'I'm an over-50s makeup artist. This is how I keep a summer glow year-round.'

This article was originally published on Adore Beauty.

Want to hang on to the happy-high-vibes that glorious glowing summer skin delivers? Delicious, luminous skin all year around reminds us of long, happy, sun-filled days... Plus, a coveted summer glow makes you feel fresh, healthy, playful and more youthful.

As a 51-year-old professional makeup artist and 'ageless beauty' expert, I totally understand how you can feel like your skin quickly loses its 'glow' and radiance once the days begin to shorten.

So I'm going to take you on a little wander through my top product picks for hanging on to that much-coveted summer glow, with or without makeup.

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1. Eco Tan Organic Face Tan Water, $38.95.

What is it? A lightweight gradual self-tanner formulated with natural and organic ingredients.

Who is it for? Suitable for all skin types: dry, normal and oily, including those with sensitive skin.

Why you need it: Often your body has more colour than your face and neck. A beautiful, lightweight, organic, non-comedogenic face tan water can really help you balance this colour out while delivering a glorious "touch of colour" when you're not in the mood for foundation.

It really delivers a golden glow that you can control. We talk a lot about "less is more" in the ageless beauty space and using a gentle gradual tan gives you a beautiful natural-looking colour without the weight of a foundation. Try it!

Pros:

Completely weightless (so won't collect in textured skin like fine lines, wrinkles).

Gives a really natural golden glow, making you look instantly fresh.

You control how deep the tan is. Simply reapply daily until you get the depth of tan you desire.

Australian-made, certified organic, cruelty-free, vegan.

Sensitive-skin friendly and non-comedogenic.

Cons:

The developing agents in all self-tanners can amplify pigmentation 'age' spots. (An easy fix is, where possible, avoid applying the face tan water over those deeper pigmentation spots.)

2. The Jojoba Company Daily Glow Exfoliating PHA Tonic, $39.95.

Eco Tan Organic Face Tan Water. Image: Adore Beauty.

What is it? A radiance-enhancing, gentle acid toner that's formulated with niacinimide (vitamin B3) to help support your skin's lipid barrier, refine the appearance of pores, and boost radiance, plus PHAs — a slow-release, soothing chemical exfoliant alternative to traditional AHAs or BHAs.

Who's it for? All skin types, particularly those with sensitive skin.

Why you need it: Let's start with the fact it gobbles up dead skin cells and refines pores, delivering smoother, radiant, more even and refined-looking skin that feels soft all without irritation. Then contemplate that your self-tanner will appear more even and your makeup will sit a whole lot better. Full stop. Add to cart.

Pros:

Cruelty free, vegan, Australian made.

Sensitive-skin friendly.

Cons:

Literally none!

3. The Jojoba Company Vitamin C Glow Potion, $59.95.

Jojoba Vitamin C Glow Potion. Image: Adore Beauty.

What is it? I think we've got the memo that vitamin C is a key player for reversing the signs of premature ageing. It tackles stress, lifestyle, and pollution factors like dullness, visible loss of skin firmness, lines and wrinkles and the appearance of dark spots and surface redness.

This is a divine face oil, infused with an advanced form of vitamin C, turmeric and other goodness to moisturise, brighten, and even out skin tone while boosting radiance.

Who's it for? All skin types, especially those with sensitive skin. And yes, I see you oily-skinned sisters, this is also for you!

Why you need it: If you've ever tried a vitamin C product and your skin has had a hissy fit, you must try this! This luxurious, divine-smelling Jojoba Company Vitamin C Glow Potion face oil uses THD Ascorbate, an extremely stable and oil-soluble form of vitamin C that is far less likely to cause irritation than many other forms of vitamin C.

Plus, did I mention the instant glow? It's golden in colour, and it literally makes your skin glow like a summer goddess.

Pros:

Delivers an instant summery glow to your skin.

Is gentle and magnificent for sensitive skin.

Smooths, softens, brightens skin.

Vegan, cruelty-free.

Cons:

This product is best used in the morning to get the full benefit of the antioxidant-rich ingredients. However, it can feel a little slippery under makeup. So I find it's best applied to damp, well-misted skin, massaged with damp hands for faster absorption.

4. FIRST AID BEAUTY KP Bump Eraser with 10% AHA, $50.

First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser with 10% AHA. Image: Adore Beauty.

What is it? A body exfoliator that combines the magic of AHAs with a physical exfoliant to deliver baby-soft, smooth skin. Bye bye rough patches, bumps, and yes, even shaving rash, for those of us that haven't lasered our hoo-hoos!

Who's it for? Anyone and everyone that wants super-soft, smooth skin, and to prep your body for your summer-extending fake tan!

Why you need it: Listen up, peri to post-menopausal sisters whose legs look like a freaking dried-up river bed. This product sloughs away rough, dry bumpy skin (and old fake tan) with 10 per cent AHA to decongest skin, while the delicate pumice buffing beads physically exfoliate rough areas leaving your skin, oh my goodness me, so baby smooth.

Primed and ready for your glorious self-tanner or rich body oil, extending that divine summer glow. Your skin literally looks radiant after this. And yes, you can see from the photos that mine has had an excellent workout this summer. I'm squeezing out the last drop of it! Get it in your life now.

Pros:

Soy-, nut-, gluten-free.

Rich in antioxidant vitamin E.

Free from a whole entire host of nasties, packed full with only the good stuff.

Cons:

Addictive.

So there you have it: the must-have products you need to hold on to that coveted summer glow (and vibes) all year long.

Fresh, healthy, more youthful-looking skin. Most importantly, don't forget your SPF! Summer might be over, but girls, your broad-spectrum SPF remains essential.

If you want a glowy option, AB LAB by Adore Beauty Dewy-C Luminous Moisturiser 50ml with Vitamin C and Ceramides is perfect.

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