The summer months are fast approaching. Our heavier winter foundations have been put away for another year and swapped for something much lighter. Tinted SPF moisturisers are a lightweight option that actively protects the skin from the sun. With their light coverage, they give the skin a natural, even glow. Here’s a selection of the best tinted SPFs for all skin tones for the sunny days ahead.

Origins GinZing Energy-Boosting Tinted Moisturiser SPF 40

If achieving a flawless glow is the goal, the Origins GinZing Energy-Boosting Tinted Moisturiser SPF 40 will do just that. The coffee within the tinted moisturiser works to restore radiance to tired-out skin. This SPF skin tint will give your skin a boost in the morning by helping to increase energy flow. Your skin will not only look healthy but will be protected from the sun too. Hydrating and easy to blend, this tinted moisturiser has a natural-looking shade to give the skin a your-skin-but-better look. As the colour adapts to your skin tone, this tinted SPF is ideal for all skin tones. This product is excellent for sun protection and an immaculate complexion without needing to use anything too heavy to attain this.

£ 32

Origins GinZing Energy-Boosting Tinted Moisturiser SPF 40

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Thank You Farmer Sun Project Shimmer Sun Essence SPF30

The Thank You Farmer Sun Project Shimmer Sun Essence SPF30 is the perfect combination of a BB cream and sunscreen. Brightening and hydrating, this non-greasy tinted SPF absorbs quickly into the skin. The subtle pigments within this SPF blur any imperfections while giving the skin a luminous look. It creates a physical barrier on the skin against pollutants and the ageing effects of the sun. Not only this, but it prevents dark spots from developing on the skin. Most importantly, the glow-giving Shimmer Sun Essence will protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Apply a small amount evenly across the face after your daily skincare routine. 

£ 20.44

Thank You Farmer Sun Project Shimmer Sun Essence SPF30

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Shaka Ultra-Light Fluid Tinted SPF50

Perfect for heading to the gym or going to the beach, the La Roche-Posay Anthelios Shaka Ultra-Light Fluid Tinted SPF50 is sweat-proof, super waterproof, and sand-proof too. This tinted SPF absorbs well and will not leave marks or a cast across the face. For those with a lighter skin tone or skin sensitive to the sun, this high SPF is perfect for keeping the skin protected. It also gives the skin a natural summer glow with a hint of colour. The Anthelios Shaka Ultra-Light Fluid Tinted SPF50 should be applied 30 minutes before sun exposure and reapplied throughout the day. 

£ 17.50

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra-Light Invisible Fluid SPF50+ Sun Cream

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Drunk Elephant Umbra Tinte Physical Daily Defence SPF30

Packed full of antioxidants, the Drunk Elephant Umbra Tinte Physical Daily Defence SPF 30 creates a vibrant complexion. With a barely-there feel to it, the formula is very sheer. Therefore, it is the perfect tinted SPF for darker skin tones. It will not leave your skin feeling sticky or leave behind any marks at all, as many sunscreens do. This universal skin tint gives a subtle glow to your complexion while also not aggravating acne-prone skin. As well as this, it minimises the look of fine lines and boosts the skin’s overall health. Ideal for daily use, this non-toxic, moisturising tinted SPF sits comfortably. The Umbra Tinte Physical Daily Defence will keep your skin protected from the damaging sun rays.  

£ 30

Drunk Elephant Umbra Tinte Physical Daily Defence SPF30

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Words By Eleanor Coleman

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We’ve spent most of 2021 inside, lacking sunlight, and our skin is feeling it. Therefore, it’s time to fake it. Give the skin a natural-looking bronzed glow this spring with facial tanning drops.

Tanning drops specifically formulated for the face will keep your skin a lot happier than using a tan for the body. Facial tanning drops are gentler on the skin as you have the option to add them to your daily moisturiser. Tanning drops are customizable; the more you add, the deeper the tan. For the ultimate bronzed look, add the drops straight to the face without mixing with your moisturiser.

Prepping the skin is essential to ensure an even and realistic tan. Complete your usual skin routine, being mindful that using AHAs alongside self-tanning drops will affect your tan. AHAs can promote cell renewal which will, of course, remove the facial tan. It’s best to use AHAs on the days when you’re not applying tan to the face.  

Here are some of the best tanning drops for a sun-kissed glow.

