Aimee Connolly

Lips have been front and centre over the last few years when it comes to beauty trends. From plumping lip oils to the reemergence of lip pencils, there's no doubt we've been giving our pouts plenty of attention. As we enter the summer and the hope of warmer weather, you may be considering putting away your lipstick for a few months — sweat and smeared lipstick is not an ideal situation — but do not fear I have the ideal alternative for you. Enter the lip tint, this new hybrid lipstick, lip stain and lip balm is the ultimate summer must-have. It has the appearance of a sheer lipstick but with the added benefit of skincare ingredients to ensure your lips stay hydrating and the sheer finish means you won't end up with a stained chin if things get a bit too hot. I have made the switch to a lip tint from my trusted nude lipstick and I don't think I will ever go back. Not only does a lip tint add a hint of colour the textures are *chef's kiss*. Most of the products contain hardworking ingredients that make you want to apply all day long.

I spoke to the two leading makeup artists, Bobbi Brown and Aimee Connolly to talk us through what a lip tint is, how to apply one and why this could be the multi-tasking product you need right now.

As a beauty editor I'm often asked to recommend products for various skin concerns and my first question is: "How do you cleanse your skin?" This simple questions tells me everything I need to know about their skincare habits and which products I need to recommend. If it is a case of, "Erm, not much" then I know we need to start simple with a cleanser and moisturiser. If they start reeling off a million products my next question is: "Do you double cleanse?" More often than not the answer is no, so this is one of the areas that can be added quite quickly and can have a positive impact on skin.

"Cleansing is the first crucial step in your routine," Charlotte Knight, CEO and Founder of Skin Proud tells PS UK. "This step essentially preps your skin ready for the next products in your routine so they can work efficiently to deliver maximum results." Double cleansing means exactly what you think: cleansing your face twice, usually as part of your evening routine.

SHOPPING: Shoppers are ditching their multiple cleansers in favor of a revolutionary two-in-one cream that helps with skin issues ranging from acne and pigmentation to skin tone in a single. The best part? You can buy the brand-new Sculpted by Aimee DuoCleanse as part of the 'Build Your Skin Routine' bundle, which is a trio of the brand's latest and well-loved items priced at 30% less than buying each product individually.