1) Sun Glaze Illuminating Bronzing Drops

I'm not a tanner - I don't do fake tan. It's never been something I've really bothered with, mostly because I'm very lucky in that I tan quite quickly in the summer months. I also don[t exactly look deathly pale in the winter either, so it's been something I've really overlooked. However, Tropic brought out this amazing product this year, and I have to say that I am blown away by it. It's perfect for someone like me - it gives you the smallest hint of a glow without looking like you've 'done a Ross from Friends'!

Whether you’re searching for subtle all-over radiance or a complexion-enhancing highlighter, this skincare-infused serum is spun with sustainably sourced mica to deliver sun-kissed radiance year-round.

WHAT DOES IT DO?

Enriched with natural skincare actives, such as hydrating hyaluronic acid, balancing probiotics and brightening Kakadu plum extract, these lightweight bronzing drops work to nourish your skin beneath the multidimensional luminosity they provide.

HOW TO USE

Use neat on the high points of your face and décolletage as the final step in your beauty routine.

Alternatively, blend 2-3 drops with your moisturiser or liquid foundation for all-over radiance and a healthy burst of hydration.

Adjust the number of drops you use depending on your skin tone and the level of radiance you desire. 

I have used this product in both ways, and both work brilliantly. It depends on the type of look you want to go for at the end of the day!

£18 - in my eyes, this is an absolute bargain. As always with Tropic, a little goes a very long way!

2) Illuma Light Diffusing Concealer in Shade 2

Tropic's most full-coverage concealer yet, this 100% natural hybrid cosmetic works in synergy with your skin. It’s blendable, buildable and provides seamless, long-lasting coverage. I have always struggled to find a liquid concealer that is just right - something that hides the black bags under my eyes, but doesn't feel too cakey in the process. This fits the bill perfectly!

WHAT DOES IT DO?

With collagen-boosting algae extract, nourishing vitamin E and hydrating squalane, Illuma glides on and stays put without drying or settling into any creases.

Available in eleven shades, the light-diffusing formula can be dotted all over your skin or in places where you'd like to create a subtle highlight.

HOW TO USE

Dab under your eyes from the insides to the outer corners and blend using your ring finger or Flat Detailing Brush or Beauty Drop Sponge. Apply it under your foundation or if you have prominent dark circles, apply your foundation first.

If using it as a highlighter, opt for one shade lighter than your skin tone and dot it onto cheekbones, brow bones, down your nose or above your cupid’s bow to give your skin a lovely 3D luminosity.

Feel free to apply this product anywhere you’d like a little extra coverage - it’s a real makeup multi-tasker!

£18 - this concealer comes in 11 different shades, and is incredibly light weight. And, as always with anything from Tropic, a little goes a long way! (I think this needs to be their slogan!)

3) Silk Gel Liner in Warm Brown

Would it shock you to learn that, just like with tan, I'm not an eyeliner kind of girl. It's probably because I massively overused black eyeliner back in my early 'emo' days, and now it makes me shudder to think what I put my poor eye lids through! I'm also absolutely useless and liquid eyeliner, and end up in an utter state. So, call me shocked when I not only discovered this gorgeous product and how pigmented it was, but how easy it is to use. 100% vegan and designed with even the most sensitive skin in mind, this glide-on eye pencil promises smooth application, sharp lines and hours of wear in a wide range of richly pigmented shades.

WHAT DOES IT DO?

From classic black to wearable coloured liners, style them alone or layer them up for a bold finish. With a built-in sharpener on the end, you'll never have a blunt tip again! 

HOW TO USE

Sharpen the pencil to a perfect point before sweeping the creamy formula across your eye and creating your desired look. Enjoy comfortable wear all day long! 

£16 - this gorgeous eye liner is available in 8 colours. I like to wear it as an eye shadow by applying the smallest amount from the middle of my eyelid to the corner, and then using a soft brush to smudge it out. It is long lasting and water proof, so it stays on my eyelids all day. You can see how the Warm Brown really makes my eyes pop in the picture (which is the finished look of using all three products together).