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The Summer Beauty Swaps You Can Make Now To Get Your Best Ever Skin

After months of longing to feel the warmth of the sun on our skin, summer is finally (almost) here. As always, despite wishing it to begin for the last few weeks, it tends to arrive unexpectedly, leaving us feeling slightly underprepared.

In the interests of ensuring you're one step ahead, we thought it prudent to bring you news of summer's most incredible beauty buys, which will prep you for a Hot Girl Summer in no time.Whether you're staying put for the summer or jetting off on holiday, you won't want to be without these beauty miracles...

Laura Mercier, Tinted Moisturiser Light Revealer Natural Skin Illuminator, £37

Heavy foundations are all well and good for colder months but, when it's hot outside you'll want to let your skin breathe. You don't, however, want to sacrifice the look of your skin, which is why Laura Mercier's tinted moisturiser is a true winner. Not only will it make you look luminous in seconds, it's packed with antioxidants and leaves skin feeling hydrated, even at the end of the day. It even offers SPF 25 protection, to ensure you're really looking after your face.

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Bobbi Brown, Extra Plump Lip Serum, £29

Imagine your favourite lip balm which also promises to plump lips and smooth the appearance of fine lines. This is it. A volumising lip conditioner, this wonder product offers hydration and shine like nothing else. Wear on its own for a natural sheen or layer over your favourite lip colour to make it pack even more of a punch.

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Yves Saint Laurent Nu Lip & Cheek Balmy Tint, £20

Forget everything you thought you knew about makeup because YSL's NU formula makes it feel better than ever. A skincare-makeup hybrid, this lip and cheek tint is enriched with shea butter and hyaluronic acid to keep skin feeling hydrated and nourished, while at the same time offering a beautiful flush of colour. It's not greasy or sticky and is easy-to-use, too. Winner.

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