Event season is here! The H! Fashion team can't do summer without these 18 beauty products

This summer I’m saying goodbye to my bridal era and hello to my bridesmaid era. I'm prepped with all the beauty and wellness must-haves for days spent under the sun celebrating love. My go-to on a busy morning? Ultimate hydration. I’ll be relying on my ride-or-die from ELEMIS, starting with the Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm. I’m head over heels with the new Black Cherry scent, this balm sets the stage for a full day of makeup providing a clean base with ultimate hydration. 

And what’s a big day without a memorable scent? This summer, I'll always have my Tom Ford Soleil Blanc in every bag to add the perfect seasonal scented spritz. I'll also be on hand for all the bridal party glow prep with my trusty Tan-Luxe The Body Illuminating Self Tan Drops.

I’ll be the first to admit I am far from a dermatologist's dream patient in summer, mainly due to forgetfulness and laziness. If you, too, fall a little short on the SPF game, then Caudalie’s Invisible High Protection Spray is the easiest way to ensure your skin is protected on beach holidays. It’s going to be the first thing in my toiletry bag when packing. It'll be followed by the ELEMIS ProCollagen Toning Mist, which is quite literally a refreshing sea breeze in a bottle... how on theme.

And when you’re on holiday, there’s nothing worse than your new tan which you worked so hard on (yes, sitting on a beach with a book in one hand and a frozen marg in the other is classed as hard work) begins to fade. One way I like to prolong my sun-kissed glow is with a heavy helping of ultra rich body cream. The best around? L'Occitane's Shea Ultra Rich Body Cream. Happy skin is hydrated skin.

I’ve got my hat at the ready for a day at the races this summer, and I also have my beauty arsenal. My current perfume obsession is the classic Yves Saint Laurent Libre. I already own a 50ml bottle, but I’ll also be purchasing the 30ml size to slot into my clutch bag to top my scent up throughout my day at the races. It is a bold floral fragrance that blends Moroccan orange blossom with French lavender to create a traditionally masculine aromatic profile with a hint of sweetness.

By way of makeup, I’ll also be bringing my all-time favourite Laura Mercier Ultra-Blur Loose Setting Powder to the racecourse. It’s the best powder for keeping oiliness at bay – something my skin always suffers from in summer. Plus, I’ll have the Clarins Waterproof Eye Liner Pencil in 'black tulip' on-hand to top up my waterline throughout the day. It’ll be particularly handy if I shed a few tears over not winning any bets. 

My diary is already jam-packed for the summer, but whatever the occasion, bronzed skin with a hydrated glow is forever my number one beauty motto – especially for days spent exploring London. The Tan-Luxe The Face Illuminating Self-Tan Drops are perfect for looking a little more sun-kissed.

A hydrating setting spray is also a must if you’re constantly hopping on-and-off the tube, which can dry out your skin. The ICONIC London Prep-Set-Glow Setting Spray is so handy for this (especially in the travel size), and it’s a staple for my big days out. Finally, I go nowhere without a lip balm in my bag, and Caudalie’s Lip Conditioner is one of my ultimate favourites for nourishing my lips after a dose of city sun.