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To me, July always signals the true start of summer beauty. As the weather has started heating up, it’s officially time to lighten up your beauty routine. 

Think skin tints over full coverage, humidity-proof hair tricks, and scents that smell like sun-drenched skin.We're now leaning into Hailey Bieber- approved glazed blush and pops of colour for festival season. As for summer nails, we're ditching the spring pastel's for fun mix-and-match design's and bright, bold colours. 

Now that holiday plans are in full swing, we're also trying to find the best mini beauty products that will fit in our beach bag and carry-on's. 

From beachy waves to bronzed cheeks and SPF that doubles as skincare, here’s everything you need to survive (and thrive) in the heat- while still looking like that girl.

  • Best Gourmand Fragrance

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    Raspberry Ripple Cologne, 30ml

    Jo Malone London

    If you're looking for a unique scent - look no further than this distinctly British release. Raspberry Ripple is a vivacious and enticing limited-edition fruity cologne. With each spritz, sharp-scarlet juices of lush raspberries and redcurrants swirling through white musk to mind this nostalgic ice cream flavour.

  • Best Cream Blush

    charlotte tilbury blush stick© Charlotte Tilbury

    Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Stick - Pinky Glow

    Charlotte Tilbury

    Oh, Charlotte Tilbury, you have really outdone yourself with this launch. This blush stick formula glides on so smooth and blends out so effortlessly. The color payoff on all skin tones is gorgeous and gives you that radiant, healthy flush that makes you look like you just came back from vacation. Divine!

  • Best Leave-In Conditioner

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    The Water Boi Reparative Leave-In Conditioner Spray

    Fenty Beauty

    This lightweight, multitasking, reparative leave-in conditioner spray provides my locks with all-day hydration. It's a multitasking product as it also  detangles, smooths frizz, softens and refreshes strands. I can also guarantee you'll be complimented on how amazing your locks smells after a few spritzes. The warm, amber scent is gorgeous and is perfect for summer. 

  • Best Lip Treatment

    glow recipe lip balm © Glow Recipe

    Glass Balm Lip Treatment

    Glow Recipe

    Meet your new daily lip essential - a high-shine lip treatment that treats as it tints. After application it  floods lips with moisture while smoothing the look of fine lines and delivering a juicy, glass-like finish. It comes in four glorious shades from clear to blackberry. Trust me, this is exactly what your lips need for an extra boost of hydration. 

  • Best Fruity Body Mist

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    Beach Skin Body Mist

    Phlur

    If your chasing that “just stepped off the beach at golden hour” vibe, Phlur Beach Skin Body Mist might be your new holiday must-have. It’s designed to evoke sun-warmed skin, salty air, and the soft glow of a seaside sunset - and it delivers.  It notes of coconut milk at its heart - base notes of pink pepper and sandalwood at the base. It's a very 'clean girl' scent. If you’re a fan of  Estée Lauder's Bronze Goddess or Sol de Janeiro’s Cheirosa range but are searching for something less gourmand, this might be it. 

  • Best Eyeshadow Palette

    morphe eyeshadow product pack  © Look Fanstastic

    Outer Spice Eyeshadow Palette

    Morphe

    This is a stunning eyeshadow palette is perfect for summer - from festivals to holiday glam. It's a 6-pan palette with a range of matte, shimmer and metallic finishes, featuring rose gold and toasted brown hues. The two chrome metallic finishes are the standout's for me they glide on effortlessly with powerful pigment. 

  • Best Dry Shampoo

    typebea g5 dry shampoo product shot © Typebea

    G.5 3-in-1 Dry Shampoo

    TYPEBEA

    Rita Ora's haircare brand, TYPEBEA has been making waves and this new launch is no exception. As the name suggests, this is a multi-tasking dry shampoo that support's healthy hair growth. It also cleanses the scalp and can work for all hair types. What more could you want? 

  • Best Lip Balm

    boots peach lip balm © Boots

    Glossy Lip Balm - Peach

    Boots

    Boot's beloved own-brand lip balm now come in three new delicious summer shades - including my personal favorite, peach. It moisturises dry lips whilst providing long lasting hydration. For £3.00, this is a total steal! 

  • Best Hair Treatment Mask

    color wow dreming mask product shot © LOOKFANTASTIC

    Dreaming Advance Repair and Resurfacing Treatment

    Color Wow

    Cult favourite haircare brand, Color Wow, has done it again with another must-have product. 

    This treatment is formulated for dry, flyaway-prone hair. It repairs your hair’s outer cuticle, instantly smoothing your locks and giving them a glass-like finish. 

    Whether used weekly or whenever your lengths need it, each application lasts through a few washes, making it a low-effort staple. 

How we chose:

  • Performance and personal testimony: The best beauty buys chosen below are products that our beauty writer, Aaliyah Harry personally rates.  
  • High performance and consistent use: All the picks selected have been used consistently and as a beauty writer who is well informed, they have all been selected carefully. The products vary, spanning from moisturisers to hairspray, but are united in the fact that they are all high-performing products. 

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