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Cream formulas provide instant glow on-the-go for summer

1. Cruelty-free and 100 per cent vegan, Inika Organic’s Certified Organic Light Reflect Cream captures and reflects light for a brightening effect. Containing aloe vera, vitamins and anti-oxidising ingredients, it’s best applied across eyelids, cheeks, brow bones and cupid’s bow. www.inikaorganic.com 

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2. Vapour Organic Beauty’s Solar Translucent Bronzer provides a holiday-worthy tan with antioxidant ingredients like pomegranate, green tea and acai berry. The non-comedogenic formula is gentle enough for sensitive skin, cruelty-free and comes in three shades. Use to contour cheekbones, nose, jawline, hairline and neck, as well as décolletage, arms and legs. www.vapourbeauty.com 

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3. New to Giorgio Armani Beauty’s Power Fabric Collection, Foundation Balm offers a balm to cream to powder texture in eight shades tailored for Asian skin. Conveniently packaged, a pointed applicator makes it easy to reach every angle of the face in a simple swipe, and promises full matte coverage. www.armani.com 

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4. Formulated with an enriching blend of organic waxes, butters and natural essential oils, French Girl’s Le Lip Tint gives lips a moisturising pop of colour. Available in 10 shades, pigments are made using only iron oxides and micas, with a fresh, minty flavour. www.frenchgirlorganics.com 

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5. Dolce & Gabbana’s latest peony-inspired Blush Touch is a cushion stick for cheeks, in three shades: Tender, Candy and Coral. Soft, easy to apply and weightless on the face, the punchy pinks are feminine and romantic. www.dolcegabbana.com 

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6. e.l.f.’s Prep & Blur Stick primes by softening imperfections and minimising pores. Infused with witch hazel to absorb excess oil, the silicone-free formula can be used with foundations, or alone for a naturally soft-focus look. Apply in circular motions and use fingers to blend. www.elfcosmetics.com 

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