'SKINspiration' for Summer In Sussex

Fresh and radiant-looking skin is what most of us try to achieve on a daily basis but pulling it off without looking tired and oily is harder than it seems. 

You can apply as much makeup as you want, but if your skin is dry and dull, you won’t get the dewy result you’re aiming for.

Thus, before you even begin with the makeup application stage, start from the inside. Our skin acts as a drawing board for potential imbalances occurring in our bodies and training your eye to look out for them is the best place to start.

Have you got dry skin no matter how thick you lather on the moisturiser? You'll need to be drinking more water. Suddenly breakout during the month when you usually don't? Consider the foods you're eating.

Equally as important is your skincare regime. We find that a one time visit (if you aren't a facial fiend) to a facialist can do wonders. Not only do you get a wonderful facial treatment but you'll also receive advice on a tailored skincare regime you can follow. Along with the facialist's suggestions, our favourite moisturiser for dry skin is Eucerin's Replenishing Face Cream 5% Urea, for neutral skin Clinique's Moisture Surge™ 72-Hour Auto-replenishing Hydrator, and Dermalogica's mediBac clearing™ Oil Free Matte SPF 30 tops our list of must-haves for oily skin. 

Once you've got the diet and skincare routine nailed, you can begin with the make up application process. 

5 Steps To Flawlessness

LE BLANC DE CHANEL MULTI-USE ILLUMINATING BASE

Before applying makeup, start with an illuminating base like Chanel’s Multi-use Illuminating Base to create a natural glow right from the upstart.

NARS Concealer

After moisturising, apply a minuscule amount of concealer on blemishes, dark circles and spots that you may have. Almost as if you are cleaning the canvas, ready for the afterglow.

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge for lips and cheeks

Creme blush is such an essential part of this summer look but apply too little and risk looking washed out or apply too much and risk evoking images of Boy George. With M.A.C’s Stippling Face Brush, swirl it around lightly in the creme and dispense some of the product onto your wrist to avoid product build up. Starting from the apple of your cheeks, move in circular motions from the middle up to just below the corner of your eye. Apply as much blush as you’re comfortable with.

This creme blush also acts as a moisturising lip creme - bonus.

Huda Beauty's 3D Highlight Palette

Using a highlighter brush, dust some highlighting powder under your brows, along the bridge of your nose, on your lip’s cupids bow and, of course, on the highest point of your cheeks. Avoid your chin area as this will create too much of a glow, edging dangerously into shiny territory.

DiorShow Lash Extension Effect Volume Mascara

An oldie but goodie, it is so hard to go wrong with Dior’s makeup offering. Try the purple mascara for some summer fun!