When it comes to sun season essentials, we want the best of both worlds, a gorgeous glowing tan but without compromising our skin’s health! The key? Knowing exactly which products to use before, during, and after sun exposure! At Beauty Collective, we’ve handpicked a new, firm favourite of ours that will help accelerate your tan naturally, along with four of our best-selling sun creams trusted for their high performance, skin-loving formulas, and ultra-comfortable textures! And to top it off, a soothing post-sun essential that restores and hydrates skin beautifully. Whether you want to achieve that golden holiday glow or simply want smarter sun protection, keep reading for the products team BC are loving this summer season, 6 essentials for radiant (and safe!) summer skin!   The perfect pre-sun step Naturys Tan Accelerating Spray Oil Best for: Those who’d love a gorgeously golden, even tan without endless sun exposure or simply want to accelerate their tan, naturally. If you love tanning but also love the idea of tanning more evenly, quickly, and with less UV exposure (because we all know it’s not great for our skin!) Naturys Tan Accelerating Spray Oil could be your new go-to! Packed with carotenoid-rich oils including Annatto, Carrot, and Karanja, this lightweight, non-greasy, delicious summer scented spray boosts melanin production, allowing your skin to develop colour faster when you’re in the sun. The result? A richer, smoother, more even tan in less time! And unlike fake tan, there’s no instant “faux” colour. Instead, it enhances your natural tanning process while hydrating, softening, and leaving your skin with a subtle golden sheen. Simply apply it before going out in the sun (allowing it to absorb for a few minutes) and always pair with sunscreen for proper UV protection. Remember this product accelerates your tan, it does not protect!   The sunscreens Now it’s time for our favourite sunscreens for all skin types. These four SPF essentials are loved for their textures, finishes, skin-boosting benefits, and serious protection!   HUBISLAB Post Rays Derma Perfect Sunscreen SPF50 PA++++ – 50g Best for: Everyday anti-ageing protection, as well as sensitive, rosacea, post-treatment or reactive skin. If you’re looking for a featherlight, quick absorbing, comfortable sunscreen (with maximum protection) that feels like skincare, this is it! HUBISLAB’s Derma Perfect formula delivers ultra-high UVA/UVB protection with a silky, non-greasy finish that sits flawlessly under makeup with zero white cast in sight! The dermatologist-friendly nourishing formula, rich in soothing, barrier-strengthening ingredients, is a dream for sensitive, post-treatment, or easily reactive skin. So, if you struggle with heavy, greasy sunscreens or your skin freaks out at the thought of sunscreen altogether because… redness, irritation, breakouts…this Korean cosmeceutical formula is your saviour! Specifically designed for post-treatment it provides maximum protection without any of the typical sunscreen irritation. Naturys Sun Cream High Protection SPF 50 (Spray) – 100ml Best for: Families, those seeking natural, vegan-friendly formulations, body application & quick, fuss-free application. It’s basically great for all skin types including sensitive complexions! This ultralight, fast-absorbing 100% mineral (physical) sunscreen using non-nano zinc oxide and titanium dioxide (,he safest, most gentle UV filters available), is perfect for beach days, pool days, outdoor adventures, or simply making full-body SPF daily application effortless. The skin-nourishing formula combining hyaluronic acid, golden kelp, and centella asiatica deeply hydrates skin while protecting skin against UVA, UVB and blue light exposure, making it ideal for both adults and kids. And there is no intense rubbing required like so many thick natural suncreams or the horrid white cast synonymous with sunscreen!! Simply spray, smooth over skin and voila! Phytomer Sun Solution Ocean SPF50+ Moisturizing Protective Sunscreen Best for: Dry or dehydrated skin, beach lovers, and environmentally conscious users. A favourite for those who love a premium, deeply hydrating feel, this SPF50+ cream offers broad spectrum protection while infusing skin with marine bioactives, oh and it’s ocean-friendly too! Richly hydrating (without the heaviness you can get from other moisturising sun creams), it not only protects your skin but leaves it soft and luminous. Marine algae extracts provide additional antioxidant defense against free radicals, while Phytomer's signature Oligomer (concentrated seawater) delivers essential minerals