9 summer beauty buys you need in your life

After months hibernating away under winter layers, the sunshine season is here – and to celebrate, we’ve put together 9 summer beauty buys you need in your life, asap.

If you’re looking for a head-start in the bikini stakes, then regular exercise and a balanced diet is your ticket to a gorgeous you. But if you really want to up the ante, make these no-regrets purchases for perfect skin, awesome nails and luscious locks.

We Heart Living – Elemis

1. Gradual tanner
Fake bake devotees will love the Elemis Total Glow Bronzing Body Lotion. The formula, which is made from Vegetan – a special substance naturally derived from wheat – helps to create a gradual tan in just a couple of days. There’s no harsh tell-tale fake tan smell, and you can expect super-moisturised skin too. Result!
£34.50, timetospa.co.uk