When it comes to must-have summer skincare, a really great mist can’t be overlooked. From prepping freshly cleansed skin, to finishing makeup looks (and preventing the dreaded cake face), there’s nothing handier to have. So, when Image Skincare sent over their new Vital C Hydrating Facial Mist a few weeks ago, the timing couldn’t have been better. Designed to multitask, the mist mixes hydration with vitamin C and luxe gold sub-microparticles, so it helps to shield the skin against daily environmental stressors – perfect now that life is heading towards some sort of ‘normal’!

With a soft, slightly citrusy scent, the mist feels perfect for summer spritzing, and I love the fact that it leaves skin with a velvety soft, dewy finish. If, like me, you sometimes feel that you want to scrape your foundation off once it hits noon, try giving yourself a little pep with a mist like this one – it really makes me feel brand new (and makes my makeup look and feel super fresh too!)

Image Skincare Vital C Hydrating Facial Mist is priced at £38 and is available here.

When it comes to skincare, I don’t think you can underestimate the value of a great facial spritz. They’re one of my most reached-for products, and I love using them on both bare skin, and once I’ve got makeup on, and there’s nothing better than a quick spritz during the day.

Over the past few weeks I’ve been loving Heritage Store’s Rosewater & Glycerin. A generous 237ml, the formula is formulated to be the ultimate skin hydrator. With Rosewater, Glycerine and Vor-Mag Water (which has been magnetised and ‘vortexed’ to increase its energy and vibration) it’s perfect for skin like mine, which always appreciates a hit of hydration. After cleansing in the morning, I give my face a quick spray when I’m coming out the shower, then, once I’ve moisturised, and applied my makeup, I follow up with another spritz. It stops makeup from looking too heavy or feeling too cake-y and I always feel like it makes powder formulas look way more natural too!

Heritage Store Rosewater & Glycerine is priced at £10.99 and is available here.

When it comes to habits, over the past year or so, I’ve been basically religious about applying body lotions in the morning and evening. It was something I used to be pretty inconsistent with, but over the months, I’ve really noticed a positive difference. As with everything, I’ve found that I need a richer texture for areas like my legs, so when I came across the Pure Lakes brand, I could wait to give them a go!

Designed for sensitive skin which needs a little extra TLC, the brand was founded back in 2006, and has always been based out of the Lake District. With plant-based formulas and eco-friendly thinking behind it, the products are as planet friendly as they are indulgent – so there’s no need to feel guilty when you enjoy a bit of self care.

The Shea Body Butter is one of the brand’s most indulgent products. Scented with the essential oils of Mimosa and Pettigrain, you can use the butter from neck to toes, so it’s perfect for enjoying after an evening shower. I’ve been loving using the butter on my legs, and it’s the best thing to use post-shaving! As it warms with body heat, it softens into the skin, leaving skin feeling super soft and smelling heavenly!

Pure Lakes Mimosa & Petitgrain Shea Body Butter is priced at £16 and is available here.

When I say I don’t need another eyeshadow, it’s not an understatement. I have literal drawers-full of palettes which I try my best to rotate through, but despite my horde, I’ve been on the lookout for the perfect subtle pink shade for months. Something pretty, but not over-the-top, a little sheeny without feeling too full-on, so, when I caught sight of Charlotte Tilbury’s Charlotte’s Jewel Pot in Pillow Talk, I couldn’t resist.

Packaged in the prettiest little pot, complete with faceted lid, the shadow sits somewhere between a pressed pigment and a cream shadow. There’s a generous amount of product, and considering I only use a small swipe per application, I can see this featuring in my daily makeup picks for a while to come! Applied to clean lids with my finger, the shadow gives a perfect veil of shimmering pink, which brings warmth to the eyes, rather than looking irritated (always my fear when playing with pinks).

The finish is perfectly subtle and lasts all day long without creasing or separating. I love how cooling the formula feels to apply, and it’s full of great-for-skin ingredients including Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E, Argan Oil, Macadamia and Rosehip Oils. Despite the fact I bought it for day-to-day use, it’s easy to build the shadow up to create a more dramatic effect, which is so much fun to wear, especially now that we’re starting to be allowed back out and about in the evenings!

Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Jewel Pot in Pillow Talk is priced at £24 and is available here (UK) and here (US)

It’s right about now that I start wanted to Spring Clean my entire life. Drawers and cupboards are getting gutted as we speak, and I’m asking myself if everything I own ‘sparks joy’. I love the feeling of completing a serious clear out, and the same way I’ve popped winter sweaters to the back of the cupboard, I’ve refreshed my skincare regime. I’ve popped my richest, heaviest creams in my night box, and I’ve been reaching for lighter formulas for day use.

Right in time for this seasonal refresh is TempleSpa’s newest release – Truffle De-Light Hydra-gel Moisturiser. A lighter version of the brand’s iconic Skin Truffle moisturiser, the hydra-gel formula delivers hydration and nourishment to skin, without ever feelings heavy or overwhelming. Perfect as the temperatures start to rise, the formula is beautifully lightweight, yet still delivers a perfect amount of glow. With an ingredients list which features truffle, rose quartz and Happybelle-PE™ which helps to brighten dull, lacklustre skin, the Truffle De-Light feels like the perfect spring and summer moisturiser. You only need a single press per application, and the gel leaves skin feeling perfectly cooled, smooth and perfected. TempleSpa call it a drink for the skin, and I couldn’t agree more!

TempleSpa Truffle De-Light is priced at £90 and is available here.