The Dark Shadows eye cream from the cosmetic brand Philosophy boasts to instantly brighten the delicate under eye area and has been created to be applied both in the morning and then again at night.  For best results the innovative formula should be applied to the skin after cleansing and prior to applying your standard every day moisturiser.

 The effects boast the best of both worlds and not only offer  immediate radiance, which is produced by the skin friendly ingredients and the light reflective, pearlescent lotion, but also claim to offer a general brightening of the under eye area that boasts to continue, with the same great results even after long term use.

 The Dark Shadows Illuminating Eye Crème from Philosophy is priced at a total of £26 and can be obtained from a variety of beauty counters nationwide as well as online.  It comes housed in a hand bag sized casing that has been designed with ease of use in mind.

You may think a few slices of cucumber and a good night’s sleep will do the trick, however these tried and tested methods are unlikely to solve the problem in the long term.

Whatever the reason for these unsightly dark circles, the best cure is a good under the eye concealer or alternatively a brightener or a skin brightener that has been produced for long tern use.

One such product that will work to hide the bruise like appearance is the Vibrant C Skin Brightening Eye Cream from the cosmetics brand Prescriptives.  This particular product can be obtained for a price of £26 and claims to create instant radiance.

The formula is extremely light in consistency as well as smooth to touch and houses a light reflective shimmer that works to create a skin brightening impact around the eye area, the best news is the product won’t appear neither heavy nor dry and you only require a small amount in order to achieve full coverage.  The fragrance free formula is ideal for anyone that suffers from sensitive skin.

This particular product has undergone an impressive seven years of research in order to offer the best possible results.  L’Oréal boasts that the Derma Genesis Moisturising Day Cream is the latest innovation for younger-looking skin.  The formula combines an array of skin friendly ingredients that work to inject your complexion with moisture; these include the patented Pro-Xylane with Hyaluronic Acid.

After just one use visible results are noticeable and the Derma Genesis Day cream claims to leave the skin feeling plumped-up, tautened and radiant.

Skin appears plumped-up and also feels much firmer and in turn more supple. Your complexion appears both even in tone and offers a healthy glow.  All of these factors aid in revealing a younger looking skin.
The L’Oreal Paris Derma Genesis Moisturising Day Cream is available from beauty counters nationwide or alternatively online.

The cosmetic brand Origins has produced an oil free moisture lotion, which is a combination of mint and palmetto.  The innovative formula is entitled Zero Oil and is an extremely hydrating lotion that certainly isn’t greasy.  The product is priced at £21 for a size of 50ml, however a little goes a long way.

Another top product is the Show Time Volumising Waterproof Mascara from the make-up line NYC.  This is a great make-up essential to pack for your hols and the formula won’t smudge by the pool.  It is priced at a very pocket friendly £2.99 and boasts to both lengthen and define the lashes with clumping.

One of the must have nail colours of this season is aqua.  Nail Girl’s have introduced a vivid pastel shade that ticks all the fashion boxes for this season.  The formula is priced at a total of £10 and is available from a variety of beauty stores stocking the label.

Since vivid blues are certainly proving hot this season, why not add the same hue to eyes as you have done to your nails.  The beauty label Scarlett & Crimson offer a Roll With It Dazzling Eye Shimmer in Peacock Blue, the eye shadow is priced at £3.95 and is a refreshing alternative to the black smoky eyes.

Creme De La Mer The SPF UV Protecting Fluid SPF 30 is certainly a cream that offers an element of luxury when it comes to skincare.

Creme De La Mer The SPF UV Protecting Fluid SPF 30 is one of the more high-end sunscreens on the market.  As well as sunscreen the renowned brand also offer an array of other products such as the foundation, lip balm and an assortment of face creams.

Creme De La Mer’s The SPF UV Protecting Fluid with an SPF of 30 contains two innovative and skin friendly products, which come in the shape of Tourmaline and Malachite.  Both skin friendly elements work to absorb light energy, in turn turning it into green light.  This process aids in enhancing the skins anti-oxidant activity and also helps to prevent the appearance of unsightly skin discolouration and unevenness.

The Crème De La Mer formula is air light to the touch and transparent in appearance.  The transparent fluid formula is in fact is in fact a perfect primer.

Creme De La Mer The SPF UV Protecting Fluid SPF 30 comes in a size of 40ml, making it a pretty compact sized tube that is the perfect size to easily carry around in a handbag.

For best results the liquid sunscreen should be given a good shake in order for the formula to not separate prior to use.

The product offers a fresh scent instead of an overpowering fragrance, the scent is in fact quite similar to that of the other Crème De La Mer skin care range.

