Empties! These are the brilliant beauty buys that heat style team used up this month

I’ve been applying this 5-in-1 spray every day before using heat on my hair or slicking it back, and the shine-boosting formula walks the gamut of being hydrating without leaving my hair greasy in the heat. My hair can get really dry in the summer months, so I like something that can detangle and smooth, and the Protection Milk does exactly this.

It’s a heat protectant (up to 230c), leave-in conditioner and detangling treatment all in one (perfect for space-saving). Bonus: it’s packed with fruit extracts, coconut, sunflower and grapeseed oils and niacinamide to boost shine while rebalancing the scalp for healthy hair growth.

I’ve been using E.L.F’s Power Grip Primer for the past month and it has been a lifesaver, especially with the warm temperatures. You know as soon as the product touches your skin that it’s going to be good as it has a gel-like texture, so not only does it keep your glam in place, but it is formulated with Niacinamide which helps brighten and refresh your skin at the same time, what more could you ask for?

I am sobbing actual tears from my eyes as my signature scent is done and it’s months (months!) until Christmas. Aqua di Parma Rosa Nobile eau de parfum makes me feel like a high-end, stylish, queen, even when I’m WFH in my gym gear.
It’s really rosey without being old fashioned, light, and lasts for ages. Maybe, if I’m a very good girl, Santa will gift me an early present this year.

As a self-proclaimed tanning addict – and beauty writer – I’ve tried pretty much every fake tan formula out there, but no product has had me in a chokehold like this one. I'm on my second bottle and I've never had so many compliments on how radiant my skin looks.

As well as giving a natural and streak-free finish, I also love how it plumps and hydrates the skin too, thanks to hyaluronic acid and barrier-boosting ingredients. It also contains light-perfect pigments for that 'glass skin' effect. I like to apply it as the final step of my skincare routine - just remember to wash your hands afterwards to avoid the dreaded orange fingers!

I wish applying this balm wasn’t just a ‘twice a day’ thing. The brightening eye cream works to visibly reduce dark circles and hydrate the delicate eye area. I like to apply as the first step of my skincare routine to cool and de-puff my eyes as the cooling sensation when it touches the skin is the perfect eye awakener. Finally, my under-eye area is noticeably brighter and more hydrated thanks to this eye balm.

The only negative for me is that it doesn’t last very long compared to any other eye cream or balm that I’ve used in the past. Top tip: If the powerhouse ingredient Vitamin C isn’t part of your skincare already, applying it in small doses like an eye balm is the perfect introduction.

I’ve only just finished these ingrown hair pads and I’ve already ordered more because they are SO good. There’s honestly nothing more annoying than an ingrown hair and I’ve noticed that these pads either prevent an ingrown hair or minimise them. 10/10 would recommend.

I have dabbled in more foundations than Joey Essex has TV shows, and the complexion-perfecter I always return to is the IT Cosmetics CC Cream. Don't be fooled by the name, this packs in a decent amount of coverage (my acne scars refuse to budge) but also just looks so natural, glowy and perfect on your skin. It also lasts all day without flaking or simply evaporating before my 11am meeting. Brb, off to buy some more.

If there is one skincare product I couldn’t survive without, it is a good SPF. So when Lancaster announced their latest suncare innovation, a glow-boosting, anti-ageing formula, I had to give it a go. And before I say anything else – this has possibly been one of my all-time favourite products for achieving dewy skin.

This trusty bottle lasted me for around three months, which for me is pretty good going as I like to re-apply it throughout the day. It did seem a little too thick for my skin at first, but it sinks in nicely with a little extra massaging. Once all of the white cream has sunk in you know you’re fully protected from UVB, UVA rays, visible light and infrared rays. It is a really rich formula, which was great for my naturally dry complexion but those with oily skin may find it a tad too much.