Summer Ready Essentials

So finally it's here the much longed for summer! But after a few too many months in hibernation are you ready to bare all?

The thought of suddenly having more than just your wrists on show can be terrifying. Especially for us Irish folk as our "summer" often just happens upon us unexpectedly, one day your wrapped up in your cosiest duffle coat next thing you know a mini heatwave has arrived. Luckily this year it has been pretty warm over the last while so we have been able to ease ourselves into it a little more and having actual hot weather here gives us a chance to prep ourselves for any upcoming exotic getaways.

So if you're in need of some tips for getting prepped for BBQ and beer garden season here goes! 

Garnier Oil Infused Nourishing Scrub 

First things first you need to get scrubbing that skin! As we all know the colder months mean dry skin galore so when it's finally time to let your skin breathe a bit more, nobody wants pesky dry skin ruining the party.

So I may have a slight obsession with this garnier beauty oil infused nourishing scrub. The love affair began a couple of months ago and it is definitely set to continue. It is just the perfect everyday shower scrub. The exfoliating particles are quite small and so not too harsh on the skin just enough to gently get rid any dead surface skin cells. It has a nice gel like texture and the scent that comes from the combination of macadamia, almond and rose oils is just like summer in a scrub!

This has really made a difference to my skin over the last couple of months, it feels much more radiant and definitely summer ready.

The Body Shop Tea Tree Cool and Creamy Wash

To get your face feeling super fresh you really can't beat this beauty from the body shop. You really need to try this to understand exactly how clean and refreshed it makes you feel. It's as if you've just had someone power wash your face(not sure if that would actually be nice though ha!) and your skin is as clean as it's ever going to be. The scent is quite strong but I think this just adds to the fresh feeling and it's the kind of smell that reminds you of being in a nice relaxing spa. I have nothing bad to say about this and it's perfect to get your face ready for those lovely rays of sunshine.

Sanctuary Pumice foot scrub and Moisture rich foot butter

Now if I'm being completely honest I definitely don't give my feet the attention they deserve throughout the year. I think we can all be a bit guilty of neglecting our poor feet when they're cooped up in socks and boots for about 9 months of the year. Then all of a sudden it's flip flop season and you need to get your hooves in order. These Sanctuary products are exactly what you need. The scrub removes any rough patches and is lovely and cooling on the feet. Once you've scrubbed away, the butter just melts into your feet leaving them feeling beautifully soft and you'll wonder why you don't do this more often.

Nuxe Fondant Firming Cream

This is a very recent purchase but God am I glad I got it. Confession time: I may have only purchased this because it is called fondant cream and I just couldn't resist something that sounded so yummy!

It's essentially a body butter but the consistency is not as thick as most body butters that are on the market. Your skin almost drinks it up and it doesn't feel greasy or leave any kind of residue on the skin. I've been using this religiously and I can safely say I love it. I find it has really evened out the tone of my skin, and it makes my skin feel so nourished and smooth. Just what you need to make you feel confident about exposing more skin than usual.

Nuxe Multi-Purpose Shimmering Dry oil

This is THE ultimate summer product. If you've never used this before oh are you missing out. Now you might be thinking eh gold shimmering body oil no thanks but let me tell you, you need this in your life. Sun-kissed skin plus a few dollops of this is just perfection, you'll look like you've been sunning yourself in some tropical paradise, not just your back garden! This is perfect for summer nights out and definitely needs to go in your holiday suitcase.

Essie Splash of Grenadine

Now your body is scrubbed and buttered up all you need to top it all off is a fabulous nail polish. Enter splash of grenadine. What can I say about this, I mean just look at the colour it's like summer in a bottle. It's a perfect bright summer shade without being too neon and the perfect compliment to your beautiful sun-kissed skin. 

As always hope you enjoy reading and all comments are appreciated. I'd love to hear some of your must haves for getting bikini body ready. 

Until next time :)

Claire x