Louise McSharry: If you’re already dreaming of a post-lockdown summer shimmer, try these glow-tastic products

Nothing less than intense moisturising will do for our beauty writer, who is seeking full-on, absolutely-gleaming skin for the summer

Our beauty editor's glow-tastic products

Louise McSharry

Having had an actual, real-life, sunny day or two of late, I’m cautiously approaching the idea of wearing something other than a tracksuit or jeans some day soon. I even bought a summer dress. It’s lilac gingham and screams al-fresco drinks with friends. Something about it represents the return of real life for me. Not total normality, but the kind of real life we had last summer, when we were allowed to go on staycation or sit in the park and have a drink with a few friends. Standards are fairly low at this stage.

When I picture myself in this dress, my skin is glowing. No, not glowing, gleaming. If you’re a regular reader of this column, you may have already joined me in a hardcore programme of moisturisation to shed our winter husks, but I want more than soft, healthy skin. I want to look like a goddamn star.