Dry skin will especially love the Skinny Tan Moisturising Face Tanning Drops. Add these drops to your favourite moisturiser for a gradual tan, or you can use them alone. The skin will feel nourished and hydrated as this self-tanner contains aloe vera. This tan develops over 6-8 hours, so it’s best to put this on before you sleep. When you wake up, your skin will be glowing and ultra-soft. This self-tanner is fast-absorbing, so there’s no need to worry about the tan transferring onto your pillow. When it comes to tanning, scents can be a hit or a miss. However, this product is a definite hit with its super sweet coconut and caramel scent. What’s more, Skinny Tan products are vegan.

£ 10.04

Skinny Tan Moisturising Face Tanning Drops

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Get a damage-free sun-kissed glow with Drunk Elephant’s D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops. Not only is this face tanner perfect for a light, bronzed look, but it also promotes the skin’s natural barrier function. The D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops contain marula oils and vitamins F and D for antioxidant protection. This product tans and protects the skin from environmental damage all at the same time. The drops are ideal for the neck, chest, and the rest of the body, not just the face. Just add a few drops to your moisturiser for a healthy glow.

£ 30

Drunk Elephant’s D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops

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The Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops create a beautiful, tanned look while colour correcting the skin. There are three different shades, light, medium and dark. Each has a different colour correlating to skin tones and what colour would need correcting. The lightest shade has a peach base for lighter skin tones, and the darker shade has a purple base for deeper skin tones. The Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops is formulated with HyperViolet complex to reduce any orange tones. Streak-free and natural, this product can be added easily to your daily skincare routine.

£ 19.95

Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops Dark

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£ 19.95

Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops Light

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£ 19.95

Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops Medium

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Clean and transparent, the Bondi Sands Pure Concentrated Self-Tan Drops will drench your skin with hydration. The Pure Drops have the Bondi Sands iconic golden look with a new formulation including hyaluronic acid. A facial self-tanner containing this ingredient is good for the skin as it plumps and hydrates. This formulation also consists of vitamin C and E. Both vitamins help with repairing the skin and brings radiance to the complexion. Bondi Sands has been transparent with the ingredients within this simple yet effective face tanner. These self-tanning drops are perfect for sensitive skin. They have considered their impact on the environment by creating 100% recyclable plastic packaging.

£ 11.24

Bondi Sands Pure Concentrated Self-Tan Drops

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Words By Eleanor Coleman

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Let’s face facts, applying sun cream may be the only pitfall about being on holiday. Yes, SPF is absolutely mandatory and the key ingredient for bronzed skin, but the process of getting there is simply a faff and a sticky mess. Well, let us introduce you to the world of stick sun cream. Yes, you heard that right. That is sun cream in a solid formula.

So, for those avid cream haters out there, everything you hate about your squeezy tube lotion, a stick won’t give you the same problems. And here’s why…

They are non-sticky

We’ve all been there. You’ve just applied a fresh layer of sun cream only to be covered in sand 10 seconds later. Sometimes it makes you want to pack up your things and leave the beach altogether. Well, that won’t be the case with a stick cream. The majority of them have a non-sticky formula. Yeh, that’s right sand. You’ve been defeated.

Convenient for touch-ups

Stick creams are beach bag friendly and don’t run the risk of giving the inside of your bag a makeover if it leaks anywhere. While most stick creams are water and sweat resistant, the convenience of them means you can quickly re-apply and carry on. Bish, bash, bosh.

Good for those hard to reach areas

Tip of your nose. Ears. Toes. Under bikini straps. They all tend to get neglected when it comes to sun cream application. Well with a stick, you have no excuse. A few strokes over those areas and you can say bye-bye to streaky burns.

Ideal for delicate skin

Yes, you could spend your time applying a stick cream all over your body, and maybe squeezy tube cream is better for that. But applying regular liquid SPF can be a hella awkward to apply around sensitive eyes or even on your lips. So, that’s where a stick can step in, keeping your eyeballs SPF free.

No white cast

We have all gotten carried away when it comes to creaming up for the day. It’s one thing to be sensible, and another to apply so much that you end up looking like a ghost. Which just isn’t the look you want to achieve on holiday, right? Well, get a load of this. With stick creams, you don’t even need to rub them in. Now that really is a holiday.

Check out our go-to stick sun creams that we’ll be reaching for this summer. Trust us, once you go stick, you won’t be going back.

