Get super sexy this summer

Smart choices for girls who love their skin as much as they do the sun.

There’s something about feeling the sun on our shoulders that makes us feel instantly sexier. As as temperatures rise and we start peeling off the layers, it’s important to feel good about baring our bodies. With more sun-care choices and advanced formulas than ever before, we can enjoy sun-kissed skin that’s silky smooth-without the damage. From prepping to protecting, enhancing to moisturising, just follow this sexy summer skin plan and you’ll be counting the days to your firs bikini moment…

1. Bikini Essential

Prepare: Exfoliation is the first step to body confidence. Clinique Sparkle Skin Body Exfoliating Cream is designed to reveal healthy, glowing skin by gently whisking away the top layers of dead cells and stimulating your body to eliminate toxins. As well as leaving you feeling unbelievably soft, removing dull, dry skin will also help you tan more evenly.

How to use it: Use on wet skin in the bath or shower. Massage a handful of cream all over, working from your feet upwards in long, firm movements. Concentrate on your elbows, knees and heels to soften those stubborn rough areas.

2. Bikini Essential

Glow: Most of us hate to hit the beach looking ghostly white. So build a great base color before your holiday with the new Clinique touch of bronze moisturizing body lotion 150ml. Unlike traditional fake tans, this everyday lotion contains ingredients to protect skin, as well as a subtle self-tanner that will allow you to build a believable color. The fast-drying formula means you’ll never streak again!

How to use it: Apply every day like your normal body lotion, but wash your hands after use. Color will develop after 24 hours and intensify withing four days.

3. Bikini Essential

Protect: Using Clinique UV-Response Body cream in SPF 30 or SPF 50 – 150ml, will ensure you’re treating your skin to state-of-the-art sun protection. The blend of highly advanced sunscreens will protect against both UVA (ageing) and UVB (burning) rays, plus the added anti-irritants and moisturisers will help soothe skin. It also contains powerful antioxidants to help neutralise the free radicals that can cause deep-down skin damage, keeping leathery skin and brown spots at bay.

How to use it: Apply at least 15 minutes prior to sun exposure. And don’t scrimp-you need to apply a generous amount to maintain the SPF on the label.

4. Bikini Essential

Moisturise: Aftersun isn’t just for burnt bits! It’s an essential step in your bikini -body plan and will help boost your skin’s natural ability to repair itself. Clinique After Sun Balm with Aloe 150ml, contains vitamins C and E to boost collagen, aloe vera to cool skin, and humectants to keep it drenched in moisture both inside and out. The result? Dewy-looking skin, reduced peeling and a tan that just keeps on glowing…

How to use it: Apply liberally all over your body after sun exposure, or whenever your skin feels taut or itchy.

The finishing touch

Mascara is the only makeup I want on the beach, and Clinique’s new Last Power Mascara has been developed specifically for humid environments. So whether you’re in the rain, pool or sea, or just soaking up the rays on the beach, this mascara won’t budge!