Get your summer wardrobe sorted

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Whether you are at home, or away this summer, getting it right when it comes to summer wardrobe essentials can be a minefield.

With so much choice on the High Street and great savings to be made on designer brands, the urge to splurge can be tempting.

While you can buy everything in sight, it is more than likely come October, half the items you bought will still have tags on them and that pineapple T-shirt, with matching flamingo shorts will be ‘out of trend’ and in the charity bag.

We have put together the key pieces we think will take you from morning to night in style, but without breaking the bank or adding to the landfill.

Sunglasses
Starting at the top, sunglasses are a must when the sun shines, and even when it doesn’t. Department stores have some pretty good brands on sales at the moment, Boots is one stop sunglasses shop and of course if you want to spend top dollar, then the designer brands are very cool and should stand the test of time.

Vests
Whether you go for bright and bold, spaghetti straps or cami style, a stack of fresh vests will see you through the entire summer. They can be worn under dresses, with shorts, team them with yoga pants or a pleated skirt and you have the recipe for success. Yes, you can get them for less than the cost of a take away coffee in some shops, but just check the quality of the fabric and ensure they fit well and give the right amount of stretch and support.

Flip Flops
OK, you can’t wear these 24/7 but because they come in a range of colours, at various price points, flip flips are a total summer staple. Great for the beach and poolside, add a little glitter or flowers and you can match with jeans and a tee for the perfect BBQ outfit.

Denim Jacket
You really can’t go wrong with a denim jacket for the summer. Perfect over dresses, it gives an urban feel that a cardigan doesn’t quite capture but also great with a white shirt and capris when the sun goes down and you are out for drinks.

Tote Bag
This is a must have for the summer. Go big and you can still take it on a plane and you will fit everything in it from your iPad and jacket to a towel, ballet pumps and sun cream. There are some brilliant buys out there are the moment in a range of fab colours that will see you through to the winter.

Bikini
Ok, don’t be shy now. You really don’t have to be a super model to wear a bikini and if you search social media, women are coming out to support one another as they bare some flesh and overcome body hang ups for once and all. Many shops offer mix and match options so you can choose your size and style and create a look that is as individual for you.

Maxi Dress
A block colour maxi dress is perfect for the summer as it will go with pretty much anything and work for every situation. Wear solo on the beach, team with silver sandals for a sophisticated evening look and add a cashmere wrap in September to keep the holiday vibe going just a little bit longer.

Whatever you wear this summer, add sun cream and a smile and have a fabulous time.

Team Pure Beauty

30 Days of Dermalogica

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Trying a new skincare brand for the first time can be daunting; you don’t know which products to try and investing in full-size bottles of products you’re unfamiliar with can be a big step to take. Dermalogica is all too familiar with the problems with making this leap, which is why they’ve put together their ‘Meet Dermalogica’ Kit, comprised of 30 days worth of the best products from Dermalogica’s ranges. Read on to see which products are included and what they can do for your skin.

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant is an exfoliator made from rice enzymes which will efficiently slough away dead skin cells, reducing dullness, but is suitable for all skin types and can be used every day, unlike many exfoliating treatments. It contains green tea, ginkgo and colloidal oatmeal which calm inflammation, and leave the skin clear and refreshed. It stimulates cell renewal which will keep your skin looking brighter every time you use it.

Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel

Many cleansing gels by other brands tend to be harsh and dry the skin out, causing redness and inflammation. This gel from Dermalogica is designed to remove dirt, pollution and impurities while completely protecting the natural balance of oils within the skin. The cleanser contains no soap, no perfumes and is enriched with lavender and balm mint to cleanse the skin with a soothing aftercare. Suitable for all skin types and gentle enough to be used daily.

Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream

Even skin which isn’t prone to dryness needs a dose of moisture, which is where this skin smoothing cream comes in. It deeply hydrates the skin, offering smoothing to areas of fine lines and wrinkles, and helps to reduce free radical activity while the light, emulsive protection helps shield against dehydration and pollution. It’s suitable for most skin types, and offers a defence against free radicals which help to accelerate the ageing process.

Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Firm

Adding moisture back into the skin is the first step towards combating the signs of ageing, but sometimes you need something slightly more powerful to deal with your issues. The targeting formula in Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Firm are designed to combat visible lines around the eyes and mouth area as well as protecting against moisture loss to minimise fine lines associated with dehydration. It contains retinyl palmitate (vitamin A), ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E) to bolster the skin’s own reparative powers and a protective shield of organic silicones which helps prevent moisture loss and protects vulnerable skin.

Best Beauty Ingredients – Amazing Avocados

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Avocados are one of natures greatest gifts; as well as being a hugely nutritious food full of vitamins, minerals and good fats, they’re an amazing ingredient for beauty products. We’ve taken some time to go through our products and work out which ones have harnessed the power of avocados and we thought we’d share our discoveries with our lovely readers:

Dermalogica Daily Cleansing Shampoo

Avocado is a key ingredient in Dermalogica’s shampoo as it provides key oils which offer the hair moisture, helping to protect against breakage and keep the hair super soft and smooth. It contains antioxidant-rich ingredients which shield hair from heat and sun damage and is completely free of drying detergents and harsh chemicals. As well as containing avocado oil, it also benefits from grapefruit, lavender and coconut oil to keep your hair in tip-tip condition.

