hydration to the skin!
Price: £38.00
Available from: spacenk.com
Best Travel Hairdryer
BaByliss 5344BU 2000W Travel Hair Dryer
Score: 81/100
Surprisingly powerful, the BaByliss travel hair dryer packs a punch. Doing well on our hair drying tests, the casing stayed within safe handling temperature even on the highest setting. The light body made it easy to manoeuvre during usage and the wide styling nozzle made styling easier.
Price: £14.99
Available from: boots.com
A keen cosmetic scientist with a passion for colour cosmetics, skincare and haircare; who loves testing all things new, classic and on trend in the beauty industry!
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