Louise McSharry’s top 20 summer-proof beauty buys

Laura Mercier Roseglow Liquid Highlighter

€30.40, arnotts.ie A blush-highlight hybrid is ideal for the summer when you may want to cut back on the number of products you use. This in Peach Bronze is a gorgeous coral with a beautiful sheen which makes you appear lit from within.

Vita Liberata Body Blur

€34.50, millies.ie Not all of us become glowing bronzed goddesses in the summer, but this product will help you fake it beautifully, as well as minimising blemishes and other imperfections. It’s water-resistant too, so don’t worry about a bit of perspiration.

Jones Road Miracle Balm

€42, jonesroadbeauty.com This product delivers hydration and glow to the face with a few taps. Gorgeous on the cheeks or on the lips, or indeed anywhere else you want it, it comes in a wide range of shades, from dusky pink to beautiful bronze.

Armani Eye Tint Liquid Eyeshadow

€35, brownthomas.com Available in matte and shimmer formulas, these liquid eye tints are easy to use and stay where they’re put until you wash them off, even if it’s muggy. Use the doe-foot applicator to apply product to the eyelid and then blend the edges with a fluffy brush.

Maybelline Super Stay up to 24H Skin Tint

€17.50, cloud10beauty.com Skin tints are ideal for summer, when heavier make-up can feel uncomfortable. This one feels light but delivers buildable coverage which looks like skin thanks to its semi-matte finish. It also dries down completely, meaning it lasts for hours.

Joico Humidity Blocker

€27, theskinnerd.com If your hair on holidays is more Monica than Rachel, this product will help. When sprayed on dry hair, it creates an invisible barrier around the strands to block out humidity and frizz. If you have curly hair, this is particularly good for maintaining your curls in the heat.

Living Proof Clarifying Detox Shampoo

€33, beautyfeatures.ie Using lots of products and swimming in chlorinated water can result in lots of build-up on your hair. This clarifying shampoo, which should be used once a week, will get rid of all of it.

Megababe Thigh Rescue Anti-Friction Stick

€11.99, boots.ie It’s not sexy, but chafing is an affliction when the weather gets warm and our thighs meet. This formula creates a barrier on top of the skin, allowing thighs to glide against each other. Stick it in your handbag, because while this absolutely works, you will need to reapply.

Lush Silky Underwear Dusting Powder

€15, lush.com Similar to talcum powder, but without talc or other chemicals, this dusting powder will freshen areas of the body which might feel a little muggy. Additionally, it smells delightful (like jasmine and vetivert) and is somehow moisturising too.

RMS Beauty ReDimension Hydra Bronzer

€37.29, cultbeauty.com If you like bronzer but struggle to find shades that look like a real tan, you will love these. Developed by make-up artist Rose-Marie Swift specifically to mimic people’s real skin tones, they’ll give you the perfect sun-kissed glow, even if you have fair skin (go for Beachwalk Betty).

YSL Candy Glaze Lip Gloss & Balm

€40, brownthomas.com Lip gloss is back, but no one wants to feel sticky, especially not when you may already be feeling sticky via the weather. This gloss-meets-balm delivers all the shine a lip gloss would, with the comfort of a balm, plus a pop of colour.

Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Skin Enhancer

€39, makeupbymario.com When it comes to blendable products, you can’t get much better than this. SoftSculpt Skin Enhancer is a tinted balm which melts easily into the skin, warming up your face with a sheer wash of colour. If bronzer feels like too much for you, you’ll love this.

Just for Men Moustache and Beard Brush-In Colour

€19.99, boots.ie There’s not much better than a brow tint in the summer, but they fade fast and no one has the time to be in and out of the salon to get them sorted. This dye kit is inexpensive, easy and works quickly, all in the privacy of your home. Check out some online tutorials if you’re nervous.

Maybelline Lash Sensational

€11.99, mccauley.ie Mascara and summer do not always go together easily. The moist conditions brought about by increased temperatures tend to make it spread around the eye — but not this formula. You can swim, sweat or whatever you’re having yourself and it won’t go anywhere.

Pestle & Mortar Glow Drops

€38, meagherspharmacy.ie If you want your skin to have a bronzed glow but don’t want to do the sun damage acquiring it naturally would require, this product is for you. Simply add a few drops to your regular moisturiser to give your face a summer tint. (Don’t forget to wash your hands afterwards.)

CeraVe Advanced Repair Ointment

€12.50, boots.ie This product is amazing to have in any handbag/beach bag/suitcase thanks to its multipurpose nature. Dry skin? This’ll sort it. Chapped lips? This’ll sort it. Spot of psoriasis? This will help. This will soothe minor cuts, scrapes and burns too, making it great for family outings.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray

€36, brownthomas.com We all know that getting your make-up to stay put is one of summer’s greatest challenges. I didn’t believe in setting spray until I tried this one — now I’m a total convert. Use liberally, and you will be shocked by how well your make-up lasts.

Marks & Spencer Discover Sunrise

€13.50, marksandspencer.com To me, this limited-edition fragrance smells like a supermodel on a night out after a day spent on a beach doing a photo shoot. According to the experts, it smells like bergamot, jasmine and sandalwood. It’s divine, and lasts way longer than you’d expect for a perfume at this price point.

Sculpted Sun Mist SPF 50

€22, sculptedbyaimee.com We all need to wear SPF every single day, but it’s especially important in the summer. This spray can be applied over make-up, making it ideal for popping in your handbag for top-ups throughout the day.

Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint

€24, cultbeauty.com This product is ideal for your holiday make-up bag, and not just because it has a cooling effect. Cooling Jelly Tint glides on easily, giving the cheeks or lips a sheer but pigmented burst of colour, meaning you don’t need a brush to acquire a healthy flush.