Elemis Pro-Collagen Oxygenating Night Cream

This night cream from Elemis is packed with antioxidants from avocado oils, as well as sesame oil, which protect the skin against free-radicals, deeply moisturise and provide a deep dose of anti-ageing magic. This night cream raises the skins ability to absorb oxygen, replenishes the skin to improve moisturisation and prevent future water loss and has a satin texture to leave your skin feeling plump, brighter and hydrated

Dermalogica Lip Renewal Complex

This lip treatment from Dermalogica is SO much more than your average lip balm. As well as restoring moisture to dry lips, it contains powerful ingredients which slow down the ageing process, reverse fine lines around the mouth and give an overall appearance of a more youthful, plumped lip. Avocado is included alongside cacao seed butter, rice bran oil, wheatgerm oil and shea butter to smooth and condition lip tissue while helping to prevent hydration.

Decleor 24 Hour Hydrating Rich Cream

This cream from Decleor is designed to cocoon the skin, giving nourishment for a full 24 hours to skin which is in dire need of deep rehydration. Rosehip oil provides essential fatty acids to the face, while avocado and soy plant oils offer comfort, especially in the winter months when conditions can be a little too harsh for skin which is prone to dryness. It offers a velvety finish and preserves the skins natural beauty.

Dermalogica UltraCalming Serum Concentrate

Avocado has an incredible soothing power which makes it perfect for skin which is hyper-sensitised, red and inflamed. This concentrated serum from Dermalogica helps to soothe, defend and correct skin which is suffering from sensitivity and flare-ups and can also be used following cosmetic procedures for calming and soothing skin. Avocado, as well as evening primrose and sunflower oils, will intensify the skins natural lipid barriers to improve skin from the inside out.

It’s The End of the School Year – Treat Your Tired Body!

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Whether you’re a teacher, support staff, a student or a school-run parent, you’re probably feeling incredibly glad to see six weeks of summer stretching out ahead of you, where you can turn off your daily alarm, stay up as late as you want and even drink wine on a random Tuesday without having to worry about the next morning! It’s highly likely that your body is feeling more than a little tired, so we thought we’d take a look at some of our products which are designed to remedy all that tiredness and help you to put a little more ZING into your skin!

Dermalogica Charcoal Rescue Masque

Masks are a really great way to replenish and revitalise the skin as they can be left on for a period of time and really allowed to go to work. This masque from Dermalogica is designed to brighten dull, tired skin and will detoxify and invigorate your skin. It’s easy to remove and can be used on all skin types, making it an essential product for your bathroom cabinet.

Elemis Aching Muscle Super Soak

Nothing tells you that you’re tired more than aching muscles, and by the same token, nothing is better for aching muscles than a soak in a tub full of warm water and some Elemis Aching Muscle Super Soak! The blend of botanicals such as birch, juniper, clove, alpine lavender, wild thyme and blue chamomile combine with sea salt to gently warm and soothe the muscles, helping your body to unwind and allowing your mind to follow suit – just don’t fall asleep in the bath!

Elemis Instant Refreshing Gel

If you don’t have time for a bath (or have a bathtub at home!) you’ll need a product which can be applied directly to the skin if you want to revitalise aching limbs and muscles. This gel from Elemis is designed to be rubbed into tired muscles, especially the neck and shoulders, to help to untie knotted areas, cool and soothe inflammation, and instantly leave you feeling lighter and less achy. It’s great for travel and can also be applied to the temples during a migraine.

Decleor Iris Rejuvenating Night Balm

Night-time is the right time…to rejuvenate your skin. Night creams and balms are brilliant products for giving your skin a big burst of help, and this Iris Rejuvenating Night Balm is no exception. It’s made from 100% natural ingredients and is especially great for ageing skin. It will energise, tone and redefine facial contours, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and stimulate and invigorate even the most tired skin, particularly those showing signs of ageing.

Elemis Pro-Radiance Illuminating Eye Balm

No anti-tiredness beauty regime would be complete without a product which can work miracles on your eyes. Tired eyes will look puffy and have dark circles around them, but this balm from Elemis works to combat that. It contains omega-rich apricot kernel oil nourishes the delicate eye contour area, as well as benefiting from an applicator which cools and smooths the skin as you use it.

Make Your Shave Last Longer

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Now that we’re well and truly enjoying the warmer weather here in the UK, barely a day goes by that we don’t have to shave our armpits, legs or anywhere else for that matter! Wearing smaller clothes in the heat means hair removal is more important than ever, so we thought we’d give you five tops tips for making your shave last longer so you don’t have to deal with hair removal every day.

Shower or Bathe FIRST

Most of us go for the ‘shave first, shower second’ ritual, which makes sense in terms of washing away stubble and shaving foam. However, showering or bathing first will soften the hair and remove oil from the skin, which will give you an overall closer shave and will make the hair easier to cut through.

Scrub-a-Dub-Dub

Using a body scrub before shaving will help you in a number of ways; as well as getting rid of any dirt and oil, you’ll lift the hairs and get rid of dead skin cells, making it easier to shave and allowing you to get closer to the root of the hair. It will also help to prevent ingrown hairs which can be painful and unsightly.

Use Decent Protection

Using a decent foam or shave oil will help in a number of ways. Failing to use a decent layer between skin and razor will help the blade to glide across your skin with less friction with means the blade will catch and cut more hairs, rather than just flattening them down and gliding over the top. It will also protect you from nicks and cuts which will leave you in a bloody mess!

A Light Touch

When shaving, it’s tempting to press the razor against the skin, but in fact this will make it harder for the blade to do it’s job. When shaving, especially over tricky areas like knees and bikini lines, you should let the weight of the razor be the only pressure that’s applied to the skin, and this will allow you to catch more hairs along the way, making it necessary to shave less often.

Finish The Job…

Technically speaking, Decleor Post-Wax Double Action Gel is for use after waxing, but we find that it’s great for using after shaving too, purely because it reduces the amount of hair growth once you’ve removed unwanted hair. It will also soothe and reduce redness and help to reduce the chance of ingrown hairs, too.