that strengthen skin's natural defenses. So you're not just blocking UV rays, you're actively supporting your skin's resilience and repair processes. It’s creamy and comforting and is perfect for dry or mature skin types, It’s a firm favourite of mine! Medicalia Sunscreen SPF 40 with Blue Light Shield – 150ml Best for: Daily protection from screens, devices & urban exposure This multi-defence tinted sunscreen shields not just against UVA & UVB rays but also blue light, making it the perfect sunscreen for those of us with our digital-heavy lifestyles! The formula is superb for normal to oily skin types thanks to its non-greasy texture and invisible finish. Lightweight and breathable it’s the perfect SPF to wear every single day, whether you're indoors or out, combatting the digital damage contributing to premature ageing! Eek.   The post-sun soother Best for: Everyone post sun exposure Pevonia After Sun Soothing Gel After a day of sun exposure (even with SPF on all day!) our skin needs replenishment, cooling, and hydration. Well, this outstanding soothing gel and one of Pevonia’s global best-sellers delivers just that! Instant cooling and comfort (as well as deep nourishment) with water lily, chamomile and antioxidant botanicals including green tea that decrease redness, alleviate irritation, and restore balance, reducing the look and feel of sun stressed skin. It’s non-sticky, gel texture is both calming and refreshing and perfect for face and body. So, for the ultimate routine to not only protect your skin but ensure that beautiful golden glow, you’ll want to apply your tan accelerator before heading out, next select your ideal SPF based on your skin type & lifestyle and then at the end apply your after sun to calm, cool, and restore your skin! Keep it in the fridge for an extra cooling boost!

Spring is finally here! Hallelujah! But the change of season does mean it's time to get our bodies prepped for the warmer months ahead as it's away with the heavy jumpers and long trousers and out with the skirts, shorts, and swimmers!During the winter months many of us I'm sure have been guilty of neglecting our bodies just a little which includes not buffing, exfoliating or moisturising sufficiently. After all, we've been covered from head to toe for many months now, so skin texture is likely on the dry, scaley, and what's for lack of a better word – lumpy side! Yes, that smooth, supple skin we once donned, may be a thing of the past but with a few key products and a little love, we can have it back to its former glory in next to no time. So read on to find out what steps you need to take to perfect your body, and the products that really will work for you this season. Try dry body brushing Ever tried dry body brushing? I'm a firm believer in it! But, in order to notice its impact on your skin, you need to do it daily. Regular body brushing stimulates blood flow and circulation and helps the body detoxify itself. As a result, it helps to tighten the skin and reduce cellulite! Give it a whirl before you have a shower or bath by simply brushing your body in upward movements towards your heart. Give your skin a perfecting polish Yes, it's time to get your buffing cloth out, load it with a healthy dose of body scrub, and give your body a much needed and well-deserved skin polish! After all, a good old fashioned scrub is your ticket to smooth, spring skin.Apply your scrub to wet skin (use warm water) and gently massage all over the body in a circular motion. Then rinse and clean thoroughly with gentle shower gel. By exfoliating the skin it will eliminate any dead skin cells as well as dry flakey skin, making way for silky smooth skin.I've personally tried many a body scrub in my time but can not go past Pevonia's Silky Skin Body Scrub. I'm not lying when I say after just one application my skin is so silky soft and smooth. Moisturise daily Using a good body moisturiser, lotion on dry oil can help heal dry skin as well as protect it from seasonal factors. Applying your body cream after your shower or bath is the best time as your skin is still moist and the product is able to trap some of that water still on your body and use it to further hydrate your skin. Hands down my favourite body moisturiser (and a global best seller!) is Pevonia's Dry Oil Body Moisturiser. It literally feels like silk on application, is not greasy at all (despite it being an 'oil') and absorbs immediately, quite literally nourishing every inch of your body. Formulated with Lavender and Chamomile the scent it heaven and it renders skin soft, supple with a healthy glow. This product