1. La Roche-Posay Anthelios Stick SPF 50+ £8.25

2. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Sun Defence Stick SPF 50 £15.00

3. Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Sol Stick SPF 50 £24.00

4. Clinique Targeted Protection Stick SPF 35 £19.00

5. Fresh Sugar Sport Treatment Sunscreen SPF 30 £22.50

Words and Cover by Clare Stephenson

Graphics by Georgia Walters

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As Love Island has once again graced our screens with bronzed bodies that look as though they have stepped straight off a fragrance commercial set, us mere mortals may not be able to show off a similar six-pack, but we sure know how to make our dimples glow in the sun!

We have hand picked some of the best oils to prep so you too can feel island-ready.

1. Milk Makeup – Glow Oil Lip & Cheek

Milk have created a new, summery version of their iconic Lip & Cheek deodorant-style-sticks (one of our favourites), but this time lollypop coloured with shimmering pigments for that summer-ready glow. These oil based sticks are available in four colours for the perfect peachy pout, just bitten berry lip, or overall sun-bathing glow.

2. Nars – Oil-Infused Lip Tint in Orgasm

NARS caught on to how obsessed everyone was with their legendary Orgasm blush, and in celebration of 20 years of the iconic shade, they’ve released a limited-edition Orgasm collection just in time for the summer months. Apply this oil-infused lip tint for the perfect golden lip glow to turn ‘summer days into summer nights’, as the cheeky name suggests.

3. Milk Makeup – Sunshine Oil

This antioxidant packed oil serum is the ultimate pick me up to brighten up lack-lustre skin. Designed to create the perfect smoothed, brightened canvas for makeup application –Sunshine Oil is the ideal holiday essential this year to repair dried out, post-flight skin.

4. Ouai – Rose Hair & Body Oil

Created by Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid’s hair stylist Jen Atkin, Ouai has blown out of the water since its release in 2016, and is one of the most Instagrammed hair brands out there. Enriched with rosehip and shea oils, this multipurpose oil can be applied to the ends of worn-out dried ends, or smoothed over the body to give your legs and arms a glow from within – plus, according to the founder, “it smells like a yacht”.

5. Sunday Riley – C.E.O. Glow

This supercharged serum is one of the latest in Sunday Riley’s range of award winning serums and oils. Although vitamin C is a proven anti-aging ingredient, it’s also a wonder-ingredient for all skin types. Not only does it encourage collagen production (skin’s elasticity and firmness) but improves signs of scarring – so is great for acne sufferers too. Apply this in the morning for full-effect all over the face, neck and décolleté and reveal gloriously clear skin.

6. Fur – Oil

Going to get your monthly wax is never pleasant, however, this oil by American brand Fur is designed to keep your delicate area moisturised for smoother hair removal. It aims to stop ingrown hairs and keep hair softer, a win-win however you choose to shave, wax, or grow! Alongside their feminine exfoliating scrubs, this oil is a must-have for the upcoming bikini season.

7. Glossier – Body Hero Daily Oil Wash

Founder Emily Weiss created yet another cult-favourite for Glossier with their first body product last year. Designed not to strip and disrupt your skin’s natural moisture barrier, Body Hero turns from a silky oil to a moisturising frothy lather; made with no water, it promises to protect your skin’s natural pH, and is also gynaecologically tested safe. Avoid looking ashy this summer, as this is the model product for those of us who get a little lazy moisturising out of the shower.

8. Tom Ford Beauty– Soleil Blanc Shimmering Rose Gold Body Oil

This body oil is definitely an investment piece, but it will guarantee that you not only feel delicious, but look delicious too – as it moisturises while gold refracting shimmering particles have you feeling like Rihanna. Plus, it looks gorgeous on the bathroom counter when you’re not using it too.

9. Tan-Luxe – Wonder Oil

An illuminating self-tanning oil with an ingenious “cooling roller ball applicator”, which not only makes for effortless application but apparently helps to sculpt and smooth skin. A great alternative to the dreaded grimy fake tan mitts.

10. Laura Mercier – Infusion de Rose Nourishing Oil

Laura Mercier’s “mighty multi-tasking oil” is a must-have now in our handbags. It soothes dry lips, hand, cuticles, hair and skin – plus it smells like roses. A heavenly summery top-up-tonic for hydration.

Words by Hayley Barnes

Graphics by Sasha Green

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