Summer nights sorted: Some hero products for the ultimate glow up

When it comes to summer beauty, the real magic happens when products work with your skin.

We’re talking glow without grease, colour without caking, and a finish that feels as fresh as it looks. Whether you’re getting ready for a BBQ garden party, a rooftop soirée, or just want to look quietly radiant in the Cork evening light, these three products are your shortcut to a flawless, fuss-free summer look.

First up is the Liquid Luxe Trio by Lisa & Co Cosmetics, a brand that continues to impress with high-performance products designed for real skin. This trio is suitable for all ages and skin types and has a finish that could only be described as divine. It features Golden Glow to illuminate and lift, Pinch of Peach to add a soft, healthy flush, and Cocoa to sculpt and define. Each shade blends effortlessly, whether used individually or layered for depth and dimension. The result? Skin looks alive, radiant, and incredibly flattering under every kind of light — from sunshine to fairy lights.

To prep the skin and lock in that holiday-ready glow, the Filter Glow Skin Perfector from Iconic Bronze is your new go-to. Think of it as your base, your boost, and your beauty filter in a bottle. Lightweight and breathable, this multi-tasking hero primes, hydrates, and perfects in one step. With skin-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, glycerin and vitamin E, it delivers that luminous ‘your skin but better’ finish that looks polished but never overdone. It works beautifully on its own or layered under makeup — ideal for summer days when minimal effort is the name of the game.

Rounding out the trio is the Summer Nights Collection from Hildun Beauty in collaboration with world-class makeup artist Hannah Martin. This limited-edition capsule features Soul Shimmer Shadows in two flattering tones — Sugared Almond, a warm bronze with multichrome pearls, and Champagne Truffle, a cool champagne with silver shimmer. They apply seamlessly with just a fingertip, perfect for quick glam on-the-go. The Sheer Glow Face Gel is an ultra-fine, hydrating gel that gives skin a glass-like sheen without any tackiness, and the Silk Set Kajal Liner in Spiced Pecan adds depth with a soft, smoky finish. Developed between London and South Korea and packed with premium ingredients, this capsule blends artistry with innovation. It’s summer elegance made easy.

Together, these three products deliver everything you need for luminous, camera-ready skin that still feels like your own. No tricks or no heavy layers, just a curated, elevated glow. Whether you’re heading into the city or down the coast, this is the summer edit that works hard, looks chic, and lets your skin do the talking.

Don’t forget to pack it if you are headed away!