does not disappoint, and the reviews speak for themselves.If you are however more of a cream lover, I also highly recommend for spring Phytomer's Oleocreme Ultra-moisturising Body Milk, its an ideal combination of the comfort of a cream and the lightness of a body milk, and its “anti-thirst” formula means it is super hydrating but not too rich! Plus it absorbs very quickly making way for smooth, visibly plumped skin. Slather on the anti-cellulite cream Truth be told while there is no ‘quick fix’ when it comes to cellulite, if you are armed with a good topical anti-cellulite treatment and are vigilant about its daily application, you can significantly reduce your cellulite’s appearance. After trialing many anti-cellulite creams in my time, my firm favourite is definitely Phytomer's Resurfaslim Peel and Slim Cream, and for good reason. It took me about 10 days of religious application morning and night, to notice a real change in my skin. By 4 weeks I felt slimmer, and my cellulite had definitely reduced! Especially the appearance of dimpling around my upper thighs! I have my next bottle at the ready and can't wait to see the results in a month's time! Get your glow on If you've neglected to exfoliate, moisturise and buff your body over the winter months I'm betting that your skin hasn't had a tan for a while either. With the pins making an appearance once again it's time to get your glow on with a good self-tanner! Just be sure to steer clear of spray and mousse self-tans though as these can be slightly drying for the skin. Instead, try a nourishing self-tanning cream. It will not only create that natural spring glow but also nourish your dry post-winter skin.Try Phytomer's Sun Radiance Self Tanning Cream, it's white satin texture makes it so easy to apply without leaving any streaks, it quickly absorbs into the skin and within a few hours, you'll have the most perfect long-lasting natural tan! I promise!Follow these steps and you'll well and truly be beach body ready!

Whether you are now working from home, find yourself in isolation with extra time on your hands or are currently channelling your inner teacher while working a full-time job (who doesn’t love a bit of multi-tasking – EEK), practicing self-care is, and will continue to be imperative in these unsettling times.From DIY facials and mini makeovers to pampering baths and eyebrow maintenance, we take you through some of our team's must-try recommendations on how to keep both your skin and wellbeing in check….all you need is a little effort and the right tools! Give yourself a DIY facialWhile we can’t visit our faithful salon or spa for a while, we can practice self-care at home with a pampering DIY facial. A facial is perfect for nurturing both the skin and psych and is very simple to do. For a detailed account of how to achieve a salon-style facial click here.Indulge in a therapeutic bathLittle instantly reduces stress quite like taking a relaxing remineralizing bath. Ahhhhhh. Begin by creating a spa-like atmosphere so your entire body is relaxed – we are talking soothing music, burning essential oils, lighting your favourite candle, whatever it takes to set the mood. Next, fill the bath with a de-stressing bath foam or detoxifying salts. After having the luxury of trying many a bath product, I have to say Phytomer’s Oligomer Well Being Sensation Essential Minerals Relaxing Bath really does create an unparalleled stress-relief experience. This amazing lightly foaming product is enriched with Oligomer - a partially sodium-reduced seawater concentrate that contains all of the remineralizing properties of seawater –to strengthen and restore the skin and release all pent-up tension.Try your hand at a mani/pediWhile having my nails done professionally is something I love to treat myself to once a month, it is totally achievable to do a little DIY mani and pedi at home, and something fun you can do with your kids if you have them at home with you too! You can opt to do a simple mani/pedi which just includes a little nail clipping or filing, followed by a hand soak and then polish application (the best method for me to follow when my 4 year old demands ‘mani/pedi time!’ or for a salon-style DIY experience follow these simple tips; Start by soaking your hands or feet in warm water for a few minutes, you can add some reinvigorating bath salts to the water too! Next exfoliate your hands and feet to promote blood circulation and slough and file your nails to your desired shape. Now do the same process on your feet, but remember to file your soles with a foot file or pumice stone. Next it’s polish