Lighten up: skincare products with get-up-and-glow

Radiant skin with a hint of bronze is one of the most lusted-after beauty looks, no matter the time of year. But after months of cold weather and gloomy days, glowing skin can prove elusive. That’s why it’s important to reach for the right products that deliver results, fast. From skin tints to glow drops, we’ve rounded up everything you need to counteract dullness and achieve luminous skin that looks and feels ‘lit from within’.

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter

From its light-as-air formula to the irresistibly silky glow it delivers, there’s a reason why Hollywood Flawless Filter has become a hero beauty product. Wear on its own for an instant boost, mixed in with foundation or as a liquid highlighter. The wand applicator makes it a dream to apply, and moisturising ingredients keep skin plump and hydrated. £39 at Charlotte Tilbury

Sarah Chapman Glow on the Go Illuminating Elixir

Stash this handy travel-sized elixir in your bag for an instant radiance boost whenever your skin needs it. Swipe the roller-pen across your cheekbones, temples and down the bridge of your nose for a dose of dewy hydration, or use it on your pulse points to release calming notes of frankincense, neroli and lavender. £38 at John Lewis & Partners

MAC Cosmetics Strobe Dewy Skin Tint

For a natural-looking glow and lasting hydration, this lightweight tinted moisturiser is a make-up must-have. Infused with moisture-locking ingredients including hyaluronic acid, squalane and vitamin E, the tint has a sheer formula that melts into skin and leaves the complexion looking smooth and bright. £30 at MAC Cosmetics

St. Tropez Luxe Tan Tonic Drops

Achieve just-back-from-holiday radiance with these concentrated glow drops. Infused with a 100 percent natural tanning active, the drops can be applied directly to skin or diluted in your moisturiser or serum for a lighter glow. Added ingredients include acerola cherry extract, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to help smooth fine lines and keep skin plumped and protected. £30 at Boots

CHANEL Les Beiges Bronzing Cream

Beloved by make-up artists and beauty insiders, this bronzing gel-cream from CHANEL is effortless to use and smells irresistible. Its velvety glide-on texture gives skin a natural sun-kissed glow, while light-reflecting pigments leave a soft-focus finish. For best results use a large blending brush and apply where the sun would naturally hit your skin. £43 at John Lewis & Partners

NEOM Great Day Glow Face Serum

For dewy skin with a healthy gleam, reach for this game-changing face serum from NEOM. Containing 100 percent natural extracts including prickly pear seed oil and turmeric root extract, the serum absorbs quickly to leave skin looking radiant. £45 at John Lewis & Partners