Summer staples
If there’s one thing I adore, it’s a complexion product that works harder than a grande flat white on a Monday morning—and Trinny London’s latest launch, Miracle Halo, is exactly that.
A luminous, multi-tasking skin illuminator that promises to lift, brighten, and revive the skin in seconds? Yes, please.
Miracle Halo (€38) is more than just a highlighter—it’s a complexion enhancer for all seasons and all faces.
Designed to give your skin a ‘halo’ of light (without a speck of glitter), this formula is perfect for those of us who crave radiance with restraint—that lit-from-within glow that whispers, not shouts.
Miracle Halo contains light-scattering, featherlight pearls that catch the light just so, adding gentle luminosity wherever you want it. The texture is silky, almost serum-like, and glides on like a dream—whether worn alone, mixed with moisturiser, or dabbed delicately over your foundation.
A little goes a long way. You can wear it solo for subtle glow, mix it with your base for all-over brightness, or tap it onto high points of the face for that barely-there highlight. And because it’s long-wearing, your glow goes the distance—from early meetings to late-night dinner dates.
The product is available in four luminous shades, each designed to flatter and enhance without overpowering:
· Starlight – soft cool champagne
· Candlelight – gentle natural pink
· Sunlight – true honey gold
· Firelight – gentle natural bronze.
Personally, I’ve been reaching for Candlelight for a soft flush of colour that lifts the entire face. Those with deeper skin tones will love Firelight, which adds warmth and depth without veering into orange territory.
We all know the importance of SPF during the day, but what happens after the sun sets?
That’s where after sun care comes into its own—and few do it quite like Piz Buin. The Piz Buin After Sun Tan Intensifying Moisturising Lotion (RRP €13.99) is the ultimate post-sun pick-me-up.
More than just a hydrator, this clever lotion helps to restore skin’s natural moisture balance after sun exposure, while working behind the scenes to enhance and prolong your glow.
Formulated with tanimel, a tan-intensifying plant extract, it supports the production of melanin—your skin’s natural tanning pigment—helping you hold onto that golden hue just a little longer.
The texture is lightweight yet nourishing, absorbing easily without any stickiness or residue.
It’s as much about skincare as it is about tan care. It helps prevent that dreaded post-holiday peeling, keeps the skin soft and comfortable, and delivers that just-back-from-the-beach glow well beyond the return flight home.
Whether you tan easily or not, this lotion gives skin the hydration it craves while supporting a more even, longer-lasting colour.
Sunshine, sea spray, SPF… and a whole lot of product. Summer is glorious, but let’s be honest, our hair pays the price. Between UV filters in haircare, heavy-duty oils, styling products, and daily top-ups of SPF, your strands can start to feel dull, greasy, and just plain heavy.
Add in hard water, chlorine, and metal deposits from swimming or washing, and you’ve got a cocktail of build-up that even the best blowdry can’t disguise.
Enter the Detox Range by Voduz, a two-step ritual that gets right to the root of the problem—literally. It removes excess oils, product residue, and mineral build-up from suncream, sea water, and styling, letting your scalp breathe and your hair move freely again.
Step 1: Clarify It – Detox Spray (€20.95)
This is your summer-saver. A pre-wash treatment clinically proven to remove up to 73% of copper and 55% of iron in just one use. Think of it as a magnet for SPF, salt, and pollution. Mist it onto dry hair, especially at the roots, leave it to work for 10–15 minutes, rinse, and prepare to be amazed. Hair instantly feels fresher, lighter, and less coated.
Step 2: Cleanse It – Detox Shampoo (€18.95)
This sulphate-free, paraben-free formula gives you that satisfying clean without stripping colour or moisture. It cuts through chlorine, calcium, and product overload with a rich, foamy lather that leaves both scalp and lengths feeling pure. Expect softness, swing, and that airy freshness you thought only existed post-salon. The result is feather-light hair that smells divine—think clean musk, soft fruits, and a subtle floral trail that lingers beautifully.