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From glowing skincare to rosy sun-kissed cheeks, beauty enthusiast and content creator, Alice (@skincareby_alice), shares her top skincare and makeup must-haves for a glowy summer look.

I don’t know about you, but in summer, I find myself wanting to wear less foundation and embrace the bare face in the hotter weather. However, that hasn’t come easy since I’ve had stubborn dark marks and scarring from my winter breakouts.

THE SKINCARE

I have been religiously using the Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum and I cannot believe the results. My skin tone has never looked so even and has been glowing! The innovative packaging from Lancôme stores hyaluronic acid, a blend of vitamin C and niacinamide, and ferulic acid in three separate chambers – so the formulation is first mixed when pumped onto your hand to keep the ingredients at their highest potency. Pretty snazzy and smart if you ask me.

Now, we all know how important it is to wear SPF - it helps protect our skin from harmful UV rays and is the key for preventing premature aging too. I am a huge fan of a tinted option for summer. It’s great if you want a bit of coverage to help even skin tone – without having to commit to a foundation. The Ultrasun Tinted SPF 50+ is a fab option as it is lightweight yet leaves a radiant finish. Your skin, but better!

THE MAKEUP

Having a good base is great, but the finishing touches are everything! I cannot leave my house without my brows styled; I always feel more put together. The Benefit 24 Hour Brow Setter Clear Gel is going to be your best friend as it holds brows firmly in place and dries down almost instantly whilst being flake-free.

Get the sun-kissed look… minus the burning! Blush is everything in summer, particularly creams, as you can use it on your cheeks, lips, and it’s perfect to pop in your bag and top up on the go! The YSL NU Lip & Cheek Tint provides a natural ‘flushed’ look which can be buildable if you want a more intense look. Formulated with 90% skincare ingredients including hyaluronic acid, this is a super fun addition for glowy skin this summer.