MAN-UP It’s Summer! | ☀️ Summer Essentials ☀️

Today I thought I would compile my Summer-Must-Haves to guide you through a summer of fun. Here are my Summer Essentials that will have you prepared for anything this summer can (and probably will J ) throw at you! 

Sunglasses are a summer staple (actually obligatory if you ask me). My favourite are these Ray-Bans. They are on trend with the Wayfarer frames but I love the twist of the slimmer sides. I think these are a cool alternative to the standard Wayfarer. Why follow the herd! Make a statement with these Ray-Bans. They are perfect for all occasions: the matt black in so transitional from formal to festival. I think these are the most flattering sunglasses, no matter your face shape. And above all they are comfortable to wear. Check them out here.

You may think that GlamGlow ThirstyMud (you can read my full review here) is more of a winter essential but it's excellent during the warmer months. It rehydrates your skin but is non greasy way - so you won't be left like an oil slick. Hydration is so important during the summer, as the sun can have drying effects on your skin. This can exasperate both acne and dry skin conditions. Thus to be looking your best use GlamGlow ThirstyMud .

Úna Brennan Super Facialist Vitamin C+ Glow Boost Skin Serum is ideal for summer usage. It is a lightweight serum with a combination of Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid and a skin lightening algae extract that replenishes and gives your skin a healthy glow and appearance. Ahhh … spot-on! Just what I need for summer. You can find it here.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo +; what can I say it works! You can read all my thoughts on it here. In the humid heat of summer it keeps spots at bay and my skin clear. Yah! That = happy me J. Haha!

La Roche-Posay Serozinc is another summer necessity; it mattifies your skin – it really does banish shine! But also the Zinc Sulphate will help heal any blemishes and kill bacteria on the skins surface. You can grab a can here. And read my full review here.

Carmex Mint Moisturising Lip Balm  you can suffer from dry, chapped lips at any time of the year (the sun’s fault again). Not only does this balm heal dry, cracked lips, it also acts as a sunscreen with the added protection of SPF 15. Protect that pout!  You’ll find it here.

If you need that sun-kissed glow then I whole heartedly recommend the Clarins Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster. It gives you a subtle fool-proof sun-kissed glow. No oompa-loompa face for me! What’s not to like. You can get it here.

Vichy Ideal Soleil Mattifying Face Fluid SPF30. I like Vichy suncare – a lot! This SPF is a “dry touch” cream that has no greasy or white residue and sits well on my skin. A good, comprehensive SPF for oily combination skins. Grab yours here.

My signature summer scent is Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Male .This an ultra-fresh blast of minty cool aromas; perfect to offset the heat of the summer. With notes of mint, artemisia, lavender and musk – a definite masculine summer scent. Get your hands on it here.

I just thought that I would mention that your skin can get more congested in the summer to the humid weather and extra sweating (depressing yano). Therefore I recommend using a clay-based mask at least once a week to detox your skin and purge your pores of all that grossness! My two favourites are the GlamGlow SuperMud (here) and the Sanctuary Sanctuary 5min Thermal Detox Mask (here); both of these masks will have you sorted in a jiffy! Leaving you to get on with your summer.

… And finally I’ll depart with some advice. If you exfoliate your skin regularly throughout the summer, you will achieve a better tan. Not a fake one, but a real tan! So if you’re looking to keep a good colour during the summer, make sure to exfoliate as this leads to a deeper and a more even tan. By exfoliating away the dead skin cell, you are revealing fresh skin cells that can tan more easily.  But exfoliating also deepens the colour of your tan and makes it last longer. My recommendations are the Clinique Mild Clarifying Lotion (here) for your face and Sanctuary Body Scrub (here) for the body. However, don’t forget to use lashings of SPF! (see some great SPFs here) and don’t get burned.

There you have my Summer Essentials.

Enjoy your summer and make the most of it!

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GLAMGLOW THIRSTYMUD Hydrating Treatment

This is an excellent hydrating and restoring mask; GlamGlow ThirstyMud Hydrating Mud Treatment.
This is a multi-use mask and that is pretty marvellous. But what exactly is the point to moisture mask? Easy. Its instantaneous results. I've never seen anything add moisture and hydration to the skin as quickly and effectively. Also the wide variety of applications; bearing in mind that with each, you don't need to use much:
Nighttime Mask (What I use it for)
After cleansing your face in the evening, apply an thin layer to the skin which you'll notice it will sink in pretty quickly. You don't apply loads, like a normal mask, just apply it like a moisturiser! As you'll only just waste it. And by morning my skin looks more uniform in complexion (I think it helps heal acne scarring and hyperpigmentation) and my skin is glowing and healthier looking in general.
Post-Shave Repair
After shaving, apply and massage gently a small amount into the shaved area to feel immediate comfort and reduced redness from shaving. I personally think this is too expensive and frankly too good to use a post-shave balm. But if you had razor rash right before something important, this is your saviour.
In-Flight protection
This is a new and clever use; to use GlamGlow ThirstyMud to protect and heal your skin from the awful effects that the dreaded airplane air can have
on your skin; Apply a thin layer (it's invisibile when on) you'll rehydrate your skin whilst preventing dehydration and protection from any airborne offensive.

 
What's it's secret ingredients

But what are the key ingredients? Dewdration™, GreenEnergy™ and Botanimoist™, do I hear you go "eh … what?", so let me explain
Dewdration™ 
Is Acid Hydration and is actually a combination of citric acid and hyaluronic acid. Citric acid helps to brighten the skin by increasing exfoliation but also acts as a protective antioxidant. Hyaluronic acid then bonds to the newly exfoliated skin cells, filling out intercellular spaces with oil-free moisture, locking everything in without leading to congestion and spots. In fact, Hyaluronic acid can hold 1,000 times its wait of water, so you're adding a hell of load water to your face!!
HydraPack™
The real hydrating power of GlamGlow ThirstyMud comes predominantly from the following ingredients: Apple extracts which work to hydrate and further bond moisture to the skin,
as well as oat extract whilst HydraClay™ locks in moisture with its ability to carry its own weight many times in hydration. All of this works without heavy oils and remains suitable for all skin types.
GreenEnergy™
Instant Hydration - these ingredients provide GlamGlow ThirstyMud with that wack of hydrating and healing while the previous working towards long term benefits. These natural extracts include coconut oil, orange blossom honey and ginger root (this is what gives it smell). They provide antioxidant benefits, surface hydration and calming comfort.
Teaoxi™ 
And … phew … finally, the feature ingredient that appears across the entire GlamGlow range, Teaoxi™ technology, composed of hydroxytyrosol – a potent antioxidant; oleuropein – an antioxidant and moisturiser; tyrosol – also an effective antioxidant. It's a very high impact ingredient that's one of the main contributing factors to the instant brightening and clearing effects of the GlamGlow products.

I've been using it about once a week as an over-night mask for about a year and I love the smooth way it sinks in without a trace and leaves the skin incredibly glowy. I find it exceptional for calming redness, preventing spots and restoring moisture and smoothness.
GlamGlow ThirstyMud relieves dehydration without loading your skin full of fatty oils meaning it's perfect for ALL skin types, even those that are acne prone (like mine) and in fact I'd recommend this to calm blemishes and acne.
The GlamGlow ThirstyMud is a total winner. I am still on my first pot and I bought another at Christmas, in a special boxset which also included 15ml of SUPERMUD and YOUTHMUD.
GlamGlow ThirstyMud Hydrating Treatment is available direct from GLAMGLOW UK, Feelunique, Sam McCauleys and I again got mine in my local pharmacy for €56.00 (deep breaths).

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