Happy Beauty: Summer Must Haves

The three beauty products that will see you through the warmer weather

Each week, Marie Claire’s Beauty and Style Director, Lisa Oxenham, brings you the lowdown on her edit of products that will add joy and positive energy to your beauty ritual and self-care routine. This week, it's all about spring.

From SPF and glow serum to an intoxicating fresh scent, these products are designed to give your self-esteem a boost.

Origins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion, 200ml, £32 | Origins

When my skin is sensitised and reactive, it needs treating with very gentle skincare - and this refreshing lotion has been a skin saver of late. I use it straight from the fridge, swiping it over my face after cleansing. It’s made up of four superfood mushrooms: Reishi, anti-irritant fermented Chaga, skin-calming ingredients coprinus, and cordyceps, which is known for its powerful anti-fatigue properties. The Sea Buckthorn is also healing, provides quick redness relief, and boosts hydration levels. The fragrance is a plus for me - an invigorating blend of certified organic geranium, orange, patchouli and lavender.

Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream, £42 | Chanel

When in need of a relaxed, sun-kissed glow, I don’t think these bronzing balms can be beaten in terms of tone, blendability and natural finish. This is down to its natural creamy wax that melds into skin and the mineral powders that offer a matte but radiant finish. For the quickest and most natural application, I use my fingers to blend the cream onto my face wherever the sun touches my skin – my cheekbones, the bridge of my nose, across my forehead, temples and chin. It comes in two tones, neither of which will leave an orange hue or ashy finish.

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nettare di Sole Eau de Toilette, 75ml, £69 | Guerlain

This sun-drenched fragrance is easy, uplifting, and instantly transports me to golden hour on the beach. With honey, white flowers and aquatic notes, it’s warm and heady with a hint of ocean breeze. Ideal if you’re not sure if you’ll be able to make it to the seaside this year so need to whisk yourself mentally.