
12 Steps - Summer Body & Beauty
We've put a list together of our top 12 steps to include in your daily summer beauty routine. You can also shop our favourite products online to ensure you stay refreshed and looking great on a hot summers day.
STEP 1 - Start your day off with this creamy body scrub, scented with fresh coconuts apply in circular motions while in the shower to reveal a smoother, more radiant, silky-soft skin.
STEP 2 - Eliminate that frizz caused by hot days by keeping your curls or straight hair with the Frizz Ease range by John Frieda. The Frizz Ease Dream Curls range helps manage and control your curls, while the Flawlessly Straight range helps combat humidity and keep your hair looking straighter for 24 hours.
STEP 3 - To get your feet ready to live in slip slops this summer, purchase this foot file with two sides to choose from, to gently buff away unwanted skin.
STEP 4 - To avoid damaging your skin in the sun try the Skinny Tan Mousse. It is a deep natural tanning mousse that helps tan, tone and reduces cellulite all in one. Organic coconut oil leaves your skin smooth, moisturised and smelling delicious. With Organic Aloe Vera the mousse helps smooth as well as hydrate your skin. Leaving you bronzed for up to 14 days and can be used on your face as well.
STEP 5- With the summer season in full swing, we have no time to wait jump straight into your jeans with this new, lightweight formula which absorbs instantly and provides up to 48 hours of moisture. Apply The Body Shop Yogurt to damp skin straight after showering for skin to feel smoother.
STEP 6 - To protect your skin tone from the hot summer sun while keeping it hydrated and moisturised, use the Solal SPF 30 Hydra Technology Enhanced Sun Protection face cream for ultimate protection and hydration throughout your day.
STEP 7 - Instead of sweating away your concealer or foundation prep your face with the all-new face perfecter which blurs imperfections giving you flawless skin in an instant. The Insta Blur can be used on all skin types and can be applied before foundation or alone for a more natural look.
STEP 8 - Give yourself a sun-kissed glow with a natural looking bronzer, available in two flattering shades. With a pretty subtle shimmer, this slow-baked bronzer will deliver up to 8 hours of golden glow.
STEP 9 - To add a pop of summer brightness to your lip grab the universal Lip & Cheek Velvet stick which will leave your lips looking luscious and add that extra pop to your cheeks. It comes in a variety of shades. We would suggest 40 poppy red for darker skin tones,10 poppy nude for olive/mediterranean skin tone sand 20 poppy pink for paler skin tones.
STEP 10 - We can't forget about our hands now can we? To add a pop of colour to your look opt for one of Sorbets Limited Edition Long Wear- Tropic Splash nail polish range. We at Rubybox opted for the Pinkocolada (Long Wear-Tropic Splash) by Sorbet.
STEP 11 - To tie your summer look together just before you walk out the door, get your hands on this years summer favourite scent the fragrance by Marc Jacobs Daisy Love Eau de Toilette. This fragrance isn't only just a pretty face but will leave you feeling like you are running through a field of daisies on a bright summers day, with hints of daisies and driftwood.
STEP 12 - Last but not least, add this convenient mini hand cream to your look to keep your hands silky smooth. Leaving your hands feeling hydrated throughout this hot summer season when on the go. Infused with pink grapefruit oil, the light gel cream absorbs quickly leaving your hands feeling hydrated in an instant.
With these 12 steps you will be ready to hit the summer season with a bang, feeling refreshed and revitalised on the go.
Do you have any 'summer' steps which are a must in your daily routine?
Enjoy the summer sunshine rubies x