Swears By: Mumsnet recommends - June 2018

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Happy June, folks!

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But anyway - here’s what MNers have been swearing by this month:

FREZYDERM SPF 50 Velvet Face Sunscreen, £15.56 (was £20)

A multi-tasking product that functions as a primer, moisturiser and weightless sunscreen – no wonder the Style & Beauty boards are in a “Frezyderm frenzy”

“So I finally cracked open my Frezyderm spf30 today and I love it. Such a lovely consistency which sinks in beautifully. I wore it without moisturiser underneath or any make-up over the top. My skin isn't oily or greasy and is, happily, looking like normal skin should.” TantricTwist

“I have been recommending the tinted Frezyderm to everyone I know for a year.” MaplessGlobe

“You are in for a real treat! Frezyderm is like no other! It's so unique I still can't get my head around it and am gutted I didn't know about it sooner.” mintmagnum

Ray-Ban Wayfarers, £95 (were £127)

Classic sunnies that suit everyone

“Ray-Ban Wayfarers are lovely! I wear mine every day now. I buy the smaller size of both as I find them more flattering.” pigpoglet

“Another vote for Ray-Ban Wayfarers, they suit practically everyone and last forever.” Dontcallmeelen

Boden Rachel Chino Shorts, from £45

Cotton chino shorts available in a range of leg lengths from three to nine inches

“I love their shorts – I have a denim pair that are a wee bit longer and the khaki pair with the wee pink spots that are shorter. Love them both, really flattering.” WeeM

“I have the chino shorts, but I have the shorter length. I love them – fantastic fit and great quality.” EllaPaella

Scholl Fresh Step Shoe Spray, £3.20

Keep your feet fresh throughout the summer months with this handy spray

“It's like deodorant for shoes but 1000 times better than the Odour Eaters ones. My Skechers make my feet stink; I spray the Skechers and my feet like you would with your morning deodorant and it prevents the smell.” CrazyHippo

M&S Ruched Sleeveless Maxi Dress, £19.50

An elegant, affordable summer staple – what's not to like?

“I was surprised how chic it looked. Really silky fabric that hung well. Looked a lot more expensive that it was. With tan sandals and a cropped sleeved white blouse or jacket, I think it would look great for casual days in summer.” MinaPaws

Also available in curve and petite styles

Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, £399.99

It's not cheap, but this Dyson hoover is lightweight with incredible dust-busting capabilities

“I took possession of my new Dyson V10 yesterday… I thought the V6 was good but this baby will be sleeping next to me in bed to keep her safe. She's that bloody good, I'm horrified at what came out of the seven-month-old carpet!” SluttyButty

Me again! Here's yesterday's offering:

M&S Pure Linen Cropped Wide Leg Trousers, £19.50

Smart enough for work, cool enough for the warmer summer days, and comfy enough for every day (honestly, we mean every day)

“I’m currently living in M&S cropped wide linen trousers. I have them in every colour and they’re very flattering on a size 14 short-arse.” teta

You can choose between navy, red, and a very summery white.

Office Maiden Cross Strap Wedges, £59

Available in a whole host of colours, these shoes are supposedly comfy even for the high-heel-averse

“Office Maiden range. Two heel heights, loads of colours, no ankle straps and insanely comfortable. Honestly they are so flattering....” windowing

Why not peruse all the available colours (there are lots)

Next Navy Slub Dress, £16

Cool, but with a hint of a sleeve to keep shoulders covered

“I’ve bought this dress from Next, which I’ve already worn in hot weather here and love it" princessbear80

Available in four colours, including a lovely light blue floral design

Maybelline Blushed Nudes Eyeshadow Palette, now £7.20 (RRP £11.99)

Add a little bit of sparkle to your make-up routine

“At the popping-to-the-shops treat end of the scale, I'm about to buy my second Blushed Nudes palette as I've found all the colours really useable, some so much that I've finished them. Some are matte, some have shimmer, last well, minimal creasing - even on my sometimes knackered looking eyes.” pippistrelle

Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish, £16.50

Give your skin a treat whatever your age or skin type

“I started using Liz Earle cleanse and polish, toner and moisturiser about a year ago. Love it, my skin looks and feels better, felt a benefit straight away.” LML83

Whistles Rosa Double Trim Top, £35

Always the same conundrum: where can you find a good quality plain T-shirt that will actually last?

“Had to come back to the thread as I've found my holy grail T-shirt: the Rosa Double Trim at Whistles! They're a wee bit expensive (£35) but absolutely worth it. 100% cotton, lovely cut” AnotherRoadsideAttraction

“Another vote for Whistles Rosa T-shirt. It's 100% cotton, comes in a good range of colours, washes perfectly, doesn't twist and doesn't cling (important for me...hate clingy T-shirts!)” tonsattingforbjudes

Next Denim Jacket, £32

A denim jacket is the perfect top layer from spring right through to October, and Next's classic no-frills option won't break the bank

“I got mine from Next about 2 months ago. Nice, partly fitted lighter denim.” Ellapaella

“I have the Next one too! I don't think I've taken it off since I bought it. I found it hard to find an unembellished or ripped jacket in a mid denim. It's got just enough stretch in the denim to make it really comfortable” Firstaidnovice

“Another fan of the Next one here. Mine’s a darker mid blue shade, has a little stretch to it and is comfy and flattering.” BlueEyedWonder

There's a dark blue, a mid-blue and then white to choose between.

