insideKENT Magazine Issue 27 - June 2014 | Page 94

beauty AND THE beach cont. MAKEUP We are all a little guilty of not following the ‘makeup rules’, but at the end of the day, can you really remember in what month you bought your mascara? So why not use this summer as a good excuse to get into a routine? Your makeup needs change from season to season; if SPF in your makeup is not already a must in the winter, then you will definitely love a time saving all-in-one product for summer. Laura Mercier’s award winning Tinted Moisturiser SPF 20 (£34) is a great product for summer. It can be used sparingly to give you a healthy glow even without the holiday. It’s available in a range of shades, for all types of skin. www.lauramercier.com/uk With the season change a splash of colour is always useful to get you in the mood for a bit of sun. If the thought of bright eyeshadow seen across the catwalks is too extreme for you, we have the perfect fix. You have probably heard of Clinique’s range of Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balms. Retailing at £17, they are worth the investment and as one of the first of this type of product available from the shops they know what they are talking about. The range now includes 16 colours from the peach tones of Oversized Orange through to the candy pink of Woppin’ Watermelon. These crayon-like sticks are great for not only injecting some colour into your summer makeup routine but also for keeping your lips moisturised and hydrated. www.clinique.co.uk The perfect texture for your nails changes from season to season. We have seen glitter, caviar and most recently matte nails taking centre stage, but Rimmel London has quite literally hit the nail on the head with their new texture collection Sweetie Crush Nails (£3.99). These textured, sparkling, sugar-coated nail polishes are available in five colours from lemony Sherbert Sweetheart through to the lilac hues of Violet Fizzle. uk.rimmellondon.com NAILS 2014 is all about a modern twist on the traditional nails and spring florals through pairing soft pastels with vivid brights, creating a colourful equilibrium with exciting textures. Summer can give you a great excuse to experiment with all the new polish choices available to you. Just because you are using a moisturiser there is no excuse for not using the right tools! You may already have your go-to brushes, but we recommend Real Techniques Expert Face Brush (£9.99) – it’s a small investment for a fantastic blending brush. This brush has short bristles helping you to use a little product and make it go a long way. Use in circular motions across your face to build up coverage over problem areas, without aggravating your skin. www.realtechniques.com Scented nail enamel is the latest in a wave of new and exciting nail polish. They have been around before, but this time Revlon has created their Parfumerie Scented Nail Enamel Collection. 20 shades of on-trend colour, all with their own unique scent for just £6.49 each. The collection features bright, vibrant shades infused with exotic and fruity notes; deep, rich hues with woody and warm scents; and finally light and airy tones with fresh, bright notes. The enamels come in an array of finishes from pearlescent through to glitter, using essential oils to create a range of unique fragrances which are revealed when your polish dries. www.revlon.co.uk 94 Essie is master of the classic nail. With their simple bottles and range of colours, they have taken the market by storm and their 2014 collections are no different. With on-trend brights and power pastels from the Essie Spring 2014 range. Our favourite is Fashion Playground – a neutral pale minty green; or you could try their Neons 2014 for a pop of bright colour on your nails. We like I’m Addicted – a bright turquoise to compliment your swimwear; otherwise opt for a neutral summer with Essie's Resort 2014 range – Resort Fling, a subtle light coral, is our go-to colour. www.essie.com