As I’m writing this, the sun is pouring in through the window and I’m sitting at my desk in a T-shirt, seriously considering whether or not to fake tan for the weekend.
Do I have special plans? No, but that’s how optimistic I am about warmer weather.
I haven’t touched a bottle since party season - in my mind, there’s little point when the only skin on show has been my hands.
Instead, I’ve been opting for bronzing drops on my face and neck to add a hint of colour that washes off at the end of the day.
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Drunk Elephant's D-Bronzi drops have taken TikTok by stormCredit: supplied
Everyone I know has been desperately signing up to “back in stock” emails for Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops, but I’ve been putting two new options to the test – and I’m obsessed with both.
They’re designed to be mixed with or applied on top of sunscreen, as no matter how tanned you want to be, you’re unlikely to apply enough of the bronzing drops to get adequate sun protection.
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Charlotte Tilbury have managed to create a face fake tan that doesn't cause breakouts!Credit: supplied
Make-up-wise, I’ve been a fan of Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer since it launched in the UK last year, and it’s just added 11 new shades to the range, bringing it up to a total of 39.
If you’ve not yet tried it, now is the time.
It’s silicone-free, which means it won't pill, and it contains a skin-loving combination of caffeine, hyaluronic acid, panthenol and peptides to nourish skin well after you've cleansed it away.
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This clever stick provides the perfect, natural finishCredit: supplied
The finish is superb – it’s matte, but not too matte, plus it’s buildable, so you can tailor the coverage depending on where you need it most, and it blends easily while hiding any redness and pigmentation.
Finally, I’d like to mention L’Oréal Paris, which is really going the extra mile when it comes to making brilliant, affordable products.
Its latest skincare range is built around niacinamide, which just so happens to be my favourite active ingredient.
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There aren't many non-greasy SPFs on the high street, but this ticks all the boxesCredit: supplied