Hush Hayley Ombre Dress, £75

Stay cool and collected as you waft around on your hols this summer

“We went to Croatia last year and it was very hot! I had a couple of these dresses from Hush - They were invaluable - chuck over a swimsuit in the day or dress up for evening.” KittyMcKitty

Eyeko Sport Brush Waterproof Mascara, £19

Avoid the panda-eyed look when you clamber out of the pool/sea/paddling pool (delete as appropriate)

“It is amazing. Totally waterproof, beautifully curving and never clumpy. Removes with Simple eye makeup remover. I do a lot of paddle boarding and sea swimming and this is the only waterproof mascara that I trust!” Chicinwellies

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Comfort Sun Lotion SPF30, buy now £10.50 (was £14)

Sometimes it's worth splashing the cash to stay safe in the sun

“La Roche Posay is absolutely brilliant sun cream. It’s expensive but lasts the whole family and does not cause a rash. It's the best on the market, in my opinion (but I have highly allergic, sensitive and pale, easily burnt skin). It goes a long way.” 3luckystars

M&S Cotton Rich A-Line Midi Skirt, £29.50

M&S have a midi-skirt for every mood this season

“I bought this midi skirt last week - it's very flattering, nice cotton material, under £30, and comes in several different plain colours, ie, exactly what I'd hope to find in M&S every time I go in. I'm going to get a black one” FredSheeran

M&S know what they're doing: you get to choose between three muted, plain colours (black, khaki and 'toffee') and two or three patterned options too

St.Tropez Express Bronzing Mousse, buy now £22 (was £33)

There's still time to get that gorgeous summer glow, whatever your skin type

“I’m strawberry blonde and freckley and really like the St. Tropez express tan. It’s the most natural looking tan that I’ve used for my colouring and because you wash it off after an hour, it doesn’t smell. It doesn’t streak either.” TheOnlyAletheia

M&S Firm Control Wear Your Own Bra Slip, £29.50

If you've got the perfect dress but want a teeny bit of help getting that perfect hourglass, don't panic – with this option from M&S you can even wear your own bra

"The M&S Wear Your Own Bra slip is the best I've found. I wear it all day regularly and it's really comfy. I have three of them!” DoctorMantisToboggan

"This is NOT a thing of beauty but it smoothes everything and is comfortable." unusuallylongtoes

Available in both almond and black

Forest Holidays Escapes

Fancy a different kind of getaway this summer?

"We went with our four- and one-year-old. We all loved it, it was very relaxing. The kids loved the hot tub and we had a bbq on the decking a few nights. It's one of our favourite holidays." lonelyorchid

"We love them: in fact we've just got back from a Forest Holiday. You definitely do need to self cater or plan to leave the site in search of the odd dinner if you fancy eating out. We get a supermarket shop delivered, which saves travelling with a car full of food!" Jinglesplodge

"Been twice – both kids were teenagers but we really enjoyed it." louiseaaa

Enter the code MUMSNET18 to save 5% when you book and holiday by 31 December 2018

Boden Tie-Waist Shirt Dress, from £42.50 (was £85)

The perfect office look for those sunny summer days

"Boden have some great shirt dresses this year. I have this one in navy. The green is also really nice, and they do a longer length." LandOfOddSocks

Miele Classic C1 Jubilee PowerLine Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner, £130

The vacuum cleaner being recommended by those in the know

"The suction is amazing and it's light & portable. I absolutely love it and wish I'd got one earlier. If I was getting another I'd go for a more expensive model." RubyMyrtle

"I have the Miele C1- it's fantastic and great for heavy duty (I have 4 cats and 3 children!)" Nowgimmeagin

Nivea Daily Essentials Double Effect Eye Make-Up Remoer, £2.59 (was £3.89)

Works well on even the most stubborn waterproof mascara

"The best I've ever tried is actually mega cheap! Nivea Daily Make Up remover is the absolute best.Three wipes with that and a cotton pad and bugger-to-get-off waterproof mascara is off!" yetanothernewusername1

"Definitely the Nivea double effective blue one with the oil and liquid. With any other remover I’ve tended to pick at my eyelashes (I know!) but with this it comes off easily.” yellowsun

H&M Linen Joggers, £24.99

Be casual, cool and collected all in one go this summer

"I have them in khaki. They are quite tight around the waist but are flattering on. I had them taken up as I like mine ankle grazing. They do bag and sag but that is part of the charm of linen!" ottolinemorel

"I bought some white/blue striped ones last year and the khaki ones this year. I think they're great for holiday wear. I find them quite high waisted (unlike my Hush harems), and a good length for my short legs." BlairWaldorfLovesShopping