application time! Try ELES Cosmetics range of healthy nail polishes. Give yourself a sun-kissed glowLet’s face it, we may be stuck inside for longer than we ever anticipated, but that doesn’t mean we have to forsake that golden, sun-kissed glow, after all who doesn’t feel better with a tan! I personally love the Phytomer Sun Radiance Self-Tanning Cream, it is so light in texture, leaves no streaks and delivers a very natural, luminous, long-lasting tan. Bonus since we won’t be sunning ourselves on the beach anytime soon!Do an at-home peelSomething I love to do every few weeks is treat myself to an at-home peel. The combination of Alpha Hydroxy Acids (like glycolic and lactic acid), Beta Hydroxy Acids (like the acne-fighting salicylic acid) and gentle exfoliants like fruit enzymes dissolve the so-called glue that holds your dead skin cells together, revealing healthier and more radiant looking skin in as little as ten minutes. There are even options with skin-soothing ingredients so they’re safe for sensitive and reactive skin.One of my absolute favourites is the Pevonia Enzymo-Spherides Peeling Cream which combines natural fruit pineapple and papaya enzymes to eliminate impurities, blackheads, dead cells and toxins and in turn reveal smooth, soft and glowing skin.Try your hand at massageGive yourself or get a family member to give you a massage! And don’t underestimate your kids if you have them at home, sometimes my 6 year old is better at massages than my hubby!I’m talking anything from a relaxing hand, arm or foot massage, to a back and shoulder massage to elevate aches and pains, or a good head massage to reduce tension headaches. And no it’s not going to be anything like indulging in the hands of the professionals at your favourite salon or spa, but it will reduce stress and enable you to decompress, all the same.Before starting the massage you need to choose a massage cream, gel or oil. Your choice can hugely impact the effect of the massage as particular scents can evoke relaxation while certain ingredients will alleviate aches and pains. For an indulgent hand and arm massage I adore the Phytomer Oleocreme Ultra-Nourishing Hand Cream followed by an all over arm spritz of best-selling Pevonia Dry Oil Body Moisturiser. It revitalizes and deeply nourishes every inch of skin with squalene, lavender and chamomile. Bliss.If your legs and feet are feeling heavy and fatigued, both the Pevonia’s Tension Relief Gel and Phytomer Cryotonic Soothing Leg Gel are a must. Both products are anti-inflammatory, cooling and uplifting gel formulations for tired aching muscles and sore feet.For a therapeutic back and shoulder massage to alleviate aches and pains at the hands of stress, I would highly recommend using the Pevonia Micro Emulsion Massage Oil Anti-Stress. With its gorgeous aroma and nourishing ingredients, it immediately releases pent up tension. For more focused areas of muscle tension, the Pevonia Marine Magnesium is amazing. This de-stressing treatment oil works quickly to relieve fatigue, muscle cramps, and muscular inflammation while nourishing your body and spirit with remineralizing and wellness induced benefits.Now take your product, rub between your hands and place hands on the chosen area for massage. Set tone and rhythm of massage translating comfort and relaxation,Give yourself a mini makeoverWhile you might be currently donning the ‘makeup free look’ since you are self-isolating at home, a mini makeover can provide a creative and fun outlet for self-expression that can lift you up during tough times. I definitely find it helps me conquer any anxiety I might be feeling! At the moment, my mind is constantly preoccupied or engaged in worry, but those ten minutes of putting on makeup for fun is a time where I get away from that, after all, it’s pretty difficult to focus on all that is happening in the world when I’m playing with my amazing array of ELES makeup shades! So do yourself a favour and use this time to enjoy your makeup while it’s no longer a must-do daily task!Do some eyebrow maintenanceFor those of us who rely on having our brows maintained by an amazing brow specialist, the next few months will be tough! While you need to be very careful not to undo the amazing work your beautician has crafted, it will likely be necessary to remove a few growing strays yourself in order to maintain your brows' shape! After all perfect, natural-looking eyebrows can completely transform your face and make you look and feel 10 years younger! Who doesn’t need that in their life right now?For expert tips on how to create perfect brows at home click here.