The formula consists of a fairly runny texture that sinks into the skin easily, without leaving a sticky residue or a whitish cast on the face.  It therefore acts as a great make-up primer as the finish is semi matte in appearance.

Skinfood Green Coffee Sun Screen SPF 50 is certainly one the Skinfood’s brands more creative creations.  All of the skinfood skin care collection is based on food however.  So if you love your coffee then this particular product is the perfect product for you.

The Green Coffee housed in this particular formula is extremely high in anti oxidants and also offers an SPF is 50, which is great if you are looking for a product that works to combat the signs of ageing.

For best result The Skinfood sunscreen requires a good shake prior to use, in order for the formula to dispense in a smooth consistency.

Liquid sunscreens can often leave a slightly shiny residue, which doesn’t make them a great base for make-up.  The Skinfood Green Coffee Sun Screen SPF 50 however is both light in consistency and easy to apply.

The formula offers a fresh, light and fruity scent, which is extremely appealing and the texture of this particular product is also decent to touch.

The product is suitable for even the most sensitive of skin and can be used on both the face and the body.  The formula is housed in a retro style packaging that will look super cool on any bathroom shelf!

The product contains Hyaluronic acid and a citrus mixture of orange, grapefruit, and lemon, all of these skin friendly elements work to nourish the skin as well as to hydrate.

The tube is a great size to throw in your handbag and the unique formula dries to a semi matte finish, meaning it’s a great base for make up.

In terms of scent, the formula offers a light fruity aroma that is extremely subtle.

The UV Aqua Rich Watery Mousse contains no residue and no ashy cast but it will ensure to keep your skin protected for the summer.

The price of this item is under £10 and the product can be purchased either in stores housing the Biore range or alternatively online.

This is certainly a fantastic cream that is both cost effective and offers high protection; it is also suitable for both dry and oily skin tones.

It’s a great product to take abroad with you as the light texture has been initially created for Asian climates, so is therefore suitable for use in places that are both humid and extremely hot.  It does however work just as well in the British climate.

For best results and a relaxing and intense bubble bath experience, pour a little of the Rose Petal formula into a running bath or alternatively use in the shower with a deluxe natural sea sponge.

The Rose Petal Bath & Shower Cream is both mild and gentle on the skin and offers a subtle yet natural fragrance; this is therefore an ideal investment for those with sensitive skin. The sweet smelling formula will not rid the skin of much needed moisture but will also work to both calm and relax the senses with its low key scent.

This product will look perfect in any bathroom as it now comes in a beautiful packaging, with the formula housed in a pretty pink box featuring an illustration of the “naughty” French flapper girls.

The Rose & Co Rose Petal Bath & Shower Crème is priced at an amount of just £8 and is the perfect gift for either yourself or someone special. The product once opened reveals a freestanding glass style bottle with an easy to use twist off cap and comes in a size of 225ml. This indulgent product will help you unwind after a long stressful day whilst moisturising and rejuvenating your skin.

The formula consists of a potent serum that works to combat the signs of fines lie, sun damage and deep wrinkles, these skin disorders are increasingly being treated using the extreme process of lasers, however this process can be both daunting and holds a very hefty pricetag.

The good news is you now don’t have to go to such extremes to achieve a flawless complexion with the introduction of Cliniques new and innovative crème formula. The Repairwear Laser Focus houses an array of ingredients that are renowned for both lightening pigmentation and protecting cell structure. This particular product claims to achieve results that are 63% as effective as laser surgery.

For best results the crème should be applied to the skin twice daily. The vitamin c and e packed product is priced at £35 and is available to purchase from any major retailers stocking the Clinique brand from the 6th August.

The key to appearing wide awake, glossy haired and crease free is in fact a very simple procedure and involves no alcohol, lots of sleep and a strict beauty routine.

One of the main causes of drying our skin out is the in flight air conditioning, this can often make our complexions lack lustre and dehydrated in appearance. In order to combat such an effect be sure to keep applying a moisturising cream throughout the journey, try Caudalies’s handy 30ml sized Beauty Elixir. This clever little product is priced at just £11 and is guaranteed to give your skin that much needed injection of moisture, simply spritz on the formula whenever required.

If you are about to embark on a long haul flight, make sure you invest in a good facial cream, such as Estee Lauder’s Hydrationist Maximum Moisture Crème. This particular product can be purchased for a total price of £32 and the extremely lightweight consistency of the formula means you are able to apply it every couple of hours. The special ingredient consists of a ‘biomimetic’ technology; this particular element improves the skins natural ability to latch onto moisture, making it a great product for both flights and a holiday in the sun.

Another tip in staying hydrated whilst travelling is to stay clear of drinks such as coffee, tea and alcohol and instead drink lots of water.