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I love summer. And I love the beach! Swimming, reading a book in the sun, having some time with my husband. It’s all good. Being a make-up artist, and a lover of products and formulations, I’m never really off duty though, and I’m always on the look out for things that I can take on trips, use on shoots and pack for my own holidays. Here are a few of my favourite things for this summer. Bon Vacance!  From top left; Fresh Sugar Tulip Tinted Lip Treatment Sunscreen, $22.50, is a gorgeous lip-slicker with just a hint of colour for the beach; Tangle Teezer brushes, £10.99, each. I have a collection of these brushes for using when my hair is wet and dry. Indispensible in my book! Bottom left: Mavala Nail Polishes in Sand Rose, Sunset Orange and Sky Blue, £4.75 each. Great colours for summery fingers and toes; Liz Earle Sun Shade Botanical Aftersun Gel, £13.50, is a brilliant skin-soother containing organic aloe vera; Radical Skincare Skin Perfecting Screen SPF 30, £75. This sunscreen is both non-chemical and broad spectrum and will keep skin reliably protected; Bobbi Brown Surf Eye Palette, £48. A gorgeous collection of shimmery shades to compliment sun-kissed skin; Evian Brumisateur, £8.95, is great for cooling down skin when you’re travelling or the beach.