The month of April can be unkind the sudden downpours and unpredictable humidity can play havoc with your appearance. Be prepared with your essential kit to see you safely through the month.
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A lip with staying power is a must to see you through the turbulent weather. Try Revlon Just Bitten Lipstain + Balm, £11. A stain will stay put longer than a lipstick or gloss. The balm contains vitamins including vitamin C (a powerful antioxidant), which will protect your lips as well as keep them hydrated.
When selecting a fragrance with longevity always look to an eau de parfum. An eau de parfum has a higher concentration of oils than an eau de toilette, eau fraiche or a cologne, which means the fragrance lasts longer on your skin. Annick Goutal Petite Cherie edp, £91 for 100ml, has a fresh, spring scent of pear, rose and freshly cut grass that will linger on your skin for hours.
A heavy foundation can be uncomfortable and clog skin when the weather gets warmer. Swap your regular foundation for a tinted moisturiser with an SPF such as Aveda Inner Light Tinted Moisture SPF15, £23, which is oil free so it won’t clog pores but gives enough coverage to even out skin tone. If you don’t want the coverage, an SPF is still a must - try Kiehl’s Dermatologist Solutions Ultra Light Daily Moisturizer SPF 50 PA+++ UVA, £25
Wind, humidity and rain will make hair limp. Give it at least a fighting chance by blowdrying with BaByliss Big Hair, £45, before heading out. The heated air from inside the barrel brush gives root lift that lasts all day. For instant results, carry Maroccanoil Travel Size, £12.85 for 25ml, in your handbag and rub a small amount between palms before smoothing over hair to tame flyaways when needed.
Mascara topped cheeks are a common, (if unfortunate) outcome of rainy days. Make sure your mascara is waterproof and smudgeproof. Try YSL Mascara Singulier Waterproof Nuit Blanche, £22, which will make sure your lashes stay defined and in place all day.
YSL Mascara Singulier Waterproof Nuit Blanche, £22, at Debenhams
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If you make one thing a handbag essential this month make it Paul & Joe Blotting Paper, £10. Aside from its gorgeous refillable wallet you will be thankful for the grease absorbing papers when the April weather results in a shiny face. Blot across your forehead, nose, chin and upper lip to instantly mattify and brighten your skin.