The hot weather and intense sunshine can play havoc with your skin. Summer also signals lots of special events and occasions that call for cosmetics to suit the season.

So we’ve put together some of the newest

For the first time in its history of the House, No.5 L’EAU left its historical bottle behind. A drop of life with the grace to settle in this ephermeral new form. No.5 L’Eau is an active source of energy and light and it is an impulsive radiant drop with dazzling citrus, elevated by aldehyde. Then comes a floral swirl of jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang and a dynamic vetiver and cedar.

New from Fenty Skin’s best-selling Hydra Vizor family is Hydra Vizor Huez Tinted Moisturiser Broad Spectrum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen (see our main picture). It plumps the skin with hydration, improves elasticity and reduces the look of pores and dark spots. Available in 10 shades its your best summertime friend! Fenty has also launched a  new luscious lipstick and lip gloss hooked up into one. Its Gloss Bomb’s explosive shine in a colour packed stick. A must for holidays as it locks in moisture and is non sticky

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Clinique’s Sun-Kissed Face Gelee has become my favourite must go to product. Its an instant pick-me-up for skin and this sheer oil free gel creates a warm healthy glow that is just amazing. It’s a must have product for everyone for the summer along with their iconic moisture serge

Step  into the world of aromatherapy with Tisserand’s Roller Balls. These are pocket sized mighty mood boosting blends for whatever you are looking for and need. Whether its to restore calm, wake up, revitalize and reset your mindset or even restore hormonal balance or just for happy vibes.

Nail guru Leighton Denny M.B.E. Supernatural Nudes Collection gives understated shades for that perfectly polished, softly sophisticated, yet effortless chic look. In three shades – Undressed the perfect soft taupe nude, Exposed a dreamy lilac nude with a pop of colour and Starkers the ultimate putty pink nude. These semi sheer, wet look polishes are vegan, cruelty free, high gloss, no fade and chip resistant. Available from leightondenny.com

Huda’s new Blush Filter Liquid Blush adds a pop of colour and an ultimate airbrush finish. It just melts into the skin for a wonderful soft glow. Available in 5 shades to compliment all skin tones its perfect for those special occasions.

From L’Occitane there a 100% organically grown verbena – a light and refreshing tonic for the summer.  Verbena is an invigorating scent that has lemon scented leaves that leave you refreshed and uplifted after using. Also new is their Verbena Geranium, a scent with depth, with geranium leaves that are so refreshing for summer. The collection includes an EDT, Shower Gel, Body Lotion and Foaming Bath So what are you waiting for pop into your local L’Occitane and see for yourself!.

Lancome’s new Hypnose Drama Mascara will give you eyes that smoulder like a vamp. This is an extra volume mascara with a special complex that embraces lashes from root to tip. It applies easily with the legendary Hypnose S shaped applicator.

The new N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Eye Serum instantly smooths and revives the eye area. Its rotating applicator, which features a cooling effect, massages, and cools down the eye area.

Enriched with red camellia extract and camellia yeast, its fresh gel formula boosts the skin’s vitality and protects the delicate eye area.

It features a 3D complex that acts on the three dimensions of the eyes: under-eye bags, dark circles and stress lines appear reduced.

Kay Ali Vacay in a Bottle Miniature Set is an exotic selection  that captures the brand’s signature sweetness in four captivating aromas, inspired by some of the world’s most famous holiday destinations. Bask in the heady, lemon-soaked air of Capri or whisk yourself away to the Indian Ocean with notes of woody coconut and a subtle fruitiness. They can be layered to create a bespoke fragrance profile and the compact 10ml bottle size allows you to carry them wherever your travels take you or at home they will pop into your bag when you are on a night out or just away for the weekend.

We all know how heavy and bulky taking your makeup on trips either for business or pleasure can be. Well Nars Laguna is the ultimate face palette for travel whether its around the world or just an overnighter.

Versatile in the iconic Laguna Shade there is a bronzer and highlighters plus eyeshadows in vibrant sun kissed colours in different textures. What else could you want? As a travel writer this has been my soulmate and saviour on my monthly trips over the last few months.

Also new from Nars   is their re-imagined and upgraded Blush Powder. This really does last for 16 hours, feel light and weightless and comfortable in a selection of great shades.

Clarins have been pioneers in gentle cleansing since 1967,  known for its effective, organic-certified ingredients of exceptional purity, quality and effectiveness.  Their cleansing range comes in a range of unique and complementary products, all as effective and sensorial as each other and perfectly adapted to every skin type and every need.

And the great news from Clarins if that they have now incorporated more eco-friendly development in their packaging and another great green step is that  2 cleansers and 3 toners are now available in eco-friendly refill packs.