Sizzling Summer Skincare from Nuxe, Kiehl's, Nivea, Eucerin, Erborian & Bioderma

There is nothing quite like the feeling of warm summer sun on your skin and how great it is for body and soul to get some Vitamin D and a little bit of a glow. However sun care skincare is so vital and finding the right products to look after your skin during the summer months to protect and hydrate is essential. I've been researching summer products for the last couple of years and here is my essential edit of the very best sunshine skincare.

When it comes to taking care of your skin during the summer months two aspects are vital to prevent skin damage and even skin cancer. First and foremost sun protection. Whatever your skin type you have to use an SPF. No potential tan is worth the consequences of sun damage. If you are fair and don't tan, just accept it and relish your beautiful pale skin and never forget to pack your SPF50. If you do tan you still need to protect your skin from the harmful sun rays and you can still get a great colour while wearing high sun factor.

Cleanse Up Your Act: The Best Cleansers from Eve Lom, Bioderma, Kiehl's and L'Occitane

Strange as this sounds to some, cleansing is one of the most overlooked but important steps in your skincare regime and having the right cleansing routine and products can make the biggest difference in the quality of your skin and how well the other products you use work. Here are the very best cleansers I've comes across from Kiehl's, Eve Lom, L'Occitane, and Bioderma.

This might sound a bit obvious but it's only been in recent times I've truly become aware of the skin sins so many people commit and one of the biggest mistakes of all is underestimating the power a good cleanser has on your skin and the difference it makes to find one that suits you and that you use on an every day basis. A shocking amount of people go to bed without taking off their makeup and so many people apply products without cleansing first which means you get a lot less out of the serums and moisturisers you use. Investing in a decent cleanser can actually transform your skin and I swear by this selection of tried and tested products which have, in different ways, all made such a noticeable difference to the quality of my skin over the past few years.

The Very Best Travel Kit Tips

Let's face it, this summer has been a bit of a bust so the only rational thing to do is to pack your bags and take your well deserved holiday somewhere the sun shines throughout the day. Even if it's just for a long weekend with a carry on there are so many amazing travel-sized skincare goodies available to keep your skin glowing and pampered throughout your trip. Here are my all time top picks.

Travel sized skincare doesn't just have to be a small tooth paste and mini shampoo and conditioner from Boots. Personally, whenever I got away, I love to take the time on my holidays to do some proper pampering to add to the relaxing experience so over time I've learned how to pamper pack with the best skincare products to suit a holiday routine. Here are my all time favourite picks.

Bioderma Launches French Pharmacy Perfection in Ireland

When news came of French Pharmacy brand Bioderma launching in Ireland, I was not the only one to greet the news with giddy excitement. A brand that has been loved not only by beauty writers and skincare fanatics but top models and makeup artists alike, its arrival on our shores means if you love high quality skincare and haven't heard of the brand already, now is the time to investigate.

Bioderma has been one of the most lusted after brands by beauty lovers for a very long time. The epitome of skin-friendly, problem-solving, miracle product skincare, the French Pharmacy brand has been spoken about for years by makeup artists, models and beauty writers due to it effectiveness and the high quality of its range. Backstage photos from fashion weeks often feature the famous pink cap of Bioderma's cult product the Sensibo H2O Micelle Solution. Trips to France or other European countries that sold the brand resulted in a suitcase packed full of Bioderma products to bring home.

French Pharmacy

French Pharmacy has been creating quite a stir as a well kept secret that has been gently told to a select few friends gradually over time. It's no secret , however, how women around the world have for so long looked with awe at the style and beauty of their French counterparts and the very slowly growing availability of these French skincare products allows everyone to drink from the chalice of French beauty.

The major draw of French Pharmacy is the quality and effectiveness of the well known brands to tackle any skin problem in a dermatologically friendly way. These brands featured here all have a reputation for being made not to just promise something but to actually do it. From acne to severely dry skin and everything in between, these brands have tried and tested solutions which I can attest to. After many months' research, here's my pick of French Pharmacy must haves, whatever your skin type.