The confidence-boosting products you need this summer

With temperatures soaring and the sun shining, it could only mean one thing: Summer has well and truly arrived. Here at BEAUTYDIRECTORY, we don’t believe that there’s such a thing as the ideal “summer body”. However, we do know a few things about looking and feeling your best.

Here are the products to try if want to add a little pep to your step.

Mitten Black Medium Turkish Bath Deep Exfoliation Body Mitt is a body mitt that has been specifically crafted for the sunless tanning enthusiasts. It provides the ultimate experience of deep exfoliation, while preparing skin for a flawless finish in tanning and removing expired tans. The unique coarse texture instantly exfoliates through premium peeling of dead skin cells, providing a smooth surface on overly dry areas for a flawless, non-blotchy finish. It has also been designed to combat cellulite, speed-up cell turnover, eliminate hyper-pigmentation, keratosis pilaris, ingrown hairs and assist in boosting circulation. Featuring 100 per cent natural high-quality Floss-Viscose threads, it has been tightly woven on traditional looms. It instantly grips onto the skin to peel away the dead skin cells and provides visible results within one to three minutes. Recommended for use on oily or dry skin, or anyone who prefers a coarse exfoliator.

Banana Boat EveryDay Pump SPF 50+ sunscreen is specifically formulated to moisturise the skin and provide protection from the sun. It provides broad spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays, and moisturises with aloe and vitamin E. The lightweight, fragrance-free formula is ideal for daily application - even under make-up. It absorbs quickly while hydrating the skin. Also providing four hours of water-resistant protection, it is suitable got the whole family and all family activities. Active ingredients: Homoslate 10.00% w/w, Octyl Salicylate 5.00% w/w, Oxybenzone 4.00% w/w, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 4.00% w/w, Octocrylene 2.00% w/w Always read the label, use only as directed.

Bondi Sands GLOLights Gold is a creamy cosmetic highlighter. Illuminating pigments, available in Pearl, Gold and Bronze, enhance any complexion for a radiant glow.

Carmex® Moisture Plus Hydrating Lip Tint is a lip tint that tints, smooths, plumps and hydrates, naturally. It is packed with a powerful mix of natural ingredients that work together to deliver multiple benefits, while providing a hint of colour. It also locks in moisture, is antioxidant rich and contains 94 per cent naturally derived ingredients. Available in four sheer shades: Pouty Pink, Nearly Nude, Coral-me Cool and Mauve’d Up.